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$140+ million resort is coming to Bullitt County

Go ahead and make plans for a weekend getaway in 2027.

Rendering of a gas station with a parking lot.

The Grand Reserve will serve as a luxury pit stop between Louisville and Nashville.

Rendering by Taylor Siefker Williams Design Group

We know Bullitt County as home to the world’s longest go-kart track, Bernheim Forest, Jim Beam, and “the most awesome flea market in the world.” But within the next five years, it’s going to be known for the Grand Reserve.

The $100+ million resort will be located directly off of I-65 Exit 112, offering amenities to travelers and locals alike. While the county owns the 162-acre property the Grand Reserve will partially occupy, it’s being leased and headed by developer David Schuler.

Rendering of a hotel with a waterfall feature outside.

The hotel and conference center should be open in 2027.

Rendering by Taylor Siefker Williams Design Group

Here’s what will make up the Grand Reserve:

  • An upscale gas station with 30+ EV chargers
  • 200+ room name-brand hotel and conference center
  • Luxury townhomes
  • Pool and spa
  • Three restaurants — one will be a fine-dining establishment
  • 200,000-sqft welcome center
  • Picnic areas
  • A playground

Though the resort will have typical travel plaza amenities — we can taste the roller hot dogs now — it won’t look like one. Bullitt County Judge Executive Jerry Summers described it as a “turn-of-the-century-west” kind of design. “It’s not going to be hardcore commercial,” he said.

Everything but the hotel is on track to open in 2026, which will start checking in guests the following year.

Rendering of a restaurant at night with people outside.

Jerry Summers said he can’t disclose which restaurants will be part of the Grand Reserve, but one is from Louisville.

Rendering by Taylor Siefker Williams Design Group

“The most exciting part for me is the opportunity for us to go to a five-star restaurant or be able to hold conferences — to showcase our community,” he said, “because we’re more than just the fast-food [restaurants] and commercial buildings you see from I-65.”

Bullitt County is currently doing its part to relocate the Animal Control + other facilities on the property, which should be done by May 1 of next year, when the development will break ground.

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