2016-07-07T19:08:09Z

Every year in the first week of July, investment bank Allen & Co. holds an exclusive conference in Sun Valley, Idaho.
It's a time for the top executives of America's media, technology, and sports industries to hobnob and make deals.
This year's attendees include the likes of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook, and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey. The annual congregation of wealthy businesspeople has earned itself the name "summer camp for billionaires," and it's credited with kindling major mergers like that of Comcast and NBC.
Let's take an inside look at the massive and beautiful venue that plays host to this star-studded event: the famous Sun Valley Lodge.
Sun Valley Lodge's grand entryway is complete with equally elegant wildlife.
#sunset on #swanlake at #sunvalleylodge #sunvalley . #sunvalleyidaho #swan #sunvalleyresort #lakereflection #howisummer
A photo posted by Paul Vitagliano (@paulvitagliano) on Jul 2, 2016 at 6:57am PDTJul 2, 2016 at 6:57am PDT
Imagine how many business secrets have been discussed among these wood-paneled walls.
#sunvalley #idaho #sunvalleylodge
A photo posted by Victoria (@apples2lucas) on Jun 30, 2016 at 5:21pm PDTJun 30, 2016 at 5:21pm PDT
The hotel's impeccable decor complements its high-profile guests.
That's a wrap. The Sun Valley Lodge is officially closed for the next 9 months. #sunvalley #sunvalleylodge
A photo posted by Karl Johan (@greyhawk23) on Sep 1, 2014 at 11:08am PDTSep 1, 2014 at 11:08am PDT
Fireplaces like this one are meant to keep guests warm in the winter, but they also provide stately charm in the summertime.
Nor-way we're leaving without a few snaps of this adorable Austrian/Scandinavian-style café! (And our daily breakfast stop) (@esorban and I are mentally decorating our hypothetical ski cabin) 🙊 #sunvalleyidaho #sunvalleylodge #fireplace
A photo posted by Anna Orban (@annaorban) on Mar 7, 2016 at 6:11pm PSTMar 7, 2016 at 6:11pm PST
And the fireplace in the spa gift shop is a true design marvel — they should use it all year round.
Can u believe that fire place??? By far the coolest and most unique I've ever seen!🔥🌞😍 #fireplace#sunvalleylodge#spa#giftshop#sunvalley#resort#hotel#idaho#idahome#fancy#classy#unique#beautiful#gorgeous#lovely#spectacular#thatsdarling#lighting#resorttown#skitown#vacationdestination#relax#explore#travel#cool#immaculate#luv
A photo posted by Kai (@sunbursteyes_) on Mar 2, 2016 at 10:47am PSTMar 2, 2016 at 10:47am PST
Incredible mountain views like these are just part of Sun Valley Lodge's appeal ...
Sun Valley’s Trail Creek golf course remains one of my favorites, with its dramatic views of Bald Mountain. — AH
A photo posted by Andrew Harper Travel (@harpertravel) on Aug 21, 2015 at 5:13pm PDTAug 21, 2015 at 5:13pm PDT
... while hiking and biking trails further enhance the camp-like atmosphere, and give the moguls quiet spots to talk business.
View from the kitchen #summernight #sunvalley #summerswimming #sunvalleylodge #nature #beautifuloutdoors
A photo posted by Yoga Ray☀️ (@yoga.ray) on Aug 24, 2015 at 8:21pm PDTAug 24, 2015 at 8:21pm PDT
This giant pool gives the billionaires and their families plenty of space to splash around ...
It's been so long since I had a good swim!!#beautifuloutdoors #sunvalley #sunvalleylodge #pooltime
A photo posted by Yoga Ray☀️ (@yoga.ray) on Aug 25, 2015 at 1:10pm PDTAug 25, 2015 at 1:10pm PDT
... and this classy poolside café room is a more intimate space for the CEOs to chat.
Mixed emotions with the Sun Valley Lodge makeover. Miss the classic Duchin room, but love this newly styled pool cafe/room. Love the classic black and white photos of old school SV beauties. #sunvalleyidaho #sunvalleylodge #idaho
A photo posted by Eliza Hubbard (@ejhubbard) on Nov 26, 2015 at 12:26pm PSTNov 26, 2015 at 12:26pm PST
No place in the hotel looks more relaxing than these poolside cabana loungers.
Spa Day #thespa #sunvalleyidaho #sunvalley #sunvalleylodge #pool #cabana #svwellnessfestival
A photo posted by Mrs. McDonovich (@sunny_side_of_dasha) on May 28, 2016 at 5:27pm PDTMay 28, 2016 at 5:27pm PDT
You can just imagine the executives of LinkedIn, Pinterest, and CBS conversing on these fancy armchairs.
and four hours later. #sunvalleylodge
A photo posted by Jonathan W.C. Mills (@jonathanwcmills) on Aug 15, 2015 at 4:53pm PDTAug 15, 2015 at 4:53pm PDT
Here are photos of some of the other famous people who have walked Sun Valley Lodge's halls.
We were glad to see that historical photos — many from the Golden Age of Hollywood — still line the hallways. — AH
A photo posted by Andrew Harper Travel (@harpertravel) on Aug 17, 2015 at 4:11pm PDTAug 17, 2015 at 4:11pm PDT
Rooms boast amazing outdoor vistas and sleek see-through gas fireplaces.
The new rooms are spacious and comfortable. Our suite had a sitting area and bedroom divided by a see-through gas fireplace. — AH
A photo posted by Andrew Harper Travel (@harpertravel) on Aug 18, 2015 at 9:13am PDTAug 18, 2015 at 9:13am PDT
These enormous beds look fit for royalty. A terrace suite at the lodge will go for $529 a night on average.
SAVE 20% OFF all lodging stays starting April 1st! For details please visit us online! #sunvalley #sunvalleyidaho #ketchum #skisunvalley #skisunvalleyidaho #sunvalleyhotel #sunvalleylodge
A photo posted by Tamarack Lodge (@tamaracklodgesunvalley) on Feb 29, 2016 at 6:53am PSTFeb 29, 2016 at 6:53am PST
These enormous bathrooms look comfortable.
Cramped, outdated baths have been replaced by changing areas, soaking tubs, walk-in showers and double vanities. — AH
A photo posted by Andrew Harper Travel (@harpertravel) on Aug 18, 2015 at 4:13pm PDTAug 18, 2015 at 4:13pm PDT
Breakfast outside, anyone? It's hard to say what looks better from this private terrace: the view of the Sun Valley ski mountain, or that perfectly browned piece of toast.
Perfect spot for morning breakfast #sunvalleylodge terrace suites are fantastic. @sunvalley
A photo posted by allisonspeerpr (@allisonspeerpr) on Jul 29, 2015 at 7:46am PDTJul 29, 2015 at 7:46am PDT
For a nice break from the conference, the billionaires can bond over some in-house bowling.
#bowling #sunvalleyidaho #familyfunday #sunvalleylodge
A photo posted by Alayne Johnson (@alaynerj) on Feb 18, 2016 at 12:47pm PSTFeb 18, 2016 at 12:47pm PST
Without a doubt, somebody will be toasting to their latest success with a little bubbly.
#Champagne? 🍸🍸This trip was a Cham-pleasure. 🍾 and I'm bubbling with excitement about the next adventure! #sunvalleylodge #sunvalleyidaho #cheers
A photo posted by Anna Orban (@annaorban) on Mar 11, 2016 at 9:33am PSTMar 11, 2016 at 9:33am PST
One thing's for sure: as much as it might look like they're going to the perfect summer camp, the attendees of this year's Allen & Co. conference will be doing a lot more than just fishing and singing songs around the campfire.
View of the pool and Bald Mountain from the second floor of the new spa. — AH
A photo posted by Andrew Harper Travel (@harpertravel) on Aug 20, 2015 at 9:14am PDTAug 20, 2015 at 9:14am PDT
Not too shabby.
Waiting for the 2016 #sunvalleyroadrally #sunvalley #sunvalleylodge #bugatti #thisisidaho
A photo posted by Layer Cake Group (@layercakegroup) on Jan 14, 2016 at 10:18am PSTJan 14, 2016 at 10:18am PST
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