There are 20 distinctive accommodations at Twin Farms. Some are large private suites, spacious, sumptuous, and quiet rooms, each with fireplace, full bath, sitting area, and pastoral view. The rooms are spacious and imaginative, and always supremely luxurious: inspired by Vermont, the seasons, and the love of indulgence.
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Woodstock, Billings Farm, Killington, Darthmouth, Simon Pearce, VINS
May 6, 2013
philatour, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Trip type: Couples
Our second trip to Twin Farms coincided with their opening weekend. Weather has been glorious; the trees and flowers are springing back to life. Happily, the staff is on their...
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Our second trip to Twin Farms coincided with their opening weekend. Weather has been glorious; the trees and flowers are springing back to life. Happily, the staff is on their game and we have enjoyed ourselves immensely. It's very, very helpful to call directly to book your stay and to pre-arrange spa treatments, activities and food preferences. Staff keeps one another informed of your preferences and expectations so as to deliver outstanding, unobtrusive service. An afternoon canoe outing on Copper Pond was great fun; spotted a few turtles sunning themselves on birch branches. After the activities, the Japanese furo experience let us soak and relax the muscles before a late afternoon nap.
Chef Ask and his team once again prepared interesting, satisfying dishes paired beautifully with wines selected by David, the new sommelier. Mint juleps were crafted by Noreen in honor of the Kentucky Derby, and yummy pork quesadillas at lunchtime honored Cinco de Mayo. Dinner in the wine cellar on our last night capped off our stay.
We opted for a cottage (Meadow) this time versus a stay in the main house the last time. Meadow is situated for lots of morning light with luxurious window treatments to keep the light out while you are sleeping in. The view from the bathtub into the birch grove with dappled light is terrific. The interior is a feat of decor; fantastic and varied tile work and ceiling sheet rock and paint treatments are very much to our taste. The enclosed brick patio area is a great place to relax and read or enjoy a continental breakfast delivered by the staff. A special treat has been reading an early edition of Sinclair Lewis' "Main Street" (from their library) on Lewis' own farm.
Woodstock is about 15 minutes south of here for retail therapy; Simon Pearce glass and local pottery studio/shops are a little further. The Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller national park and working farm is an interesting visit; sheep shearing was the order of the day Saturday morning. The Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site is about an hour away and worth a visit. « less
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Management response from Twin_Farms, Manager
Dear Philatour,
Thank you so much for joining us again at Twin Farms on our opening weekend. It was my first weekend with Twin Farms, and I thought how perfect, with all the trees, shrubs and flowers coming into bloom. And, on behalf of Michael, Azusa, Ted and the entire team, thank you for writing such a lovely review. It was very much appreciated.
We are truly fortunate on so many levels -- to have a team that genuinely wants to make sure you are truly taken care of, to be able to be a part of such a beautiful property, and to be able to make our home in the stunning Green Mountains of Vermont. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and hope that you will be able to join us again -- soon.
I will thank David, Ted and Noreen personally for helping to make sure your stay was everything you had hoped it would be.
Warm regards,
John
John Graham Managing Partner Twin Farms
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“HoHummmmmmmm”
Mar 25, 2013
Diningdiva045, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire | Trip type: Couples
A Disneyland meets Currier and Ives place to be sure. Nothing at Twin Farms is real..the trappings are reproductions. The buildings mostly came from somewhere else. The art is the...
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A Disneyland meets Currier and Ives place to be sure. Nothing at Twin Farms is real..the trappings are reproductions. The buildings mostly came from somewhere else. The art is the reflection of the founder's taste....weirdly humorous might best describe it...? The meals sound great on paper, but don't rise to the descriptions. The place was the brainchild of a Hawaiian based millionaire. It is a joke to think he'd have truly understood New England/Vermont. The people who seem to rave about this place are from non-New England states who want to dream the dream. If your feet are on the ground and you truly have good taste, this isn't the place for you. « less
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We hope you return to Twin Farms for an authentic experience that we are sorry you missed this time. Contrary to your description, the founder of Twin Farms graduated from Yale University in 1942, and after falling in love with New England, bought a home in Vermont in the 1960s. For the past 50 years, Vermont has been a second home to him and his family. Two of his children settled near Twin Farms, and all became intimately involved in the surrounding communities.
While some of the folk art certainly could be described as eclectic and whimsical — as was the founder's intention; after all, true luxury should include some fun! — much of the contemporary collection is worthy of any major museum in New York City or Boston. Artists featured at Twin Farms include Donald Roller Wilson, Cy Twombly, David Hockney, Ed Ruscha, Milton Avery, Deborah Butterfield, Jasper Johns, Frank Stella, and William Wegman, to name a few.
Again, we hope you come back to Vermont and accept our offer to explore the legacy of Twin Farms with the General Manager acting as your personal tour guide. We believe your perspective may change rather dramatically.
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“Casual and Comfortable Elegance”
Feb 19, 2013
huzerbucks, evansville | Trip type: Couples
I must admit my wife and I had very high expectations for Twin Farms and I can tell you they exceeded them in every way. The food was incredible, the...
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I must admit my wife and I had very high expectations for Twin Farms and I can tell you they exceeded them in every way. The food was incredible, the staff went out of their way to make you feel comfortable, remarkable in their "down to earth" attitude. The accomadations were outstanding ( we stayed in the Barn), the view was great. We had booked the Wine Cellar on our first night and must admit we were a little nervous when we were told they had a new sommelier...........but no fears he was excellent, the same attitude as the rest of the staff. friendly and helpful, yet not arrogant. Activities were great fun, we snow-shoed and did sled riding and the staff was again outstanding. General Manager Michael is a leader who gets how to let his staff do their job and he leads by example, very engaged but not in your face. HIGHLY RECCOMEND a visit here!!! « less
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Management response from Twin_Farms, Manager
Thank you for pointing out the "down to earth" approach at Twin Farms, and for letting other guests know one of our biggest secrets: Book the wine cellar in advance for one of the most romantic evenings ever! It sounds like you took advantage of the outdoor activities offered during the winter season as well. Please come back and visit -- perhaps during the breathtaking foliage season. You can try a different cottage each time!
Many thanks for taking time to write such a lovely review.
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“One of the best!”
Jan 18, 2013
HWY_71, San Anselmo, California, United States | Trip type: Couples
Our last trip to Twin Farms was our second and was just as amazing as we remembered. Sometimes when you return to a place you wonder if memory is kind...
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Our last trip to Twin Farms was our second and was just as amazing as we remembered. Sometimes when you return to a place you wonder if memory is kind and if it was really as good as you recalled it to be. This was and so much more. Upon arrival they escorted us outside to a table overlooking the beautiful New England countryside. An outstanding lunch was waiting for us. There is something about this place, the second you set foot on the property you instantly feel total and complete relaxation. We stayed in the barn cottage which was absolutely stunning. It was nestled in the forest and the epitome of tranquility. As a designer for me what makes this place so special is the outstanding decor and museum quality art collection. Every inch of Twin Farms is so thought out and covered with something incredible and unique to look at. All accommodations are completely different from the next. We only stayed one day yet it felt like we were there for a week. We hiked the beautiful grounds, swam in the lake, canoed, soaked in the japanese furo, played croquet, fly fished, ate amazing food, and just had the most spectacular time. There is a glorious covered bridge that leads to a saloon complete with full bar, piano, pool table, couches and all the comforts one could ask for. At night they lit the fire outside and brought us a basket of ingredients for s'mores. There is something about how this saloon is laid out that makes you feel so at-home. If you want someone to make you a special drink, all you have to do is pick up the phone. The hospitality and service at Twin Farms is top notch. Here is the perfect example. My husband drinks heineken which Twin Farms did not stock. As we were sitting by the pond enjoying the glorious day we decided to order a cheese plate. When delivered to us there in a bucket of ice were 4 heinekens. They went to the store specifically to purchase my husbands brand of beer. This is what I would call attention to detail! Every meal was fantastic and paired with fabulous wines. What I really love about twin farms is the ease that comes with it being all-inclusive. No worry about bills or extra added charges. I do believe this add to the relaxation factor. My husband and I gravitate towards 5 star all-incluve resorts specifically for this reason. We will absolutely return to twin farms again and again as it is one of our favorite places in the country. I'm already planning my daughters wedding there and she's only 13! I only wish it were closer and I wish more resorts would use them as an example and strive to be as perfect as they are. Thank you Twin Farms for simply existing. « less
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Management response from Twin_Farms, Manager
Thank you for your detailed and exuberant review, and for helping prospective guests understand that the true value of Twin Farms lies in its exceptional details -- which you, as a designer, certainly understand -- and the feelings the atmosphere and cuisine evoke. The "epitome of tranquility" is exactly right!
We look forward to your daughter's wedding in another 13 years or so. Meanwhile, thanks again for visiting and sharing your experience!
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“Unique and Extraordinary”
Jan 7, 2013
sja27, New Jersey | Trip type: Couples
My wife and I just returned from a near-perfect three night stay at Twin Farms. It is difficult to envision a better romantic long weekend. Twin Farms is simultaneously elegant...
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My wife and I just returned from a near-perfect three night stay at Twin Farms. It is difficult to envision a better romantic long weekend. Twin Farms is simultaneously elegant and casual.
We stayed in Barn Cottage. It has a very spacious ambiance (barn - get it?). The decor contains a lot of light-colored wood so it evokes a Scandanavian feel. The two-sided, centrally located fireplace serves as a fireplace for both the living area and the bedroom. A very nice touch.
While most of the TripAdvisor reviews are very positive, I was a bit concerned about some that said the food was not so great and the service/attitude of staff was not as advertised. I can not disagree more!
First, the food. Extraordinary. I dare say I am a "foodie" but not a food snob, meaning I expect magic at the French Laundry, but I am very happy with a good grilled cheese sandwich at my local diner. We all know people who delight in finding flaws and fault with what others declare to be excellent. After all, if the restaurant everyone says is four star doesn't appeal to you, it must mean you have a superior palate. Hogwash! I know someone who actually dismissed restaurant Jeans George because he claimed the haricot vert were cut on the wrong angle. I suspect the reviewers who gave the food at Twin Farms low marks are these types. All the ingredients were of the highest quality and very fresh. The preparations were creative, yet not heavy, always allowed the main ingredients to shine, and the plate presentations are wroks of art. And you are encouraged to provide a list of food allergies/aversions/dislikes before arrival so they never end up on your plate.
Next, the staff and service. A perfect blend of professionalism and warmth. We got a strong sense that the staff delighted in making our stay wonderful and fulfilling any request we might have.
Early January was a great time to visit. With the winter holidays over and most people back to their regular routines, we found the property to be about half full, which accentuated the feeling of it being your own private Vermont estate. Light snow fell almost every day, but with no reason to drive anywhere, and with huge fireplaces everywhere, it just doesn't get more cozy or relaxing.
I give Twin Farms my highest recommendation and look forward to returning in the near future. « less
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Management response from Twin_Farms, Manager
Thank you for the detailed review of your romantic long weekend in the "elegant and casual" environment. Next time, we hope it goes from "near-perfect" to "absolutely flawless."
Chefs Ted Ask and Christopher Wilson take so much care with every dish that we are glad to hear you recognized the superior freshness of the ingredients, and flavor and presentation of each meal. And you are correct in your assumption that the staff will go to any lengths to make your visit wonderful! We do hope you return.
Thanks again.
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