Winvian Farm

We arrived with high expectations and were pleasantly surprised that they were, for the most part, exceeded. A lot of thought has gone into making this a luxury experience and I give the management a lot of credit for finding and training staff which I imagine is quite difficult given the remote location. The team goes out of their way to make you feel welcome and helpful with anything you might need. We stayed in Maritime cottage which we thought was a great choice since we made a lot of use of the screened porch. The architecture is creative and furnishings in great shape. I imagine you'd find all of the cottages (which vary greatly) to be the same. Food is excellent at the on-site restaurants (upstairs more formal tasting menu; downstairs a la carte.) The prices are high but, coming from New York City where we dine out often, we felt the food was comparable to the quality at similar prices. Small fitness center on site as well as an outdoor pool. One oddity: they have unremovable hangers fixed in the closet (as you might find in a roadside hotel) which make it difficult to hang and remove clothes. I realize if I say "the clientele paying these prices wouldn't steal hangers" they'd reply that "I'd be surprised" so instead suggest that management just replace with removable hangers and assume it as a cost of doing business. Wonderful place - highly recommended!

We stayed in the beautiful Beaver Lodge. It was the perfect combination of simple and woodsy but with 5 star amenities. We loved the deep soaking tub and lovely porch that faced the woods. The staff for the most part were very helpful and responsive except on two occasions when I didn't feel like they got back to us in a timely manner. The food was delicious in the casual dining space but when breakfast was delivered one morning we found a hair in our bacon. That was really disappointing. You definitely need to prearrange activities before you get there as there is not much to do spur of the moment. We did drive over to the town of Litchfield and it was very charming with great restaurants and shopping.

I have traveled all over the world in my lifetime. I have stayed at 5 star hotels and resorts. Winvian Farms deserves 10 stars! Absolute perfection from the beautiful Connecticut country side to the cottage accommodations which enhanced my stay with incredible comfort and beauty! I hated to leave! The staff was beyond helpful, friendly and eager to insure your stay was going to be perfect! The food deserves another 10 stars! Farm to table presentations from breakfast in my room to banquet meals served as if cooked only for you! If you are lucky enough to stay here you will never forget it!

Absolutely fantastic in every way. From the food to the spa to the lodging, our stay at Winvian was incredible. Winvian goes the extra mile to make every aspect of the experience something special. My wife and I stayed in the Beaver Lodge for 4 nights. The cabin had heated floors, and incredible bathroom with a shower spa and a tub that filled from the ceiling. The Bose sound system was fantastic and easy to connect. The food was ridiculous, and we ate way too much. The lattes are a must have! Even the breakfast omelets were different and delicious. The spa was equally as nice. We enjoyed a couples massage by a wood fire in total relaxation. Our highlight was the Tibetan Sound Bowl healing therapy! We will cannot wait to return.

What a beautiful stay we were so honored to experience at the Winvian this past weekend! From the moment we approached the gates, we were greeted with warmth; a kind voice welcomed us for the weekend and Jack then invited us in to the main house and allowed us a moment to settle by the fire with a beautiful glass of Prosecco. Attention to detail is not lost at The Winvian! The drive down the snow-covered trail allowed us the opportunity view the charming, unique cottages that lined it. We enjoyed our stay at "Golf" where we relaxed by a warm fire, enjoyed the beautiful views of nature surrounding us, and fell into a much needed escape from the work week. Dinner on Saturday evening was a delicious and carefully curated experience. Every member who greeted us and served us was warm and attentive. Chef prepared each entree with intention and care. Winvian-Thank you. We appreciate your hospitality and know that anyone who travels your way will enjoy a beautiful stay.