Trip Report: Twin Farms - Barnard, VT
Nov 10, 2015, 12:25 pm
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We just returned from our fourth stay at Twin Farms. Either A) the folks at Twin Farms like us, B) the folks at Twin Farms like DavidO (who does our bookings), or C) our Sunday night stays work out very well for all. We booked into a mid-level suite and were upgraded to their most expensive cottage, The Chalet.
The Chalet sits along the ski slope and has the best mountain views of any accommodation on the property. It’s very large with two fireplaces, lots of bathroom space, two WCs and two showers, an oversized roll top tub, a wonderful enclosed hot tub, a stone patio and elevated deck. I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves.
We spent our time hiking at the Marsh Billings Rockefeller National Park and also hiked with a guide on property. And we enjoyed our first Wine Cellar dinner as well as a bonfire picnic lunch by the Pub. Breakfast was still our favorite meal, though. The soufflé pancakes can’t be beat!
Everything was exceptional as always. We’re hoping to make it back for family week with our son in the next year or two.
Chalet Interior
Chalet Interior
Chalet Bathroom
Chalet Bathroom
Chalet Hot Tub
Chalet View
Virtuoso Amenity (must have been out of the Dom
)
Room Service
Bonfire Picnic
The Chalet sits along the ski slope and has the best mountain views of any accommodation on the property. It’s very large with two fireplaces, lots of bathroom space, two WCs and two showers, an oversized roll top tub, a wonderful enclosed hot tub, a stone patio and elevated deck. I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves.
We spent our time hiking at the Marsh Billings Rockefeller National Park and also hiked with a guide on property. And we enjoyed our first Wine Cellar dinner as well as a bonfire picnic lunch by the Pub. Breakfast was still our favorite meal, though. The soufflé pancakes can’t be beat!
Everything was exceptional as always. We’re hoping to make it back for family week with our son in the next year or two.
Chalet Interior
Chalet Interior
Chalet Bathroom
Chalet Bathroom
Chalet Hot Tub
Chalet View
Virtuoso Amenity (must have been out of the Dom
)
Room Service
Bonfire Picnic
Nov 11, 2015, 11:13 am
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I guess Fall is the best. And I don't mean the height of leafpeeper season, mid October because TF would be at high occupancy and the surrounding areas would all be crowded, especially on the weekends. September is nice. Still warm enough to enjoy the kayaking and fishing and walk around Woodstock, but not as buggy as summer. And you can enjoy bonfires in the cool evenings. November was very pretty for us as well with the fallen leaves blanketing the trails.
In Winter, if you don't ski, they have snowshoes there for taking on the trails. The hot chocolate is wonderful!
In Winter, if you don't ski, they have snowshoes there for taking on the trails. The hot chocolate is wonderful!
Jan 20, 2017, 6:25 am
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Anyone know how or have examples of how upgrades on arrival via Virtuoso or FHR are handled here given thst bookings are typically for a specific room (versus room type)
Edit: I see Erickas note; any others?
thanks
fdw
Edit: I see Erickas note; any others?
thanks
fdw
Jan 20, 2017, 8:25 am
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I've always sent over rooms types that clients would not want due to location / decor etc. Causes some extra work for clients to review several different categories.
Jan 20, 2017, 1:11 pm
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I think we've visited them 4 times now and we've been upgraded all but one time (because we were in one of the few dog friendly accomodations). Recently, we've had DavidO (Virtuoso) give some direction what specific cottages are on our wish list and/or what specific amenities (big bathtub, etc.). It can all be handled very tactfully "in case" an upgrade is available. A few of those cottages are very contemporary and wouldn't appeal to us.
Jan 21, 2017, 9:08 am
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Ericka gave some examples >
anyone heard re day-of bookings?
curious whether they still do this >
also re rooms >
winter family week is feb (19?) 20-24
main house >
1500 reds guest
1775 washington dorothy's
lodge >
1900 hillside grotto
farmhouse >
2100 birch lilac maple willow
cottages >
2350 perch treehouse orchard meadow log
2575 barn woods
2750 aviary
2950 studio
3600 chalet
edit >
farmhouse across street.. huh..
twinfarms.com/the-experience/
king or twin >
1775 washington
1900 hillside
2350 orchard meadow
2575 woods
18% service and 9% tax for twin farms ?
(20% service and 13% tax for The Point)
(The Point rates runs $1600 to $3500)
curious whether they still do this >
Present your loved one with a stay at Twin Farms — when it's convenient for you. Please call to request a distinctly boxed and wrapped antique key to your favorite cottage or suite.
Stayed there in mid Oct and just caught the tail end of fall foliage...I was told the entire resort was fully booked the weekend i was there.
While i have read and been told by others that cottages are definitely the way to go, i spoke with a couple that stayed at the farmhouse and i will probably go that route next time. its conveniently located to the main lodge and despite sharing a building with 3 other rooms i was told they never saw any of the other people staying there. As a broader comment, what's nice about the resort is that even if you are staying in the main house i doubt that you ever see people around with the exception being around meals so aesthetics aside, i wouldn't particularly sweat the room selection. fwiw it was probably a 10-15 minute walk from meadows cottage to the main house which is probably around the median distance vs. other cottages.
While i have read and been told by others that cottages are definitely the way to go, i spoke with a couple that stayed at the farmhouse and i will probably go that route next time. its conveniently located to the main lodge and despite sharing a building with 3 other rooms i was told they never saw any of the other people staying there. As a broader comment, what's nice about the resort is that even if you are staying in the main house i doubt that you ever see people around with the exception being around meals so aesthetics aside, i wouldn't particularly sweat the room selection. fwiw it was probably a 10-15 minute walk from meadows cottage to the main house which is probably around the median distance vs. other cottages.
main house >
1500 reds guest
1775 washington dorothy's
lodge >
1900 hillside grotto
farmhouse >
2100 birch lilac maple willow
cottages >
2350 perch treehouse orchard meadow log
2575 barn woods
2750 aviary
2950 studio
3600 chalet
edit >
farmhouse across street.. huh..
twinfarms.com/the-experience/
king or twin >
1775 washington
1900 hillside
2350 orchard meadow
2575 woods
18% service and 9% tax for twin farms ?
(20% service and 13% tax for The Point)
(The Point rates runs $1600 to $3500)
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Aug 20, 2017 at 2:56 pm
Aug 19, 2017, 1:05 pm
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I think we've visited them 4 times now and we've been upgraded all but one time (because we were in one of the few dog friendly accomodations). Recently, we've had DavidO (Virtuoso) give some direction what specific cottages are on our wish list and/or what specific amenities (big bathtub, etc.). It can all be handled very tactfully "in case" an upgrade is available. A few of those cottages are very contemporary and wouldn't appeal to us.
How was your stay at Twin Farms with your dog when you were there?
Thinking about taking my dog with me next time when I visit
Aug 19, 2017, 3:35 pm
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Aug 20, 2017, 12:02 pm
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