In-Depth Review of Twin Farms' Treehouse Retreats in Vermont - AFAR
"Twin Farms in Vermont is a standard setter for luxurious getaways in the Northeast—and now the retreat’s new Treehouse accommodations are elevating it further. The former home of Nobel Laureate Sinclair Lewis and famed journalist Dorothy Thompson from the late 1920s to the mid-1950s, Twin Farms, a member of Relais & Châteaux, is a collection of unique cottages and suites that has been preserved and enhanced as one of the top retreats in the Northeast. In Fall 2023, Twin Farms opened eight Treehouse accommodations nestled within the area’s thick birch forests. The 300-acre Vermont home was last owned by Thurston Twigg-Smith, a businessman and philanthropist who decided with a group of friends to open the property to paying guests. Updates have generally maintained the original design elements. Today there are 28 guest rooms, all designed to be unique, eclectic even—with a definite sense of design imbued with comfort. Much of Twigg’s outstanding art collection, including pieces from David Hockney, Cy Twombly, and Jasper Johns, is on display throughout the estate. Twin Farms is ideal for couples and groups celebrating a special occasion, with rates ranging from $2,800 per night for one of the rooms in the circa-1795 Main House to $5,500 per night for the most expensive Cottage. All food and beverages and most activities and gratuities for two guests are included in the rate, with additional costs for treatments at the spa and upgraded liquors. The location offers woods, meadows, hills, and a nine-acre pond with nine miles of trails for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing. The rooms vary in style and location throughout the property, but every room has luxury amenities such as two sinks, a bath, a shower, and a fireplace, with most rooms also having private outdoor spaces or enclosed patios. The food and drink include all meals, wine pairings, and spirits, featuring the Main Dining Room with classic vaulted beam ceilings and a large fieldstone fireplace, and Twiggs restaurant which offers a menu that revolves around the Argentine wood-fired grill." - Greg Sullivan
