Kenoza Hall
Hotel · Sullivan County
5762 NY-52, Kenoza Lake, NY 12750
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Highlights
Fine dining, spa, lake views, rustic-chic bungalows
Fine dining, spa, lake views, rustic-chic bungalows
"Set on 55 acres overlooking a lake in the western Catskills, this property offers 10 standalone clapboard bungalows and 22 rooms in an early-1900s boarding house with original hardwood floors, Sferra linens, custom furniture, and some deep-soaking tubs and private porches. Public spaces include a cozy Parlor Room with a fieldstone fireplace, a Map Room, and a Movement Studio, while the lakeside restaurant and bar serve well-executed classics such as oysters Rockefeller, burgers, and grilled salmon. Outdoor activities mirror the relaxed vibe: canoeing and rowing on the lake, a hotel pool, hot tub, and outdoor sauna." - Sophie Friedman
"In a restored 1880s boarding house, Kenoza Hall offers guests a wellness program grounded in Kneipp therapy. This holistic method follows five foundational pillars: Exercise, Nutrition, Water, Plants, and Balance. The theme is “earthy luxury” at the onsite Hemlock Spa, where treatments like facials, massages, and wraps are rooted in naturopathy and hydrotherapy. Bringing to mind a greenhouse, the Relaxation Lounge seamlessly blends outdoor and indoor elements, with a cold water plunge, a wood stove, an outdoor barrel sauna, and a Kneipp circuit with varying textures and sensations. Their Movement Studio hosts group classes such as aerial yoga, sound therapy, and guided meditation. At Hemlock, the approach to wellness extends beyond the spa walls and throughout the property's gardens, hot tub, pool, private lake, and the 55 acres of surrounding land’s walking trails." - Caitlin Gunther
"A 22-room hotel transformed from a 20th-century boarding house, offering excellent views, on-site spa, and a restaurant serving Old World classics."
"What’s the vibe at this place? In homage to the region's Swiss and German settlers, Hemlock Spa brings the philosophies of early health practitioner Sebastian Kneipp to the Catskills : how the five pillars of water, plants, exercise, nutrition, and balance can be made into a holistic approach to healthy living. Here, this translates to a serene and intimate greenhouse lounge that is technically indoors, but feels as much outdoors as possible. There are rough-hewn wood and clear walls, a pebble floor, several green hanging plants, and a fire pit. You actually enter through a white and blond wood indoor area for check in, where there is a movement studio to one side and the treatment rooms in back. If a class is letting out there might be a small influx of people, but otherwise it feels secluded and quiet. Take us into the room. How was the set-up? The session itself? Since I got the aromatherapy massage, my therapist asked me to choose my scent: Uplift, with neroli and sandalwood; Clarity, with peppermint and orange; or Tranquility, with lavender, frankincense, and sweet orange. When given the option to relax, I will always choose it, plus I love lavender, and this was a more dynamic version of it. My therapist asked me if she should focus on any specific areas, which I appreciated because my back and shoulders have been extra tired from carrying around my baby. She applied a firm pressure that felt relaxing but also functional. What about after the treatment? After your treatment you are blissfully returned to the cozy greenhouse lounge. There's a barrel sauna, cold bucket shower (it's literally a wooden bucket that fills and then tips over on you), a regular shower, and just outside is the hot tub next to the main pool. There's also a Kneipp walking path, with instructions about how to walk over the different textures of rocks, pine cones, and moss to experience a process called Earthing, where touching your bare feet to the ground allows you to connect with nature. It's actually pretty cool! There's hot tea to sip while you relax by the fire and listen to the birds chirping outside. You really feel like you're amid nature, even though you're actually in an upscale spa. What do they do best here, then? And how can we make sure we get the most out of it? The spa is very relaxing, and unique. I love the focus on nature, while still keeping things cozy. I would send anyone who enjoys hiking, forest bathing, and bird watching. This spa's superpower is its ability to bring the outdoors in as much as possible, while still maintaining a luxurious feel. To get the most out of your visit, give yourself ample time before or after your treatment to enjoy the hydrotherapy circuit, walking path, and coziness of the greenhouse lounge. And, have an open mind to the power of nature's healing abilities." - Devorah Lev-Tov
"Added to a 55-acre lakefront estate, these 10 clapboard bungalows channel English garden decor with features like king beds, private porches, living rooms with gas stoves, and oversized soaking tubs (some in the bedroom). Options include one- and two-bedroom layouts and a large Grand Lake Bungalow designed for entertaining. Rooms have custom armoires with mini bars (running water) and fridges stocked with regional spirits and brews. Communal amenities—pool, hot tub, spa with treatment rooms and sauna, yoga studio, and garden firepits—sit amid certified butterfly gardens that draw monarchs and hummingbirds." - Lyndsey Matthews
