Stacy Steponate Greenberg brings over 15 years of travel and…
Nestled in the tony Litchfield Hills, amidst the sprawling countryside of Northwest Connecticut, you will find a resort so unique, so unconventional, and yet so extraordinary you will be counting the days until you return. The place is known as Winvian.
What makes this luxury resort so different is that every one of the eighteen cottages has been designed by an individual architect, with each reflecting a unique vision. You could find yourself sharing a room with a real, full-sized helicopter, or literally sleeping in the trees in the cottage known as Tree-house, almost 33 feet in the air. One cottage boasts an enormous Oak Tree in the center on the room. And golf enthusiasts will enjoy a never-ending putting session at the Golf cottage, where you can tee it up all day and night with a St. Andrew’s replica golf course in your living room.
When you are ready for an adventure, hop on one of the bikes supplied for each cottage and check out one of the many bike trails, or take a canoe ride, a horseback ride, play tennis or a game of bocce. Of course, once you have been active all day it is a treat to be pampered so you can saunter over to the stunning spa, which boasts an assortment of luxury treatments. Then, once you have been rejuvenated, you can settle in and settle down at the game room which includes a vintage pool table and foosball table.
Your Winvian experience would not be complete if you failed to dine on amazing, fresh, farm-to-table cuisine, complemented by special wines for each meal. In fact, the Wine Cellar at Winvian should not be missed, as it features selections from many different countries and regions.
With outstanding service to match extraordinary scenery, food and accommodations, Winvian is a perfect place to enjoy, renew and get away from it all.
Stacy Steponate Greenberg brings over 15 years of travel and marketing experience to Pursuitist. With her column, The Overhead Compartment, Stacy interviews celebrities and athletes bringing an insight into their lives and travel habits. Stacy spent 11 years at Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide in various capacities, serving stints as Director of Marketing for the St. Regis and Sheraton brands, and Senior Director for Starwood Residences. Prior to Starwood, Stacy worked as Manager of Marketing for Hyatt Hotels. A native of Chicago, Stacy resides New York City with her husband and two kids, who like to “rate” the various hotels on their travels with their mom. Reach Stacy via Twitter twitter.com/StacyGSG.