DESIGN

"Nothing about the property is fusty or overwrought: the Champalimauds have layered contemporary expression over historic bones."

DINING

"The main restaurant, simply called the Dining Room, received a lot of attention during the renovation. It spotlights seasonal, locally-sourced produce from farms in nearby Millbrook, Millerton, and Hudson."

on the neighborhood:

"If you’re here only for a short while, you’ll find little reason to tear yourself away from the pool, the cozy library nooks, and dare I say, your canopy bed (my own sunroom chaise also got a lot of use). But that’d be a bit of a shame, because this corner of the Hudson Valley, less trod-through than its northern and western counterparts, is absolutely beautiful. For the outdoors-inclined there's fly-fishing, hiking and cycling, and even river-rafting—plus skiing in the Mohawk and Catamount Mountains in winter months. Nearby towns offer treasures, too: In Wassaic, check out art residency and non-profit gallery Wassaic Project, which Troutbeck collaborates with, as well as Tenmile Distillery, a small-batch whisky producer with engaging house tours, apple orchards primed for picnicking, and a rotating food truck. When we visited, Westerly Canteen has a Chez Panisse-honed chef in residence, and we enjoy summer beans and battered fish in the orchard whilst sipping on a City Rickey; a delicious concoction of gin, orange liquor, and bubbles. In Millbrook, pop in for happy hours at Canoe Hill, a hip wine bar; there’s also Barbaro, known for its wood-fired pizza. Saunter through Innisfree, an exquisitely maintained, hundred-year-old Asian garden. Closer by in Amenia, pop into Tent to be tempted by ceramics and rugs, and get midday pastries at Peggy’s, a sweet little bakery in the center of town."

The service:

"From the moment you enter and until you leave, you will notice again and again the warm friendliness of staff who are trained to attend to your every need—but also know exactly when to leave you alone. It’s a fine balance that allows you to set the pace of your stay but remain comforted in the knowledge that a helping hand is never far away. Do ask for staff suggestions on what to do in and around the area—our own itinerary was entirely guided by Troutbeck’s staff, and their tips were always spot on."

Wellness

"A short stroll past the pool and tennis courts stand a tall, Scandi-style structure made of reclaimed timber they call the Barn, and this is home to all of Troutbeck’s wellness services. I tried both an immersive sound bath that completely extricated me from my surroundings, as well as a 60-minute deep tissue massage (making time to pop briefly into the sauna), and was left wishing I had picked a few more out of the wellness roster, which included everything from mat Pilates to dance therapy and yoga."