Winter travel: Inside one of the best new resorts in the midst of New York’s Catskill Mountains

Many spacious resorts in locations that experience markedly different seasons throughout the year are often closed at one time of year (i.e. ski resorts in the summer and beach hotspots in the summer). winter). But more and more resorts are open year-round serving new and returning visitors with new experiences and activities year-round.

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just opening Wylder Windham In the update, New York is designed to reflect and celebrate the local vibe of the town of Windham, embracing the long summer days, the leaves changing color in the fall, and the ski season. (Also an ideal destination for anyone looking for a town that loves Christmas.)

With plenty of parking around the hotel, most guests arrive by car, but Hudson Station isn’t too far away for those wanting to get to Amtrak from New York City or Boston, for example. (But note that Uber are scarce and so are taxis, so arrange car service with the hotel in advance. The hotel also has a refurbished Land Rover to take guests to Mount Windham during the ski season.)

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The hotel hosts seven different stay experiences across the entire 20-acre property, with a total of 111 suites. One of those suites is actually a guesthouse, with a fully equipped kitchen, living room, washer and dryer, and four bedrooms that can accommodate eight people.

And while the other 110 suites can only be booked directly through Wylder Windham, the “Farm House,” as the name suggests, is also available. Rent through Airbnb. And better than most Airbnb rental, guests don’t need to clean up before departure as this is the best of both worlds: stay in your own property with all the comforts of a home but also all the amenities and services of a hotel.

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Among other amenities include a full bar and a restaurant open for dinner daily and weekend brunch with a bakery open for breakfast and lunch daily. For visitors in the spring and summer, there’s a large outdoor lawn complete with hammocks, tree swings, fire pits, lawn games, an oversized heated in-ground pool, and a show. live entertainment. (The hotel is also very dog-friendly and has a running dog on the premises for the most important guests to exercise and have fun.)

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And in winter, there are private saunas, shaped like crates and with views of Mount Windham, tubing and snowshoeing, and a new skating rink open for New Year’s. Currently, the hotel is in the process of setting up a small cabin for skateboard rentals with an outdoor bar serving hot chocolate and hot kids.

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Also important for anyone wanting to work remotely, the hotel offers very strong, fast Wi-Fi included in the room rate, which is essential as there is little or no phone service available. wire in the nearby area.

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And while the seven lodges themselves are historic and over 140 years old, everything inside has been renovated and upgraded to modern standards. All rooms have king or queen beds with oak floors, custom furniture, marble bathrooms (some have pedicure tubs) and central heating/air conditioning. Most suites have balconies with custom wooden recliners and unobstructed views of Mount Windham or the Kill Batavia River.

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Since opening six months ago, the hotel has hosted a number of events, including weddings and numerous corporate vacations, especially during the fall conference season. For weddings, business meetings, and other events, the ballroom has a maximum capacity of 200 people (though 150 will breathe easier for tables, live music, etc.).

Just below the ballroom is a large recreation room of almost the same size, completely renovated and habitable with a pool table, foosball table, video game machine and benches. in front of a large HD TV. The space is currently open to guests, and the hotel has hosted a number of events for guests down there, such as movie nights. It could also serve as an after-party space for weddings, and management hopes to eventually add a popcorn machine and a bar down there, among other amenities in the future.

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Alternatively, for wedding parties (or anyone looking for a weekend getaway), there’s the “Baller Suite,” a two-bedroom suite in the main lodge just above the lobby and a few blocks from the room. dance a few steps. With plenty of space, lots of natural light, views of the creek, two spacious balconies and a fully equipped bathroom with a pedicure footbath, the Baller Suite would also make an ideal bridal suite before grand event.

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Starting prices for guest rooms and suites range from $172 to $215, depending on availability and size. Rates for the Baller Suite start around $675 per night and the Farm House starts at $1,200 per night.

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