Barnard, Vermont
Twin Farms
Woodland country estate
Woodland country estate
Unbuttoned country ease meets intuitive service across three hundred acres of wildflower meadows, secluded forest trails, and private pond-side picnics.
“I stayed in one of Twin Farms’ eight new Treehouses, located throughout the property, and I quickly became a fan.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Staff outnumber guests two to one, orchestrating tailored menus and estate-wide picnics.
Remarkable
Individually styled cottages and elevated treehouses display museum-grade modern art and stone fireplaces.
Remarkable
Private downhill ski trails, pond canoeing, ice skating, and complimentary outdoor gear outfitting.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The Americas
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in The 50 Discovery and AFAR.
Surrounded by 300 acres of farmland and wilderness, Twin Farms might be as secluded as you can get without leaving the Northeast.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Barnard sits fifteen minutes north of Woodstock, surrounded by quiet Green Mountain gravel roads, working dairy farms, and forested hiking trails.
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The rooms
Standalone cottages and elevated treehouses feature stone fireplaces, deep soaking tubs, and private decks looking out through birch forest canopies.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The baths
Cedar bathhouses and rustic pavilions hold deep stone soaking tubs and a Japanese-style furo looking into the woods.
Restaurant
Twiggs
Meals come off an Argentine wood-fired grill beneath exposed timber rafters, with counter seating and a foliage-facing terrace.
The rooms are a mix of contemporary and classic New England influences: birch trees, flannels, and antique-looking furniture punctuated with whimsical amenities and art.
Restaurant
Main Dining Room
Under timber trusses and ribbed chandeliers, tables flank a stone hearth with views into the active kitchen.
At the table
A vaulted brick cellar houses bottles from an extensive collection for private, candlelit dinners.
How it began
Author Sinclair Lewis bought the 1795 farmhouse in 1928 for Dorothy Thompson, after she promised to marry him for a Vermont farm.
“The level of privacy, exclusivity and genuine hospitality that underscores Twin Farms… makes it very hard to leave the property after arriving.”
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.