HOTEL SUMMARY
Where museum-quality contemporary art meets Vermont's pristine countryside, Twin Farms Barnard transforms 300 acres of bucolic landscape into an adults-only sanctuary that feels like your own private estate. This five-star inclusive resort, anchored by a preserved circa 1795 farmhouse, represents Vermont's most sophisticated retreat for discerning travelers seeking personalized luxury.
Founded by Thurston Twigg-Smith and opening in 1993, Twin Farms has evolved from a historic property once home to Dorothy Thompson and Sinclair Lewis into Vermont's only five-star resort experience. The estate showcases Twigg-Smith's extraordinary art collection, featuring works by David Hockney, Cy Twombly, and Jasper Johns throughout its 28 individually designed accommodations. Renowned architects and designers including Jed Johnson, Peter Bohlin, and Thad Hayes have crafted each space as a unique artistic statement, from the original cottages to the newest Treehouses that evoke sophisticated childhood adventure.
The resort's 28 accommodations include freestanding cottages, suites, and distinctive Treehouses, each telling its own design story. The Treehouse cottage features elaborate Adirondack white birch twig work, while the Meadow cottage enchants with its Moroccan-inspired sunken bedroom, terracotta tiling, and tented fabric ceiling. The Farmhouse at Copper Hill houses four private suites clustered around a common library, while The Lodge offers the property's only ski-in/ski-out access. Every room features museum-quality art, Bose sound systems, and breathtaking Vermont vistas, with fireplaces and screened porches enhancing the refined domestic atmosphere.
Twin Farms' all-inclusive philosophy elevates the luxury hotel experience beyond traditional boundaries. Fine dining experiences range from intimate meals in the main dining room to private forest picnics, with all gourmet cuisine, premium wines, and spirits included. The 300-acre estate offers endless pursuits: fly fishing on the private nine-acre pond, hiking miles of forest trails, cross-country skiing, and accessing the resort's private mountain with six groomed ski trails. Summer transforms the property into an elegant adult camp with pond swimming and evening bonfires, while winter brings ice skating and cozy fireside gatherings.
For the ultimate Barnard luxury hotel experience, book Twin Farms during Vermont's legendary autumn foliage season, though advance reservations are essential. The resort's adults-only policy ensures tranquil sophistication year-round, with special family weeks offering rare exceptions. This premium property closes mid-March through late April for annual renewal, making fall through winter the prime seasons for experiencing Vermont's most exclusive retreat.