HOTEL SUMMARY
Where architectural imagination meets luxury hospitality, Winvian in Morris, Connecticut transforms a 113-acre Litchfield Hills estate into New England's most extraordinary boutique resort. This AAA 5-Diamond property redefines the luxury hotel experience through eighteen architecturally distinct cottages, each designed by different architects to create an unparalleled collection of themed accommodations.
Founded by Merrill Lynch partner Winthrop H. Smith and his wife Vivian in 1948, Winvian remains a family-owned sanctuary where personal heritage shapes every guest experience. The Smith family's vision culminated in 2006 with the completion of eighteen whimsical cottages surrounding the historic 1775 Seth Bird House. Today, proprietor Maggie Smith and her daughter Heather Smith Winkelmann maintain the resort's Relais & Châteaux standards while preserving its intimate, family-style hospitality. This prestigious Morris luxury hotel has earned recognition on Travel Channel's Extreme Mind Blowing Hotels, cementing its reputation among the world's most distinctive properties.
Winvian's accommodations transcend traditional luxury hotel categories, offering guests a choice between architectural fantasies that include a Helicopter Cottage featuring a 17,000-pound Sikorsky Sea King in the bedroom, a Masonic temple-inspired retreat, a working lighthouse, an elevated treehouse, and a cave dwelling. Each cottage spans 950 to 1,250 square feet, combining luxury amenities with theatrical design elements that celebrate Connecticut's cultural heritage. The master Hadley Suite occupies the colonial-era Seth Bird House, where 18th-century charm meets contemporary comfort. These aren't merely rooms—they're immersive experiences that transform accommodation into adventure, making Winvian suites among the most sought-after luxury accommodations in New England.
The resort's AAA 5-Diamond restaurant showcases locally sourced ingredients through seasonal menus that reflect the Litchfield Hills' agricultural bounty. Spa services and curated estate experiences ensure guests rarely venture beyond the property's rolling hills and woodlands during their stay—a testament to Winvian's comprehensive luxury offering. The 113-acre estate provides complete privacy and tranquility, just two hours from New York City yet worlds away from urban pressures.
For discerning travelers seeking the extraordinary, Winvian booking represents access to America's most imaginative luxury resort. Best experienced during Connecticut's spectacular fall foliage season or summer's pastoral perfection, this 5-star Morris hotel delivers unmatched architectural theater wrapped in warm, family-style service. Through En Primeur Club, guests enjoy exclusive amenities and priority reservations at this remarkable property where luxury meets limitless creativity.