Wildflower Farms – Gardiner, NY

Located just two hours from New York City, this delightful hotel spans 140 acres of pastoral farmland, providing a serene contrast to the Shawangunk Ridge backdrop. It offers 65 upscale rooms, varying from the 475-square-foot Bower Cabin to the 1,500-square-foot two-bedroom Meadow Cottage, each featuring private outdoor areas. The design combines modern elements such as light wood paneling and midcentury minimalist furniture with homey touches like wood stoves and patchwork quilts. The main lodge includes a spa, a formal restaurant reminiscent of a luxury ski lodge, and the Great Porch, highlighted by its sociable outdoor fire pit, which doubles as the informal hotel lobby. The advanced spa features an indoor heated pool within a greenhouse-like structure, complemented by two outdoor hot tubs and a sizable seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can partake in farm tours, mindfulness and fitness sessions, as well as culinary and artistic activities, including mixology and watercolor painting classes.