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The Winvian Spa

113 acres of nature provide serenity and tranquility as you experience a transformation through one or several of the spa treatments offered at this luxurious resort. Scrubs, facial treatments, chromo therapy, salt glows, reflexology, craniosacral, Reiki, private yoga, massage, all within the confines of a beautiful building. Couples packages are also offered.

The Winvian Spa
155 Alain White Rd., Morris
860-393-3021

52 Main

It’s about time we got some tapas around here! This is a favorite stop after (or before) catching a first run at The Moviehouse a few doors down. And they made finding the place easy. Holed up there on a recent rainy night with sangria, plate of patatas bravas and live guitar music, we were temporarily transported to Spain – but glad to be so close to home.

www.52main.com

Pine Plains Fine Wines & Spirits

We’ve admired the minimalist beauty of their print ads for years, but the impressively stocked shelves of this specialty shop are the real attention grabbers. Stop in before your next picnic, dinner party or drive home for a thoughtfully selected bottle. Or case.

www.pineplainswine.com

Wassaic Project

An art star comes to the Berkshire Mountain foothills in the nearby hamlet of Wassaic. Wassaic Project is a multi-disciplinary residency program and contemporary exhibition space within an exceptional old mill, their annual summer festival is not to be missed. An inspired example of community integration.

www.wassaicproject.org

Troutbeck

Make like the 1920’s NYC literary set and make a date with this stately stone country inn. Set on over forty verdant acres, the Troutbeck resort features an English garden, babbling brook and an internationally recognized restaurant.

www.troutbeck.com

Back in the Kitchen

Two words – Intelligentsia coffee. Back in the Kitchen is housed on the second floor of a darling, century old red brick building. Fresh baked goods, creative sandwiches such as BL roasted T, and a duo of soups are house made daily. Main Street’s back!

www.backinthekitchen.com

G.W. Tavern

If you want to enjoy fine, casual dining in an 1850 Colonial home located off the beaten track, then the G.W. Tavern is the spot for you. Whether its summer dining on a flagstone patio overlooking a river, or winter dining beside a floor-to-ceiling fieldstone fireplace, you will be sure to relish their seasonal specialties (fiddleheads and soft shells in the warm months to game and fowl throughout the winter). Surrounded by hand painted murals of the old town and farms, the interior is cozy, romantic, and comfortable and is a wonderful place to enjoy traditional American fare accompanied by either a specialty draft or bottled beer, or a glass of wine from their extensive wine list. Brunch is a big hit at the G.W. Live music. Weekly specials. Catering and full take out menu available. Reservations are strongly recommended.

20 Bee Brook Road, Washington Depot
860-868-6633
gwtavern.com

Hopkins Inn

Since 1847, this Lake Waramaug staple has offered fine dining including original Austrian cuisine as well as unique American fare. Guest rooms and the dining areas afford expansive views of the lake.

Hopkins Inn
22 Hopkins Rd, Warren
860-868-7295

The White Horse Country Pub

This New Preston favorite offers dining patios with a lovely view of a natural waterfall and an extensive English pub menu with something for everyone. Their sumptuous menu includes filet mignon benedict, creme brulee french toast, and other mouthwatering dishes. From their house signature burger and black diamond burger to their salmon burger and veggie burger, there is a burger here for everyone. 

White Horse Country Pub
258 New Milford Turnpike, New Preston
860-868-1496

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