Barnard, Vermont / Twin Farms

Through the gated entrance to Twin Farms awaits a very special winter pursuit’s experience. An adult-only enclave with the exception of two annual family weeks, the estate encompasses its own pub, gym, steam room, private ski area and ice skating on Copper Pond. At the top-end of the all-inclusive spectrum, the property offers gourmet evening meals, sommelier-selected wines, sumptuous breakfasts, picnic lunches and a host of other temptations such as evening canapés and cocktails. Eminent designers and architects have created deluxe cottage and suite accommodations featuring fireplaces, linens by Anichini and spacious bathrooms with separate tub and shower, complete with Out of the Woods amenities hand-blended especially for Twin Farms. Refrigerators are stocked and ready. The spa offers seasonal treatments that are perfect for unwinding after a day’s skiing and, subject to weather conditions, the private ski area offers six groomed trails serviced by Sherpa (high-powered snowmobile) rather than ski lifts. Skiing instruction is also included. Two BMW sedans are available for countryside drives; the family-friendly ski area of Suicide Six is just 10 minutes away while Vermont’s biggest ski area, Killington, can be reached in 45 minutes.