Came for a 2 night stay for my wife's birthday and I am still speechless. Winvian farm is everything plus more. We stayed in the Maritime cottage. At first I was worried that it would not live up to the prices. But I was wrong. You get what you pay for. The service is top notch, including all the little details that happen that you dont even realize happen such as cookies next to your bed when you return from dinner. The resturant lives up to all its awards that its received. Truly fantastic. I would return in a heartbeat!!! read more

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It's like going to a magical place and forgetting everything else. The cottages are exquisite, fanciful, romantic, rustic, cozy and more. Unique doesn't come near describing the experience. The staff is first class, welcoming, anticipating, friendly and warm. The food, well, beyond wonderful, with menus that change from night to night and visit to visit. From the first time that we went, to the next time that we go, it's a hidden treasure waiting for you to find. read more

Stayed here this past weekend for a getaway. And a perfect getaway it was. We stayed in the golf cottage- which was an experience we'll never forget. It overlooked the meadow but had 8 holes of putt putt in the room! The tub is in a steam shower for an incredible experience. Dinner was divine, worth the drive, and we'd totally be back again for it. Breakfast we had in the cottage and would've been perfect if it had been hot. All in all, a worthwhile experience to go. Worth every penny. read more

Horrible maitre'd . Not accommodating . Grace Mayflower is far superior and is also a Relais Chateau property. Food selection EXTREMELY limited. Mayflower does much better. White Hart Inn is better! Great place for sports car en Property had some fooseball, billiards , and Mini shuffleboard,board games in disrepair with missing pieces. Menu had "pigeon" as opposed to "squab" not appealing to urbanites. Was a Merrill Lynch investors home and it feels a bit hodgepodge . The Mayflower is the real Relais Chateau experience . My 911 Porsche was left under sap producing trees- will not return . read more

I hate to write negative reviews, but after sitting with my experience at the spa for a day or so I feel compelled to write something. First, I will say, the spa is beautiful aesthetically speaking- the wood and stone work is really stunning...everything else? Not so good. Nothing special. As a matter of fact the massage therapist that I had at winvian was the SAME massage therapist who gave me a massage at massage envy 2 months ago. If you're looking for real bodywork, I recommend doing your research. Otherwise save yourself $200-$300 and go to massage envy. The manager (i presume- blonde woman at the desk) didn't seem to know much about anything - seemed clueless and cutesy. Major turn off to those of us who are truly seeking wellness. read more

Beyond incredible. Every detail is perfected to give guests an amazing and spectacular experience... yes, experience. This is not just about the food, service, or accommodations, but Winvian makes each part of your visit piece together to make it a truly memorable experience. We are so thankful to have gotten to enjoy it! read more

I recently stayed here for a wedding weekend and it was beyond incredible. The property is gorgeous - rustic but very well kept. They have super unique cottages with different nature-related themes. I stayed in the main house in the Hadley Suite. It was comfortable, spacious, and very well kept. The bathroom had heated floors and a steam shower, super luxurious. The customer service was impeccable. And now for the food....WOW! We had a "New England style" meal for the rehearsal - butternut squash soup, roasted chicken, and a delicious pear tartlet for dessert. Chicken is usually the last thing I'd order on a menu, but this was perfect. It was prepared statler style with the skin on. It was juicy and had a great flavor. For the wedding the next night, we had the most incredible gnocchi for a starter and the duck for our entree. Everything was prepared beautifully and it tasted amazing. I would love to treat myself to a night here again - what an experience!! read more

Had a wonderful 3-course prix-fix dinner at Winvian Farm. Service was impeccable and the food was divine in taste and presentation. Several ingredients are grown on the farm and others sourced locally from the finest farms and suppliers. I highly recommend, Preston read more

We had an intimate 11-person 25th wedding anniversary luncheon in late September. The team at Winvian could not have been more flexible and accommodating. We were provided with a lovely and quiet private room upstairs with access to the balcony. The service was impeccable and the food was tasty. Unlike some other high-end resorts in the Litchfield County area, we were not required to pay a room rental fee, place a deposit, meet a food and beverage minimum, or stick to only a prix fixe menu. The ambience was also very unstuffy and peaceful. Strongly recommend for a tasty and peaceful dining experience. We'll be back. read more

I have photographed a few weddings at Winvian in the last year and if I could I would shoot an event here every week-end and never tire of the place. The grounds are beautiful and large and if you are having a week-end event, they can arrange to have a field/camp day with games for all ages. The cabins are super cool the food is superb, AND...the staff is super helpful and the event coordinator is top notch. I can't say enough positive things about this place except perhaps that I wish my own wedding had been here. read more

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Our room was fantastic. In the woods in your own cottage! Peaceful is an understatement! The staff is very nice, breakfast view is amazing and breakfast was also fantastic. Dinner was great but it was silent and awkward people were very snooty. If there was another restaurant with a bar on the grounds i would give this hotel 10 stars if i could! If you are looking for a private getaway then this is your spot! Spa was amazing, had a great massage and fire. Will definitely be back read more

Very nice property, nicely done. Everything was great until we were seated upstairs for our Boxing Day Brunch. Things went downhill fast... It is important to mention that we just had a great dinner on Christmas Day, drank plenty, had the best time - we were going back to the city but needed a nice brunch with our friends so we decided to give Winvian a try. I am such a snob yet I hate a place that only offers still or sparkling water. Ummm, I like tap. I know it's crazy but I do. Then we had to go find our waiter because we waited 15 minutes and nobody came to take our drinks order. So when he finally came, he took drink and food orders at once. I like to enjoy my drink while looking at the menu! Crazy, right? We were given a 5 second intro to how the menu varies daily depending on fresh ingredients. Hello, we live in NYC, we do get the concept. We also live by the concept of appetizers and mains. Even for brunch. I know, again, crazy, right? All we wanted to know was if there were any specials in addition to the listed dishes... The menu has maybe a dozen items on it. Soup, salmon, salad, prosciutto croque monsieur, pasta - all in one column. Prices range from probably 12 to 30 or so, yet you have no idea if something is on the smaller side or if it's a larger portion. Strange. We order a few chickpea salads and the terrines to share. Salad is good. Terrines are OK. I have not tasted the chicken soup (thai) but two people at our table enjoyed it. The croque monsieur was OK. The salmon was ultra bland, resembled a frozen Lean Cuisine meal with the bed of greasy spinach and some tiny cubes of beets. What really disturbed us all was how unappetizing and how downright tasteless the pesto fettucini was. One person sent it back. My boyfriend, who is a huge pasta eater, tried to save his by asking for some cheese - he did finish it. He was not thrilled. Oh, when asking for cheese, he was asked what kind of cheese he'd like as they do offer a selection. Huh? The $30 Spanish white was pretty good. And so were the complimentary biscotti at the end of the meal. We're NOT going back and it's a shame as we wanted to stay at the Winvian and enjoy the food just as much. Mayflower Inn is WAY better. Sorry, Winvian - you don't put the 'win' in Winvian to me. read more

My husband and I were married in a small ceremony at Winvian in 2016 in thr Charter Oak cabin. We expanded on the elopement package, and their event planner, Kathleen took care of every detail. We did a lunch for guests, and the 5-course tasting menu for dinner the following night. We are vegetarian and the chef was attentive to our needs and prepared exquisite meals for us. Service was excellent, down to the homemade cookies at our bedside for turn down service. We shared a couples massage, which was also lovely. I can't say enough about how special our time was at Winvian. Zero complaints, and lovely memories. read more

Just came from the Winvian for some drinks/food and left us really disappointed. We have been here several times and use to love the place but tonight some real damage was done, as we arrived the staff told us weren't sure if could serve just for drinks in the patio as they were too busy at the restaurant and treated us like we were not worth enough to be there, the server Jessica was extremely rude, totally acting they were not interested in serving on us... Keep in mind that the bar was absolutely empty. What an horrible experience and I highly regret for not asking for the manager and say what a poor service they offer, totally a not luxury resort more like TGIF ambience. Don't worry you will not see us again! read more

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Art is the illusion of spontaneity and so is hospitality at Winvian. We celebrated a birthday on the porch and delighted in excellent FRESH from the garden salad and soup. Desert was beyond beautiful and delicious. Service was attentive without being stiff. Absolutely can't wait to return. read more

As with other Relais & Chateau we've been to the service here is impecable. Food quality and environment is top notch. No surprise it's a classic Colonial theme for it's New England. Do yourself the favor, at least sample the setting - no regret will comebat this class of hospitality. read more

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My friend and I drove up from the city for a getaway night. She made a reservation at the spa for a wash and blow dry. Upon arriving she was told they didn't have shampoo, and she would have to wash her hair in the room. She felt this was inappropriate and didn't come back. We had dinner that night and found the courses to be lackluster smothered in sauce. Over all I felt the hotel was way over priced and the quality of food and service not up to New York City standards. The$1604 charges for room and dining were certainly extravagant. I see no need to return when I visit Litchfield county. read more

The food at the Winivan is excellent. The lodging on the other hand is not being properly maintained. Our room cost $1300 per night and we did not sleep because of the mice scurrying in the walls. When I brought this to the attention of management I got the sense they already knew they had a problem....the front vestibule to our room was being used as a storage facility for extra chairs and plastic bins; the front porch pillars were rotten and should serious damage read more

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Beautiful and relaxing. Would recommend Winvian to anyone wanting to get away from the city and take a breather in a beautifully peaceful place. The greenhouse is a breathtaking cottage with all the amenities you could ask for, even bicycles!! And to make this getaway extra special the pup was able to tag along!! Everything was perfect - not to mention the absolutely delicious food at every meal and great kind service. Such a beautiful farm to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. can't wait to return ! read more

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The food and wine pairing were exquisite--5 stars. The duck with foie gras was cooked to perfection and the chocolate souffle was heaven in a ramekin. Then there is the atmosphere and the service... When I call to make the reservation the host asks me whether we have any dietary restrictions. I say "No", and he responds "we're going to have fun tonight." Memories of San Francisco restaurant Gary Denko flash through my mind. Upon our arrival we are met by a surly white gate. I say surly because it's difficult to figure out how to get through the thing. I feel the cameras on me and almost suggest to my husband that we turn around. (We're simple country folk with a little discretionary money who like to eat really well prepared food.) My husband finally figures out how to operate the call box and we make it through the gate. We pull up to the restaurant in our Toyota Corolla (it is very dark) and the valet greets us with "Welcome to Winvian Sir" and "Greetings Madame". I look around for a French woman but realize the valet is talking to me. I want to pull into my turtle shell out of sheer discomfort for the formality of the greeting. Doesn't Mr. Valet realize "Madame's" don't drive around in Corolla's? But then again it is very dark. We are half an hour early so we're escorted to a grouping of faded leather chairs in front of a large fireplace with a toasty fire. My husband orders Champagne. Is he feeling a little decadent, or just trying to measure up to the "Madame"? (I don't ask.) They serve a Veuve Clicquot Brut that is crisp, light, and tastes of apricots and apples. Delicious! This makes up for the gate, the "Madame", and I forget about the bill. At precisely the appointed hour, we are led to a small room on the second floor with three tables, a nice fireplace, hunter green walls, lots of woodwork, and an oriental rug. It feels cozy. We are the first of the three parties to arrive. After choosing the "still" water, the waitress takes our order and we request the wine pairing with our meal. We're brought an amazing sparkling wine that tastes to me like bacon - nice and chewy. Excellent. Wish I could remember the name. In a short while we are each served a Connecticut oyster on the half shell with grated horseradish. I don't like oysters so my husband enjoys them both and finds them to be divine. Warm bread is brought to the table with a little butter. I shouldn't eat it because I fill up fast, but I can't tolerate too much sparkle on an empty stomach! Next we enjoy Gougeres with smoked salmon, and a white fish (Halibut?) that appears to be cooked in a pastry, but it could have been deep fried. They are both delicious. A not-too-oaky, lovely California Chardonnay is poured with the pasta, some of which is stained black with squid ink and topped with lobster, mussels, squid and scallops. A lovely presentation and the seafood is cooked to perfection. Next comes a glass of French Cabernet with the best dish of the evening: A healthy serving of duck cooked rare with a perfectly crisped skin. This is topped with sumptuous foie gras and is accompanied by roasted (?) or sauteed root vegetables finished with a demi-glace. My chocolate souffle is heavenly. Food: 5 stars. Service: 2 stars. Atmosphere: 3 stars for the decor, 1 star for the ambiance. Altogether there are three servers, but only one of them have any personality (although two of the waiters have nice accents). He (the one with some personality) nearly drops a fork and apologies to which I respond "no worries, you're much more formal than we are". He smiles and chuckles under his breath. The timing of the food servings is satisfactory, but we have to wait eons for the bill (and by this time I desperately need to loosen my waste band). There's nothing like ending a nice meal with a detention sentence. The room itself is cozy, but I feel like we're eating in a library. The wait staff is so quiet, when I speak I imagine a ruler wrapping on my knuckles and a glaring white-haired woman spitting "Ssshhh"! I figure the ambiance will become more relaxed when the other parties arrive, but it doesn't get any more lively - every time I say something to my husband I feel like I'm shouting into a bullhorn. I've been in white-linen restaurants before where the air sparkles with conversation and laughter, and the wait persons engage their diners. This one misses the mark. read more

We had such a lovely time here celebrating New Years! The cabins were beautiful and cozy. The steam shower was amazing!!! The staff was very friendly and welcoming, especially the manager Paulo. They were also very kind about our dog staying there (and Paulo even brought him treats). The food was incredible and we really enjoyed our Swedish massages with Heather. It's a wonderful and special getaway for couples. I'd highly recommend staying here! read more

My first trip to Winvian Farm won't be my last! I took my daughter for her birthday. My idea of a luxury vacation involves an ocean view with a terrace at a 5 star resort. This place is luxurious! Each detail was thought out and magnificent. The heated floors and fireplace and even the sinks were staying with the theme of the cabin. People were beyond helpful and friendly and courteous. The spa was wonderful and pretty. Food was very good. I can't believe I'm saying this but don't miss this place. L. Hamilton read more

As good as it gets Hands down one of the best meals I've ever had. We went with a large crowd for Sunday brunch and pretty much tried everything in the menu, and some. Starting from the cheese platter to the home grown honey, every appetizer was perfect. Even the french fries were pretty awesome. I tried about 3 different entrees: The duck confit, the Buffalo steak and the gnocchi. All 3 of them were cooked to perfection. Tried their Chocolate Souffle for dessert and was equally wonderful. The service was outstanding too. It was totally worth the 2 hour drive. read more

First class place. Food first. They bring out loads of sampler dishes. My wife who is much more sophisticated then me would give it 5 stars. She said it was impeccable. My taste is geared to a lower end food. Famous Dave's ribs is one of my favorites to give you an idea. The food is too foo foo for my taste. The hotel was very cool. We stayed in the charter oak for one night and the helicopter for the second night. Room was awesome. Service was awesome. In the helicopter room it would help if they had a TV at the bed. In the Charter Oak room it was very hard to turn the TV channels but the shower was huge & awesome! read more

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We went there for lunch for the 3rd time this past year,awsome.i think it got better each visit,the food and service are first class. We have stayed at Twin Farms in Vermont and I think the food here is right there with it read more

Fucking bomb ass food, super boujee, never had a better meal in my entire life. Call ahead for reservations be prepared to pay atleast $150 pp. dont think you are getting in on a fri or sat night if your arent staying there over night in one of the cabins ($850+) read more

Amazing dinner with 8 friends in a private room. Every dish was outstanding, the service was impeccable. We will be back. read more

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Just wonderful in every way. 18 distinct houses, each with complete privacy set in the Connecticut woods, each with its own distinct personality. Romantic as hell with real fireplaces and incredible service and attention to detail. Perfect for a mini moon or romantic getaway. Just two hours from New York. read more

If you want a relaxing get away - search no farther Food is to die for . Great experience . Service like no other. , can't wait to go back read more

Beautiful setting. Food was very good , though overpriced. Extensive wine list. The two things I remember most about my experience : I was charged for tap water and management automatically added a gratuity for a table of two. A very unprofessional practice that sends a strong, unwelcoming message to guests. I always thought that a gratuity was something that was earned by the server and the amount was determined by me. Head up to MA to the Old Inn on the Green for a better dining experience. read more

Can't wait to go back in November for my second trip to Winvian. I went in 2012, August, with my soon to be wife to propose to her. We stayed in CT Yankee, got a couples massage on arrival and then did dinner their Saturday night. Everything was perfect. As soon as I got off my knee and slipped the ring on her finger, a waiter came out of nowhere holding a tray with two glasses of champagne. Just a perfect weekend. This year, about a month and a half after our wedding we're going back and will stay in "Camping". Can't wait. The negative reviews are just hilarious. I'd guess they never really even went there/trolls or they're just miserable people who can't be pleased. This place is beyond luxury. They wait on you hand and foot and treat you like you're a fortune 500 CEO. read more

Came here for a weekend getaway, for a relaxing overnight stay, a delicious dinner, and lovely breakfast. The restaurant on property is great, and has many Italians on staff, which is a great sign for quality cuisine, as the Italians in the food industry do it right. The architecture and interior design in the buildings and cabins is perfect and quite beautiful with a playful element. I highly recommend staying and dining here. read more

I'll join the throngs in adding my 5-star review. My husband and I stayed in the Secret Society on our wedding night. We were greeted at the main house in our shaving cream-covered car and the man that greeted appreciated the fun of it all (including the balloons falling out of our vehicle). After checking in, we followed a black Audi A8 in our car to the Secret Society and a bottle of very nice champagne quickly followed us in as a complimentary congratulations. We got a tour of the place and orientation to all the lights (which was useful -- they have a good night all lights off button bedside). Then we enjoyed a bubble bath AND a shower in the walk-in shower. The skylight in the Secret Society is heavenly on a full moon night (like our wedding night). I enjoyed some leisurely reading on the porch the next morning and appreciated the fall foliage then we rode our Secret Society bikes (they have unique bike plates on the front) over to the main house for breakfast. I agree with another reviewer that the dining room was very quiet. Background music might lighten the mood a bit. We ate all the breakfast pastries because they were all that good. My truffle oil eggs were a little off so I didn't finish them but the bacon was amazing -- very crispy but not overcooked and not oily. The orange juice and coffee were also quite good. The fruit cup was a meal in itself and so fresh. The server was very nice. The unpretentious, welcoming atmosphere was most appreciated. The bedroom balcony was fun. Our fusbol game in our wedding wear whilst awaiting check-in was memorable. At the price we paid, I would have expected such a fine experience and I was most definitely not disappointed! read more

Beautiful Connexticut setting..went for Sunday lunch... Greeting very casual...poured water before we even sat.. Wait service never made eye contact with us.. Very matter of fact service... Wait staff unprofessional.. Terrible Rock music playing... Could hear the servers loud voices in the kitchen the entire time! I ordered ravioli and a salad and my husband ordered fettuccine with meat sauce... Food was excellent... But brought my meal and salad at the same time!?? Dessert boring too! It the service was comparable to the food and atmosphere. This would have 5 stars. Found out tip is included.. That explains the lousy service!!! read more

Excellent service from the moment we arrived until the time we left. My husband and I both had amazing massages at the spa. Our cottage (Artist) was perfect during our overnight stay! The cheese and wine tasting with Stefano was superb. A delicious dinner at the restaurant with a wonderfully paired bottle of wine. And our send off breakfast consisting of truffled scramble eggs and fresh French toast was to die for. We can't wait to come back! read more

I found dinner at Winvian to be rather disappointing. I am astounded by the glowing reviews the previous posters have given to this establishment. I won't bore you with minutia, but suffice it to say that the wait staff was very impressed with themselves, even though I wasn't and perhaps the chef was having a bad day, which was reflected in the food preparation. Was it the worst I've ever had, no, but it was far from what it should have been. I suppose I expected too much. I doubt I will give them a second chance to disappoint. read more

We stayed two nights in Secret Society. It is beautiful and so is the setting at the Winvian. The bathroom is also amazing with a steam shower and whirlpool tub. I also enjoyed the glass roof of the cottage and the loft bedroom. We did not eat here due to the price and not very good ratings regarding value and also be aware that almost everything is an add-on...if you want anything from your fridge/wet bar there are additional charges which I understand for alcohol but it is also for regular drinks, which in my opinion should be included in the price. Also our ice machine was noisy at times and we never even used it so I don't know why it was still making ice when it was full. I did enjoy the nespresso machine which was free and the housekeeper even left me an extra box of my favorite kind. They will also call you every night to see if you are having dinner there which kind of annoyed me since they already told us to reserve if we wanted to go. It just seemed like they were trying to push that. same thing with breakfast - if you don't go by like 9:30 (say you want to sleep in!) they will call to see if you are coming. Overall though, it was an awesome experience! read more

extremely good food. beautiful setting. wonderful architecture. perfectly-trained staff. get there early and hang out downstairs or walk the grounds a bit. Three courses plus three intermezzi/amuse bouche for $90. Not terrible for the quality of experience, and the food doesn't let you down. Nice wine list with a decent selection of half bottles. I would definitely go back when I'm feeling flush with cash. read more

This place is magical. You will fall in love all over again here. The food is excellent, too! It's a playground for adults...Couples only. I'll definitely be back :) read more

I loved this place .... Worth every dime. The food and customer service was over the top... I never knew this place existed. I wish I knew about it sooner... I recommend this highly to ANYONE who wants to relax, eat well, and be treated like royalty. The Industry cottage was great... The Fireplace right in front of the spacious jetted tub and the steam shower was amazing. the mini bar was stocked well .... I was able to make our own mixed drinks... I cant say enough about this place. Absolutely Beautiful and so worth it..!! Thank You Winvian for an awesome relaxing stay and to the chef that made our steaks and salad...OMG.... You are talented. Keep up the excellent 5 star accommodations !! read more