A serene countryside retreat offering farm-to-table dining, outdoor activities, and scenic views in the Hudson Valley

Gardiner, New York, USA

Location

2022

Year opened

65

# of rooms

$
500

Starting rate

key features
Sleep
Animal encounters
Balcony/outside space
Coffee shop
Dog friendly
Grass/lawn to play on
Racket sports
Outdoor pool
Kids eat free
Eat
Animal encounters
Balcony/outside space
Coffee shop
Dog friendly
Grass/lawn to play on
Racket sports
Outdoor pool
Kids eat free
Play (on land)
Animal encounters
Balcony/outside space
Coffee shop
Dog friendly
Grass/lawn to play on
Racket sports
Outdoor pool
Kids eat free
Play (in the water)
Animal encounters
Balcony/outside space
Coffee shop
Dog friendly
Grass/lawn to play on
Racket sports
Outdoor pool
Kids eat free

tips and watch-outs from families who've been there

sleep

  • All rooms are free-standing cabins and have a deck - plus easy access for your kids to run around
  • Bower cabin (base level) could fit a crib; does not have a bathtub
  • Meadow and Ridge cottages are similar except for the view; they have bathtubs
  • Ridge Suite has a large walk in closet and a sleeper sofa
  • There are only a few connecting cabin options - so book early if this is important to you

play

  • There's a 3 hour "Wild Explorers" kids club option for kids age 3-10. You must book in advance.
  • Great for a long weekend stay - your kids might get bored after that
  • This property is nice year round, but best for kids in the summer, when the pool is open
  • Kids will like exploring the grounds, seeing all the flowers, and looking out for wildlife
  • You can help feed the farm animals every morning, and you can pick product to take home with you
  • Walking paths are stroller friendly
  • There's a "natural playground" with some swings and a zipline
  • Most activities are an extra charge
  • Live music in the Great Porch on Friday and Saturday nights (May - October)
  • Tennis and Pickleball lessons available for kids 5+

My kids loved learning about what’s being grown on the six-acre farm during a tour with Jax Hughes, one of Widlflower’s handsome “farming farmers,” who looks like he just stepped from the pages of a magazine about living your best rustic life and proved to be a natural with children. After that, he took us into the woods to plant ramps. On another day we visited the chicken coop and collected eggs that we brought to Clay to have prepared for breakfast (the extras we gave to friends later) and fed beets to some of the most attractive pigs we’d ever seen. There’s also an extensive trail network through the woods and meadows, and a natural playground with a little zipline. There isn’t a kids’ club, and there are not enough activities (at least not yet) to occupy a family through more than a couple of days on the property, but

eat

  • There's only one restaurant on site (but it is excellent)
  • If you want a break from formal meals with your kids, you can eat in the main porch or ask them to pack you a picnic
  • Don't miss the homemade cinnamon rolls at breakfast
  • Kids can join cooking classes, but must work with an adult if they're under 9

The details

What room setup does your family need, at minimum?

We're having you search by beds, rather than number and age of kids, because every family sleeps differently.

King/queen bed includes pullout sofas

Kid-size bed includes sofas (not pullout), twin beds, or rollaway beds

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Must haves
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Kids Club
Pools
Beach
Babysitting
Activities
Travel & transportation
  • Recommend renting a car and driving from the airport, or the hotel can arrange transportation (with car seats)
    • New York Stewart International Airport | 19 Miles South, 30 Minutes
    • Newark Liberty International Airport | 85 Miles South, 1 Hour 30 Minutes
    • LaGuardia Airport | 80 Miles South, 1 Hour 45 Minutes
    • John F. Kennedy International Airport | 97 Miles South, 2 Hours
  • Parking is free
  • Free use of resort Mercedes Benz cars for up to 4 hours
  • Staff can transport you around the property in a car or golf cart
Leave it at home - they have it!
  • cribs
  • highchairs