Aquila's Nest is absolutely worth a visit. We sat in one of their cozy geodesic dome igloos which…read moremakes it such a fun and relaxed experience. The wine flight did not disappoint -- we tried the red, white & a combination, all solid pours. The cheese box is necessary if you're trying the flight ( or you can bring your own food). Highly recommend booking an igloo and making a night of it!

I saw this place on social media, and since I've been to vineyards before, I wanted to try it in…read morethe Fall. My friend and I booked an igloo (thankfully--we'll get to that). Aquila's gives a 30-minute grace period, which helped since the area gets very dark at night and the roads are narrow. I knew ahead of time there would be a lobster food truck and a live salsa band. When you arrive, you check in with the hostess, though there's no clear hostess stand since she's stationed at the end of the bar. The inside was crowded with no available seats, but we weren't there for the band anyway. Our igloo had a heater, but two would've been ideal. They recommend bringing a blanket, which I forgot, but it wasn't too cold--around the high 40s. We tried the "Sweet Wine Flight," which included Sparkling Rosé, Moscato, and white and red wine slushies. The white wine slushy was my favorite. It started raining while we were there, and everyone with fire pits cleared out, so I was extra glad we chose an igloo. They offered a cheese box, but it looked too small, so we stuck to drinks. Our server was polite and brought everything out quickly. Reservations give you two hours, and we had a great time. I like the variety of reservation options they offer. For suggestions: it would be nice to have a real charcuterie board instead of tiny cheese and veggie boxes. The indoor space could also be larger, especially for people coming for the live band, and there are no seats around the bar. Overall, though, it's a cozy spot, and I enjoyed the experience.

We had guest visiting and we always pass by this place so we thought, why not give it a shot!? It…read morewas a cold rainy day so we ran in not knowing what to expect. I think this is an awesome distillery and I can see it being even more fun in warmer weather! This place is know for whiskey and rye. It's cool because they do sampler in a little vile glass which I think is creative. Their cocktails were also super delicious! The service was great! It's seems that they definitely have regular customers that come in. It's not too big of a spot but there was a lot of seating both tables and around the bar.

A nice whiskey distillery with a bar/tasting room and nice outdoor seating by the stream. I love…read morethe beautiful ambiance of the outdoor seating area - its flanked by trees and you can listen to the gurgling sounds of the stream while enjoying your drinks. This distillery is also has grounds you can walk around and explore (not too big though). We took a peek at their aging/storage room with wooden casks while there, as well as their distillery. We were treated to a free, small sample of their whiskey at their bar. Its a nice stop when in upstate NY area.

Very cute winery! Came here in October with a friend just to hang out and catch up. We got wine…read moreflights which were fun and tasty. It was a pretty quite evening, not busy at all so we had the place to ourselves. Very cozy atmosphere and nice interior so you can enjoy some wine and conversation even in the cold weather.

Views and ambiance are top notch…read more Grab a bottle of wine and chill out on the Adirondack chairs... For a moment you will forget you are in Connecticut. Not to diss Connecticut and Middlebury but it really is a picture perfect spot. The family that owns the winery have done a great job restoring the area...

This is a cute farm with attached hiking trails in Westchester County. There's a lot of free…read moreparking. Entrance is free. They have farmers markets on Sundays in certain seasons. They have over 777 acres. You can read about the history. There are no pets allowed so the animals are comfortable. They have all sorts of events.

Loved it here! I was…read morelooking for an outdoor space to walk and found this place. It was crowded with families but I walked for awhile on the trails and then ended up away from the crowds that were closer to where there animals were housed. The views here were very scenic and serene. I would recommend coming here if you want to see some farm life. If you have kids who love animals, I'd highly recommend this place! They have a lot of staff walking around guiding people around the farm area. There is plenty of signage to find your way. And, there was a snack bar with a variety of food too. I look forward to coming back here and seeing more farm life soon!

I visited Buttermilk Falls Inn looking for a place to propose to my now fiancé. Not only was a…read moreblown away by the amazing scenery, but the people there could not have been more of a joy to meet and work with. Everyone we met with was more than willing to work with us to plan a spectacular day that truly ended up being special. Kelly worked most directly with us and went beyond all of our expectations and truly did an unbelievable job. Amazing day and amazing people all around. I have been telling everyone about Buttermilk falls and the pictures speak for themselves!

https://foundingfarmers.org/2026/01/24/foreclosure-suit-hits-iconic-buttermilk-falls-inn-amid-public…read morecontroversy/ Sadly in foreclosure....horrible experience. After returning for many years..this beautiful property is falling apart. I reserved Pony's Pad and upon arrival they moved me to another less appealing space due to "maintenance issues" with no prior notice. Too many issues to note here. Management didn't call me back to address the issues I had after several emails and messages. Trip Advisor recent reviews confirm negative experiences as well. Use caution if considering this location for any type of stay or wedding venue, Its future is uncertain. (see above link regarding foreclosure status)

I had a lovely lunch today at the Hudson House River Inn. Let's start with the ambiance. It is…read morevery beautful and serene at lunchtime with gorgeous views toward the Hudson River and Storm King Mountain. The food was delicious, but the people who work there are the best. I got a weird insect bite and I mentioned it to the waitress and she brought me a bag of ice. The swelling went down with no repercussions. They sent me home with a bag of popovers. It felt like my birthday all over again.

It's a very nice setting. The service was good and the food was good. The pop over was lackluster…read moreif you're going to go through the trouble of making them, you should go all the way. The salad was good, but disappointing in portion size for the price. This restaurant is banking heavily on its location and not so much the quality of the food

A beautiful vineyard!…read more It was established in 1787. It became Connecticut's first winery in 1979. It's located near Lake Waramaug; such a serene place to relax and drink some wine. They also have wine flights and charcuterie boards. We went when an event was happening; many awesome vendors selling their products. The lawn had plenty of tables to relax at and even sculptures. There were ample parking available. The service and wine were great too. It's definitely up there with one of my favorite vineyards in CT!

This is a beautiful vineyard. Last Sunday afternoon, they…read morehad live music inside and the ambiance was very pleasant. They offer a nice selection of finger foods and, of course, wines. The staff is friendly and very hospitable. It's a wonderful vineyard located in one of my favorite areas of Litchfield County and it's dog friendly!

There's nothing more special than Mother's Day brunch at the Kittle House Inn in Chappaqua, NY. We…read morewere seated in the bar area, where you could really feel the historic, cozy charm of the inn. Reservations filled quickly, so I felt lucky to secure a 12:00 noon table for four -- my wife, mother-in-law, son, and me. The brunch featured a prix-fixe menu, and honestly, everything sounded delicious. My son and I ordered Bloody Marys, while my wife and mother-in-law chose mimosas. I was starting to feel very sophisticated at that point. The croissants with assorted spreads and jams were outstanding. I started with the oysters, which were perfectly prepared and practically melted in your mouth. My wife was initially going to order the mixed salad, but I convinced her to try the burrata and prosciutto instead -- a great decision. My son ordered the spicy yellowfin tuna pizzetta, and my mother-in-law had the cream of artichoke soup. I sampled everything except the soup; I didn't think sticking my spoon into my mother-in-law's bowl was the best idea. Everything we tasted was excellent. The entrées were equally impressive. My salmon was unbelievably fresh, my son's filet mignon was tender and flavorful, and my wife's lobster eggs Benedict was rich and delicious. My mother-in-law enjoyed the spring vegetable quiche. Up until that point, everything had gone smoothly. Then service started to slip a bit. Desserts were taking an unusually long time, and no one had come over to ask whether we wanted coffee, espresso, cappuccino, or tea. When I finally requested coffee, the waiter didn't even ask what kind we wanted. The general manager came over and apologized for the delay, but I struggled to explain that the issue wasn't just the wait -- it was the lack of attention to detail and service standards you expect at a restaurant like the Kittle House, especially at this price point. I was happy to pay for a fine dining experience; I simply expected the service to match. What really caught me off guard was when he responded by asking, "Do you work in restaurants?" I found that somewhat offensive, as if my opinion needed credentials to be valid. Ironically, I actually have 30 years of hospitality experience, including work at Forbes-rated properties. To their credit, the waiter later apologized, and they removed the coffee charge from the bill. Despite the service hiccup, I would absolutely return. It honestly seemed like they were understaffed, with too few experienced servers and too much reliance on bus staff trying to keep up with a very busy holiday crowd.

I ate at Kittle House twice before (both years ago) and it was lovely, so I'm hoping the issues now…read moreare transitory. We had a business dinner with 7 people on a Wednesday night. And the service was a mess. Drinks took forever to arrive. Three guests would order but only two would arrive. When the food came out, it was disjointed so half the food was 10 minutes late. I ordered the grouper and it was so dry it was almost inedible Very disappointed

We loved this hotel, the breakfasts were superb, dinner was very good in the restaurant. I loved…read moreour room: perfectly designed, robes and slippers supplied, great shower and a little balcony. I will definitely be back

Inconsistent. On the one hand the Sunday brunch was surprisingly good; very fresh eggs, spinach and…read moresalad. Honestly was not expecting as much. The room was cute with some very nice touches - a decorative chest with extra blankets topped with a welcome candy; extremely plush bathrobes and a first rate hair dryer. It felt like some care went into the planning. Which made the downsides quite surprising. They are as follows -Leftover bottles, half-consumed - in our fridge from what I assume were the last guests. -The breakfast pastries were truly abysmal. Croissants so hard and tasteless that we could not eat them. I understand continental means light however some granola and pastries that didn't feel like bricks would have been nice. Very odd as brunch the day before was so good. We bailed immediately an went instead down the road to Mom's Country Cafe. -Dinner not nearly as impressive as brunch. I had read the negative reviews about the service but most seemed to be from a Thanksgiving debacle last year so assumed things had improved. The one waiter (for what looked to be at least 25 diners) was working his tail off and truly did the best he could in am impossible situation. Why they did not learn from the Thanksgiving experience is hard to understand. But kudos to the waiter for juggling this with a smile. Our wheatberry salads were ok - passable but nothing special. -Inconsistencies in the check in process as well. Check in is at 4. We arrived around 1 and were told by the young woman at the desk to wait till at least 3:30 which was fine but felt odd as it seemed like there was hardly anyone else staying there. They do offer early check in for $50 which IMO is ridiculous and unwelcoming. We went for a hike and returned around 3. The now gentleman at the desk told us our room was ready. In fact he said "the text letting us know how to access our room key is our signal that the room is ready." Interesting because I received that text at 1pm. The staff is friendly for the most part though front desk staff exuded some false sincerity and it seemed like our questions were a bit of an annoyance.

We just found out about this place recently. We read an article online about this place being the…read moreoldest winery in the U.S. We decided to drive upstate and check this place out. It was a late Sunday afternoon. It was pretty quiet. Not that many people. Most likely because it's about to close when we got there. We were here only to pick up few bottles of wine. If you love wine, this place is definitely worth stopping by.

Winery Tour & Tasting? Sign me up! The tour was great…read moreand I'd do it again, while the tasting leaves a little something to be desired... Finding out that Brotherhood Winery bills their self as 'the oldest winery in the country' , I was pretty stoked for this tour. Unfortunately, what they should really say is "we are the oldest continuously operating winery (except for a couple times we stopped briefly) in the country (but not actually owned by people in this country)"... Our guide was full of interesting knowledge and fun trivia which she imparted over the course of our hour-long tour through the original wine cellars and museum, before taking us upstairs to the tasting room. Sadly the tasting was less of a guided exploration of their wines, and more of a choose your own adventure. 12 wines were grouped into 4 lots of 3, and choose which one you want to try. - All well and good, except the groupings were all haphazardly mixed and I felt like we were playing "one of these things is not like the others".