Troutbeck
Lived-in American country estate — genuinely historic, unpretentiously luxurious, with real intellectual and creative DNA. Think paneled libraries, limestone fireplaces, Frette linens, and menus sourced from farms you can actually visit.
Book midweek (Sun–Thu) for better rates — the Two-Night package gives 15% off and the Wellness Credit deal adds $150 toward Wildsmith treatments
Why It Matters
Michelin Key 2025 holder and Condé Nast Traveler #3 Resort in the Northeast (2023). Hosted two landmark NAACP Amenia Conferences (1916 and 1933). Henry David Thoreau's last letter was written to a Troutbeck resident. The Champalimaud-designed renovation won the 2019 AHEAD Award for Best Hotel Renovation in the Americas.
Troutbeck is a 250-acre estate hotel in Amenia, NY — two hours from Manhattan by car or train — with a history that reads like a survey course in American literature and civil rights. The Manor House (c.1919) and Benton Cottage (c.1770) hosted everyone from Thoreau and Emerson to W.E.B. Du Bois, Langston Hughes, and Thurgood Marshall. A 2016 acquisition and full renovation by acclaimed Champalimaud Design brought serious polish without erasing what makes the place irreplaceable. Today's 37 individually designed rooms, a farm-sourced restaurant open to the public, Wildsmith spa treatments in the timber-clad Barns, and two US Open-surface tennis courts make it one of the most complete retreats in the Northeast.
Where You'll Stay
10 room types available
Benton Cottage
The historic Benton Cottage (c.1770) is the original eastern wing of Benton House — and a proper standalone home. Four bedrooms, four baths, a living room, kitchenette, dining room, and private yard. Sleeps up to 8 guests. Can be reserved alone or combined with the rest of Benton House for larger group buyouts.
KingBenton House Rooms
Thirteen rooms in Benton House, situated at a bend in the Webatuck River among wildflowers and willows. All 13 rooms feature private outdoor space. Ground-floor rooms have screened porches that function as fresh-air living rooms in summer and sunrooms in winter. A short walk over the stone bridge to the Manor House.
KingGarden House
A secluded standalone cottage with four spacious guestrooms, a shared living room, expansive outdoor terrace, and balconies. Overlooks the historic 1916 Walled Garden. A short walk from the Manor House or accessible by car. Best for small families or private groups who want their own space.
KingManor House Guest Rooms
Seventeen rooms and suites in the 1919 stone Manor House — the social heart of the property. Full of natural light, original paneling, and updated with modern comforts. All rooms include king beds, Frette linens, Nespresso, Tivoli Audio Bluetooth radio, and DirectTV. Some have fireplaces.
KingManor House One Bedroom Suite
One-bedroom suite in the Manor House with expanded living space. King bed, all standard in-room amenities, and the full run of Manor House common spaces — bar, library, living room.
KingManor House Two Bedroom Suite
Two-bedroom suite in the Manor House, comfortable for up to 4 guests. Ideal for small families or two couples traveling together.
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River Cottages — One Bedroom
Newly constructed cottages in a private enclave overlooking the gently arcing Webatuck River. Distinctly Troutbeck in their understated residential style. One-bedroom configuration with private porch, westerly sunset views through the historic arboretum toward Oblong Mountain. Surrounded by native wildflowers.
KingRiver Cottages — Two Bedroom
Two-bedroom configuration of the newly built River Cottages. Same private porch, Webatuck River views, and native wildflower setting — just more room for a small family or two couples.
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The Spingarn Suite
Named for Colonel Joel Spingarn, the NAACP chairman who made Troutbeck a center of American civil rights history. A named suite in the Manor House with distinctive character.
KingThe Sycamore Suite
A named suite in the Manor House, likely overlooking the ancient sycamores planted in 1835 that shade the grounds around the Manor.
KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Ongoing curated events on property and off — book talks, wine classes, pop-ups, and special dinners listed on the Culture Calendar. The Gallery hosts rotating exhibitions of artwork by regional artists.
Troutbeck's partnership with BMW lets guests and members drive a 2025 BMW i7 or X7 during their stay. Hotel also uses BMWs to shuttle guests to and from Wassaic train station, complimentary.
Fleet of 16 adult cross-country bikes plus 6 children's bikes available to guests. Ride the estate grounds and trails or cycle to Millerton on the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. Guided cycling experiences also available through Kingdom Cycling partnership.
Fishing on the Webatuck River and Dunham Creek that bisect the estate. Nearby outfitters like Housatonic River Outfitters (10.8 miles) offer guided fly fishing trips.
Guided, customizable cycling experiences through a partnership with Kingdom Cycling. Vistas and landmarks, rugged trail training, endurance rides, or easy summer cruises — tailored to the group.
Falconry programming available for private bookings. Contact the hotel directly for availability and pricing.
Elegant mid-century pool, open seasonally. Hotel guests and members only. Accompanied by the seasonal Pool Grill.
Easy access to Catamount Mountain (27.8 miles) for zipline in summer and skiing/snowboarding in winter. Mohawk Mountain (15.5 miles) and Butternut (31.5 miles) also nearby.
12 designated spots along the Webatuck River and Dunham Creek with hammocks, Adirondack chairs, and picnic tables. Some have fire pits for campfires and s'mores. Picnics can be delivered to your spot.
Two US Open-surface hard courts on a 15-acre pasture at the foot of Oblong Mountain. Courts available by reservation or walk-up. Private and group lessons available through the hotel.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Dedicated workspace in the gallery with socially distanced desks, reading lamps, blotters, and task chairs. Available to members and in-house guests.
Antique velvet slingback armchairs, a Chesterfield, banquette, card table, and original wood paneling around a large limestone fireplace. Connects to the bar and Sunroom.
Wood-paneled library original to the Manor House, with collectible minerals, shells, and a curated book collection. Available for work or evening socializing.
500-square-foot room off the Living Room with southern exposure, overlooking the sycamores. Banquette and café-style seating for 24. Pool table converts to a dining table for up to 10.
A serene gallery at the heart of the Manor House showing rotating works by regional artists. Additional works hung throughout the Manor House as in any great residence.
3,500-square-foot ballroom with 6 locally made copper and iron chandeliers. Gas fireplace. Overlooks Dunham Creek. Capacity: 250 seated, up to 350 in total. Billed as the largest ballroom on a full-service estate between Connecticut and the Hudson River.
Built in 1916 for Col. Spingarn's clematis collection — once the largest private clematis collection in the world. Tiered over two levels, the upper level can be tented for events. Open to guests.
Curated shop in the Manor House carrying Wildsmith skincare, locally sourced products, clothing, children's games, locally crafted jewelry, regional artwork, and a pocket bookshop curated by House of Books (Kent, CT).
Reception located in the Manor House, attended 24 hours per day.
Complimentary shuttle in a BMW to/from Wassaic Station (7 minutes from Troutbeck). Train from Grand Central takes approximately 2 hours.
Fitness equipment by Technogym in the Long Barn at The Barns wellness facility.
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