Weekend At-A-Glance
Here's a snapshot of what Architectural Digest and Land Rover have planned:
Friday, October 1
Arrive at Luxury Collection's famed Equinox Resort & Spa and enjoy a relaxing welcome dinner at one of the finest steak houses in the northeast, Chop House.
Saturday, October 2
After breakfast, make your way to the first design stop by driving Vermont's breathtaking back roads full of fall foliage in a Land Rover/Range Rover.
Meet head glassblower, William Browne, of Simon Pearce- a company rooted in Quechee since 1981, when Simon moved his business from Ireland to Vermont- and see firsthand how the glassware is created
Enjoy a locally grown lunch Simon Pearce's restaurant, The Mill, a restored historic facility perched right above the rushing river water.
Travel to ShackletonThomas, one of Vermont's most respected companies that specialize in fine handmade furniture. Hear firsthand from Charles Shackleton on how a traditional artistic craft is kept alive in an age where speed is prized over quality and character.
Make your way back to the Equinox Resort & Spa via an awe-inspiring scenic trail behind the wheel of a Land Rover/Range Rover.
Freshen up for dinner and drive to Chantecleer, set within a renovated barn with cuisine that marries European techniques with fresh American concepts
Sunday, October 3
After breakfast, start the day with Mark Reinfurt of Equinox Antiques. Mark will share insights about collecting in Vermont followed by a visit to a nearby private home with a stand-out display of antiques.
Travel to the Dorset Inn for brunch with an in-the-know expert from the local Historical Society to find out the back story on Vermont's classic design aesthetic.
Downtime & Departures: Enjoy a complimentary spa treatment or simply relax and enjoy the surrounding vistas before heading back home.