Haute Living San Francisco Winters at Winvian
A Warm Review of Winvian’s Coldest Months
Last month, Haute Living San Francisco writer Laurie Jo Miller Farr traveled to Winvian for a wintry New England retreat. Miller Farr found the experience well worth a cross-country journey, praising the “unconventional” and “delightful” surprises of a Winvian winter escape.
The Season of Darkness Holds Its Own Delights
Too often, Winter plays second fiddle to sister-season Summer, with her more obvious pleasures of pool-time and seemingly endless sunny days. By contrast, Miller Farr celebrates the charms best savored against a backdrop of snowy landscapes and longer nights. Flickering firelight is a recurring motif—whether kindled at the cozy hearth in your private cottage, or accompanying intimate fireside dining in our Restaurant’s beautifully appointed 18th century dining room. There, Miller Farr writes, you will find a Wine Spectator recognized wine list paired with Chef Eddy’s inimitable cuisine, served with “confidence and flair.”
A visit to our award winning Spa at Winvian is more essential than ever during the colder months, when dry skin and winter weariness can challenge overall wellness. Miller Farr relaxed with a skin rejuvenating facial and a warming sauna followed by mint tea—a trio that nourishes both body and mind. Exploring the spa, she describes the couples suite as “pure bliss,” an ideal place for a post-treatment glass of sparkling wine by a crackling fire.
Award Winning Luxury with Unmatched Warmth
Describing our accommodations and ambiance, Miller Farr lauded Winvian’s departure from “cookie cutter” luxury. She defines the Winvian aesthetic as a blend of “classical elegance” with “imagination and whimsy,” noting that this unique combination promises a resort experience guests won’t find anywhere else.
From radiant flooring and abundant fireplaces, to luxuriant soaking tubs and steam showers, Miller Farr found that “even the coldest winter day is no match” for Winvian’s warmth.
That warmth extends from tangible comforts to the “warm welcome, sophisticated ambiance, personalized service and meticulous attention to detail” that continues to garner Winvian Five Diamond recognition for both dining and accommodations, a distinction Miller Farr claims Winvian deserves “without question.”
Come Winter for Yourself
As this glowing review suggests, our guests who visit in the colder months experience the distinctive wonders of wintering at Winvian. Contact our concierge for assistance with planning your personalized winter escape. From the coziest picks in our Cottage Collection, to seasonal spa services and dishes that showcase the best of winter, a warm welcome awaits you.
Read Laurie Jo Miller Farr’s full story.
