Charming Farm Resorts for Your Honeymoon

A new breed of farm resorts offer sumptuous luxury and hands-on harvesting in some of the world’s most gorgeous rural settings — pitchforks optional.

Buttermilk Falls Inn, New York

The Hudson Valley, emerald green in summer and aflame in pink, gold and orange hues in autumn, is just 90 minutes from New York City, but is far removed from the urban hustle and bustle. The Buttermilk Falls Inn’s 75 sylvan acres overlook the scenic Hudson River with the Catskill mountains looming to the north and is well-placed to explore the area’s plethora of hiking trails, picturesque hamlets, antique shops, bustling farmer’s markets, artist galleries and stellar eateries. The inn’s collection of alpacas, llamas, miniature donkeys and coterie of rescued ducks, swans and geese — not to mention an apiary — make it seem like a very swank version of Old McDonald’s farm. Add on the restaurant and spa, and it’s a real rural sanctuary.

Room to Book: Choose from 18 sumptuous accommodations, including 10 rooms in the 1764 main house. Romance seekers should stay in the grand Laurel for its lavish bathroom, four-poster bed and stunning views of the river.

Roll Up Your Sleeves: Across Swan Pond, millstone Farm has a livestock barn, kitchen garden, orchards and aviary houses where guests can do everything from collect eggs to plunder the garden alongside the chef. Homegrown ingredients, from lavender to honey, are used in signature spa treatments and at the restaurant, Henry’s at the Farm. Room rates start at $250 a night.

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Photo Credit: Buttermilk Falls Inn

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Photo Credit: Buttermilk Falls Inn

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