Winvian

Relais & Chateaux

Winter Activities Brochure

Throughout the late fall and leading us through

the winter months, we put away our bikes and

trade in our canoe paddles for the following cold

weather activities.

Please feel free to ask any member of our Winvian

team for recommendations or reservations.

Board/Card Games

Play for keeps or for fun in front of a roaring fire.

Always Complimentary

Skiing/Snowboarding

Two local mountains just a short distance from

Winvian offer plenty of options for both

beginners or the more experienced.

Please inquire with Guest Assistants for

directions and rental information for either

Mohawk Mountain or Ski Sundown

Cooking ClassThe Kitchen at Winvian Boasts top chefs from around the world.

Before taking leadership of Winvian’s culinary team, Executive Chef

Chris Eddy worked as a souse chef to both Alain Ducasseand Daniel

Boulud. He Also worked for Jean-Michael Bergougnoux. From these

masters, and his French Culinary Institute training, his technique,

he says, “Is heavily engrained with classic and southern French.”

with an emphasis on using local ingredients and artisanal

products. Chef Eddy offers a savory or pasta cooking class wherein he

shares with you his techniques.

Savory, Pasta, or Pastry

Class

$150 per person (18+)

$100 (10-17 years)

Children 9 and under

please inquire

*2 hour class, 2 person minimum

Late cancellation policy: if cancelled less than 24hrs before,

forfeit half of total cost

Glass Blowing workshopEmbrace your creativity and work

alongside the most highly recommended

glassblowing instructors in the Litchfield

Hills. This workshop will demystify the

principles of forming hot glass into

finished objects. Learn the principles of

this exciting craft while creating

paperweights, Christmas ornaments, or

glass flowers and take a piece of your

Winvian experience home with you!

Glass blowing $200 per person

*advanced booking required

Horseback Riding

Allowing for individual know-how, you will have

the chance to rise above the snow and see the

sprawling Litchfield Hills the way it was seen a

hundred years ago.

$100 per person for 90 minute

horseback ride

Film Buff

Take a pick from our extensive movie list

and settle into your favorite cottage for the

afternoon or evening.

Always

Complimentary

S’mores Roast

Memories are made

around a roaring fire

where one can share

stories and laugh when

roasting marshmallows

with friends and family.

The roasting kit is

provided and bonfire lit

for you by our Guest

Assistants.

Bon fire & s’mores $35 per two guests

$5 each additional guest

Snow Shoeing

Take along a guide or venture out with your

compass as you experience one of the best workouts

around while enjoying the beautiful scenery of

Litchfield Hills.

On Your own: Complimentary

Guide: $100

Group Guide rates: please inquire with

front desk

Hiking the Litchfield Hills

Take a hike to the top of nearby Mt.

Tom Tower or enjoy a leisurely walk

through the neighboring White

Memorial Foundation, home to over

35 miles of hiking paths and trails.

The more adventurous at heart may

inquire with our front desk about

more specific trails which offer a

variety of views, sights and

difficulties. Choose a river walk,

spectacular views of the Litchfield

Hills or bring a gourmet boxed

lunch with you while and search for

a quiet field during an all day

adventure!

Guides are available for

$100

Tea Tasting

Don’t you just want a day to sit back, relax and enjoy

the aromas and smooth flavors of organic teas? Take a

scenic drive through the village of the Northwest Hills to

find yourself at the Harney & Sons tea room just over the

border in Millerton, NY. Take your pick from dozens of

different flavors which can be perfectly brewed for your

enjoyment.

Hours: Monday –Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm

Sunday 11:00am-4:00pm

Weekdays: 2 Pre-Selected flavors available

for tasting plus 1 free choice per person

Weekends: 2-4 Pre-Selected flavors available

for tasting plus 1 free choice per person

*Additional Samples Avail. for $2.00 (Good

For 8-10 Cups)

Take a peek;

a glance…

or a jump

No matter how you look at it, you are sure

to come away with a story to tell!