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Wildflower Farms Overview

Below the Shawangunk Ridge, 10 minutes to New Paltz, Gardiner, NY ยท $$$$

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The most polished stay in the Hudson Valley, with Auberge service and ridge views, priced like it.

You want the best service in the region and the budget isn't the deciding factor

You want a walkable town, or $1,000-plus a night feels hard to justify

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Auberge's Hudson Valley resort is 65 freestanding cabins, cottages and suites spread across farmland right under the Shawangunk Ridge. It feels like a luxury farm stay: Clay cooks with produce from the property and nearby farms, and Thistle Spa and an indoor saltwater pool carry it through the colder months.


This is my first pick for honeymoons, anniversaries and anyone who wants top-tier service without going to Europe. The honest trade-off is price: it often tops $1,000 a night before tax, and in peak fall it books up months ahead.

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  • Thistle, an Auberge Spa

  • Indoor saltwater pool

  • Dew Bar, the outdoor pool and cocktail lounge in warm months

  • Tennis and pickleball courts

  • Fitness pavilion and on-site trails

  • Dog-friendly ($150 per pet, up to 75 pounds)

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  • Honeymoons and anniversaries

  • Hikers who want luxury at the end of the day

  • Clients used to top-tier resort service

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  • About 10 minutes to New Paltz

  • About 15 minutes to Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska trailheads

  • About 15 minutes to Robibero and other Shawangunk Wine Trail stops

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