The Essex Resort & Spa

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The Essex Resort & Spa, is set on 18 acres of Vermont countryside, nestled between beautiful Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains. The 120 inviting guest rooms are designed with a contemporary country appeal, and many include fireplaces, kitchenettes, and whirlpool tubs. The Essex is located just 15 minutes from Burlington’s International Airport and 5 minutes from the Amtrak station, and shuttle service is available. Recognized around the world for its outstanding culinary offerings, The Essex features two award-winning restaurants onsite. Amuse offers sophisticated dining in a casual setting, and The Tavern offers a wide array of pub fare plus a ‘steakhouse’ section featuring grass-fed, dry-aged beef. Both restaurants are proud to feature locally-sourced ingredients, including many from the on-site gardens. Spa at The Essex is the ultimate recipe for relaxation, including 10 treatment rooms, a 25-yard indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, fitness center, full-service hair and nail salon, and locker rooms with steam rooms, saunas, and relaxation areas. While visiting The Essex Resort & Spa, you may want take advantage of the unique culinary offerings in two hands-on ‘teaching’ kitchens. Fun, learn-to-cook programs range from Knife Skills to Four-Course Italian Feast and are available daily, along with fabulous team-building culinary events such as Iron Chef competitions. Intimate dinners with your own private chef are also available. The Essex has over 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. All onsite meeting spaces have wireless high-speed Internet. Additional On-site Amenities include: * Wine and cheese tastings * Links at Lang Farm, an 18-hole Championship Executive Golf Course * 6 Har-Tru (clay) tennis courts * Full basketball court * Children’s playground * Evening bonfires (Saturdays, holidays, and privately reserved) * Flights and tethers in the Resort’s own hot air balloon * Expansive gardens * Outdoor heated pool (Memorial Day – Labor Day) * Don't forget to stop by Essex Experience for more ways to dine, shop, and explore.