Staying in a Barn

So lovely, thank you for sharing!! Would love to know if there are any spots like this around Colorado!

10 of us just went to the Berkshires for our annual girls weekend and stayed here…beautiful
https://www.vrbo.com/4258796ha

It would be amazing if you could do a feature featuring some unique getaways around the country! While my mom is a pro at finding lesser known places, I didn’t inherit that and would love tips on weekend getaways around the US.

Berkshires all the way! It’s so beautiful and peaceful there. Lots of seriously good food. (All the Blue Hill dairy cows are in Great Barrington!) I recommend this place because it’s on acres and acres of land. So much room for running around. There’s a huge garden full of raspberries, tomatoes and eggplants for you to pick, and there are hammocks. Hammocks everywhere. https://www.vrbo.com/583082

I grew up in Mystic, CT, which is a lovely, lovely little town for fall exploring. It’s easily accessible via Amtrak or Shoreline East and Uber is surprisingly pretty well available there. There’s an incredible old cider mill called Clyde’s, the infamous Mystic Pizza (of Julia Roberts’ 80s film fame – though the pizza isn’t my favorite), Mystic Aquarium and Seaport (both incredible and very kid-friendly museums), great seafood like the road-side clam shack SeaSwirl (for fried clams, hot dogs and so many flavors of soft serve) and quite fun night life if you’re going with friends or want to pop out for a drink! For date nights, Anthony J’s Italian Bistro is really romantic and sweet (and the lobster ravioli is divine!). Also, a shameless plug – my dad owns the Inn at Mystic, a very old historic inn (where Humphrey Bogart & Lauren Bacal had their honeymoon!), which is very close to the train station and quite close to quaint downtown Mystic as well :) Enjoy!

That barn is so magical and as are your photos :)

Shruthi
http://nyambura.co

All those places look so magical! Especially the barn! I’ve always wanted to explore all of upstate New York! I’m from Southern California and it’s always fun to escape and drive up the coast, but the west coast is so different than the east, and I’d love to explore the east as much as I’ve explored the west!

This past weekend my boyfriend and some friends of his went camping in Idyllwild, California. It’s in the mountains that are between Palm Springs and Temecula (which is on the west side). Wasn’t quite fall weather yet there, super dry and windy (yikes yesterday was almost 110 in some places!) But Idyllwild is such a fun quirky little mtn town to explore. It’s nice because you can go off and camp and hike and then come into town for drinks and a good meal if you’re not up for cooking one day.

This barn looks amazing! Glad you had a great trip. I love how this option is available now, like “Oh you want to say in an old refurbished barn? We can do that! Which century are you specifically looking for?”

Menla Mountain Retreat Center in Phoenicia, NY is magical!
http://menla.us/

We’ve just started renting our place upstate as well–it has a pool (open in warmer months!), 3 acres of backyard to roam around in, and plenty of amenities for little ones!
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/13727241?guests=1&s=jdBT22jo&sug=51

It looks so pretty! I wouldn’t imagine it’s in NY!
– Belen
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For the past 2 years I’ve taken my kids to http://www.hull-o.com/
It’s a real working farm. The kids do chores, milk cows, and collect eggs. There’s a corn maze and s’mores making around the fire. The farmers wife is an amazing cook who makes home cooked breakfast and dinner. There’s apple picking and horse back riding near by. They loved it so much and are begging to go back!

That looks amazing!! I want a barn now! There is a super cool place in Morris, CT two hours from the city! It’s Expensive, but so cool- The Winvian has amazing places to stay! Check out their website ! You can even stay in a helicopter!

Incredible place, a must see if looking for something unforgettable. . .
http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3085-Old-Kings-Rd-Catskill-NY-12414/30496541_zpid

I’ve never been to NYC before but I love the picturesque landscape. Definitely a must see when I finally make it up there!

My sisters, mom and I visited the glen wilde thanks to your post on it a few months back and it was just dreamy. Perfect weekend getaway that feels a million miles from the city.

Wow, wow! What a beautiful barn.

The Hillside Schoolhouse is in my tiny, 900-person hometown! It’s amazing to see little inns and airbnbs become so popular there. :)

Oh I remember that lighthouse! We were there five years ago to visit the place my husband grew up (Woodstock/Kingston). We live in Portland, Or currently. We stayed with friends while we there, but if we go back, will definitely consider that barn! Gorgeous!

Wow this place looks awesome!!
xo
http://www.laurajaneatelier.com

Can my husband, Luna & I join your friend group?! We come with books, toys, good conversation & wine! I’ll invite you all to my tamale making party in December with unlimited sangria!

And Yes, its a Beautiful Barn!

xo Lendy
http://www.twoplusluna.com

Looks like fun.

did you see any orange leaves tho?

Beacon, too! The Dia: Beacon art museum is such an inspiring space, and walking distance from Metro North. The town has grown a bit over the years, but somehow still retains its charm and down to earth feel. LOTS of Airbnb options, but 90 min from the city! Galleries galore, cute shops, eating options for kids + adults. Such a great weekend trip.

I love the pretty beams!