15 Romantic Winter Weekend Getaways From NYC

When winds are whipping and grey clouds are threatening, heading indoors-and staying there-leads to another annual occurrence: peak cuffing season . The opportunity to court and be courted (apparently) spikes in the winter, and with hot toddies, cozy sweaters, and gorgeous candles aflame , we understand why. Yet, despite the need to burrow, New Yorkers tend to get a little stir-crazy when holed up in our apartments for longer than a day. Enter: romantic weekend getaways from NYC. Whether your fling is fresh off the ground or you’ve been together for 30 years, there’s no better time than winter to head out of town for a weekend of quality time (even if you spend the evenings watching Netflix ). Below, we’ve rounded up 15 of the best hotels within three hours of New York City for a perfect, luxurious winter weekend getaway. Wildflower Farms, Auberge Resorts Collection, Gardiner, NY One of the buzziest new additions to the Auberge Resorts Collection, Wildflower Farms has undoubtedly popped up on your feed already, with its expansive outdoor great room looking out toward unparalleled views of the Shawangunk Ridge, centered around a vast circular hearth. (Swoon.) With striking rustic country vistas and cozy fireplaces lit around every corner, this hotel is one of the best new offerings to open outside of New York in years, and is perfect for a dead-of-winter retreat. Located just 90 minutes from NYC and set on 140 Arcadian acres in the Hudson Valley, nature is the guiding force behind every stay at this unique and visually stunning hotel. With 65 bespoke cabin accommodations with interiors by Ward + Gray and architecture by Electric Bowery , the upstate-industrial vibe of the property is as extraordinary as its exterior views. Staying at Wildflower feels like being transported to an otherworldly, slower pace-far from the hustle and bustle of NYC. (We likened it to a friend as “staying on the chicest commune.”) But the culinary and wellness programming is just as stand out as the atmosphere and interiors; Clay, Wildflower’s on-site restaurant, offers exceptionally delicious seasonal fare with a decidedly elevated vibe and a buzzy bar (as well as the must-have cinnamon bun at breakfast, which is practically a requirement in our book). Thistle, the on-property spa, offers not only exceptional treatments grounded in a sense of place, but also one of the best massages we’ve ever had. (We went back two days in a row, it was that good.) With its namesake farm, on-site orchards, excellent dining options with menus focused on farm-to-table offerings-plus a myriad of relaxing treatments and wellness programming (think: sound baths and breathwork workshops)-Wildflower has endless opportunities for connection and relaxation. The itinerary here is always evolving, so head to their experiences section to see what’s currently on offer. The Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection, Washington, Connecticut The Mayflower Inn & Spa has long been the chic New Yorker’s R&R destination of choice: You’ll often find AD veteran Jane Keltner de Valle or former Vogue...

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