Reading Farms Estate

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Exceptional

15 bedrooms13+ bathroomsSleeps 463252 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Pool

Hot tub

Fireplace

Breakfast available

Kitchen

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Reading, VT

Billings Farm and Museum18 min drive
Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State)20 min drive
Mount Ascutney29 min drive
Okemo Mountain Resort38 min drive

Rooms & beds

15 bedrooms (sleeps 46)

Bedroom 9 BARN Sleeping Loft

3 Queen Beds

Bedroom 10/ Barn

2 King Beds and 3 Queen Beds

Courtyard theatre

2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

DJ- Barn Bedroom

1 King Bed

Green Room

1 Queen Bed

Grey Room

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

Portico Room

2 Queen Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Red Cottage Master 1

1 King Bed

Red Cottage Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Red Cottage upstairs / additional fees if available .

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Red room

1 King Bed

South wing bedroom w/ Sleep Number KING

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

South wing sitting room

1 Double Futon

Tower- Game/Sitting Room

1 Queen Bed

Wrapping Room

2 Queen Beds

Zoom Room

1 Single Bed

13 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Barn shared bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Barn suite bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Green Room Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Grey Room Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Junior Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main house shared bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Primary Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Red Cottage

Toilet

Red Cottage

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Red Room Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

South Wing Bathroom

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Theatre Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Theatre Room

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Tower Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Reading Farms Estate is an elevated lifestyle vacation property and lies in the heart of Vermont now an official AVEDA products property, using only AVEDA bath products! A completely private 400 acre estate. One of Vermont's most majestic properties has been held by the same family for over a 100 years. Reading Farms is one of the signature properties in Vermont, the property has been featured in Architectural Digest along with the cover in House Beautiful magazine and now an official AVEDA products property. The secluded estate is conveniently located minutes from Woodstock Vermont and two of the best Vermont ski areas Killington and Okemo, if your looking to try both mountains Reading Farms is perfectly located directly in between both resorts! Reading Farms is located on a one mile access controlled driveway which gracefully winds through a beautiful forest to open fields. The late 18th century brick farmhouse is enhanced by 21st century additions. An old-World European influenced style courtyard entrance welcomes arrivals, with entrances to the main house, guest suites, and formal gardens and direct access to our helipad. Other rooms on this gracious 27,000 sq ft property include a library, breakfast room, work office, formal living room, family room, gourmet kitchen, 17 bedrooms 14 bathrooms, arcade game room, theatre, gym, entertainment barn, pool.
Reading Farms Estate is the perfect place to host your Wedding & Events, we are located on 400 private pristine gated acres with no noise restrictions and no time restrictions which is very unique in Vermont, your paying for an event so why end it at 10pm!

**Price for events depends on size and duration.

We also have an onsite private chef and daily cleaning available, please inquire for pricing. Base rate varies depending on dates, additional fees over 20 people Up to 46. Holidays may have an increased minimum stay. Please request a quote for final pricing. The entertainment barn and Red Cottage do incur extra fees .The Red Cottage can be booked together with main estate at a discount or can be booked by itself for smaller getaways.

Property manager

Reading Farms Estate

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 27

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Wedding/Events will incur extra fees & Deposits

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

$1500 Pet fee and additional deposit will apply.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking allowed in any building or structure .

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99

Note from host: Wedding/Events will incur extra fees & Deposits

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Reading

This holiday home is located in Reading. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre and Billings Farm and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Red Wagon Toy Company and The Sustainable Farmer. Travelling with kids? Consider Union Arena Community Center and Green Mountain Sugar House. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.

Reading, VT

What's nearby

Mt Ascutney State Park - 12 min drive
Billings Farm and Museum - 18 min drive
Mount Ascutney - 29 min drive
Quechee Gorge Bridge - 30 min drive
Okemo Mountain Resort - 38 min drive

Getting around

Claremont Station - 28 min drive
Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪Brown's Tavern - ‬15 min drive
‪Top O' The Pot - ‬21 min drive
‪The Maple Kitchen - ‬15 min drive
‪The Seedhouse Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪The Maple Kitchen - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Reading Farms Estate have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Reading Farms Estate?

As of 30 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Reading Farms Estate on 1 July 2024 start from AU$6,582.19, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Reading Farms Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Reading Farms Estate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Reading Farms Estate?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Reading Farms Estate located?

Set in Reading, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Mt Ascutney State Park, Red Wagon Toy Company and The Sustainable Farmer. Union Arena Community Center and Green Mountain Sugar House are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

22 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Vacation Spot

The estate was everything and more than we expected. OMG the sunsets were so beautiful! I can’t say enough about how good we were treated. We will certainly do this again!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

6 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed! I felt like a Queen!

I wanted a place within driving distance from NYC and Boston to get my family together to celebrate my grandson. Not only did Reading Farms provide all the privacy described, it provided me with an environment where my family focused on family with no distractions. We cooked most of the time, hiked and had time to bond with one another in a way we hadn't in many years! I can't tell you how much I would recommend staying at Reading Farms. The staff and private chef were a treat!

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arturo M.

2 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

More than expected.

We just returned from our stay at Reading Farms Estate after a much needed family vacation post covid. We could not have had a more enjoyable experience. The property is so much more than any of the pictures capture. The property manager who shared my husbands name was a delight and so helpful. Our children were expecting bunk beds from previous reviews but once we arrived they searched all 16 rooms and found none. When we asked Arturo he told us the owners decided to take them all out in order to elevate the property. This was a little disappointing to the children but none of the adults were too upset:) We all highly recommend this property it was so much more than we were expecting. We could have stayed a month to keep exploring everything. Thank you Arturo and team for making our first trip together after covid so memorable!

10/10 Excellent

Matt Z.

12 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best

The property, staff, and location are all phenomenal! I could not recommend this more!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

5 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Estate

The 400 acres include groomed lawns, forests, mowed trails. The rooms are lovely and the building is full of books, antiques and interesting art. Arturo, the caretaker, is immediately accessible and very helpful. Homemade cookies were waiting for us but we were on our own to enjoy the walks, pool, hot tub, and well-equipped kitchen. This turned out to be a perfect setting for our family reunion.

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

8 Nov 2018

Complete perfection!

This property is highly impressive! From the monogramed towels to the super soft sheets and AMAZING beds. The staff on the property was respectful and attentive to all our needs. We had the chef prepare one of our meals which was the highlight of the trip truly skilled! The area around the estate is full of culture and the town or Woodstock is a perfect New England town. Do yourself a favor and indulge yourself at a very luxurious property. Thank you Reading Farms I hope to return soon!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael N., New York New York

6 May 2017

Beyond Dreamlike!

This is a long overdue review and, to be honest, no amount of fawning will ever be enough for this one of a kind estate. My wife and I held our wedding and next day festivities at Reading Farms Estate and we could not have been any happier. Honestly no pictures are vivid enough to capture the sheer elegance of Reading Farms Estate or its truly private nature. As so many of the reviewers have pointed out, Reading Farms Estate is a portal to another place and time. Old world elegance and charm come to mind but it is so much more. The main house is an art and food lovers dream, housing not only an impressive and what I can only assume generations long collection of thoughtfully curated paintings, sculptures and prints; but also boasts a the single best kitchen of any house I have ever seen. All this and a choice of pool or pond for swimming, a theatre and well equipped gym, a well stocked library and enough room for 20 adults to spread out and enjoy silence. Throughout the entire planning process, Stacy was not only professional, prompt and knowledgeable but also incredibly kind and insightful. He’s knows every inch, nook and cranny of Reading Farms Estate and was the perfect guide to assist us every step of the way. Answering all of our many questions, co-ordinating with our planners and encouraging us to think outside the box and really personalize our wedding. His property manager, Matt, is also a tremendous help and is one of the most true and genuine persons I have ever met. My wife and I are both so happy and thrilled with our stay, our festivities and our wedding at Reading Farms Estate. Stacy and Reading Farms Estate provided us with memories we never thought possible and neither of us can express just how warmly we and our guests were received nor can we ever say enough about this truly special and unique place.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 Feb 2017

One of a kind vacation!

Our large group of friends and family just left Reading Farms and no one in the group was disappointed . The estate had more than enough room for all of us to spread out and enjoy intimate conversations and then regroup for dinner as a whole. The bedding was A+ and so comfortable most of us slept in for the first time in months. The staff was gracious and so pleasant . The chef prepared an amazing meal upon our arrival and was so worth it. If you are thinking about Vermont do not pass this place up it was truly a one of a kind stay! Thank you all so much we will be back again next winter. -The Monroe group

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

mojan f.

8 Sept 2016

Exceptional and Impressive!

Well. Based on the website, my expectations were high – – but always guarded-- and my interaction with the owners prior to renting The Farm was probably guarded on their part as well. I now know why. The approach, the property entrance, the care and attention to detail, and the lovely little touches, all added to what I can confidently say was a superlative property and experience for everyone. Our gathering was a family get together of 20 people, spanning many ages. All loved the place and were wowed by the lovely grounds, stewardship by the owners, and surprises around every corner. For example, the ponds were stocked with fish that the little ones loved feeding. The bedrooms were made up with luxury touches all around, and the movie theater had massage chairs. The gazebo had a fun hot tub. And all was overseen with a high degree of care and attention of the owners and caretakers. The rooms and common areas were immaculate. When the grill ran out of propane, a replacement was on site in minutes. (don't miss the bonfire with their Smore's and fun surprises – – not to be missed and you can't duplicate what they do, and their surprises, with a trip to the local grocery store, so go with their package). It's hard to summarize the experience we had, as there is something akin to good karma that pervades The Farm, as described frequently by Stacy. The best evidence of the fun everyone in the family had is that each have asked me when we can go again. And we will. Not to be missed. A bargain for what you get. A carefully curated property evidenced by loving ownership. A beautiful property that will not disappoint, cared for by lovely people who know what to do. James and Mojan ___________________________________________________________

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sue Ann A.

22 June 2016

Reading Farms Estate is an experience not to be missed

The photos on the website in no way prepare one for the drive up to the grand old manor house. The grounds are immaculate, and the house is so interesting, and comfortable. You need a week to discover all the hidden wonders on the property. Unfortunately, we only had four days, so we will have to go back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Connie E.

29 Jan 2016

Spectacular! An extraordinary venue for families!

From the beautiful grounds to the classic architecture to the comfy rooms and the no detail left undone--it's so hard to describe. It's truly perfect in every sense of the word. 80th birthday party with family--extraordinary in every way!! Stacy, Matt and Lisa are terrific. We felt like honored guests. We asked a lot of upfront detailed questions to ensure our family celebration would come together. They were always responsive, quick to help and our stay could not have been more perfect! We all agreed we must come back and stay longer....two nights isn't enough!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sally P.

4 Jan 2016

The best Christmas ever for our extended family of 20

We have just returned from our week at Reading Farms, and the whole family is raving about our Christmas stay. We had expected a skiing vacation, but as the whole Northeast US knows, there was not a flake of snow, and the temps were in the 50's. Not to worry! Our group of 12 adults and kids ages 7-18 were on the go constantly - hiking the superb trails throughout the property, hot tubbing, movie watching in the theatre, lots and lots of board games (supplied by the House), and some intense nearby indoor tennis. Not to mention shopping in Woodstock, of course. The best part, though, was the house and its magical comfort. We fit so many people so easily, we were not crowded together and yet the spaces are large enough for the whole group, and small enough for privacy. The rooms reminded me of our house in Connecticut, with the eclectic art collection, books, rugs, and furnishings. The excellent old Steinway was a huge draw, and our Christmas carols must have echoed over the mountains. The roomy kitchen was constantly in motion with our group chefs preparing breakfast and lunch/ and then we relaxed for delicious and copious dinners created by the house chefs. Stacy was on the job all the time, as were caretaker Matt and his wife Liza, tending to all of our little needs. Wow. Thank you Stacy and Rich. It was amazing.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janek P.

18 Sept 2015

Reading Farms - Old World Decadence

Your Reading Farm experience starts with the winding gravel road that leads you through the enveloping trees to uncover a throwback to old-world decadence. A place who's allurement leaves you literally speechless from the get go. Greeted by the hosts, you can't help but be charmed, by them and by the estate. This place has to be seen, to be experienced, if it's to be believed. The main house is large yet homely and you find yourself wishing there was more time to experience every little nook. We had in-house chef, Rich, concoct a myriad of delicious family meals for us each evening before we were free to discover a new activity that would see us into the night - popcorn and a movie in the theatre room, a good old fashioned singalong next to the grand piano, a book or board game in the library. The days passed with an ease that mimicked the season we were in. A picnic, Sound of Music style, on the grassy hill that overlooks the property, a day by the Great Gatspy type pool that simply refuses to take a bad picture, or for those of us more adventurous - dodging deer while ATVing along the uncounted trails that surround this incredible farm. If it gets cool, don't worry - there's a hot tub that fits one extra person than you think it does! And when it gets really cool, there's a fireplace and big wine glasses that scream merlot. Nothing gets old at Reading Farm. Nothing gets tired. The only thing you leave wishing there was more of is time itself. I'd like to thank the owners and hosts of this incredible slice of heaven for providing my friends and I with an experience we'll never forget. And I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this to anyone looking for a unique experience that they'll talk about for years and years to come.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

30 July 2015

Reading Farms Estate is absolutely breathtaking.

From my very first inquiry on this property, Stacy, the owner, promptly replied--and throughout the year he answered every question I emailed to him usually within the hour. That alone told me what a caring person he was of his property and of the guests who were to come stay there.. We had 27 guests join us for a family reunion at Reading Farms Estate. My husband and I had gone by the previous fall to get a feel for the place and immediately loved it. For months I had told everyone joining us how wonderful it was but think they probably thought I was exaggerating. However, the minute they rounded the curve to catch that first glance at the house, they knew if anything I had understated it. We had quite a few young children with us and they used up so much energy playing on the grounds, swimming in the pool and in the pond, using the paddleboat and the canoe, playing soccer and croquet, etc. that when they would finally come inside they would literally collapse on the comfy sofas in the family room content to watch tv or listen to the adults rehashing their day. The kitchen was spectacular to work in even with such a large group, With its 2 dishwashers, 4 refrigerators, and huge gas oven, along with a second regular one no one ever felt they were working on top of each other. The beds were dreamy and we would go to sleep at night to the sounds of bullfrogs chirping in the ponds. Stacy was wonderful to work with. Even at 7 am when we contacted him of a tree that had fallen across the driveway from a bad storm, he had a crew and heavy equipment available within 15 minutes clearing the driveway for us. Chef Rich had a spectacular barbeque for us our last night there which included all the fixings for a barbeque, plus champagne to celebrate our week with and yummy cram puffs to round out the meal. We got some great pictures taken at Reading Farms Estate so we can remember this vacation for a lifetime. But hopefully we will all gather back there again one day. It was truly a magnificent week and I highly recommend this beautiful house and grounds to anyone considering staying there.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Russell S., Miami, FL

27 July 2015

Serenity Found!

My friends and I had the opportunity to stay at Reading Farms and we were completely blown away from the moment we drove up the driveway. The location is picture perfect: green mountains, wildlife, and well manicured lawns. The house was very clean and the furnishings were in tune with the New England lifestyle. My bed was very comfy and adjoining bathroom had great amenities. My favorite part of the estate is the tree lined walk down to the Great-Gatsby looking pool. I can't count the number of times I had to pinch myself to see if I was dreaming! Owners were easy to communicate with and made my group feel welcome. I would recommend this rental to my friends and family.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ronda M.

24 July 2015

Better the second time around!

This was our second trip to Vermont staying at Reading Farms. We have in the past returned to vacation homes a second year to find them not very well taken care of so it was a huge relief to return here and see all the improvements done to the property, all of the extra king beds were a nice surprise along with the 4.6 mile (per my iPhone) trail system on the property. I would highly recommend this beautiful estate to anyone. We will be back again next year !

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

10 Feb 2015

Wonderful!

This house is amazing, the pictures can't capture it all. Our family stayed here for 3 nights as a get together after our wedding and we couldn't have found a better place. The house is well maintained and the property is very well groomed. Great house for a large family or friend get together. Peter and Julia

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

4 Jan 2015

PERFECT FAMILY WHITE CHRISTMAS VACATION!!!

Our family spent the week of Christmas here, and it was the perfect choice! We had 7 adults and 9 children with us (many of the children had not seen snow!).The property is spectacular and the home was everything that we envisioned it would be. Everything was immaculate upon our arrival. Anthony took care of all our needs, even going above and beyond as we got stuck in the driveway a few times. He was always there and willing to help. We all enjoyed sleigh riding, sitting by the fire, enjoying Christmas and the wonderful fireworks show! The only things missing were two of our children and their families that could not make the trip. Again, we had a fabulous time, enjoyed the artwork, antiques, the library and it's many interesting books, and all being together for the holidays. Thanks again to Anthony and Roberta (her cookies were delicious!). Enjoyed meeting them and spending some time with them. Would definitely love to come back again! The Roscoe Family

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

1 Sept 2014

Private, peaceful, paradise

The property is beautiful. Great for large gatherings, plenty of room to spread out. Loved the hot tub by the gazebo and the fish pond! Enjoyed the theater room, especially the massage chairs. The barn setup was great for spreading out as well. Fireworks display was very impressive, thanks. We enjoyed visiting Woodstock, Quechee, Long Trail and Harpoon breweries and King Arthur Flour. We would highly recommend this property. Stacey did a great job and was very accommodating. Thanks for the arrival cookies and wine! Sue & Don

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Randy B., New York

28 Aug 2014

Heavenly Beds!

My family of 32 just stayed at Reading Farms and all of the reviews rave about the beauty of the place but no one speaks of the important things like beds rooms sheets bathrooms. The property is breathtaking first of all but the beds are a dream, my kids slept in the room with the bunk beds and I cringed because if they do not sleep well we all pay for it the next day but the beds were amazing all had feather beds on top of thick mattresses with very soft and clean sheets. When we take our annual family reunion the houses never have enough bowls or plates so we mix and match or buy paper plates, this property had 4 sets of plates with at least 40 of everything which was really nice. One nice thing about the place are the 3 downstairs bedrooms which my elderly mother stayed so she could avoid the stairs. You can be together with all 32 people or you could vanish for hours on this property which is really nice, usually a house that sleeps so many has everyone in 5 bedrooms but not here there were bedrooms everywhere. The house was extremely clean and well maintained and I was looking for something to complain about. I rarely give my 5th star as no place is perfect but so far this place has come the closest so I give my coveted 5th star! Oh and by the way the firework show is amazing!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vincent C., Palm Springs, CA

21 Aug 2014

AMAZING!!!!

The perfect place for our family reunion/vacation! Everything was spectacular, from the house, the grounds and the staff. We even had an amazing fireworks show after we were served a delicious dinner set up for us on the front lawn. It doesn't get much better that this! Thank you Stacy, Richard and staff for a truly memorable experience. Expect us to return. Vincent

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ronda M.

7 Aug 2014

Breathtaking Grounds!

We were at Reading Farms for a wedding and the place took my breath away. What a beautiful place. The owners were very helpful and gracious. By far the most beautiful place I have seen in Vermont .

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ronald W.

26 July 2014

A Great Family Vacation

We had our eleventh family vacation this year, and it was our first time at Reading Farms Estate. There were 26 of us. Everyone rated this vacation at or near the top in every category. Most of all, we appreciated the unparallelled hands-on attention from the owner. The first day, we were greeted with smiles and lots of chocolate chip cookies. And one night, the chef prepared a fantastic dinner, complete with great appetizers and desserts. On July 4, we were treated to a wonderful fireworks display on site, ending with applause from all in the audience. The grounds were beautiful, and many hours were spent playing in the giant lawn just in front of our large home. As a bonus, we were able to go a short distance to the quaint little towns of Woodstock and Quechee for dining and shopping. All in all, it was a wonderful experience for everyone. Thanks, Stacy and Rich! The Wolf Family

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

10 June 2014

Our stay at Reading Farms was complete BLISS!

The grand entry gate and the long drive way leading up to the home really builds up your anticipation to see the home and property and we were not dissapointed at all! We really loved walking on the property and seeing the breath taking views! Reading Farms is such a beautiful home full of history and intriguing art work. You must check out the library, such an amazing display of classics and a cozy space to relax and read. My husband enjoyed feeding the fish in the pond, and how every morning we had a beautiful waterfall scene out our bedroom window. Dinner by candlelight at the dining room table was glorious, and the view of the pool down the lane is so majestic! Woodstock is just a short drive with the quaintest little cafe's with delicious gourmet food. We visited Simon Pearce in Queechee Vt and loved the glass blowing demonstration, we bought the most beautiful wine glasses. We toured a maple syrup and cheese farm, of course we bought delicious samples to bring home for friends and family! Reading Farms in the fall was glorious with all the fall colors! We have already booked our next visit and we can't wait! We definitely recomend this property and have suggested it to many of our friends! Thank you Rich and Reading Farms for providing your home for our family to make such beautiful memories!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel V.

2 June 2014

Heaven on Earth!

Reading Farms Estate is, in short, sublime! Set amongst verdant hills and endless acres of pristine woodland, this spectacular New England estate offers the most discerning of guests both absolute privacy and uncompromising luxury. Whether hiking in the forest, sunbathing by the Greek inspired pool or enjoying a decadent picnic on the perfectly manicured lawn, Reading Farms offers it’s guests endless opportunities to enjoy the serene setting on which it sits. I fell in love with this magical place during my first visit and have been back every year since. Come and enjoy what will truly be a memorable experience!

About the host

Hosted by Reading Farms Estate

We have been the stewards of Reading Farms for almost 37 years and the property has been in our family for over a 100 years, we are proud of the property and hope you will enjoy it as well.

Why they chose this property

Reading Farms is one of the signature properties in Vermont, the property has been featured in Architectural Digest along with House Beautiful. Reading Farms Estate is also an AVEDA bath products property. Reading Farms is ideal for large family reunions and corporate retreats as we have so many spaces to meet or disappear ;)

What makes this property unique

Reading Farms is 100% completely private estate, once you are here there is no reason to leave, Reading Farms has everything you could ask for. Complete with our own helipad so you never have to touch the streets.

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