Ski enthusiasts who are tired of flying out West to enjoy first-class resort amenities will rejoice at the Hermitage Club at Haystack Mountain. This members only ski resort in southern Vermont is the only one of its kind on the East Coast. Not only are there no lift lines, the perfectly groomed runs are blissfully wide open. Those looking to take the chill off can stop at the Summit Cabin for a coffee cocktail by the fire or cozy up by the grand fireplace in the base cabin. The Hermitage Club also offers a full service spa, luxe movie theater, game room, indoor pool, hot tubs, ice skating, tubing, snowmobiling and more.
A range of accommodation options are available—from building your own home to renting through the residence membership program to booking a room at the inn.
And the good news is that all of the fun doesn’t just happen in the winter. The other three seasons offer golfing, hiking and horseback riding. Year-round, members can reach the Hermitage by car, the club’s private plane or via helicopter (there’s a landing pad on-site).