Discover the New Luxury Resort Opening on 100 Acres in the Catskills – Exclusive Preview

There will soon be a new way to experience the natural beauty of the Catskills with the upscale touches of a luxury getaway. The Chatwal Lodge, an all-inclusive getaway about 110 miles northwest of New York City near the town of Bethel, will open on Apr. 1, 2022, on 100 protected acres surrounding the Toronto Reservoir Lake.

Eleven accommodations — a combination of rooms and suites — will open as part of the first phase of the Steve Dubrovsky-designed lodge. Each space will feature calming aesthetics inspired by the Catskills, like vaulted ceilings and arched windows surrounding the beds with hand-carved headboards and Saatva mattresses covered with cashmere and alpaca throws. A few of the suites will also have private decks overlooking the lake, outdoor showers, and soaking tubs, in addition to a kitchen, dining area, mini bar, fireplace, flat-screen TVs, and internet access.

The rate, which starts at $1,200 per night based on double occupancy, includes three daily meals (plus wine, Champagne, and liquor) with a different experience at each meal. Breakfast is all about the classics, while lunch can feature dining options at the farm-to-table Rustic Grill or packed as a picnic, providing flexibility and deliciousness. Dinner is a three-course meal complemented by family-style side dishes. Additionally, there’s a daily afternoon tea service showcasing scones with local blueberries and Sable cookies made from local butter. All culinary offerings are crafted by chef Jesse Kloskey, an alumnus of Michelin-starred Napa Valley restaurants, who will emphasize sourcing and foraging from the on-site gardens and streams.

Guests will also have access to a 4,400-square-foot activity center from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, where they can enjoy games like billiards, chess, shuffleboard, skeeball, pinball, and duckpin bowling. Moreover, a movie screening room, reading nooks, and a self-serve bar with snacks ensure convenient entertainment. There’s also a fitness room equipped with Peloton bikes, a Smith machine, and free weights for health-focused guests. Use of paddle boards, kayaks, and canoes is available all day, along with guided sunset tours of the lake, providing ample opportunities to connect with nature.

Experiences of every kind can also be arranged, ranging from stargazing tours with Catskills Astronomy to birdwatching tours with the Sullivan County Audubon Society. Additionally, there are guided fishing trips, horseback riding sessions, farmers market visits, and even access to shows at the nearby Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, the original site of the Woodstock Festival. Spa and wellness treatments are also provided in-room from the renowned Y01 Health Resort, conveniently located nearby.

Sitting within the gated residential community of The Chapin Estate, The Chatwal Lodge brings the upscale lifestyle of Dream Hotel Group’s The Chatwal, a luxury collection hotel in Manhattan, into the great outdoors, offering visitors a unique blend of luxury and natural beauty.

“Born as a rustic and refined country retreat to complement our award-winning New York City flagship, The Chatwal Lodge is a beautiful haven where luxury meets nature unlike anywhere else in the Catskills,” Dream Hotel Group chairman Sant Singh Chatwal said in a statement released to iBestTravel. “The debut of The Chatwal Lodge has been a vision of ours for a long time, and we are thrilled to launch our newest property this spring season.”

This is just the first part of the lodge’s opening; another seven rooms and suites will be added in 2023.