The Essex Resort & Spa

Culinary resort and spa on 7 hectares of Vermont countryside

Culinary Experiences

The Essex Resort & Spa operates the Cook Academy, a dedicated space for hands-on cooking classes with professional chefs like Chef Denise and Chef Donna. Guests can participate in classes that teach techniques for dishes such as Pork Poivre and crème brûlée, with menus planned around seasonal ingredients. The resort's culinary theme also extends to its Culinary King and Culinary Queen rooms, which are decorated with food-related artwork and accessories.

Dining

Two on-site restaurants serve meals: The Junction offers fine dining with dishes like ribeye for two, while Lazy Goat Tavern provides a more casual atmosphere with Maple Rosemary Chicken Wings and a variety of Vermont craft beers. Breakfast is served at the Tavern, with options like waffles and eggs benedict. The Tavern also hosts Music Bingo events and live performances, such as those by singer Cooie.

Wellness & Spa

The full-service spa offers treatments including massages, facials, and body wraps, with services provided by therapists like Jackson and Coco. Guests have access to a steam room, sauna, and two swimming pools - one indoor lap pool and one outdoor pool. A large outdoor hot tub is open year-round, and the fitness center is equipped with Technogym machines.

Accommodations

Rooms at the Essex Inn are individually decorated with culinary themes, and many include gas fireplaces and kitchenettes with dishwashers and Keurig coffeemakers. Suites in the manor house offer separate bedrooms and jacuzzi tubs. The hotel is pet-friendly, with dog bowls and treats available in the lobby, and a pet relief area on the grounds.

Family & Recreation

The Essex Resort has a children's playground, an outdoor fireplace for complimentary s'mores, and two resident goats named Stuart and Penelope. Bicycle rentals, tennis courts, and a golf course are available on-site, along with board games and kids' outdoor play equipment. The resort sits on 7 hectares with gardens and walking paths, and is close to parks and the Essex Experience shopping area.

• Culinary: On-site Cook Academy with hands-on cooking classes led by professional chefs
• Dining: Two on-site restaurants - The Junction and Lazy Goat Tavern
• Wellness: Full-service spa with steam room, sauna, and year-round outdoor hot tub
• Rooms: Culinary-themed rooms with gas fireplaces and kitchenettes available
• Family: Children's playground, goats on property, and complimentary s'mores by the outdoor firepit
• Location: 4 km from downtown Essex, 20-minute drive to Burlington International Airport