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EQUINOX, THE VERMONT RESORT, ENHANCES HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE WITH THE ACQUISITION OF 1811 HOUSE
November 12, 2008
Exquisite 18th Century Bed & Breakfast is Newest Addition to Resort
Manchester Village, VT (August 2007) — HEI Hotels & Resorts is excited to acquire the 1811 House, a historic bed and breakfast in Manchester Village, VT, adding another piece of history and old-world charm to Vermont’s legendary resort, Equinox. Located directly across the street from the main hotel building overlooking the Golf Club at Equinox, the 1811 House is both a natural and graceful extension of the historic Equinox resort.
“We are thrilled about this significant and elegant extension of Equinox,” says Equinox General Manager, Courtney Lowe. “We are dedicated to preserving the historic integrity of the 1811 House and are looking forward to making it part of Equinox experience.”
The former home of Abraham Lincoln’s granddaughter, the impeccably maintained 13-room 1811 House was originally built in the 1700’s and features Federal period styling with fireplaces, private porches, private baths, oriental rugs, authentic antiques and original artwork throughout the property.
Guests of the 1811 House will now have access to all the incredible amenities offered at Equinox including a 13,000-square-foot spa, several food and beverage outlets, tennis courts and the Golf Course and Clubhouse. In addition, the 1811 House boasts a full gourmet breakfast in the formal dining room, an authentic British pub featuring a collection of over ninety single malt scotch whiskies, and a library featuring wood burning fireplaces and decanters of sherry.
Equinox plans minimal renovations to 1811 House, intending to preserve the historic property and maintain the essence of Manchester Village. The house will continue to operate as a bed and breakfast through the holiday season, and will maintain members of the staff moving ahead.
Located on nearly 1,300 acres between the Green and Taconic Mountains and encompassing 195 rooms, Equinox resort now includes the historic Equinox Hotel, the 1769 Marsh Tavern, the Charles Orvis Inn and the 1811 House. Named an AAA Four Diamond resort for 14 consecutive years, the resort features the Golf Club at Equinox, one of the top 50 resort golf courses in the United States, as well as many unique activities, including Falconry, Archery, and Off-Road Driving. The resort also includes an 800 acre Preservation area with hiking trails and a trout pond for catch and release fly fishing.
About Equinox, The Vermont Resort
Located in Manchester Village, Vermont, Equinox is the second longest running resort in the United States having first opened in 1769. The 195-room resort is a luxurious year-round destination with a variety of activities and amenities for all seasons located within a four-hour drive of New York and Boston, and nestled on 1,300 acres of pristine countryside. The resort boasts five elegant restaurants, an 18-hole championship golf course, and an array of unique diversions including archery, mountain biking, fishing, the British School of Falconry and Land Rover off-road driving. Amenities at Equinox also include a 13,000 square-foot Spa. An ideal location for elegant weddings and intimate group meetings, Equinox’s full service meeting and event facilities can easily accommodate 20 - 300 people.
In the spirit of continuing the resort’s legacy, New England-based HEI Hotels & Resorts acquired the hotel in 2007 and commenced a multi-million dollar refurbishment of the resort led by renowned designer Geoffrey Bradfield and acquired the 1811 House, an historic country inn located directly across from the resort. Renovations of Equinox will be completed in summer of 2008 and will include a new restaurant, bar, grand lobby and two-tiered outdoor decking with fire pits.
Equinox has received AAA Four Diamond accreditation for 14 consecutive years, was listed as the “#1 Resort in the Northeast” by Departures, and as one of the “500 Greatest Hotels in the World” by Travel + Leisure. For more information please visit www.equinoxresort.com or call 1-800-362-4747.
About HEI Hotels & Resorts
Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., HEI Hotels & Resorts is a leading hospitality investment firm that acquires, develops, owns and operates first-class, full-service and luxury hotels and resorts throughout the United States under such well-known brand names as Marriott, Sheraton, Westin, Embassy Suites and Hilton. Get more information at www.heihotels.com.
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