Wheatleigh
As a Gilded Age “summer cottage” designed to replicate a Florentine palazzo, Wheatleigh brings a touch of Italy to the Berkshires. This intricately carved architectural gem hosted many a party in its day; now it welcomes travelers with 19 antique-filled rooms and 22 acres designed by Central Park’s architect. Chef Jeffrey Thompson oversees one of the most renowned dining rooms in the eastern United States (earning Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond ratings), while the golf course is among the nation’s oldest. In the summer, enjoy the sounds of the Boston Symphony in nearby Tanglewood or witness New England’s famed fall colors.
QX insider
Stay over on a Wednesday during the summer months so you can take part in the family-style Midsummer Night’s BBQ on the upper terrace.