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Wildflower Farms in Gardiner, N.Y.

The luxury-focused Wildflower Farms, part of the Auberge Collection, is located in the town of Gardiner, west of the Hudson River near New Paltz and the Shawangunk Mountains. Guest accommodations include 65 freestanding cabins, cottages and suites, designed by architectural firm Electric Bowery and interior studio Ward and Gray. Indoor spaces focus on natural materials accented with bright textiles, and all rooms and public spaces feature expansive windows and glass doors to take advantage of natural light.

The hotel’s restaurant, Clay, incorporates produce from the area’s local farms. Wellness offerings include Thistle, an Auberge Spa, which leans into the nature theme with a “seasonal” treatment menu, an indoor saltwater pool, fitness pavilion and Dew Bar, an outdoor pool and cocktail lounge open during warmer months. Guests who venture off-property will discover a plethora of nearby hiking trails, orchards, antique markets and some of the best outdoor rock climbing in the country. Rates start around $719 during the week.