The Essex Resort & Spa

Culinary resort and spa on 18 acres in Vermont's Green Mountains

Culinary Experiences

The Essex Resort & Spa operates the Cook Academy, a hands-on cooking school led by professional chefs like Chef Denise. Two on-site restaurants, the Junction and the Lazy Goat Tavern, serve menus built around locally-sourced ingredients. Guest rooms feature culinary-themed decor, and complimentary snacks and beverages are available throughout the day.

Wellness & Spa

The spa at the Essex Resort Vermont offers a full menu of treatments including massages, facials, body scrubs, and wraps. Guests have access to two swimming pools (one indoor, one outdoor), an expansive outdoor hot tub open year-round, a sauna, a steam room, and a fitness center with Technogym equipment. Spa/wellness packages and couples massages are available for booking.

Accommodations

The inn at Essex provides traditionally furnished rooms with cable TV and free WiFi; some rooms include a kitchenette or a gas fireplace. Select suites offer a separate bedroom, jacuzzi tub, and fireplace. Culinary King and Culinary Double Queen room types are available, and the pet-friendly policy accommodates dogs with pet bowls and treats in the lobby.

Activities & Recreation

The Essex Resort VT sits on 18 acres with an outdoor garden, goats named Penelope and Stewart, and a children's playground. Guests can use the on-site golf course, tennis court, bicycle rentals, and the property offers complimentary s'mores kits at the outdoor fire pit. Live music performances and board games are available for evening entertainment.

Location & Services

The Essex Resort and Spa is 3.9 km from downtown Essex and a 20-minute drive from Burlington International Airport, with a paid shuttle service to the airport and Essex Junction railway station. The resort provides free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge service for booking hot air balloon rides or fly fishing river tours. Meeting/banquet facilities and event spaces are available in the Farmhouse building.

• Location: 18 acres in Vermont's Green Mountains, 3.9 km from downtown Essex
• Rooms: Culinary-themed rooms with options for kitchenette or gas fireplace
• Dining: Two on-site restaurants (Junction & Lazy Goat Tavern) plus Cook Academy classes
• Wellness: Full-service spa, indoor/outdoor pools, year-round hot tub, Technogym fitness center
• Package: Complimentary s'mores kits, free snacks & beverages, pet-friendly with dog bowls
• Ideal for: Food enthusiasts, wellness travelers, families, couples, business meetings