Proposal

My vision is to transform certain key spaces of the Mansion from the existing nineteenth century revival style into a chic and modern wellness retreat, designed around a spacious and airy floorplan. For my project, I will focus on the first and lower floor, while allowing the upper floors to be preserved unchanged as a museum space.

The first floor will consist of the reception area, along with a restaurant and bar which will feature farm-to-table recipes provided through the nearby “Blue Hill Stone Barns” (located only a few miles off the property). The back rooms will host all administration and staff-related spaces.

The accommodations for guests staying at the retreat will be situated throughout the property in chalets of new construction (each of a size of 1,100 sq. ft.). The chalets will be availbe for reserved stays of up to 30 days, and include a full-sized kitchen, living room, bedroom, and a terrace.

The goal of my project is to create the first dedicated high-end wellness spa and retreat that is in close proximity to New York City, yet which provides access to spacious outdoor surroundings -- an invitation to those leading stressful urban lives to escape their city environs and let go -- for a day, a week or even a month at a time -- to retreat, relax and reset.

The lower floor will be accessible by a staircase (supplemented by an elevator) and will feature the spa facility, inclusive of its treatment rooms, changing rooms and yoga studio, as well as a pool area with a turkish bath and a Swedish dry sauna.