Escape to a Luxury Retreat
AT RIVER SPRING LODGE
By Sigrid Hart
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ou may not expect to find a retreat center 30 miles outside the second largest city in
New York State, but that is exactly where you will discover River Spring Lodge. The upscale Diamond Collection country inn in Darien Center, NY, is the culmination of the life’s work of Chef Dave and Carolyn Hamer. Their devotion to managing food and beverage operations and serving discriminating clientele at destination resorts and private country clubs, have contributed to their reputation as highly regarded professionals in the boutique lodging industry.
Chef Dave and Carolyn have been providing gourmet cuisine and impeccable service to sophisticated guests from around the world for over fifteen years. This commitment fuelled their desire to create a warm, inviting getaway destination. River Spring Lodge is also their home where the genuine hospitality they share with family and friends is extended to guests. Similarly, The Chef’s Table in their personal dining room is where they host dinners. “We enjoy inviting guests into our home,” says Chef Dave. “It is a very personal experience, where we treat everyone like family.”
Luxury accommodations and world-class cuisine lend to the appeal of this premier boutique hotel in a remarkable setting. Walk the newly created trails that meander along 20 tranquil acres of woodland in upstate New York, or enjoy a relaxing day by the gorgeous spring fed trout pond on the property, perhaps take in some fly fishing.
Heed the call as nature beckons you to experience adventure, with Niagara Falls and Letchworth State Park nearby. The area is home to wineries and vineyards for you to explore. If you are looking for other activities, golf courses, outdoor recreation, entertainment and dining options are a short distance away.
The accommodations at this new facility, which opened in August, 2016, are refreshingly modern contemporary. Rooms feature leather furniture, luxurious bedding, European-style shower rooms, tubs, heated ceramic bathroom floors, 40″ smart TV, Wi-Fi and a bountiful three-course breakfast each morning. Take advantage of the packages available to enhance your stay.
Chef Dave’s culinary passion is unmistakeable as he describes his training in classical European cuisine at the Culinary Institute of