An enchanting private estate and country retreat favored by creative leaders of the day—not only is this the perfect way to describe the stately Troutbeck in the bucolic hamlet of Amenia, New York, but it has been true for centuries. Mark Twain, Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Langston Hughes, Sinclair Lewis, Teddy Roosevelt, the naturalist John Burroughs, and many others all flocked to this timeless natural setting for inspiration, relaxation, and provocative conversation. Today this luscious, fully revived and renewed manor house, just two-hours from Midtown Manhattan and situated on 45 secluded acres bisected by two flowing bodies of water, is once again a hotspot for those craving a high-minded respite. There is something mesmerizingly creative, wholly unique, and naturally spiritual about this iconic destination. The walls are graced with artwork by modern-day masters, while historic ephemera fill public spaces and guestrooms bedecked with local custom-made furniture, reclaimed antiques, handmade ceramic table lamps, modernist pieces, and four-poster beds painted a deep crimson red. At Troutbeck, be prepared to get lost amid natural splendor, a walled garden, three on-property trout pools, the most beautiful cycling in the country and a seasonally sourced farm-to-table menu sublimely crafted by Michelin-starred Chef Gabe McMackin. Or simply find a warm, welcoming spot by the hearth and let the echoes of history overtake you.