Our second visit to Red Brick Retreat with a group of women writers was just as perfect as the first. The list of things to love about this place is long - a huge living room with eight recliners, lots of tables and desks for writing, a great fitness room for morning yoga & workouts, lovely outdoor spaces including a hot tub, fire pit, and frog-filled pond, and a the best equipped rental house kitchen I've ever seen. We'll be back!

Our family booked a late summer weekend at the Red Brick Retreat. We needed some rest and rejuvenation before the busy school year, and this stay exceeded our expectations! First, the host was highly accessible and provided all kinds of useful information (including advice about local running routes). Check in was easy, and the host answered a few small questions instantly. And the Red Brick Retreat is a memorable place with everything a family needs - and then some! From charming centuries-old rooms to a well-stocked gourmet kitchen, plenty of bathrooms and places to hang out, this house has it all. We also enjoyed the hot tub and gym, then relaxed in the loungers to watch a family movie. Although it was tempting not to leave the house, the local area is full of delights (food, farms, shopping, lakes, hiking). We brought home wonderful memories and appreciate being well taken care of during our last summer hurrah. Many thanks to the owners for a lovely experience!

What a wonderful home in great Vermont location, mixing charm of old home with beautiful space, great modern kitchen, fireplace, hot tub, sauna and workout room. Host was tremendous and responsive.

This charming, clean, comfortable, and spacious property had everything we could have asked for in a retreat setting. We were eight women who write children's books, coming together for a five-day writing retreat, and this house checked so many boxes on our wish list. Eight bedrooms, a huge well-stocked kitchen so we could cook meals, three big wooden tables and eight cozy recliners where people could write, as well as a well equipped fitness room for daily exercise, lovely ponds in the yard (with frogs!), a clean, functioning hot tub, and a great fire pit with Adirondack chairs. Also - convenient parking for eight cars, which isn't always easy to come by. Communication with the owners was always prompt, friendly, and helpful. A few additional details that will be helpful in your planning if you stay here: -When I say well stocked kitchen, I mean REALLY well stocked. Spice cabinet, pots, pans, utensils, and even specialty items like cake pans. We realized after arriving that we had a birthday that week & even found some birthday candles in a kitchen drawer. -The fitness room is also very well-equipped. Some of us brought weights from home & didn't need to. In addition to the elliptical, treadmill, and bike you see in the photo, there were yoga balls, mats, a couple of kettlebells (the heaviest was 35lbs) and hand weights that ranged from 3 pounds to 30 pounds. -In case it's not totally clear from the photos, there are two bedrooms that are much larger than the others (lilac attic and the chalet) and those have private bathrooms. The other bedrooms share bathrooms, usually two bedrooms per bathroom. There's also a day bed in the big open living room/dining room. SO much space for people to spread out. -For morning walkers/runners - there's a good walking route if you turn right out of the driveway and then take your first left turn off Rt. 11 onto Little Pond Rd. It's not as busy as the main road, and there's a nice big hill to walk up.

The property is gorgeous. We particularly like the large open kitchen and multiple living rooms where our group can really spread out and always be comfortable. The hot tub addition made the outdoor areas even better! The hosts have always been responsive, they stock the house with all the necessities (and plenty of nice-to-haves), they respond quickly to any inquiries, and make things easy. This is our fourth year renting from Vermont Escapes. We’re already planning to return next summer.

In May 2023 I hosted a yoga retreat for 16 people. When we all arrived at the magical Red Brick Retreat everything fell into place perfectly. The house I rented from Vermont Escapes checked every box that I didn't even realize I had. Nothing was overlooked - giant communal spaces, heavenly beds, hot tub, sauna, amazing decor, beautiful nature, gourmet kitchen... it was Vermont at its finest. The house was very large and comfortable to fit a group with diverse needs. Our group can't wait to come back to the Red Brick Retreat next year. If you ever have any questions about hosting a group at the Red Brick Retreat please message me on Instagram @heidikassneryoga and I am happy to answer all of your questions or provide thoughts on things to do in the area.

Came here with 16 people to celebrate a close friend getting engaged. The accommodations were spacious, and there were plenty of bends for all who came. Additionally the kitchen was fantastic for feeding everyone. Dave was great the whole time, and I look forward to coming back one day. Best, William

We had a wonderful time at this house. It's well equipped for a big group and had just about everything we needed! There is one room in that house that doesn't have doors, just curtains, so that was the only negative thing I'd have to say. Otherwise, the house was incredible, clean, comfortable, and just a really, really great place to spend the weekend with a big group of friends and family!!