We had a problem to start with because one of our members was allergic to dogs, and the room had too much dander in it. They were very nice to move us to a room Where it was dog free. We are here on the cooking class package and did not expect such an amazing meal at the junction. Our waitress Leticia was wonderful. Explaining every meal to us helping us with plans for the next day. We will definitely be back

Our 50th class reunion from Essex Junction Educational Center was held last weekend at the Farmhouse! What an amazing venue! Rooms very modern, spacious and spotless! The staff was friendly, respectful,and oh so accommodating!!! Kat was our event planner and she is a joy to work with and so helpful. The food was delicious and the buffet was always filled and at perfect temperature! The bartender friendly and most accommodating to making specialty cocktails. I can not say enough good things about The Essex Resort and Spa, beautiful spaces inside and outside!!

My family and I have stayed at the Essex Resort many times over the years, and we’ve always enjoyed its beautiful grounds and convenient location. The staff is consistently welcoming, and one of our favorite parts of each visit is being able to enjoy drinks and dinner at The Lazy Goat, then simply walk back to our room. While we haven’t used the spa, it appears to be a wonderful amenity. That said, we feel the resort is overdue for some much-needed updates. The guest rooms are noticeably dated, the beds are no longer very comfortable, and the carpets have a strong odor. While some of that is likely due to age, being a pet-friendly resort may also contribute to the issue. Freshening up the rooms would make a tremendous difference in the overall guest experience. The exterior of the buildings is also showing its age and could benefit from renovations. It’s disappointing to see one of our favorite places to stay slowly decline. Overall, it’s still one of the better places to stay in the area because of its location, grounds, and friendly staff. However, if these maintenance and renovation issues aren’t addressed, we may consider staying elsewhere on our next trip.

We had dinner at the Lazy Goat Tavern. It was a birthday dinner with my family and it did not disappoint. I had the Peruvian chicken and it was outstanding. Others got the new york strip, the salmon, the mac n cheese, and the eggplant Caesar salad. Everyone was pleased. The steak was perfectly medium rare and flavorfully. The salmon was perfectly cooked. The eggplant was thin and crispy. And the mac n cheese was deliciously decadent.

Main highlight: Mahagani at the lazy goat tavern. I was in no mood for subpar food. She was there with multiple suggestions and ways to make sure my food would come out to my liking. I was gratefully not disappointed. She was very knowledgeable of the staff's cooking styles and made great recommendations on ways I could tailor my selection. She was articulate and set a great vibe. The rooms are cozy. I did have what looked like dog hair in my bed (Room prepared by Brianna). The staff took care of it so fast, they weren't even interested in the issue with previous room. I've been here for many years and this was rare to encounter. The new room prepared by Taylor made me feel way more comfortable like I normally do. The grounds are amazing great way to spend some time outside. I absolutely love the bikes that are available for rent. There's so many wonderful things about this place. I would always recommend a stay here!

I had a great facial service with Baylee and pedicure with Victoria. Baylee was personable, professional, and very thorough in the dermaplane service. Victoria is one year into her career, but you would never know based on her demeanor and the excellent service she gave. The spa is beautiful: outdoor hot tub, steam room, beautifully clean and spacious with a great duck confit quesadilla lunch at the end. Perfect rainy day. Thank you everyone

We had an amazing birthday dinner at the Tavern. The staff were amazing, seated us last minute after coming in from out of town, remembered us from a prior visit. The food was local, delicious, and beautiful. They didn’t rush us and we had a wonderful time.

Back for our 2nd visit to The Essex, we had the most relaxing stay along with our friends. Our morning at the Spa was again such a restoring and energizing treat! Our massages from Jackson and JD were superb at relieving us of our aches and pains. Both on-site restaurants were great-The Goat Tavern for drinks/lunch and The Junction for a delectable dinner. Servers Marissa and Mahogany were so fun while providing excellent service. The staff throughout the resort was so friendly. We loved exploring The Essex Experience shops right down the road. This getaway was just the relaxing Vermont vibe we were looking for.

Extraordinary in every way. Extremely clean and well maintained. Staffed with the most accommodating and friendly people I have ever come across. They have goats , they allow dogs, the morning coffee is delicious. The cheese plate at the tavern is delicious. The fancy restaurant was incredible. I had the lasagna that was on special it was unlike any other lasagna in texture and taste. The cherry on top is that they allow dogs!

A very beautiful hotel with an extremely warm and welcoming service. The staff truly care about your comfort. All the amenities are available: a swimming pool, a pool area, restaurants, and a gift shop. Our dog was also wonderfully welcomed. James and Leticia were very welcoming and helpful. ??