MANCHESTER, Vt.
Carey Watermark Investors acquired The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa, part of Starwood's The Luxury Collection brand. The expansive, historic resort is located on 1,300 acres between the Green and Taconic Mountains in Manchester, Vt., and includes 195 guest rooms, 18,500 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, an 18-hole championship golf course, a 13,000-square-foot spa and more.
Originally built in 1796, the resort, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has hosted four different American Presidents and has expanded over the centuries. In 2008, the property was converted to a resort and became part of The Luxury Collection brand.
Since 2007, over $20 million in capital expenditure projects were completed, including a full guest room and public area renovation, as well as significant investment in mechanical, electrical and plumbing.
Carey Watermark Investors plans to spend in excess of $6 million on additional property enhancements, including a soft goods guest room renovation, alongside public/meeting space and F&B improvements.
Available programs and amenities include:
- Five food and beverage outlets.
- The Golf Club at Equinox, an 18-hole championship golf course.
- Land Rover Experience Driving School.
- Green Mountain Falconry School.
- Orvis Fly Fishing School.
- Orvis Shooting School.
Carey Watermark Investors is a publicly registered real estate investment trust (REIT) that was formed to make investments primarily in the lodging and lodging-related sectors.
