DAYCATIONS
What is it?: Day·ca·tion /DāˈkāSH(ə)n,vəˈkāSH(ə)n/ - a vacation for the day that is so impactful you feel as though you’ve been gone for a week without missing a night away from home
Our answer for clients yearning to explore, but hesitant to spend the night away from home. Each of our Daycations come with its own private jet for the day and a full experience in the destination…
Blantyre
Explore the Berkshires with your own BMW x7 with a gourmet picnic prepared by Daniel Boulud’s Café Boulud at Blantyre.
Itinerary:
o On arrival: Guests have Blantyre's house car - a BMW x7 waiting for them upon arrival at Pittsfield's private air terminal at their disposal with a touring Map of Scenic Vistas and Gilded Age Estates (including Blantyre's scenic walking trails around the property's 110-acres) and Tailgating locations
o A luxury picnic basket for "tailgating" with service ware from Cafe Boulud at Blantyre, inclusive of a bottle of house wine (basket and picnic-ware are keepsakes)
o BMW Swag Box – travel related logo items from BMW
Charlottesville Culinary Adventure
Delight in a culinary endeavor with exceptional food and wine, starting at the acclaimed Pippin Hill winery for lunch with an optional local hike, winery tour or visit to famous Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson. Top it all off at America’s newest number 1 restaurant, 3-star Michelin Inn at Little Washington for a full 8-course tasting menu with wine pairing before flying home.
Itinerary:
o Private car in New Hope
o Hike 2 hours on the spectacular New Hope Hiking Trails
o Riverside lunch at the Odette’s at River House
o Explore the adorable town of New Hope with optional art gallery tour
o Bike along the Delaware River
Miraval Berkshires Resort & Spa
Experience the Berkshires in an active way. Start with a spectacular hike followed by an exploration of the adorable town of Lennox or stay fit in one of Miraval’s adventure courses along with a healthy lunch, ending it all with a spa treatment before heading home.
Itinerary:
o Arrive Miraval by 10am
o Private 1.5 – 3 Hour Hike
o 12:30 – 1:30 – picnic lunch or lunch at Miraval
o 2-3 Private outdoor activity choice of: Bee Keeping, Equine Programming, Challenge Course, Avian Adaptations, Outdoor Yoga/Mediation or visit to Lennox
o 3:30 – 5 - 90 minute spa treatment at The Life in Balance Spa
New Hope
Immerse yourself in the fabulous artsy town of New Hope along the Delaware River with a beautiful hike follow by lunch on the river ending with an optional bike and art gallery tour of town.
Itinerary:
o Land in Charlottesville
o Private car at disposal
o Lunch at Pippin hill and tour of winery
o Option to hike or visit Monticello
o Dinner at 3-star Michelin Inn at Little Washington