What I love about Mirbeau Inn & Spa’s brand is, aside from being a cluster of New York-only destination spas, they fully understand global trends in treatment aesthetics and cutting-edge skincare, while still delivering boutique chic and world-class spa for locals in Rhinebeck NY. This newest location in Rhinebeck is a custom-built, modern-day chateau designed as a 49-room resort. And while it has terrific curb appeal and presence, the real “sense of entry” happens when you saunter through their majestic double doors. Enjoy the heavenly spa getaway in Rhinebeck NY, where you could (should?) spend a long, fast weekend without…
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