LUXE Forest Retreat | Ski Chalet in Chester

Here you will experience a full sensory immersion in nature while simultaneously enjoying all the comforts of a custom built luxury home. The SY House derives its name from the Japanese expression Shinrin-yoku, which directly translates to "forest bathing... A practice of therapeutic relaxation where one spends time in a forest or natural atmosphere, focusing on sensory engagement to connect with nature." The essence of this house is nature.
Features that make this house a super rare find:
The black siding on the exterior of the house is called Sho Sugi Ban… It is a Japanese cedar sourced from Forrests right outside Kyoto that has been charred and then hand brushed to achieve the burnt look. It is an excellently durable siding that can last 80 years- that’s why seaside houses in Japan regularly use it.
The floors: The floors are made from an 80ft maple tree that was standing right behind the house- you can see the giant stump from the door by the driveway. The owner and 4 local people handmade the floors. The tree was dying and had to be taken down so it was used for the floors. The whole process was upwards of 75 labor hours.
The Beams on the ceiling in the kitchen: The owner handmade those from a dying ash tree that stood where the building currently is.
The counters: the owner handmade them from a local VT black walnut.
The bed frame: Handmade by the owner from local VT Oak.
The Bathroom: over 100 hours to complete. Made from a substance called tadelakt which originates from Morocco. Basically a lime plaster that must be layered over and over. All done by the owner and a friend.
The Sauna: fully handmade and custom design. All the rafters were individually curved to achieve the curved pagoda style roof. All the cedar that comprises the sauna was sourced from Japan.
The coffee table was handmade by the owner from oak beams that once held up a local barn that was built in 1820.

LUXE Forest Retreat is located in Stratton and Bromley Ski Areas. LUXE Forest Retreat provides accommodation, featuring TV, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, among other amenities. This Ski Chalet features TV, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, to make your stay a comfortable one.

LUXE Forest Retreat has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 persons. The minimum rental for this property is 1 night, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Ski Chalet because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Ski Chalet, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Ski Chalet has a friendly neighborhood, and the Stratton and Bromley Ski Areas has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Ski Chalet in Stratton and Bromley Ski Areas, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.