Did you know that we have an exceptional luxury resort that’s unparalleled in the New York Metro area—and it’s right in our own backyard?
Crystal Springs Resort, located in the scenic Skylands region of northern New Jersey, is only an hour away, and it’s the closest luxury resort of its kind to Bergen County residents in Sussex County.
Whether you plan on taking a quick family vacation, a romantic getaway, or hosting colleagues, few destinations can match the warm, welcoming splendor of Crystal Springs Resort, the number one golf, spa, and culinary destination in the Northeast. Nestled along the edge of the Appalachian Mountains, this four-season resort boasts two spectacular hotels: The AAA Four-Diamond Grand Cascades Lodge and Minerals Hotel, a quick, three-mile drive from each other. It also features six top-rated golf courses, ten dining outlets–including a four-star restaurant and a world-renowned wine cellar–two award-winning spas, a best-in-class wellness program, and gorgeously appointed guest rooms and luxury suites featuring stunning mountain and valley views.
Michelle Abate, Crystal Springs Resort’s Director of Marketing, understands the inherent value of a property like this. “We are an all-season resort. In the summer, we see many families come to visit—there’s so much to do, yet we are an hour’s drive away from Bergen County, and no flight or long drive is required!”
The resort boasts one of the most celebrated restaurants in New Jersey, Restaurant Latour. Latour approaches seasonal cuisine in a modern way, highlighting locally sourced ingredients; its wine cellar holds over 6,000 labels and has won the Wine Spectator Grand Award every year since 2006.
The Crystal Tavern showcases local farmers and purveyors with a menu that evolves with the seasons and features paired cocktails, wines, and microbrews—and no charge for the fabulous sunset views!
Springs Bistro offers starters, shares, salads, and an exceptional array of pizza selections. More stellar views are waiting for you on their outdoor patio.
The resort features a unique tropical 10,000 square-foot tropical biosphere pool paradise, featuring indoor and outdoor pools, a water slide, an underground aquarium, and a grotto-like hot tub in addition to its Vista 180° Pool complex with two incredible pools and waterslide, and Minerals Pool. There’s certainly enough to keep you cool and entertained throughout the summer season!
The resort’s newly renovated fitness center offers plenty of cardio equipment, weight training, a dedicated fitness and yoga studio, spin classes, basketball, pickleball, an indoor track, and outdoor pools with steam, a sauna, a hot tub, and a cold plunge. Guests are welcome to use all of these facilities during their stay.
There’s a nature trail for hiking on the property, and guests can also take aim at archery and laser clay shooting, drop a line to “catch a big one” in the fishing hole, visit downtown Warwick, New York, gear up for some mountain biking or relax with a glass at a paint and sip class. Even learn about beekeeping and pollination.
“Sustainability is a big emphasis here at the resort,” says Michelle. “We have a local beekeeper and on-site hives and bee nesting boxes. We offer bee initiatives for corporate groups and guests, too. Bees are critical to our food supply chain, and we embrace environmental consciousness throughout all of our activities and services.” The resort also has the northeast’s largest resort-based solar farm.
Crystal Springs Resort offers a variety of unique getaway packages for retreats, bachelor and bachelorette parties, culinary experiences, and corporate gatherings. It’s the metro area’s ultimate destination wedding resort with breathtaking sunsets and spectacular mountain views. The resort has four distinct and stunning wedding properties, all of which offer an unforgettable experience, with only one wedding held at each venue per day—guaranteeing the bride will be the sole focus at the event. Every venue features its own unique enchantment. Your special day will be personal and memorable.
Our magazine publishers and recent newlyweds, Anthony and Lucille Rizzo, recently spent a weekend at the resort, exploring everything it offers. “We enjoyed a mixology class where we worked with a master mixologist to learn how to craft four different tequila cocktails while learning more about the origin of tequila,” says Lucille. “Following that, we had the opportunity to tour of the resort’s amazing wine cellar,” added Anthony. “It was led by their incredible on-site sommelier, who also guided us in a wine tasting–it was off the charts! A once-in-a-lifetime experience, for sure.”
Plan your nearby escape for this summer, or schedule a trip to look forward to for the fall season when the resort hosts its Crystal Springs Music Festival on Columbus Day weekend. The event features exceptional musical performances, food, beverages, games, and activities.
Book the trip of a lifetime without having to spend a “lifetime” getting there!
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"This four-season resort boasts two spectacular hotels: The AAA Four-Diamond Grand Cascades Lodge and Minerals Hotel."
"There’s so much to do, yet we are an hour’s drive away from Bergen County."