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Pendry Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of Pendry Natirar, located on a sprawling 500-acre estate in New Jersey's Somerset County. Located 45-minutes outside of Manhattan, New York, the resort is centered around a restored 1912 Tudor-style mansion and features an adjacent 66 guestrooms including 20 suites. A stately escape, guests will enjoy a range of luxury amenities, including a signature farm-to-table restaurant and cooking school Ninety Acres; Ladd's Tavern, Spa Pendry and fitness center; on-site 10-acre The Farm at Natirar; Compass Sports, Paintbox Children's program; 13,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space; and The Natirar Club, an exclusive modern members club. Pendry Natirar will also feature 24 Pendry Residences offering both Estate and Farm Villa Residences.
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Designed by CosciaMoos Architecture with interiors by DesignAgency, Pendry Natirar draws inspiration from the picturesque estate and the traditions and styles of old world England's grand country manor homes, reinterpreted with a modern sensibility. DesignAgency captured the Tudor mansion's historic charm by first preserving and restoring its original limestone foyer, stone fireplaces, ornate plaster ceilings, warm wood paneling, and oak flooring. New layers of richly textured materials, contemporary furniture, art, lighting, and elegant finishes create a distinctive design that respects the building's heritage while signaling a new era of contemporary luxury.
Pendry Natirar is home to many unique culinary offerings including:
- Ninety Acres - Pendry Natirar's signature fine dining restaurant, Ninety Acres, presents a relaxed yet refined take on chef-driven menus. Inspired by and directly sourced from the sustainable farm on the estate, seasonal fruits and vegetables are brought to the table with consideration and passionate culinary skill.
- Ladd's Tavern - The culinary center point at Pendry Natirar, Ladd's Tavern offers a classic, all-day menu that evokes the best of countryside cooking and camaraderie. Adjacent to the Great Room, this inviting space features cocktails, light bites, and afternoon tea.
- The Cooking School - Guests are invited to immerse themselves in Pendry Natirar's farm-inspired lifestyle with hands-on cooking classes at The Cooking School at Ninety Acres. This casual yet engaging culinary setting allows participants to learn techniques, recipes, and tips from local chefs, using fresh farm ingredients and locally sourced products.
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Additional amenities include:
The Farm at Natirar - A working farm that provides fresh produce and ingredients for the restaurants, showcasing the region's agricultural heritage. Guests can enjoy immersive experiences at the farm, learning about sustainable farming practices and participating in educational activities such as farm tours, bee tours and honey tastings through The Farm at Natirar Apiary.
Spa Pendry - Spanning two floors, Spa Pendry features 19,000 square feet of relaxation and treatment space, including a tranquility lounge with indoor plunge pool, Himalayan salt room and 12 treatment rooms, many of which that have private terraces overlooking the countryside. The nature-soaked setting takes inspiration from the surrounding countryside to create an exclusive menu of luxury treatments for the body and skin.
Compass Sports - Among more than 500 acres of preserved park land and a six-minute forested walk to the north branch of the Raritan River there is plenty to explore outdoors. Through Compass Sports, Pendry's signature outdoor adventure outfitter, guests will enjoy elevated outdoor pursuits such as guided e-bike tours, archery and axe throwing on the farm, riverside nature hikes, fly-fishing among the myriads of Sommerset County waterways and guided horseback trail rides at nearby stables.
Paintbox - Paintbox is the brand's signature children's program for ages 5 to 12 years old. Paintbox offers unique programming to entertain our youngest guests. As campers venture outdoors, they enjoy visiting the sheep and chickens at the farm, painting sessions, group games such as safe archery, scavenger hunts and more.