Alpine Wellness Club

Sauna. Classes. Community. A private club for families and individuals in the Litchfield Hills. Limited to 50 founding families.

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Rifugio is a private alpine wellness club in the Litchfield Hills. Private wellness pods with Finnish and infrared saunas. Yoga, Pilates, and fitness classes. A clubhouse where you can work, hang, or bring the kids. An amenity bar with complimentary coffee, beverages, and wellness products. Family-integrated programming including after-school activities and summer camp. All under one roof, limited to 50 families. It’s not a gym. It’s a club.

Membership Access

Your Club. Your Rhythm.

What your membership covers.

Showers & Recovery

Full shower facilities with organic soaps, shampoo, and conditioner. Come in, sauna, shower, and walk out ready for your day.

The Clubhouse

A private club space where you can work, take a meeting, or just hang. Wifi, coffee, and water included. Bring your laptop, bring your kids, bring nothing at all. Drop in during operating hours — it’s your living room away from home.

Classes

Weekly yoga, Pilates, and fitness classes designed for all levels. Show up, move, recover. No experience needed.

Member Socials

Member-only socials, wellness events, and seasonal gatherings throughout the year. This is where the community comes together.

White Memorial Trail Access

600 feet from the front door to one of Connecticut’s largest nature preserves. 40+ miles of trails for walking, running, snowshoeing, and exploring — right out the back door. Your backyard just got a lot bigger.

Event Space

15% off private event space rentals for personal celebrations, gatherings, and group events.

Member Perks

KC&E Ride & Run Club

Access to KC&E Adventures’ ride and run club. Regular group outings through the Litchfield Hills. All levels welcome.

Bike Access

Access to bikes through our onsite bike shop — e-bikes, mountain bikes, gravel, and kids’ bikes. Subject to availability.

Winter Access

Seasonal snowshoe access across Rifugio’s grounds and White Memorial trails.

Preferred Pricing

Preferred rates on bike service, ski service, and other Rifugio offerings.

Family Programming

Bring the Kids.

Family memberships include additional access to Rifugio’s youth and family programming, giving kids their own space to be active and make friends.

After-School Programs

Priority access to special after-school kids programs. Drop-in social programming with no long-term commitment required.

Rifugio Camp

One week per child of Rifugio Camp. Five days, half-day format, designed to get kids outside and active.

1 Week per child
Five-day, half-day camp
included with Family Membership
Sample Programming

What a Week Looks Like

Morning classes, afternoon rides, and kids programs.

Latest Update

Community Kickoff

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The Experience

Life at Rifugio

Vermont's Darling Hill and the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut. The landscape changes with the season. The access doesn't. Whether you're here to work, ride, recover, or just sit with a coffee and watch the season turn — this is your place.

Covered bridge in autumn foliage
Summer cycling on tree-lined road
Community social at Rifugio event space
Rifugio Litchfield Hills sign
Parent and child ready to ride
Yoga class at Rifugio
Winter bike ride at stone tower
Covered bridge in autumn foliage
Summer cycling on tree-lined road
Community social at Rifugio event space
Rifugio Litchfield Hills sign
Parent and child ready to ride
Yoga class at Rifugio
Winter bike ride at stone tower
Kids and counselors on bikes
Relaxing in the Rifugio lounge
Bike Club group ride gathering
Outdoor community gathering
Fat biking on a snowy road
Family arriving at Rifugio
Conversation in the event barn
Kids and counselors on bikes
Relaxing in the Rifugio lounge
Bike Club group ride gathering
Outdoor community gathering
Fat biking on a snowy road
Family arriving at Rifugio
Conversation in the event barn
Membership Options

Join the Club

All memberships are 12-month commitments. Pay annually and save, or choose monthly billing for flexibility.

Founders Family Membership

$6,000
per year
12-month commitment

Up to four people under one household. Full access to Rifugio’s facilities, fleet, programming, and family offerings.

Need more than 4? Add extra family members for $42/month each.

Reserve Annually Reserve with additional members Or pay $600/month

Founders Couple Membership

$3,996
per year
12-month commitment

Two adults under one household. Full access for two adults.

Reserve Annually Or pay $400/month

Founders Individual Membership

$3,000
per year
12-month commitment

Full access to all Rifugio facilities, fleet, and classes.

Reserve Annually Or pay $300/month

Already a Family Member?

Add extra family members for $42/month each.

Add Family Member
A Founding-Level Experience

Intentional
by Design.

We cap membership at 50 families. The space stays uncrowded, the gear stays available, and you actually get to know the people around you.

Calm Access

Uncrowded facilities and thoughtful scheduling.

Thoughtful Programming

Classes and events designed with care, not volume.

Quality Equipment

Well-kept facilities and a fleet that's ready to ride.

Real Community

A connected, respectful group of members who show up.

50
Founding Families
2
Locations
1
Membership
Rifugio wellness room with sauna, hydration station, and recovery space
Yoga class at Rifugio
Bike Club group ride
Limited Availability

Ready to Join?

The Founders cohort is limited to 50 families. Wellness pods, classes, club space, community, and kids programming — everything under one roof. Once it’s full, it’s full. Join the club.

Founders Membership availability is limited and reviewed on a rolling basis.

Reserve Your Membership