Sauna. Classes. Community. A private club for families and individuals in the Litchfield Hills. Limited to 50 founding families.
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.
What your membership covers.
Private wellness pods with your choice of Finnish heat or infrared sauna. Your own space to recover, reset, and recharge. Organic amenities provided. Whether it’s before work, after a class, or just because — the pods are the heart of Rifugio.
Complimentary coffee, water, and adult beverages. Wellness-focused products including adaptogens, recovery drinks, and natural wellness essentials. The bar is the living room of the club — land here before or after whatever you’re doing.
Full shower facilities with organic soaps, shampoo, and conditioner. Come in, sauna, shower, and walk out ready for your day.
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.
Weekly yoga, Pilates, and fitness classes designed for all levels. Show up, move, recover. No experience needed.
Member-only socials, wellness events, and seasonal gatherings throughout the year. This is where the community comes together.
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.
15% off private event space rentals for personal celebrations, gatherings, and group events.
Access to KC&E Adventures’ ride and run club. Regular group outings through the Litchfield Hills. All levels welcome.
Access to bikes through our onsite bike shop — e-bikes, mountain bikes, gravel, and kids’ bikes. Subject to availability.
Seasonal snowshoe access across Rifugio’s grounds and White Memorial trails.
Preferred rates on bike service, ski service, and other Rifugio offerings.
Family memberships include additional access to Rifugio’s youth and family programming, giving kids their own space to be active and make friends.
Priority access to special after-school kids programs. Drop-in social programming with no long-term commitment required.
One week per child of Rifugio Camp. Five days, half-day format, designed to get kids outside and active.
Morning classes, afternoon rides, and kids programs.
Ease into it
Yoga Jam
Movement
AdultMid-week reset
Base Conditioning
Fitness
AdultParent Social
Hang out while the kids play
AdultAdventure Free Play
Games, drawing & open-ended play
KidsClub Ride
Twilight · ~20 mi road ride
AdultMorning mat, afternoon hangs
Mat Pilates
Movement
AdultParent Social
Hang out while the kids play
AdultLittle Explorers Club
Ages 3–6 · Bikes, creativity & movement
KidsClub Run
Trail · ~4.5 mi at White Memorial
AdultOne and done
Base Conditioning
Fitness
AdultThe big day
Signature Ride
Road & Gravel options
AdultMat Pilates
Movement
AdultSlow it down
Signature Run
Group trail run · 2.5 or 4.5 mi
AdultRide & Explore
Ages 7–13 · Trail ride clinic
KidsVermont'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.
All memberships are 12-month commitments. Pay annually and save, or choose monthly billing for flexibility.
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.
Two adults under one household. Full access for two adults.
Full access to all Rifugio facilities, fleet, and classes.
We cap membership at 50 families. The space stays uncrowded, the gear stays available, and you actually get to know the people around you.
Uncrowded facilities and thoughtful scheduling.
Classes and events designed with care, not volume.
Well-kept facilities and a fleet that's ready to ride.
A connected, respectful group of members who show up.
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