Gardener - Twin Farms at Relais & Chateaux in Barnard, VT

Company Description

Located in the serene hills of Barnard, Vermont, Twin Farms is a private, all-inclusive luxury resort exclusively for adults. Set on 300 acres of pristine countryside, the resort is renowned for its Forbes Five-Star hospitality, exceptional farm-to-table dining, and deeply personalized service. Twin Farms is not open to the public and offers an intimate, all-inclusive guest experience.

Since opening in 1993, Twin Farms has been defined by timeless standards of excellence and a genuine commitment to thoughtful, detail-driven hospitality. Our team members are at the heart of the guest experience, bringing integrity, care, and pride to everything they do.

Twin Farms is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with all applicable laws

Job Description

The Seasonal Gardener supports the Landscape & Grounds team in maintaining the beauty, health, and presentation of Twin Farms’ gardens, landscaped areas, pathways, outdoor guest spaces, and natural surroundings. This role is hands-on and detail-oriented, helping ensure that the property reflects the high standards of care, polish, and natural elegance expected at Twin Farms.

The Seasonal Gardener assists with planting, weeding, watering, pruning, mulching, garden bed maintenance, seasonal displays, and general outdoor upkeep. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in thoughtful landscape care, and understands the importance of presentation in a luxury hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily care and maintenance of gardens, flower beds, landscaped areas, pathways, and outdoor guest spaces.
• Plant, water, weed, edge, prune, deadhead, mulch, and maintain garden beds and seasonal plantings.
• Support the installation and upkeep of seasonal flowers, planters, containers, and decorative outdoor displays.
• Maintain a clean, polished, and guest-ready appearance throughout assigned outdoor areas.
• Assist with soil preparation, fertilizing, composting, transplanting, and other basic horticultural tasks.
• Monitor plant health and report concerns such as pests, disease, watering issues, or weather-related damage.
• Help maintain pathways, patios, entrances, and exterior spaces by removing weeds, debris, leaves, and other materials.
• Safely use basic gardening tools and equipment, including hand tools, hoses, carts, pruners, rakes, shovels, and other approved equipment.
• Assist with light groundskeeping tasks as needed, including sweeping, watering, cleanup, and general outdoor support.
• Work respectfully around guests, team members, buildings, vehicles, and active resort operations.
• Follow all safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Support special projects, events, and seasonal property needs as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Interest in gardening, landscaping, horticulture, or outdoor property care.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining beautiful, well-presented spaces.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow direction.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to remain professional and courteous when working near guests and other team members.
• Willingness to learn proper gardening techniques, plant care, and Twin Farms property standards.
• Basic knowledge of plants, flowers, weeds, pruning, or seasonal gardening preferred.
• Prior gardening, landscaping, groundskeeping, farm, nursery, or outdoor labor experience preferred.

Required Education, Experience, and Training

• Prior gardening, landscaping, horticulture, farm, nursery, or grounds experience preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Ability to safely use hand tools and basic gardening equipment.
• Training will be provided for property-specific standards, safety procedures, and approved equipment use.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, pull, push, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to work outdoors in sun, rain, heat, humidity, and changing weather conditions.
• Ability to walk across uneven terrain, gardens, lawns, paths, and natural areas.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as weeding, planting, watering, raking, pruning, and mulching.

Work Environment

This position works primarily outdoors across Twin Farms’ gardens, grounds, pathways, guest-facing exterior spaces, and natural property areas. Work may take place near guests, buildings, vehicles, equipment, and active resort operations. A professional, respectful, and guest-aware approach is required at all times.

Schedule

This is a seasonal position. Schedule may vary based on business needs, weather, property priorities, and seasonal demands. Weekend, holiday, early morning, and flexible availability may be required.

Additional Information

At Twin Farms, we believe that when our team members are genuinely cared for, they are empowered to deliver extraordinary hospitality. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to support well-being, provide stability, and encourage long-term professional growth.

Our benefits include:

• Complimentary life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential support and resources
• Daily staff meal
• Training, professional development, and tuition assistance
• Employee referral bonuses
• Exclusive dining and lodging privileges