November began with green fields, green tomatoes, and bright, fifty-degree mornings. We closed November shoveling six inches of new snow after braving 10 degrees on a snowy Vermont walk Thanksgiving day! It’s warm indoors. At Cornwall Orchards B&B we finally … Continue reading
Is a sense of place important to you when you travel? It is for me. Vermont has so much early American cultural history. I read plaques on bridges, appreciate the art and context of stone monuments, and love the quiet … Continue reading
We are having a busy and fun summer in Vermont! Our new vegetable garden plants loved July’s 90 degree weather, but the berries and flowers had a tough time. Despite the draught, we served our own fresh lettuce greens, raspberries, … Continue reading
What could be better? Lawn chairs, a glass of crisp white wine crafted in Vermont, yummy eats (I don’t have to cook), the peace of a friendly crowd, and a band on the porch! Lincoln Peak Vineyards hosts this relaxed … Continue reading
Recent guests are heading to drop kids at camp, chase summer wine, and indulge in outdoor festivals. Planning a trip? You can find all sorts of things to do at DigInVT. So while you are rediscovering distant cousins at family … Continue reading
We have a new marketing strategy. It is borrowed with credit due to Gaslight Brasserie, a wonderful restaurant in Boston. We will give stamped post cards to all our guests so they can share their gleeful travel adventures with favorite … Continue reading
Serious about food experiences? Only the heartiest travelers come to Vermont in early May. Why would anyone leave the warmer weather in New York or New Jersey for the budding trees and crisp nights of Central Vermont? Where do I … Continue reading
March 24-25th escape to the north woods. It’s maple sugaring week! Unplug and reconnect with nature. We have four cozy rooms for you and your best friends. Stay with us and check out The Lobby by the waterfall in Middlebury for … Continue reading
They came with hockey sticks. Escaping from suburban Rhode Island to find rural winter fun—fun like we’d had as kids. After unloading their car in the twilight, my cousin, his sons, and their friends cleared the snow from the pond below the barn. … Continue reading
In December, local affiliates of the Audobon Society count birds to determine the health and shifting ranges of the U.S. bird population. Today we innkeepers are citizen scientists watching (coffee in hand) the woodpeckers, chickadees, and juncos as they enjoy the … Continue reading
