Since acquiring Swift House Inn in 2020, Matthew and Serena have constantly been finding ways to renovate and refresh the property. In 2021, they revamped the first floor of the Main House, which involved a big modernization of Jessica’s and a new look for the parlor. Serena… Read More
You may know Laura Fenn for her bubbly behind-the-bar personality or her delicious specialty cocktails. But did you know that she’s also a talented multimedia artist? From the end of April through the end of June, her art is being exhibited at Little Seed Coffee Roasters right in… Read More
Catharine and her dog, Daphne. Photo by Serena Kim. In March, Swift House Inn hired a pastry chef named Catharine Noel. With her years of culinary experience and a warm, friendly personality, she has immediately become a valued part of our team. Catharine grew up… Read More
Being eco-friendly is one of our core values here at Swift House Inn–not just on Earth Day, but year-round. We are proud to be designated as a “Green Hotel in the Green Mountain State” and hope to continue finding more ways to run an earth-friendly hotel. Here are… Read More
If you are a Middlebury local, you probably know about Werner Tree Farm. It is a hugely popular spot to buy beautiful Christmas trees from a small family-owned business. It’s where we buy the tree for the Swift House parlor in December, as well as many wreaths to… Read More
Do you want to ski, but aren’t so sure about going down steep mountains? Cross-country, or Nordic skiing, is a great alternative to traditional downhill skiing if you want to enjoy the snow and be active in a calmer, quieter way. Rikert Nordic Center is located… Read More
Are you looking to do some shopping during your stay in Middlebury? The Stone Mill Public Market is the perfect starting place. Located right in downtown Middlebury, the market was created in 2019 by Stacey Rainey and Mary Cullinane and has blossomed since its inception. The beautiful stone… Read More
It’s a sign of the times! In January 2022, Swift House Inn got a new road sign on VT Route 7 featuring our fierce new swift bird logo. For the first time ever, the road sign will be perpendicular to the street instead of parallel with it. This means that… Read More
It was the perfect day for a meditative stroll in the woods: Reading poems and enjoying the winter landscape. My sister, Mirena, and her friend, Shawn, were visiting us for the holidays. We weren’t ready for a full day of skiing and snowmobiling. We had something quieter and… Read More
It’s now January, and it’s way too cold to garden. The highs are in the single digits. And so we stay cozy inside, brew a cup of tea, warm up a muffin, and get out the gardening books for inspiration. We like American Grown: The Story of the White… Read More
It’s a tough labor market in the hospitality industry, as many former hotel and restaurant workers have decided that they don’t want to come back to this line of work after the COVID-19 pandemic. So we needed advice, quick! From November 3 – November 5, Chatham Bars Inn in Cape… Read More
What is your favorite thing about the fall season? In Vermont, it’s hard to beat the glorious foliage that peaks around mid-October each year. Reds, yellows, and oranges cover the mountains and villages. In fact, Middlebury was named one of the top 5 towns in New England for fall foliage… Read More