It’s time to bundle up and enjoy all of the amazing events and activities this winter in Vermont! Whether you would love a day snowshoeing, downhill or cross country skiing, hiking, ice skating, or just walking the shops downtown Middlebury, there is something for everyone right outside the door… Read More
Don’t you find that it is often those places off the beaten path just a little that provide the most memorable experiences? With owning a bed and breakfast in Middlebury, VT we have the inside scoop on the best things to see and do—both from our own experiences and from… Read More
Do you remember the 1980s television sitcom, “Cheers?” It premiered in 1982 and ran for eleven seasons until 1993. Its theme song was, “Where Everybody Knows Your Name,” which was fitting for a show about a place where people walked in and felt like part of a family. … Read More
Sugarbush Resort is a ski area in the Mad River Valley in Warren, VT, not too far from our inn. They have their popular Ski and Ride Week coming up—a great reason to come on over for a Christmas getaway! The Valley Ski and Ride Week will be taking… Read More
The cherished musical, Sound of Music, brought us the song “My Favorite Things.” Did you sing that when you were young? “Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens. Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens. Brown paper packages tied up with strings. These are a few of my… Read More
While most of us have turkey and all of the Thanksgiving fixings on our minds as that holiday is just a few days away, we would be missing the boat if we didn’t give you a heads up on what is coming to Middlebury for Christmas! Our gorgeous area of… Read More
Mark Twain, the famous American author known for his famous books such as, “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” once said, “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind it doesn’t matter!” While most of us could do without the aging process while we find whatever works… Read More
It is that time of year again to talk about Maple Syrup! We are really proud of the local products that come out of Vermont and maple syrup just happens to be a really popular one. In fast, our state is the nation’s leading producer and we generate… Read More
Did you know that we each have 5 to 6 million cells that give us our sense of smell? The human sense of smell is very acute and can recognize thousands of different smells. What is it though about the smell of fresh baked goods that can make us stop… Read More
Do you have any special fall traditions that you either grew up doing with your family as a child or have started with your own? The fall season is one that seems to bring out many traditions, whether it be color tour drives, baking anything and everything with… Read More
Bristol Cliffs Wilderness. Photo courtesy of Wilderness Connect. We love getting out into the great outdoors and Vermont offers an unmatched beauty during the fall. The sugar maple, beech, and yellow birch trees are stunning, and the landscape in the fall makes our area an explorer’s paradise. In… Read More
Photo by Serena Kim. Vermont is a wonderful state to enjoy the outdoors, and Middlebury is an especially great location to do so. There’s something unique to enjoy each season, and in the fall, we love to embrace nature by going on hikes surrounded by the colorful foliage. Swift… Read More