“Summertime and the livin’ is easy,” are famous words from the song, “Summertime” by the great musical composer and pianist George Gershwin. Here in our Vermont paradise, summertime is a fantastic time of year and the living is not just easy but also enjoyable! Whatever outdoor activity would be… Read More
Lake Champlain’s bikeways are truly a cyclist’s paradise in Vermont, one of the most beautiful states in this country—the rivers in East Arlington, the charming beauty of Burlington, Shelburne Farms, the autumn colors in Waitsfield, the shores of Fair Haven,… Read More
Mount Independence is a National Historic Landmark in Orwell, VT, about 30 minutes away from our inn. It is a nice scenic drive there as well so worth the trip! This interesting historic site, according to their website, is “one of the largest and most well preserved Revolutionary War archeological… Read More
This summer we will be sharing several great places to enjoy biking right here around our inn in Middlebury, VT and nearby—owner Dan Brown is an avid cyclist and we have many guests who are often itching to get out… Read More
Summertime is all about playing, being outside, the beach, pool parties, sunscreen, popsicles, watermelon, refreshing drinks, eating on the patio, campfires at night, and more! It is a time when we can relax a bit and have fun, which… Read More
At the beginning of April we started off our Lake Champlain Bikeways series with a look at a great tour called the Land of Milk and Honey Tour. We have such a passion not just for biking, but getting outdoors… Read More
On the eastern shore of Lake Champlain, just west of the Green Mountains, and not too far from our bed and breakfast is a quaint and charming city called Burlington, VT. A neat fact is that in this city became… Read More
Many have fallen in love with cycling after riding in Vermont due to the gorgeous, iconic New England scenery, winding roads, open lush grazing valleys, and gap climbs that keep any rider challenged. We have many guests who love to… Read More
There are many situations in which we can use the saying, “the more the merrier!” A party with friends, birthdays, after work meet-ups, community service projects, vacations, and summer picnics are just a few. Now that summer is around… Read More
We are very fortunate to have a lively and vibrant arts scene here in around Middlebury, VT. Whether you want to explore performing arts such as dance, theatre and music or visual arts including painting, photography or sculpture, we… Read More
With summer around the corner, many brides-to-be are in full planning mode creating the summer wedding day they have always dreamed about. Whether you are in the throws of planning or are with a special someone and know that day… Read More
Vermont, like many other great states, is full of charming towns that boast some fantastic, quaint, locally owned shops and restaurants. Right here in Middlebury, we have some amazing shop owners who have grown up here and are now serving… Read More