Experience the festive holiday spirit and winter allure of Vermont. Nestled in a picturesque New England town, Swift House Inn is just moments from the lively downtown of Middlebury. Indulge in a snug retreat and discover a myriad of storefronts showcasing locally crafted gems, charming coffee shops, delightful boutiques, and… Read More
As November unfolds, the first frost of the year has graced the grounds in Middlebury, Vermont. The brisk air carries the gentle rustle of fallen leaves, marking the final remnants of autumn foliage, making way for the anticipation and excitement of the holiday season. You can’t beat New England during… Read More
Here at the Swift House Inn we love to support our local businesses. Alongside our blog post series featuring the local purveyors we purchase our food products from, we will also be running a blog post series featuring the local businesses that we love. Whether you are a local or… Read More
Valentine’s Day, Sweetheart Day, Heart Day, Spoil Your Loved One Day…whatever you call it, it is a time to express your love and gratitude to those special people in your life and we think some time spent on a little Vermont getaway is the perfect way to do that!… 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
We know most of you are soaking up the last rays of summer – getting in the most outdoor fun that you can before the seasons shift once again. The guests that have joined us this summer have had the times of their lives – enjoying all that our… Read More
When something makes the top ten list you know it has a reputation for being good or at least worth mentioning for one reason or another. On his late show David Letterman had a top ten list as a… Read More
You can find all kinds of wonderful holiday happenings going on around the state of Vermont. Visitors are drawn to the beauty of the area, the charm of the various cities and towns and the abundance of things to… Read More
Christmas is under two weeks away. Have you yet to find the perfect Christmas tree? Just outside of Middlebury, VT you will find a tree farm where we guarantee you will find the most perfect Christmas tree for your home. Read More
What are your favorite holiday traditions? If we took a poll we can imagine we would hear similar stories of singing certain songs, baking a favorite cookie recipe that has been handed down a few generations, putting certain ornaments on… Read More
It is getting close to having to drag out those warm winter sweaters and colorful hats, scarves, and gloves. The cooler weather is creeping in but at least we have the holiday season as a bright spot in the… Read More