Now that the autumn equinox has officially come and gone, it’s time to embrace the approaching cool weather and changing leaves and get Swift House Inn ready for fall! Here are some of the ways that we prepare for the new season to make it fun and cozy for all… Read More
Spring is officially in full swing! Flowers are blooming, the weather is becoming more (or less!) tolerable, and evenings are lasting just a bit longer. It’s the perfect time to tackle that spring-cleaning list. Since the start of spring, our Garden Fairies Lisa and Cassidy Sommer, who are a mother-daughter… Read More
Matthew and Phil unpack the new sconces for the dining rooms. Matthew Robinson (owner) and Phil Heitkamp (carpenter) have been working hard on spring renovation projects to make Swift House Inn fresher than ever. We were hoping for warm weather and sunny days this April. But this is Vermont’s… Read More
There are so many great things about fall in Middlebury, Vermont. The weather is the perfect mix of cool in the evening and warm during the day, the leaves are changing colors, and best of all, the apple orchards are open and producing local apples, apple cider, and oh so… Read More
Rain or shine (or snow!), Vermonters love the outdoors. Vermont has so much to offer when it comes to outdoor activities: hiking, biking, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, boating, and so much more. The Swift House Inn is in a perfect central location in Middlebury to have access to all of these… Read More
For those of you that look forward to all that the winter season has to offer, the state of Vermont is a cold weather paradise. All around our inn in Middlebury, VT you can find an endless amount of winter activities to enjoy. From snowshoeing to skiing or snowmobiling to… 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
The first day of fall is less than a month away—where has the time gone? We have had such an amazing summer here in Vermont and our guests, both old and new, have raved about the memories made and how they can’t wait to come back. We of course… Read More
Located close to Swift House Inn in Middlebury, Vermont, the Shelburne Museum houses over 150,000 works in over 38 exhibition buildings around the property. You’ll find quilts, textiles, impressionist paintings, furniture, American paintings, and countless artifacts dating back to the 17th century. They host some wonderful exhibitions throughout the… Read More
Winter is in full swing and whether or not you welcome the snow and cold weather, it is here to stay for a while so why not enjoy it? When your week is busy we know the weekend can sneak… Read More
The heavens above have listened to many cries for the fluffy white stuff to fall and we are excited to tell our friends and guests that the Middlebury Snow Bowl is open! Get out your favorite hat, warm gloves… Read More
When the weather starts to turn a bit cooler, many of us are excited to pull out our favorite sweatshirts, watch football on TV and enjoy the beautiful colors outside. In Addison County, VT we get excited to visit the… Read More