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
Two Adirondack chairs basking in the sunlight on the Swift House inn lawn. There are so many outdoor activities available in the summer in Vermont: hiking, biking, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and so many more. One of the best ways to explore all of these activities and to really… Read More
Vermont is known for being one of the greenest states – both in color and its commitment to the eco-friendly movement. Vermont is a prime location for those travelers looking for an abundance of outdoor activities (hiking, biking, swimming, kayaking, and so much more!) in a natural… Read More
Vermont is known for its abundance of outdoor activities: hiking, cycling, swimming, and canoeing are just a few of the activities available. And there isn’t just one spot to do each of these activities. We are surrounded by a variety of local swimming spots, gorgeous… 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
The rain has finally let up, giving our guests a chance to explore Vermont in beautiful sunny weather. There are so many outdoor activities available in the summer in Vermont: hiking, biking, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and so many more. One of the best ways to explore all of these activities… Read More
We are very fortunate here in Middlebury, Vermont. We are located in the center of Vermont, an ideal location to have access to some of the greatest sites Vermont has to offer: Lake Champlain, Lake Dunmore, Silver Lake, Rikert Nordic Center, Middlebury Snow Bowl, and an amazing number of museums… 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
With Vermont being a state that attracts those who love the great outdoors, we host many guests from all over the country that enjoy biking, walking, hiking, fishing, skiing, and more. While we usually share things to do near our inn in Middlebury, VT, we wanted to highlight Vermont’s Long… Read More
With the Adirondacks to the west and the Green Mountains to the east, Middlebury, VT is surrounded by incredible beauty. There is great fun to be had no matter what season of the year you are here but summer is an especially fun time to visit Swift House Inn… Read More