From Wednesday to Sunday in the summers and from Thursday to Sunday in colder weather, our chefs dress in their whites, scrub down their hands, and sharpen their knives to answer the Call—the Call to elevate something as humble as a rutabaga into art that is transcendent. Read More
Jessica's at Swift House Inn is known for our award-winning wine program. Thanks to David Herren, our resident Sommelier, the restaurant is only one of two in Vermont to currently hold a prestigious Wine Spectator Best of Award. But the vast 1,800-bottle wine cellar is located far away from the dining room in the basement and with only a remote set of stairs for access on the far opposite end of the house. Read More
Here are 7 of our favorite destinations to explore in the Marble Works of MIddlebury. Read More
At Swift House Inn, we are delighted to start your day with the Vermont breakfast of your dreams. And although our own renowned Jessica’s is open for dinner from Thursday through Sunday (in the winter), we are not open for lunch. While you are out exploring, we want to provide you with 7 great lunch spots around Middlebury. We hope you enjoy our choices so much you'll want to come back. Read More
You may know Laura Fenn for her bubbly behind-the-bar personality or her delicious specialty cocktails. But did you know that she’s also a talented multimedia artist? From the end of April through the end of June, her art is being exhibited at Little Seed Coffee Roasters right in… Read More
What is your favorite thing about the fall season? In Vermont, it’s hard to beat the glorious foliage that peaks around mid-October each year. Reds, yellows, and oranges cover the mountains and villages. In fact, Middlebury was named one of the top 5 towns in New England for fall foliage… Read More
Vermont may not be a hustling and bustling state with crazy nightlife, but there are certainly plenty of places to enjoy an alcoholic drink in the area. More importantly, Vermont has an incredible selection of breweries, cideries, wineries, and distilleries that brew, ferment, and distill delicious beverages for all tastes. Read More
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
Nothing beats a New England fall, and Vermont just may be the best state to experience the season’s full magnificence. Middlebury is a perfect spot to visit for a romantic autumn getaway and to enjoy the colorful foliage. Here are seven ways to make the most of autumn offerings in… Read More
Image courtesy of Middlebury Acting Company. Join us for another round of performances brought to you by Middlebury Acting Company and Town Hall Theater! September 23 through 26, we will host Outside Mullingar under our outdoor tent. The Tony-nominated play was written by John Patrick Shanley (writer… Read More
Outdoor tent at Swift House Inn. Come party at Swift House Inn! On Wednesday, August 25 at 9:15 p.m., we will host an afterparty to celebrate opening night of the 7th Annual Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival. The festival will take place August 25 to 29, with screenings… Read More
Photo courtesy of Town Hall Theater. August 12 through 15, Middlebury Acting Company will be coming to Swift House Inn to perform Constellations, written by Nick Payne and directed by Melissa Lourie. The two-person play starring Grace Experience and Stephen Shore tells the story of a relationship… Read More