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
These 7 Vermont businesses helped make Serena Kim and Matthew Robinson’s wedding beautiful. The new owners and operators of Swift House Inn were married on July 3, 2021 by Dr. Bethany Marshall in Middlebury, Vermont. They purchased in the inn in the midst of the pandemic on September 23,… Read More
Every year employees across the country bring their dogs to work the Friday after Father’s Day. National Take Your Dog to Work Day originated in the United Kingdom in 1996. Then in 1999, Pet Sitters International founded its recognition in the United States as a way to celebrate the… Read More
As summer begins in earnest, it’s only proper to celebrate the unofficial wine of summer: Rosé. In the decades following the Second World War, Rosés were the butt of jokes and disdain. Fast forward to today, and Rosé wines show all the full range of expert winemaking and world-class talent. Read More
Want to enjoy maple sugaring season in Vermont? Who doesn’t! With its warmer days and colder nights, March is the perfect time to start thinking about the liquid gold that is maple syrup. We put together this list of 7 ways to enjoy the sweet sap of the ubiquitous sugar… Read More
We've cooked up 7 romantic things to do around Middlebury, Vermont, so that you don't have to! If you're dating, engaged, or happily married, you're probably wondering if there's something fun to do with your boo on one of these long weekends coming down the pike. You're in luck–Middlebury is a beautiful location to spend time in the snow and cozy up by the fire with a nightcap (or two). Read More
We all know what the first thing people think of when they think of Vermont: maple syrup. Vermont is the largest producer of maple syrup in the United States, producing about 6% of the world’s supply. In 2019, Vermont produced over 2.2 million gallons of maple syrup, way more than… Read More
Photo by Serena Kim. Vermont is a wonderful state to enjoy the outdoors, and Middlebury is an especially great location to do so. There’s something unique to enjoy each season, and in the fall, we love to embrace nature by going on hikes surrounded by the colorful foliage. Swift… 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