We recently returned from the best trip of our lives… and our first trip together abroad. It’s apropos that it was our honeymoon and to Greece and the Greek Islands! The Sunday after we were married at Hotel VT in Burlington, Vermont, we drove to Boston with my […]
Growing up the daughter of a horticulturist, plants were always a big deal in our family. From a young age, I learned the scientific names of plants. I was taught how to identify different species of trees. My sister and I learned how to plant the perfect garden. […]
I remember the first time I visited Whetstone Station, a craft beer destination with a killer rooftop bier garten in Southern Vermont. Brattleboro to be exact. We were picking up a friend from the airport in Boston and decided to make a craft beer adventure out of it. […]
When I first turned 21 in Vermont, the iconic Vermont Pub and Brewery located on College Street in downtown Burlington, was my first craft beer destination in the state. At the time, the craft beer scene in Vermont was building momentum. I remember being intrigued especially by a […]
I am not a baker. In fact, I really can’t follow a recipe… There’s something about my personality that likes to innovate. I don’t like to follow the rules. This means I can make a good meal out of just about anything in our fridge. But baking isn’t […]
In less than a month, we are heading to Greece for our honeymoon (can’t wait, can’t wait!). We’ll spend a few nights in Athens before heading to Santorini and Naxos to round out our trip in the Greek Islands. This Vermonter, however, hasn’t travelled abroad in years. In […]
I love under-the-radar restaurants, especially ones with no good reason for being under-the-radar. Junction, located at the Essex Resort & Spa in Essex, Vermont, is one of these unique eateries. Lucky for us, the interactive restaurant is within a few miles drive of where we live. Over the […]
One of my favorite things about traveling through Vermont is finding hidden gems. Mendon, a town situated between Rutland, Chittenden, and Killington with a population of just over 1,000, is best known for Vermont Maple Sugar and Spice. But, there is another compelling reason to visit in Mendon, […]
I’m a big fan of trying unique spa treatments around Vermont, especially with my goal of prioritizing more self care this year. And every facial or massage I try is a wholly unique experience. The products and techniques they use, along with the environment they offer, really makes […]
I am not a skier, and I never will be. In fact, I’ve never even been on skis. I’ve only ever snowboarded once in my life. The last (and only time) I was on a board, I decided I can still enjoy Vermont winters from the comfort of […]
Ever since I spent time working at a luxury dude ranch in Montana, I have a fondness for log-style lodges with grand—yet cozy— interiors. Imagine my delight when we arrived at Johnny Seesaw’s for dinner on the grounds of the recently renovated Seesaw’s Lodge in Peru, Vermont. The […]
The changing of the seasons is always a good reminder for me that I need to slow down and prioritize self care. Especially after the winter we’ve had here in Vermont, my poor skin needs some love. Mentally, I really benefit from slowing down and taking a few […]
Ah, Vermont’s fifth season: Mud Season. I don’t know about you, but as soon as the clock springs forward and the daylight lasts longer, I can’t wait for the snow to melt and some greenery to grow. I’m not, however, the biggest fan of mud season. Driving on […]
I have traveled through Bennington, Vermont, the southwestern entrance to the Green Mountain state, many times. Admittedly, however, I had never spent much time exploring Bennington. That is, until recently. My perception of the “gateway city to Vermont” changed dramatically after my stay at the Four Chimneys Inn. […]
Being a Vermont craft beer lover and a local travel blogger, I get asked the question, “Where can I find the best selection of Vermont beer?” frequently. Lucky for us Vermonters, there are many bottle shops in Vermont, markets in Vermont and even gas stations that are curating […]