I get the question, “What’s your favorite place to stay in Vermont?” on a regular basis. Without pause, every single time, The Pitcher Inn in Warren, Vermont, rolls right off my tongue. Before my first stay, the Pitcher Inn—a stunning Relais & Chateaux property with historic and whimsical […]
It’s a big day for craft beer in Vermont. Lawson’s Finest Liquids announced this morning that they will be opening a larger brewery, tap room and retail space in Waitsfield, Vermont, in the next year or so. Since Lawson’s start in the Mad River Valley eight years ago, locals and visitors […]
If I had to choose one town to live in for the rest of my life, I would pick Waitsfield, Vermont, every time. When I hit the peak of the Appalachian Gap and start making my way down into the Mad River Valley, I get a giddy “welcome home” feeling even though […]
One item on my Vermont bucket list is to visit every general store in the Green Mountain State. Country stores in Vermont each have their own personality and a distinct purpose for the community they serve. Some are post offices and wine shops, others are delis and bakeries, and others […]
There’s something utterly charming about the creaky wooden floors, hidden nooks and crannies, and unique architectural details present in 19th-century homes. I have a thing for old Vermont farmhouses and a desire to someday own one. Maybe it’s the history of an old house—the raising of children, the family gatherings, the comings […]
Located 1.7 miles from Mad River Glen, Mad River Barn is a destination for skiers (and non-skiers like me) alike. The current owners, Andrew and Heather, underwent a huge renovation, and they’re about to experience their first foliage season with the inn and restaurant. Mad River Barn is […]
The Mad River Valley—coined the “Bad Liver” Valley by locals (and for good reason)—is more than your typical Vermont ski town with old money, long vistas and some of the best skiing in the state. With Mad River Glen and Sugarbush located within minutes of the quaint downtown, […]