Marlboro Music Festival – Marlboro Vermont

June 11th, 2009 @ Amy Brady // 3 Comments

Marlboro Music Festival – Marlboro Vermont

Marlboro Music Festival is located in Marlboro, Vermont (only a short 15 minutes from our B&B, Forty Putney Road).  Marlboro Music Festival is an amazing group of concerts held throughout July and August.  Marlboro Music has gained world-wide acclaim as an institution devoted to fostering artistic excellence and grooming new musical leaders who illuminate all [...]

Category : August Events / July Events / News at the Inn / Summer Activities

Vermont Days – Free Hiking, Fishing, and Museums

June 9th, 2009 @ Amy Brady // No Comments

Looking for a reason (or excuse!) to get outside this weekend?  Check out Vermont Days, June 13 & 14, 2009. Vermont Days offer free admission to all State Parks, Forests, and State owned Historic Sites.  This means you can take advantage of some free hiking (not that we mind the normal $4 or so, which [...]

Category : June Events / Summer Activities

Yellow Barn Music School and Festival – Putney, Vermont

May 28th, 2009 @ Amy Brady // No Comments

Yellow Barn Music School and Festival – Putney, Vermont

The Yellow Barn Music School and Festival, is an internationally known chamber music professional school and concert located in Putney, Vermont. Join them this year, 2010, for their 41st Anniversary season. Yellow Barn provides a supportive, noncompetitive and challenging learning environment. They offer an inspiring five-week study and performance experience for advanced students and young [...]

Category : July Events / June Events / News at the Inn / Summer Activities

Brattleboro Kicks Off Spring with Sidewalk Sale and More…

April 27th, 2009 @ Amy Brady // No Comments

Brattleboro Kicks Off Spring with Sidewalk Sale and More…

Many folks do not think of Vermont as a spring destination, but it is actually a great time of year to visit Brattleboro.  Brattleboro kicks off the Spring season right with Gallery Walk, Sidewalk Sales, Farmers Market, Live Music, Live Entertainment and don’t forget all of the beautiful flowers in bloom! Check out our list [...]

Category : May Events / Spring Activities

Chesterfield Gorge – Chesterfield, NH

April 15th, 2009 @ Amy Brady // No Comments

Chesterfield Gorge – Chesterfield, NH

The Chesterfield Gorge in Chesterfield, New Hampshire is the perfect location to take an easy hike with beautiful views.  This stroll through the woods along the Chesterfield Gorge is serene.  Surrounded by the beauty of nature and the sound of rolling water this is a relaxing way to spend an hour.  This is one of [...]

Category : Fall Activities / Spring Activities / Summer Activities

Newfane Country Store – Newfane, Vermont

March 28th, 2009 @ Amy Brady // 3 Comments

Newfane Country Store – Newfane, Vermont

Downtown Newfane is picturesque, the quintessential New England town. The stately and beautiful white buildings take you back in time. This small village offers wonderful photo opportunities…

Category : Year Round Activities

Tom and Sally’s Handmade Chocolates in Brattleboro, Vermont

March 3rd, 2009 @ Amy Brady // One Comment

Tom and Sally’s Handmade Chocolates in Brattleboro, Vermont

UPDATE: Unfortunately for us (but fortunate for Tom and Sally) they have closed this retail location to expand. Tom and Sally’s has merged with Hauser Foods in Rhode Island. We will miss them and wish them the best as they continue to grow. ORIGINAL POST: This winter, in between shoveling, we have taken some time [...]

Category : Year Round Activities

Massage Your Stress Away

February 4th, 2009 @ Amy Brady // No Comments

Massage is a great way to relax and relieve tension. What better way to start your vacation to Brattleboro than with a massage.  Luckily, we have found a great message therapist here at the Inn, Melissa Jane Hall at A Healthy Balance. I recently had the honor of receiving a massage by Melissa’s magic hands [...]

Category : Year Round Activities

West Dummerston Covered Bridge

January 24th, 2009 @ Amy Brady // 2 Comments

West Dummerston Covered Bridge

The West Dummerston Covered Bridge crosses over the West River.  This two span town lattice truss bridge is typical of the covered bridges in Vermont and was built in 1872 by builder Celeb B. Lamson. What sets the West Dummerston Covered Bridge apart from the many others in Vermont?  Well it is the longest still [...]

Category : Year Round Activities

The Vermont Country Store

December 30th, 2008 @ Amy Brady // No Comments

The Vermont Country Store

The Vermont Country Store is a popular attraction in Southern Vermont with stores in Weston, VT and Rockingham, VT, both just a short drive from Forty Putney Road and Brattleboro…

Category : Year Round Activities