Cafe a la Carte

July 1st, 2010 @ Amy Brady // 2 Comments

Cafe a la Carte

“Upscale street cart.” It sounds like an oxymoron, right? Aren’t street carts supposed to serve hot dogs and soft pretzels? That’s why I was so intrigued when a friend of mine who works in downtown Brattleboro told me I have to check out Cafe a la Cart, a brand new “upscale street cart” on Elliot [...]

Category : Fall Activities / Restaurants and Dining / Spring Activities / Summer Activities

July 4th Fireworks Festivals and Fun

June 15th, 2010 @ Tim Brady // No Comments

July 4th Fireworks Festivals and Fun

On July 4, 2010, the United States of America turns 234 years old. In our hamlet of Brattleboro in southern Vermont, we have a tradition that’s not quite as old, but steeped in history nonetheless. The annual Fourth of July Parade and all-day “Celebration of Community” takes to the streets of Brattleboro on Sunday, July [...]

Category : July Events

Whitewater Rafting with Zoar Outdoor

May 29th, 2010 @ Amy Brady // One Comment

Whitewater Rafting with Zoar Outdoor

Whitewater Rafting is a great way to spend a hot summer day. We recently enjoyed an awesome whitewater rafting adventure with the great team down at Zoar Outdoor.  Just a short 45 minute scenic drive from our Vermont Bed and Breakfast, Zoar Outdoor is located in Clarlemont, MA. Being new to this, we went on [...]

Category : August Events / July Events / June Events / Summer Activities

Strolling of the Heifers

May 28th, 2010 @ Amy Brady // No Comments

Strolling of the Heifers

It is that time of year once again, that’s right, the Strolling of the Heifers here in Brattleboro. You may be thinking why or who would possibly want to see a bunch of cows walk down Main Street? It is pretty clear by last year’s photos as to who would attend such an event, everyone! [...]

Category : June Events / Summer Activities

Brattleboro Golf

May 15th, 2010 @ Tim Brady // One Comment

Brattleboro Golf

It’s that time of year again.  The folks over at the Brattleboro Country Club recently invited us over to check out the course and clubhouse.  We have played over there before (Amy and I are both casual golfers) and really enjoyed the course.  There are some spectacular views and the greens are challenging and well [...]

Category : Fall Activities / Restaurants and Dining / Spring Activities / Summer Activities

Hiking Mount Monadnock

May 15th, 2010 @ Tim Brady // No Comments

Hiking Mount Monadnock

Mount Monadnock, in New Hampshire, offers some great half day hikes to an amazing bare rock summit with 100 mile views to points in all six New England States.  Mount Monadnock, located in the Monadnock State Park, is said to be the second most frequently climbed mountain in the world, after Japan’s Mt. Fuji. While [...]

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The Retreat Trails

May 14th, 2010 @ Tim Brady // No Comments

The Retreat Trails

Last year the Brattleboro Retreat completed updates on a series of trails that climb throughout their expansive property.  The trails date back to the 1800′s when many of them were created for the use of the patients and staff of the “Vermont Asylum”, which continues to operate today as the Brattleboro Retreat.  As a matter [...]

Category : Fall Activities / Spring Activities / Summer Activities

100 Reasons to Stay, Play and Live in Brattleboro, Vermont

October 26th, 2009 @ Tim Brady // 10 Comments

Owning a Bed and Breakfast in Brattleboro, Vermont is so much fun.  One of the questions we are often asked by our guests is “why did you choose Brattleboro?”   So here is a quick list (in no particular order) of reasons why Brattleboro, Vermont is an awesome place to stay, play and live. Great [...]

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Retreat Tower

October 20th, 2009 @ Tim Brady // No Comments

Retreat Tower

One of the unique stops along the is the Retreat Tower.  This tower was built by the patients of the Vermont Asylum (now the Brattleboro Retreat) in 1887.  At the time, doctors believed that hard, meaningful labor could help mental patients regain their stability.  So a group of patients was put to work building this [...]

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Yankee Candle Village in Deerfield

September 29th, 2009 @ Tim Brady // No Comments

Yankee Candle Village in Deerfield

Yankee Candle is headquartered in western Massachusetts. Now, while you cannot tour the actual factory (which is something I would have loved to do) they have built what is best described as a “Hallmark Theme Park” …

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