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

Tubing in Vermont

August 6th, 2009 @ Amy Brady // One Comment

Tubing in Vermont

I am all about spending a sunny summer day outside as you can see from the video above.  One of my favorite leisurely outdoor activities is tubing on the West River in Southern Vermont.  The best part is the tube rental and the river are located very close to our Bed and Breakfast.  The West [...]

Category : August Events / July Events / Summer Activities

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

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

A great Brattleboro trip itinerary

May 18th, 2009 @ Tim Brady // No Comments

There are so many great things to do in and around Brattleboro.  If you are like us, we sometimes obsess over trying to figure out a “plan” when we travel.  So for those who want a plan, and for others who may just be wondering what there is to do around Brattleboro, we have now [...]

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Gallery Walk in Brattleboro, Vermont

August 23rd, 2008 @ Amy Brady // 2 Comments

Gallery Walk in downtown Brattleboro, Vermont is the perfect evening for the art lovers out there.  Gallery Walk is held on the first Friday of every month and includes art exhibits in over 50 locations around town.  Gallery Walk is one of the reasons that Brattleboro was named a top 10 small art town by [...]

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Free Concerts on the Common

July 9th, 2008 @ Amy Brady // No Comments

Brattleboro is a lively little town celebrating the arts whenever possible.  This past Tuesday Tim and I were sitting out on the back patio chatting with some guests over a cold drink when we heard some great music coming from the park.  We strolled down the block to see what was going on and settled [...]

Category : July Events / Summer Activities