http://www.innbrattleboro.com Forty Putney Road Bed and Breakfast Blog Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:33:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Just a short drive from our Vermont Inn, across the bridge in Northfield, New Hampshire you can find a unique entertainment experience that will take you back in time.  I'm talking about the Northfield drive-in movie theater. Tim and I took a trip over there with some friends this past ... http://www.innbrattleboro.com/2008/08/northfield-drive-in-movie-theater/ Wouldn't you love to start your vacation a bit early? Wouldn't you like to avoid the hassle, stress and expense of driving or flying somewhere? Well if Vermont is on your list of places to visit (and I hope it is), and you live on the east coast, ... http://www.innbrattleboro.com/2008/08/amtrak-vermonter/ There is a movement across America to begin purchasing products that are made locally.  Whole Foods, food cooperatives and local grocers have gained serious popularity in the last few years. I think people are moving this direction for several reasons.  One reason is certainly the recent contamination scares from imported produce.  ... http://www.innbrattleboro.com/2008/08/brattleboro-farmers-market/ Coming from New Jersey, there really aren't all that many "hot" days in Brattleboro.  Of course, when the thermometer does climb, there are some perks to living in Southern Vermont?  One is the luxury and serenity of a nice dip in the river.  There is nothing more refreshing then a ... http://www.innbrattleboro.com/2008/07/swimming-holes-in-southern-vermont/ As a kid (or even an adult) did you ever dream about running away to join the circus?  Didn't we all.  Of course, if you really wanted to run away to join a circus you'd better do some work on developing your performance skills.  As luck would have it you ... http://www.innbrattleboro.com/2008/07/new-england-center-for-circus-arts/ 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 ... http://www.innbrattleboro.com/2008/07/free-concerts-on-the-common/ We are happy to welcome the new Grafton Cheese Factory and country store here to Brattleboro.  As you would expect, this new state of the art facility has a viewing gallery where you can watch the process of cheese making through the large display window on the second floor.  What ... http://www.innbrattleboro.com/2008/06/grafton-cheese-and-country-store-now-in-brattleboro/ Many of you may be familiar with some of the big name grocery stores like Whole Foods and Trader Joes. Some of you may not realize that those stores are based on a much older community based grocery store, the Cooperative. The Brattleboro Food Co-op began in ... http://www.innbrattleboro.com/2008/06/brattleboro-food-co-op/ Next to the Putney Road Pub located right here at Forty Putney Road Bed and Breakfast, the Flat Street Pub located on Flat Street in downtown Brattleboro is the hot spot to grab a drink. With 20 microbrewed beers on tap, a nice wine and cocktail list Flat ... http://www.innbrattleboro.com/2008/06/flat-street-pub-downtown-brattleboro/ So I took a trip up to Newfane, Vermont this Sunday to check out the Newfane Flea Market. This outdoor market is seasonal (open from May through October) and has a great range of vendor tables selling everything from antique tools and milk bottles to brand new sweat socks. ... http://www.innbrattleboro.com/2008/06/newfane-vermont-flea-market/