Reconnect This Winter with a Vermont Weekend Getaway

When was the last time you and your partner truly unplugged? Not just for an evening, but for an entire weekend where the only agenda was each other. The Mad River Valley offers exactly that kind of escape. This isn’t a weekend getaway where you’re racing from activity to activity, checking boxes on a tourist …

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Christmas in Vermont: A Starlit Tradition in the Mad River Valley

Drive through the Mad River Valley on a December evening, and you’ll witness something extraordinary. From Moretown to Warren, a 20-mile stretch of winding road transforms into a constellation of handmade stars. They glow from residential lawns, hang from shop fronts, adorn covered bridges, and light up barn sides. Standing anywhere from three to fifteen …

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Where to go Ice Skating in Vermont: The Skatium in Waitsfield

Crisp Vermont air filling your lungs, the sound of skate blades carving across fresh ice, and the Green Mountains rising in the distance as you glide under the stars. This is ice skating in Vermont the way it’s meant to be experienced: outdoors, under an open sky, surrounded by the kind of natural beauty that …

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The Best Places to Ski in Vermont

Everything You Need to Know About Sugarbush Resort When skiers talk about the best places to ski in Vermont, two names come up again and again: Sugarbush Resort and Mad River Glen. Both call the Mad River Valley home, and together they create one of the most authentic ski experiences you’ll find anywhere in the …

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A Tour of the Covered Bridges in Vermont

A Scenic Drive Through the Mad River Valley With 103 covered bridges, Vermont has more per square mile than any other state, and the Mad River Valley is home to some of the most beautiful, each one a testament to craftsmanship, history, and the kind of quiet beauty that defines this corner of New England. …

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Vermont in the Fall: Foliage, Firesides, and S’mores

Vermont in the fall is a season of color and comfort. The air is crisp, the mountains glow with gold and crimson, and evenings bring time for simple pleasures. In the Mad River Valley, this calls for scenic drives, mountain hikes, and cozy nights back at our Vermont lodging with fireside s’mores. Discover the Magic …

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Vermont Icelandic Horse Farm: The Best Horseback Riding in Vermont

Vermont has long been known for its covered bridges, rolling hills, and unspoiled landscapes, but there’s another way to take it all in that feels timeless and unforgettable: on horseback. For travelers dreaming of fresh air, mountain views, and a connection to the land, few experiences compare to horseback riding on scenic Vermont trails with …

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A Guide to Vermont Organic Farms in the Mad River Valley

When most people think about Vermont, skiing and hiking are usually the first things that come to mind. But if you’re planning a visit to Waitsfield, you’ll quickly discover that the farms scattered across the Mad River Valley are just as much a reason to come. From hillside blueberry fields to family-run farm stands and …

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