Your Place in Vermont:
Okemo Valley YOUR GATEWAY TO FUN IN SOUTH CENTRAL VERMONT
Cavendish / Chester / Grafton / Londonderry / Ludlow / Mount Holly / Plymouth / Shrewsbury / Weathersfield / Weston YourPlaceInVermont.com • Spring/Summer 2019
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Welcome!
The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce serves 14 towns and the surrounding communities in South Central Vermont. If you are looking to experience the best of Vermont, we are the destination for recreation and relaxation throughout the four seasons.
Summer For the adventurous, Vermont summers consist of swimming, hiking, mountain biking, golf, and fishing. And for those looking for some New England culture, there is theater at the Weston Playhouse, festivals, farmers markets, and an abundance of outdoor summer recreation and concerts all summer long.
Autumn Fall is the perfect time of year to throw on a warm sweater and pick apples in one of our orchards, visit Chester’s Fall Festival and Mount Holly’s Cider Days, or take a scenic train ride from Chester to Ludlow.
Winter Winter is for more than just hot chocolate and fireplaces. We have all kinds of outdoor activities, like skiing and snowmobiling. We’re home to the Scenic Route 100 Byway, the skiers’ highway that connects Magic, Bromley, Okemo, and Killington mountains, all which have their unique terrain and experiences for visitors.
Spring With crocuses peeking through the last of the snow and trees blooming pink and white petals, our springs are all about renewal and growth. Join us in getting rid of the mud and welcoming the warmth of the sun at the Spring Mud Fling in Mount Holly. When you visit us throughout the year, you will find that we are home to many museums, including the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site in Plymouth Notch; Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts in Ludlow, the oldest arts and crafts school in the country; and many culinary treasures, including farm-to-table dining. With our family-owned bookstores, artisan galleries, and antique shops, we have some great shopping, too. There truly is something for everyone here in the Green Mountains.
Events not to be missed Chester: Fall Festival on the Green in September Grafton: Vermont Symphony Orchestra in July Ludlow: Summer Arts & Crafts Festivals, Chrome & Craft Festival, Okemo’s Hops in the Hills Beer & Wine Festival Mount Holly: Cider Days in October Plymouth: 4th of July President Calvin Coolidge Birthday Celebration Weston: Antique & Craft Show in October Throughout the Okemo Valley: INNdulgence Tours in December
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Table of Contents Events ........................................................................................................ 4 Play ............................................................................................................ 16 Dine ........................................................................................................... 24 Shop .......................................................................................................... 30 Stay ............................................................................................................ 38 Cover photos by (clockwise from top left): Getaway Vacations, Bright Bazaar, Whiskers and Lions, Mark Fagan
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An old-style roadhouse dance hall jamboree with live music. Admission is $10 in advance or $12 at the door. BYOB; adults only. Doors open at 8 p.m. Mount Holly Community Association 802-557-1409
APRIL 28
Annual Ludlow Rotary Penny Sale Black River High School
MAY 18–20
Black River Good Neighbors Spring 2018 Rummage Sale Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts Come support your neighbors in need while getting great bargains. Clothing, furniture, housewares, books, sporting goods, toys, linens, and so much more. Lots of food and fun, so come spend the day! Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Buy a ticket for a dollar, and get 100 chances to win a prize. That’s just a penny a prize! Hundreds of prizes – cash, gift certificates, bikes, hardware, stuffed animals, artwork, and more. All proceeds benefit the local community. 43 Main Street, Ludlow ludlowrotary.com
MAY
Soles4Souls Shoe Drive 126 Main Street, Suite 1A, Ludlow
Spring Planting • Photo by Tuan Nguyen
Engel & Völkers Okemo-Woodstock will be hosting a Soles4Souls shoe drive in Ludlow and Mount Holly during the entire month of May. Soles4Souls was founded in 2006 and has distributed more than 30 million pairs of shoes in a 127 countries. Check out their website at soles4souls.org to learn more about this amazing organization.We will be collecting men’s, women’s, and children’s gently used shoes to help Soles4Souls fight global poverty and save our landfills from excess waste. Your gently used shoes can help create meaningful opportunities in many developing nations. Please bring your shoes paired together with a rubber band to the Engel & Völkers Okemo-Woodstock office, 126 Main Street, Suite 1A, in Ludlow. No shoe boxes please. There will be additional drop-off sites posted as the event gets closer. Please contact Pam & Pat McLaughlin if you’d like your group to volunteer or if you’d like your place of business, school, or church to be a drop-off site.
Turn soil, transplant seedlings, sow new seeds, and more. With hot days and cool evenings, it is a perfect time to play soccer at the fairgrounds, go for a hike up to the ridge, or test out the lake for a swim. Saturday evening you’ll find yourself tapping your toes at a contra dance. Join us for a day or the whole weekend with all-inclusive food/lodging options.
Pam can be reached and Pat at 203-994-6768. engelvoelkers.com
Locally grown and raised produce, artisanal food products, and crafts made by the community, for the community.
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MAY 25–28
Spring Planting Farm and Wilderness, Plymouth
401 Farm and Wilderness Road, Plymouth 802-422-3761, farmandwilderness.org
MAY 25–OCTOBER 5
Ludlow Farmers Market Okemo Mountain School
Fridays 4–7 p.m., 53 Main Street, Ludlow 802-734-3829, ludlowfarmersmarket.org
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APRIL 7
Spring Mud Fling Odd Fellows Hall, Belmont
Vermont Days • Photo by Andrew Marks
MAY 26–27
Vermont Open Studios Weekend Statewide
MID-JUNE (PLEASE CHECK WITH STATE PARKS FOR EXACT DATES)
Vermont Days – Free Admission To Vermont State Parks & Historic Sites Statewide
Take advantage of a unique opportunity to speak to artists directly while getting a behindthe-scenes look at the studios where they create their works of art.
Enjoy free entry into all of Vermont’s state parks and historic sites.
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MAY 28
Memorial Day Pig Roast And Square Dance Park Street, Weston, in front of the Playhouse
JUNE 8
Jackson Gore Summer Music Series Jackson Gore Inn, Ludlow
Porcine cuisine by “Sugar Bob” Hausslein ($15/adult). Music for listening or square dancing provided by the Cold River Band. Try your hand (or feet) at square dancing! Everyone’s invited. Mark the calendar. Bring the family! Bring your friends!
Presented by William Raveis Real Estate Vermont Properties Team. Enjoy a free lawn concert with musical guests Verion 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Jackson Gore Inn courtyard at Okemo Mountain Resort. Pack the lawn chairs or picnic blankets and bring the family to enjoy live music and an outdoor barbecue every Friday night throughout the summer.
5–7 p.m. weston-vermont.com
111 Jackson Gore Road, Ludlow 802-228-1600, Okemo.com
JUNE–AUGUST
Sundays On The Hill Church on the Hill, Weston Built in 1838, the Church on the Hill’s dramatic setting and graceful architecture make it one of the most photographed buildings in Southern Vermont. Throughout the summer, the church hosts a series of classical music concerts by professional musicians. Sundays 4 p.m. 802-824-3704, sundaysonthehill.org
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JUNE 9
The Vermont Epic, New England’s Toughest Cycling Weekend Okemo Mountain Resort, Ludlow The 18th annual B2VT ride (formerly known as the B2B). In 2014, the course was altered to accommodate the new start and finish points but still contained most of the original B2B course (but was even more hilly!). The 2018 B2VT Ride will continue to be one of the most challenging single-day rides in New England. By design, it is not for everyone. This ride is for cyclists who are physically and mentally tough,
111 Jackson Gore Road, Ludlow
JUNE 11–JULY 30
Okemo Valley Golf Club Ladies’ Clinics Okemo Valley Golf Club, Ludlow Every Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. through July 30. Instructors cover a different topic each week. $10 per clinic or $60 for all 8 clinics. 89 Fox Lane, Ludlow 802-228-1396, okemo.com
JUNE 11– JULY 30
Okemo Valley Golf Club Junior Clinics Okemo Valley Golf Club, Ludlow Every Sunday, 1 to 2 p.m. through July 30. Instructors cover a different topic each week. $10 per clinic or $60 for all 8 sessions. 89 Fox Lane, Ludlow 802-228-1396, okemo.com
JUNE 14–30
Anne of Green Gables Weston Playhouse at Walker Farm Book and Lyrics by Gretchen Cryer, Music by Nancy Ford
A poignant story of love, family, and home, this new musical adaptation of LM Montgomery’s classic novel follows the misadventures of an independent orphan with a big imagination, fiery red hair, and a temper to match. 705 Main Street, Weston 802-824-5288 tickets@westonplayhouse.org westonplayhouse.org
JUNE 15
Jackson Gore Summer Music Series Jackson Gore Inn, Ludlow Presented by William Raveis Real Estate Vermont Properties Team. Enjoy a free lawn concert with musical guests Jenni Johnson and the Jazz Junkateers from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Jackson Gore Inn courtyard at Okemo Mountain Resort. Pack the lawn chairs or picnic blankets and bring the family to enjoy live music and an outdoor barbecue every Friday night throughout the summer. 111 Jackson Gore Road, Ludlow 802-228-1600, okemo.com
JUNE 21–JULY 7
Our Town Weston Playhouse Main Stage Written by Thornton Wilder.
Set in a small New England town, this warm and witty look at daily life on Earth reminds us to realize and savor every moment. This year marks the 80th anniversary of Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize– winning masterpiece. 12 Park Street, Weston 802-824-5288 tickets@westonplayhouse.org, westonplayhouse.org
JUNE 22
Jackson Gore Summer Music Series Jackson Gore Inn, Ludlow Presented by William Raveis Real Estate Vermont Properties Team. Enjoy a free lawn concert with musical guests Cold Chocolate from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Jackson Gore Inn courtyard at Okemo Mountain Resort. Pack the lawn chairs or picnic blankets and bring the family to enjoy live music and an outdoor barbecue every Friday night throughout the summer. 111 Jackson Gore Road, Ludlow 802-228-1600, okemo.com
Weston Playhouse • Photo by Weston Playhouse
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don’t whine, excel in the face of challenges, know the rules of the road, and can ride 130+ miles to the finish safely and without their hands being held. While it is an epic ride, it is not for novice riders nor the faint of heart. To register for B2VT, visit https://b2vtride.com/register.
JUNE 30
Music-in-the-Meadow Race for the Cure Benefit Motel-in-the-Meadow
Okemo Bicycle Hill Climb Photo by Jared Weiss
JUNE 24
Okemo Bicycle Hill Climb Okemo Mountain Resort A challenging 5.8-mile uphill bike race along Route 103 and Mountain Road to the top of Okemo Mountain. Based at Jackson Gore, this event is affiliated with the Bike Up Mountain Points Series (BUMPS), 11 uphill races held throughout New England. Through the Hill Climb, the Ludlow Rotary hopes to increase community awareness and support of its charities. Visit bikereg.com.
Enjoy the annual music festival fund-raiser for breast cancer research. Grab a blanket, bring your family, bring your friends, and have fun listening to the live performers. Enjoy live music, delicious food, raffles, a silent auction, games for kids, and more. Musicians volunteer their time and talent for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. 936 Route 11 West, Chester 802-875-2626, motelinthemeadow.com
JULY 3
Vermont Symphony Orchestra Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center Pack a picnic and head to Grafton Trails Outdoor Center and enjoy the music, the atmosphere, and the fireworks. 800-843-1801, graftoninnvermont.com
77 Okemo Ridge Road, Ludlow 802-228-1600, ludlowrotary.com
JUNE 27–OCTOBER 7
Visit the Museums of Weston Mill Yard on Route 100, Weston
Pay a visit to nineteenth-century Weston. Tour the 1795 home/tavern of Polly and Oliver Farrar. See Vermont’s only authentic grist mill and explore Weston’s first fire house, now home to an 1880 Conestoga bandwagon. Open Wednesdays through August 29, weekends through October 7, 1–4 p.m. weston-vermont.com
JUNE 29
Jackson Gore Summer Music Series Jackson Gore Inn, Ludlow Presented by William Raveis Real Estate Vermont Properties Team. Enjoy a free lawn concert with musical guests CoPilot from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Jackson Gore Inn courtyard at Okemo Mountain Resort. Pack the lawn chairs or picnic blankets and bring the family to enjoy live music and an outdoor barbecue every Friday night throughout the summer. 111 Jackson Gore Road, Ludlow 802-228-1600, okemo.com
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4th of July Fireworks Photo by Elisha Terada
JULY 4
4th of July Fireworks Village of Ludlow Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks at West Hill Recreation Area. Parking at the Blue Lot with shuttle service to the venue.
Selected as a “Top 10 Summer Event” by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. Plymouth’s July 4th commemorates the nation’s birth, as well as the only US president born on Independence Day. The day begins at 10:00 a.m. with a Naturalization Ceremony – the induction of new US citizens. At 12:00 noon, the Vermont National Guard leads a march to the cemetery, where a wreath from the White House is placed at the president’s gravesite. Afternoon activities include children’s games, a barbecue, birthday cake, historic craft demonstrations, and wagon rides. Organized by the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation and Vermont Division for Historic Preservation. The celebration runs from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 3780 Route 100A, Plymouth Notch 802-672-3773, historicsites.vermont.gov
JULY 5–28
Fun Home Weston Playhouse at Walker Farm
Written by Lisa Kron, Music by Jeanine Tesori Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, this new musical is based on Vermont cartoonist Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir. Come to the “Fun Home” and meet a family that is nothing like yours and exactly like yours. 705 Main Street, Weston 802-824-5288 tickets@westonplayhouse.org westonplayhouse.org
JULY 6
Jackson Gore Summer Music Series Jackson Gore Inn, Ludlow Presented by William Raveis Real Estate
Vermont Properties Team. Enjoy a free lawn concert with Big Fez & the Surfmatics from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Jackson Gore Inn courtyard at Okemo Mountain Resort. Pack the lawn chairs or picnic blankets and bring the family to enjoy live music and an outdoor barbecue every Friday night throughout the summer. 111 Jackson Gore Road, Ludlow 802-228-1600, okemo.com
JULY 7
4th of July Parade & Fireworks Village of Londonderry The Londonderry 4th of July parade boasts having every surrounding town’s fire engine sirens singing as folks line up for two miles of American pride and fun. This year will welcome more than a dozen antique cars and motorcycles, clowns on trikes, a marching band, local 4H clubs with their animals, bagpipers, and much more.
Arts & Crafts Festival • Photo by Unsplash
JULY 7
Arts & Crafts Festival Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts Featuring more than 90 of New England’s finest artists and craftsmen exhibiting top-quality wares, such as pottery, primitives, glass, oil and watercolor paintings, carvings, scroll work, jewelry, doll clothes, wood turnings, and stained glass. The festival includes delicious food and beverages, music, and children’s games. 611 Route 103 South, Ludlow 802-228-8770, fletcherfarm.org
JULY 7
Grafton Food Festival Grafton Inn Join us for the 6th annual Grafton Food Festival, a food-lovers event that celebrates local food and farms in Southern Vermont. We’re happy to feature celebrity chef Mary Ann Esposito and other local chefs. The festival starts at 11 a.m. 800-843-1801, graftoninnvermont.com
JULY 11–14
Okemo Valley Golf Club Junior Camp Okemo Valley Golf Club, Ludlow Tuesday, July 11 through Friday, July 14, 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Instructors cover $175 for the week.
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89 Fox Lane, Ludlow 802-228-1396, okemo.com
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JULY 4
President Calvin Coolidge Birthday Celebration President Calvin Coolidge Historic Site
JULY 12–14
JULY 21
Okemo’s All Come Home Music Festival Jackson Gore Inn, Ludlow
Mount Holly Garden Tour Throughout Mount Holly
Enjoy a variety of live music, food, and beverages throughout the three-day festival.
The Mount Holly Garden Tour is a self-guided tour of high-altitude gardens in Mount Holly, Vermont. There are usually 7 to 8 gardens on the tour. These gardens are created and maintained by real people with “dirt under their nails.” It is a fund-raiser for the MHCA building fund and tickets can be purchased at the Mount Holly Library. Adults are $12 and children under 12 are free. Families are most welcome and there is a “Garden Hunt” in which all children can participate.
Jackson Gore Courtyard at Okemo Mountain Resort 111 Jackson Gore Road, Ludlow 802-228-1600, okemo.com
JULY 12–AUGUST 4
West Side Story Weston Playhouse Main Stage
Written by Arthur Laurents, Music by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim In this musical retelling of Romeo and Juliet, star-crossed lovers come face-to-face with hate, racism, and violence in the 1950s New York City. This relevant and heart-wrenching drama is one of the greatest musicals of all time. 12 Park Street, Weston 802-824-5288 tickets@westonplayhouse.org westonplayhouse.org
JULY 20
Jackson Gore Summer Music Series Jackson Gore Inn, Ludlow Presented by William Raveis Real Estate Vermont Properties Team. Enjoy a free lawn concert with musical guests Deadgrass from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Jackson Gore Inn courtyard at Okemo Mountain Resort. Pack the lawn chairs or picnic blankets and bring the family to enjoy live music and an outdoor barbecue every Friday night throughout the summer. 111 Jackson Gore Road, Ludlow 802-228-1600, okemo.com
Contact Linda Miller, lindadmiller@aol.com
JULY 22
Okemo’s Blueberry Festival Jackson Gore Inn, Ludlow Celebrate all things blueberry. Start the day with a blueberry pancake brunch in the Jackson Gore Inn courtyard, followed by live music, games, local vendors, and a pie-eating contest. 111 Jackson Gore Road, Ludlow 802-228-1600, okemo.com
JULY 27
Jackson Gore Summer Music Series & Special Wine Tasting Jackson Gore Inn, Ludlow Presented by William Raveis Real Estate Vermont Properties Team. Enjoy a free lawn concert with musical guests Dojo from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Jackson Gore Inn courtyard at Okemo Mountain Resort. Pack the lawn chairs or picnic blankets and bring the family to enjoy live music and an outdoor barbecue every Friday night throughout the summer. This Friday we will be including a special wine tasting event along with the Jackson Gore Music Series. Come enjoy bluegrass in the hills and some beautiful wines. Tasting tickets will be available at the door. 111 Jackson Gore Road, Ludlow 802-228-1600, okemo.com
JULY 28
Cavendish Town-Wide Tag Sale Cavendish & Proctorsville Green
Summer Music Series • Photo by Unsplash
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The 8th annual Cavendish Town-Wide Tag Sale has something for everyone – treasures, great prices, the object you’ve been trying to find for years, and the item you just can’t live without, as well as good food and friendly company. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the village greens
802-226-7807, cavendishconnects@gmail.com
AUGUST 2–25
A Doll’s House, Part 2 Weston Playhouse at Walker Farm This “explosively funny new play” begins where Ibsen’s classic play concludes. Nominated for eight Tony Awards, the New York Times calls it “smart, funny, and utterly engrossing.” 705 Main Street, Weston 802-824-5288, tickets@westonplayhouse.org, westonplayhouse.org
AUGUST 4
Plymouth Old Home Day President Calvin Coolidge Historic Site Experience this century-old town tradition! “Homestead Inaugural” reenactment at 2:47 p.m., wagon rides, special presentations, chicken barbeque, old-time music, sheep shearing, traditional craft demonstrations, and historic children’s games. 3780 Route 100A, Plymouth 802-672-3773, historicsites.vermont.gov
AUGUST 4
Square Dance Crossroads, Belmont A good old-fashioned square dance with a caller who will take you through the steps if you’ve never square danced before. Great exercise and even greater fun! This is for families and children of all ages. Sponsored by the Mount Holly Community Association. Contact Don Richardson, altenergyedu@vermontel.net
AUGUST 9–SEPTEMBER 2
Million Dollar Quartet Weston Playhouse Main Stage
Written by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott
Hops in the Hills • Photo by Beerfests.com
AUGUST 3–5
Hops In The Hills Beer & Wine Festival Jackson Gore Inn Presented by William Raveis Real Estate Vermont Properties Team. Named a Vermont Chamber of Commerce “Top 10 Summer Event.” Sample more than 80 craft beers and ciders from area brewers, and enjoy a selection of great wines as well. The festival showcases a great lineup of live music, craft vendors, tasty food trucks, and the great outdoors at Okemo’s Jackson Gore Inn courtyard. Okemo’s Adventure Zone offers zip line tours, miniature golf, Segway PT tours, and a treetop challenge course and mountain coaster. Friday 5–9 p.m., Saturday 12–8 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 111 Jackson Gore Road, Ludlow 802-228-1600, okemo.com
On December 4, 1956, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and newcomer Jerry Lee Lewis came together for an impromptu recording session at Sun Studio in Memphis. Using chart-topping hits of the era, this new jukebox musical dramatizes this powerful moment in music history. 12 Park Street, Weston 802-824-5288 tickets@westonplayhouse.org westonplayhouse.org
AUGUST 10
Jackson Gore Summer Music Series Jackson Gore Inn, Ludlow Presented by the William Raveis Real Estate Vermont Properties Team. Enjoy a free lawn concert with musical guests CK3 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Jackson Gore Inn courtyard at Okemo Mountain Resort. Pack the lawn chairs or picnic blankets and bring the family to enjoy live music and an outdoor barbecue every Friday night throughout the summer. 802-228-1600, okemo.com
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(Cavendish and Proctorsville), Main Street, and other locations are lined with vendors ready to bargain. Space will be made available to residents in other towns this year.
Art in the Park • Photo by Rutland Center of Commerce
AUGUST 11–12
AUGUST 16–19
Art in the Park Main Street Park, Rutland
The Vermont Challenge Southern Vermont
Join us for Vermont’s oldest running outdoor art festival, celebrating its 56th year. Discover fine art, crafts, vendors, artist demonstrations, specialty food, Vermont wine and beer, children’s activities, and live music.
The Vermont Challenge has become the “must- ride” cycling tour of New England. The Vermont Challenge fits a niche between the many one-day rides and the high-end weeklong packaged tours. It’s the best of both rolled into a four-day tour. Of course, you can choose to ride fewer than all four days, but to truly experience the beauty of Vermont and this event, we strongly urge you to ride with us for two or more days. Join us for our very special 7th year anniversary and some new twists and turns.The Vermont Challenge offers daily routes that are both challenging routes for elite recreational cyclists as well as tamer routes for all riders. The routes traverse Southern and Central Vermont over four days, including a signature Gran, Medio, and Piccolo Fondo for all riders on Saturday.
10 a.m.–5 p.m., Rutland 802-775-0356, chaffeeartcenter.org
AUGUST 12
The 100 on 100 Relay Jackson Gore Inn, Ludlow Okemo is the finish line for this 100-mile relay running race that ends with a great party at Okemo’s Ice House at Jackson Gore. Registration for the six-person team relay is online at 100on100.org. Special lodging discounts are available to participants and volunteers. Call for more information.
vtchallenge.com
111 Jackson Gore Road, Ludlow 802-434-5644, 100on100.org
AUGUST 12
Southern Vermont Hot Dog Cook-Off Stone Hearth Inn, Chester Sponsored by the Stone Hearth Inn, the Chester Family Center, and Best Septic.This fund-raiser benefits the Chester Family Center, Chester Athletic Department, and the Chester High School Boosters. Come enjoy all-you-caneat hot dogs prepared by 12 to 15 different hot dog makers. Vote for your favorites. Two prizes will be awarded: “Best in Show” and “Top Dog.” This community event is a fun afternoon for all family members. Sunday 1 p.m.–4 p.m. 698 Route 11 West, Chester Contact Francy or Sheldon at 802-875-2525 for more information
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Vermont Challenge Photo by Stratton Mountain Resort
Music and pizza provided by Goodman’s American Pie. Free and open to the public. Friday 5–8 p.m. 25 Pond Street, Ludlow 802-228-5830, yourplaceinvermont.com
AUGUST 17
Jackson Gore Summer Music Series Jackson Gore Inn, Ludlow Presented by William Raveis Real Estate Vermont Properties Team. Enjoy a free lawn concert with musical guest Studio 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Jackson Gore Inn courtyard at Okemo Mountain Resort. Pack the lawn chairs or picnic blankets and bring the family to enjoy live music and an outdoor barbecue every Friday night throughout the summer. 111 Jackson Gore Road, Ludlow 802-228-1600, okemo.com
AUGUST 17–18
Annual Book Sale Fletcher Memorial Library, Ludlow This annual book sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Library to support library needs, not operating expenses. Community event “under the tent” to benefit the library, accessible to all. 88 Main Street, Ludlow 802-228-8921, friendsfml@gmail.com, fmlnews.org
AUGUST 18
Chrome and Craft Festival Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts This exciting event is a combination of an antique and classic car/truck show and an arts and crafts festival. New England’s finest artists and craftsmen come together to exhibit top-quality wares, including pottery, glass, oil and watercolor paintings, carvings, scroll work, dried flowers, syrup, honey, jewelry, wood turnings, stained glass, fabulous foods, and more. Join us to see gorgeous antique and classic cars and trucks. Best of Show and People’s Choice awards at 3:30 p.m. followed by a parade to Proctorsville Green. 611 Route 103 South, Ludlow 802-228-8770 and 802-228-5830, yourplaceinvermont.com
AUGUST 24
Jackson Gore Summer Music Series Jackson Gore Inn, Ludlow Presented by William Raveis Real Estate Vermont Properties Team. Enjoy a free lawn concert with musical guests 2Adam12 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Jackson Gore Inn courtyard at Okemo Mountain Resort. Pack the lawn chairs or picnic blankets and bring the family to enjoy live music and an outdoor barbecue every Friday night throughout the summer. 111 Jackson Gore Road, Ludlow 802-228-1600, okemo.com
AUGUST 31
Jackson Gore Summer Music Series Jackson Gore Inn, Ludlow Presented by William Raveis Real Estate Vermont Properties Team. Enjoy a free lawn concert with musical guests The Grift from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Jackson Gore Inn courtyard at Okemo Mountain Resort. Pack the lawn chairs or picnic blankets and bring the family to enjoy live music and an outdoor barbecue every Friday night throughout the summer. 111 Jackson Gore Road, Ludlow 802-228-1600, okemo.com
Annual Book Sale Photo by Freddie Marriage
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AUGUST 17
Antique & Classic Car/Truck Cruise-In Benson’s Chevrolet, Ludlow
PLAY For the family who loves the outdoors, the arts, and simply getting outside in the fresh Green Mountain air, you’ll find plenty of all three in Okemo Valley. Photo by John Venice/Flickr
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The Vermont Country Store – Weston 657 Main Street, PO Box 128 Weston, VT 05161 800-547-7849 vermontcountrystore.com
HANG GLIDING Morningside Hang Gliding & Paragliding 357 Morningside Lane Charlestown, NH 03603 603-542-4416 flymorningside.com Located in Charlestown, NH, Morningside Flight Park is one of the premier hang gliding and paragliding destinations in the country. Experience lessons, 2,000-foot or mile-high hang gliding flights with an instructor, zip-line canopy tours, kayaking, outdoor laser tag, and camping.
INDOOR SPORTS & RECREATION GYMS Edgar May Health and Recreation Center 140 Clinton Street Springfield, VT 05156 802-885-2568 myreccenter.org The Edgar May Health and Recreation Center features three swimming pools, including competition-size lap pool, kids’ wading pool, warm-water therapy pool, as well as a full fitness center, and more than 30 group exercise classes per week.
INDOOR GOLF Okemo Valley Golf Academy 89 Fox Lane Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-1396 okemo.com
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SUMMER SPORTS & RECREATION Adventure Zone at Jackson Gore 111 Jackson Gore Road Ludlow, VT 05149 1-800-78-OKEMO okemo.com Evolution Mountain Bike Park at Okemo Mountain 77 Okemo Ridge Road Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-1893 okemo.com
CAMPING/HIKING Coolidge State Park 855 Coolidge State Park Road Plymouth, VT 05056 802-672-3612 vtstateparks.com
FARMERS MARKETS Ludlow Farmers Market 53 Main Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-230-7706 ludlowfarmersmarket.org
Hathaway Farm & Corn Maze 741 Prospect Hill Road Rutland, VT 05701 802-775-2624 hathawayfarm.com Okemo Mountain Resort 77 Okemo Ridge Road Ludlow, VT 05149 800-78-OKEMO okemo.com Vermont Outdoor Guide Association (VOGA) PO Box 10 North Ferrisburg, VT 05473 802-425-6211 voga.org
ATV Mountain View Ranch 502 Easy Street Danby, VT 05739 802-293-5837 mountainviewranch.biz In the beautiful countryside of nearby Danby, enjoy a memorable horseback riding experience. One- and two-hour trail rides, private rides, picnic rides, sunset rides, ‘cowboy’ rides, advanced rides, lessons, kids camps, petting zoo, and pony rides available 7 days a week. Rides begin with comprehensive instruction for everyone’s safety and enjoyment. Suitable for all riding levels. ATV rentals.
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Ludlow Farmers Market Photo by Anne Preble
GOLF Okemo Valley Golf Club 89 Fox Lane Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-1396 okemo.com The championship 18-hole layout is a par 70 that measures 6,400 yards in length and features bentgrass greens, tees, and fairways with multiple tee areas on each hole ensuring playability and challenge for all ability levels. Rolling hills, moderate elevation changes, and wide fairways enhance the Heathland layout. For tee times up to 24 hours in advance, call 802-228-1396.
Tater Hill Golf Club 6802 Popple Dungeon Road Windham, VT 05143 802-875-2517 okemo.com
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KAYAK/CANOE/SUP RENTALS Tygart Mountain Sports 57 Pond Street, Suite 1 Okemo Marketplace Plaza Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-5440 tygartmountainsports.com
Horseback Riding • Photo by Markus Spiske
The Okemo area’s premier outfitter for all of your mountain sports activities, including skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, biking, and water sports rentals. We are the area’s ONLY full-service bike retail and service center offering Scott, Kona, All City, and Surley bikes. We are also the area’s most comprehensive kayak, canoe, SUP, and bike rental service, and the only one that delivers your summer equipment rentals to you!
HORSEBACK RIDING Horses for Hire, Horseback Riding 893 South Road Peru, VT 05152 802-297-1468 horses4hire.com
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Mountain View Ranch 502 Easy Street Danby, VT 05739 802-293-5837 mountainviewranch.biz In the beautiful countryside of nearby Danby, enjoy a memorable horseback riding experience. One- and two-hour trail rides, private rides, picnic rides, sunset rides, ‘cowboy’ rides, advanced rides, lessons, kids camps, petting zoo, and pony rides available 7 days a week. Rides begin with comprehensive instruction for everyone’s safety and enjoyment. Suitable for all riding levels. ATV rentals.
Wellwood Orchards, Inc. 529 Wellwood Orchard Road Springfield, VT 05156 802-263-5200 wellwoodorchards.net
SWIMMING/BOAT RENTALS Camp Plymouth State Park 2008 Scout Camp Road Plymouth, VT 05056 802-228-2025 vtstateparks.com
Horseback Riding • Photo by Russell Steven Powell
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Okemo State Forest – Buttermilk Falls Route 103 Buttermilk Falls Road Ludlow, VT 05149
Okemo Mountain Resort 77 Okemo Ridge Road Ludlow, VT 05149 800-78-OKEMO okemo.com
WINTER SPORTS & RECREATION
The difference is…snow! A total of 120 trails and glades at Okemo with 20 lifts, 8 terrain parks, and Southern Vermont’s highest vertical drop. Explore all five mountain areas and Jackson Gore’s Adventure Zone for all-around fun! Call 802-228-1600 or visit okemo.com for more details.
NORDIC SKIING Okemo Valley Nordic Center 89 Fox Lane Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-1396 okemo.com
Okemo Mountain School 53 Main Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-1513 okemomountainschool.org Tygart Mountain Sports 57 Pond Street, Suite 1 Okemo Marketplace Plaza Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-5440 tygartmountainsports.com
Okemo Valley Nordic Center Photo by Okemo Mountain Resort
Viking Nordic Center 615 Little Pond Road Londonderry, VT 05148 802-824-3933 vikingnordic.com 39km of fun for classic and skate XC skiing, snowshoeing, and fat biking. Our groomed trails wind through old forest and farmland, past beaver ponds, and through open meadows. Cookie reward game for kids, lessons, rentals, ski shop, and cafe. Four-bedroom rental house on-site.
The Okemo area’s premier outfitter for all of your mountain sports activities, including skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, biking, and water sports rentals. We are the area’s ONLY full-service bike retail and service center offering Scott, Kona, All City, and Surley bikes. We are also the area’s most comprehensive kayak, canoe, SUP, and bike rental service, and the only one that delivers your summer equipment rentals to you!
SNOWMOBILING Snowmobile Vermont – Okemo 1584 Route 100A Plymouth, VT 05056 802-422-2121 snowmobilevermont.com
SKIING/SNOWBOARDING Magic Mountain Ski Area 495 Magic Mountain Access Road Londonderry, VT 05161 802-824-5645 magicmtn.com 18
Snomobiling • Photo by Spencer Davis
YEAR-ROUND ATTRACTIONS Billings Farm & Museum 5302 River Road Woodstock, VT 05091 802-457-2355 billingsfarm.org
ARTS & CRAFTS
Gallery at the Vault 68 Main Street Springfield, VT 05156 802-885-7111 galleryvault.org
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Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) 26 VAST Lane Barre, VT 05641 802-229-0005 vtvast.org
FARMERS MARKETS Ludlow Farmers Market Okemo Mountain School Fridays 4-7pm May 25 through October 5 West River Farmers Market Routes 11 & 100 Londonderry, VT 05148 Saturdays 9am-1pm May 27 through October 7
GALLERIES/MUSEUMS
Photo by Getaway Mavens
Depot Street Gallery – Home of the Silver Spoon 44 Depot Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-4753 silverwareart.com Indulge your passion for art with a visit to the gallery, showcasing unique pieces by over 120 New England artisans. Jewelry, pottery, candles, hand-carved birds, fine art, and more. Also home to the Silver Spoon Studio, Est. 1988, creating functional artwork from recycled antique silverware.
Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts 611 Route 103 South Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-8770 fletcherfarm.org Take a “creative vacation” at Vermont’s oldest residential arts and crafts School, where historic farm buildings have been converted into nine classrooms. Over 200 year- round courses are taught by nationally acclaimed instructors to students of all ages. Please visit our classrooms when in session.
Black River Academy Museum 14 High Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-5050 bramvt.org Grafton Promotional Association PO Box 3 Grafton, VT 05146 802-843-2465 graftonvermont.org Come to Grafton, in the southeast corner of Vermont, declared “One of America’s Top 10 Most Beautiful Destinations” by USA Weekend. Experience a working blacksmith forge or a woodworker’s shop, visit museums, wander through galleries, visit Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center, featuring year round recreation.
Hall Art Foundation 551 Route 106 Reading, VT 05062 802-952-1056 hallartfoundation.org Mount Holly Community Historical Museum 29 Maple Hill Road Belmont, VT 05730 802-259-2460 mounthollyvtmuseum.org
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Rockledge Farm Woodworks 58 Ascutney Basin Road Weathersfield, VT 05062 800-653-2700 rockledgefarm.com The Village Green Gallery 661 Main Street, Route 100 Weston, VT 05161 802-824-3669 thevillagegreengallery.com Contemporary gallery and coffee shop featuring fine art, photography, jewelry, and gifts including handicrafts in glass, ceramic, and wood by Vermont’s best artisans. A fun place to gather for specialty coffees, great art, and free internet.
Williams River Gallery 197 Elm Street Chester, VT 05143 802-875-3295 williamsrivergallery.com
Weston Historical Society & Museum Route 100 South Weston, VT 05161 802-824-5294 westonvt.com
MOVIES Friends of Ludlow Auditorium 37 Depot Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-7239 fola.us Springfield Cinemas 3 26 Main Street Springfield, VT 05156 802-885-1000 springfield cinemas3.com
HISTORY/CULTURE President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site 3780 Route 100A Plymouth Notch, VT 05056 802-672-3773 historicsites.vermont.gov/ directory/coolidge 20
Springfield Cinemas 3 • Photo by Felix Moon
PLAY
Green Mountain Railroad • Photo by Vincent Colombo
PERFORMING ARTS Weston Playhouse Theatre Company 703 Main Street, Route 100 South Weston, VT 05161 802-824-5288 westonplayhouse.org Weston Playhouse Theatre Company – celebrating the classics, nurturing the new. Vermont’s oldest professional theater presents a summer lineup of popular musicals and award-winning dramas at the beautiful Weston Playhouse, and an impressive selection of exciting new works on its intimate second stage. Come early for dinner and stay for cabaret!
TOURS Crowley Cheese 14 Crowley Lane Mount Holly, VT 05758 802-259-2340 crowleycheese.com America’s most historic cheese. Cheese expert and author Steve Jenkins calls it a “national treasure.” Visit our 1882 cheese factory and watch cheese being made entirely by hand, using all natural ingredients. Pure. Simple. Delicious. Free samples and great gifts.
Smith Maple Crest Farm LLC 2450 Lincoln Hill Road Shrewsbury, VT 05738 802-492-2151 smithmaplecrestfarm.com Sugarbush Cheese and Maple Syrup Farm 591 Sugarbush Farm Road Woodstock, VT 05091 800-281-1757 sugarbushfarm.com Weston, VT PO Box 234 Weston, VT 05161 802-824-3669 westonvt.com
TRAINS Green Mountain Railroad One Railway Lane Burlington, VT 05401 800-707-3530 trainridesvt.com
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DINE This is a region where farm-to-table was never trending because it never went away – something you can taste and toast to. Photo by Gray Ricker Photography
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Big Eyes Bakery 126 Main Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-2400 bigeyesbakery.com The Southern Pie Company 287 Main Street Chester, VT 05143 802-875-7437 thesouthernpiecompany.com The Southern Pie Company 28 Main Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-4440 thesouthernpiecompany.com
CASUAL DINING Aroma Catering VT Route 131 Weathersfield, VT 05151 802-376-9552 aromacateringvt.com A taste of Europe and the Mediterranean. Full-service boutique farm-to-table personal chef offering global cuisine, menu planning, in-house catering services, event planning, and event venue available. Fun, educational, handson cooking and baking classes for corporate team-building and individuals. Your personal chef will custom design and prepare healthy, nutritious, flavor-packed meals that are 100% delicious, with your taste buds, dietary needs, and lifestyle in mind.
The Bryant House at the Vermont Country Store 657 Main Street Weston, VT 05161 802-824-6287 vermontcountrystore.com At The Vermont Country Store, enjoy uncommonly delicious comfort food in the charming 1827 eating rooms or a libation and appetizer in the 1885 barroom. Open 7 days for lunch. Open for dinner seasonally. Mildred’s Dairy Bar open seasonally. Route 100, Weston. Reservations: 802-824-6287
The Chophouse 57 Pond Street, Okemo Marketplace Plaza Ludlow, VT 05149 802-975-0557 vtchophouse.com
DINE
BAKERY/CAFE
Country Girl Diner 46 Route 103 South Chester, VT 05143 802-875-1003 countrygirldiner.com Crows Bakery and Opera House Cafe 73 Depot Street Proctorsville, VT 05153 802-226-7007 crowsbakeryandcafe.com DJ’s Restaurant 146 Main Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-5374 djsrestaurantvermont.com
Echo Lake Inn • Photo by Steffes Events
Echo Lake Inn 2 Dublin Road Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-8602 echolakeinn.com Enjoy a high-quality meal in the quintessential Vermont country inn located just four miles north of Ludlow on Route 100 in Tyson. The culinary staff has been featured in Gourmet and Bon Appetit magazines and is well known for excellent food and service. Open daily for dinner; reservations highly recommended. Customer favorites include the 14-ounce boneless rib eye steak, Faroe Island salmon, and our roast Peking duckling. Stop in for breakfast as well, served 8-9am daily.
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Epic Restaurant at Solitude Solitude at Okemo Mountain Resort Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-1642 okemo.com
The Inn at Weston 630 Main Street, Route 100 Weston, VT 05161 802-824-6789 innweston.com
The Free Range 90 The Common Chester, VT 05143 802-875-3346 thefreerangevt.com
Jake’s Restaurant & Tavern 5700 Route 100, Mountain Marketplace Londonderry, VT 05148 802-824-6614 jakescafe.org
Fullerton Inn 40 The Common Chester, VT 05143 802-875-2444 fullertoninn.com Goodman’s American Pie 5 Lamere Square Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-4271 goodmansamericanpie.com
Java Baba’s 57 Pond Street, Okemo Marketplace Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-7810 javababas.com
Harry’s Cafe 3621 Route 103 Mt Holly, VT 05758 802-259-2555 HarrysCafe.com Chef-owned, full bar, friendly place. An Okemo tradition since 1989. Thai, seafood, lobster, and pasta specialties. Home of Vermont pad Thai. Dinner Wednesday through Sunday, 5-10pm. Reservations recommended.
The Hatchery 164 Main Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-2311 thehatcheryvt.com Serving breakfast and lunch since 1978. Stop by, relax, and enjoy our original scratch-made dishes for every appetite.
Homestyle Hostel Inn & Cafe 119 Main Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-975-0030 homestylehostel.com
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The Killarney • Photo By Pexels
The Killarney 44 Pond Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-7797 killarneyludlow.com A pub where locals and visitors alike come to gather in an authentic Irish atmosphere. Open daily at 3pm and 12n on Saturday and Sunday. Full bar with 15 taps, serving dinner and pub specialties. Come for the food and stay for the fun!
The Landgrove Inn 132 Landgrove Road Landgrove, VT 05148 802-824-6673 landgroveinn.com Mama’s Handmade Italian VT 190 Main Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-2333 mamas190main.com
Outer Limits Brewing 60 Village Green Proctorsville, VT 05153 802-554-0136 outerlimitsbrewing.com
DINE
Mangiamo Ristorante 64 Pond Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-6688 Find us on Facebook Mojo Cafe 106 Main Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-6656 mojocafevt.com Mr. Darcy’s Bar & Grill 31 Route 103 South Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-7222 mr-darcys.com Aside from having the best view of Okemo Mountain in Ludlow, Mr. Darcy’s offers a hip, modern, yet relaxing environment. Enjoy our burgers, pastas, steaks, and seafood as well as our local beer and our extensive wine list. Catering and private banquets available.
Murdock’s on the Green LLC 42 Village Green Proctorsville, VT 05153 802-554-0126 murdocksonthegreen.com Neal’s Restaurant & Bar 2588 Route 103 Proctorsville, VT 05153 802-226-7251 Find us on Facebook
Pot Belly Pub • Photo By Yelp
The Pot Belly Pub & Restaurant 130 Main Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-8989 thepotbelly.com A local tradition since 1974. Serving lunch and dinner. Chef-inspired specials daily. On the lite side, enjoy small plates, dessert, and bar menu. TVs for sports enthusiasts. Upper-level sofa lounge. Call for scheduled entertainment or to make reservations for special parties.
Stemwinder 46 Depot Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-5200 stemwindervt.com Great food, great atmosphere! Stemwinder features a delicious and ever-changing menu and wine and beer by the glass and/or bottle. Reservations accepted by phone 802-228-5200
Stone Hearth Inn & Tavern 698 Route 11 West Chester, VT 05143 802-875-2525 stonehearthinnvermont.com
Mr. Darcy’s Bar & Grill Photo By Mr Darcy’s Bar & Grill
Willie Dunn’s Grille at Okemo Valley Golf Club 89 Fox Lane Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-1387 okemo.com 25
CATERING A Catered Affair Ludlow, VT 05149 802-236-3182 acateredaffairvt.com Aroma Catering VT Route 131 Weathersfield, VT 05151 802-376-9552 aromacateringvt.com A taste of Europe and the Mediterranean. Full-service boutique farm-to-table personal chef offering global cuisine, menu planning, in-house catering services, event planning, and event venue available. Fun, educational, handson cooking and baking classes for corporate team-building and individuals. Your personal chef will custom design and prepare healthy, nutritious, flavor-packed meals that are 100% delicious, with your taste buds, dietary needs, and lifestyle in mind.
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Flour & Petal 4203 Twenty Mile Stream Road Proctorsville, VT 05153 802-226-7149 flourandpetal.com
FINE DINING Castle Hill Resort & Spa Vermont 152 Castle Hill Drive Proctorsville, VT 05153 802-226-7361 castlehillresortvt.com Exceptional fine dining in Vermont’s most spectacular and romantic setting. Featuring American-French cuisine and a well-stocked wine cellar. Reservations are suggested.
The Downtown Grocery 41 Depot Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-7566 thedowntowngrocery.com Enjoy Chef Rogan Lechthaler’s local, creative cuisine in a friendly atmosphere with refined service. Farm-to-table cooking with house-cured meats, house-made pastas, fresh sustainable fish, local meats and cheeses, and delicious cocktails make for a unique dining experience. Dinner from 5:30pm and Sunday brunch from 10:30am-1:30pm, as well as Sunday dinner. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Reservations recommended.
Echo Lake Inn 2 Dublin Road Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-8602 echolakeinn.com
DINE
Coleman Brook Tavern at The Jackson Gore Inn 111 Jackson Gore Road Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-1435 okemo.com
Enjoy a high-quality meal in the quintessential Vermont country inn located just four miles north of Ludlow on Route 100 in Tyson. The culinary staff has been featured in Gourmet and Bon Appetit magazines and is well known for excellent food and service. Open daily for dinner; reservations highly recommended. Customer favorites include the 14-ounce boneless rib eye steak, Faroe Island salmon, and our roast Peking duckling. Stop in for breakfast as well, served 8-9am daily.
High Tea Inn Victoria 321 Main Street Chester, VT 05143 802-875-4288 innvictoria.com
Photo By Castle Hill Resort & Spa
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SHOP The Okemo Valley’s hidden gems aren’t so hidden, thanks to this guide to our creative, authentic, and distinctly Vermont shops in the region. Photo by John Venice
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APPAREL & SPORTING GOODS The Boot Pro Ski Shop The Marketplace, 44 Pond Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-2776 thebootpro.net Specializing in top-level bootfitting, custom insoles, expert ski and board tuning, sales of high performance ski boots, skis, apparel, and accessories. Race care center. A certified member of “America’s Best Bootfitters.” Atomic, Nordica, Rossignol, Lange, Dalbello, Fischer, Kastle, Scarpa, Black Diamond, Smith, Oakley, POC, Mountain Hardwear, Dale of Norway, Leki, SWIX, and more.
Chester Andover Family Center 908 Route 103 South Chester, VT 05143 802-875-3236 chester-andoverfamilycenter.org Chester-Andover Family Center Thrift Shop: Unexpected collectibles and department store quality goods at thrift store prices. Shoppers will find clothing, shoes, and accessories for the entire family. Books, toys, linens, and housewares are also available. We are located in Chester at 908 Route 103 South. Call for hours: 802-8753236; check us out on Facebook and at chester-andoverfamilycenter.org
re.Find: a collective boutique 47 Depot Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-855-7854 refindcollective.com
SHOP
Knight Tubs Pools & Spas 11 Main Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-2260 knighttubs.com
Tygart Mountain Sports 57 Pond Street, Suite 1, Okemo Marketplace Plaza Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-5440 tygartmountainsports.com The Okemo Area’s premier outfitter for all of your mountain sports activities, including skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, biking, and water sports rentals. We are the area’s ONLY full service bike retail and service center offering Scott, Kona, All City, and Surley bikes. We are also the area’s most comprehensive kayak, canoe, SUP & bike rentals, and the only rental service that delivers you summer equipment rentals to you!
ARTS, CRAFTS & ANTIQUES 103 Artisans Marketplace 7 Pine View Road, Route 103 South Chester, VT 05143 802-875-7400 103artisansmarketplace.com
Mountain Outfitters at Jackson Gore 111 Jackson Gore Road Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-1450 okemo.com Okemo Snowsports Shop 77 Okemo Ridge Road Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-1548 okemo.com
re.Find • Photo By Vermont Journal
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Blue Sky Trading Company 160 Main Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-2280 blueskyvt.com
Martha’s Folk Art Gallery Photo By Martha Stevenson
Since 1995 Blue Sky has become a favorite destination shop for vacationers and locals alike, offering fun and affordable jewelry, pottery, candles, Vermont products, souvenirs, Vermont maple syrup, cards, and gifts. Blue Sky now offers scarves, handbags, accessories, and footwear! Feel good, have fun, you deserve it! Have a Blue Sky day!
DaVallia Art Boutique 78 Common Street Village Green Chester, VT 05143 802-875-8900 thedavallia.com DaVallia, owned by artists Michael and Jessie Alon, showcases a curated collection of Vermont-made artisan jewelry, pottery, and handmade gifts. The boutique’s atmosphere creates a truly unique shopping experience. Exclusive showroom for Michael’s reclaimed wood furniture and Jessie’s artisan jewelry. Preview or shop online. Rated numberone shop in Chester.
Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts 611 Route 103 South Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-8770 fletcherfarm.org Enjoy shopping at the Fletcher Farm Arts and Crafts Shoppe. Find beautiful pieces made by the members of the Vermont Society of Artists & Craftsmen. Shop a wide selection of paintings, pottery, jewelry, fiber arts, woodware, soap, and many more unique collectible items.
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Martha’s Folk Art Gallery 1379 Reilly Road Londonderry, VT 05148 802-824-3778 marthasfolkart.com Rockledge Farm Woodworks 58 Ascutney Basin Road Weathersfield, VT 05062 800-653-2700 rockledgefarm.com Six Loose Ladies & Friends 287 Main Street Chester, VT 05143 802-875-7373 sixlooseladies.com
Frame It in Skis 103 East Lake Road Ludlow, VT 05149 802-975-0229 frameitinskis.com
A yarn shop with a sense of humor. Supplies for knitting, spinning, felting, and more. Handmade yarns and gifts by local artists.
The Framery of Vermont 197 Elm Street Chester, VT 05143 802-875-3295 frameryofvermont.com
Stone House Antiques Center 557 Route 103 South Chester, VT 05143 802-875-4477 stonehouseantiquecenter.com
Wed/Fri/Sat 10-5; Thurs 10-8; Sun 12-4; Knit Knite every Thursday from 5-8. All are welcome.
Lisai’s Chester Market 526 Depot Street Chester, VT 05143 802-875-4715 lisaischestermarket.com
Contemporary gallery and coffee shop featuring fine art, photography, jewelry, and gifts including handicrafts in glass, ceramic, and wood by Vermont’s best artisans. A fun place to gather for specialty coffees, great art, and free internet.
Shaw’s Supermarket 213 Main Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-8468 shaws.com
Weston Craft Show 703 Main Street, Route 100 South Weston, VT 05161 westoncraftshow.com
Singleton’s Store 356 Main Street Proctorsville, VT 05153 802-226-7666 singletonsvt.com
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The Village Green Gallery 661 Main Street, Route 100 Weston, VT 05161 802-824-3669 villagegreengallery.com
Springfield Food Co-op 335 River Street Springfield, VT 05156 802-885-3363 springfieldfood.coop
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BOOK STORES Phoenix Books Misty Valley 58 The Common Chester, VT 05143 802-875-3400 phoenixbooks.biz Located on the Green in Chester, Phoenix Books Misty Valley stocks books for all interests and ages, greeting cards, magazines, calendars, and toys. Author events include the prestigious Vermont Voices series each fall.
COUNTRY STORES & MARKETS Clark’s Quality Foods 5700 Route 100 Londonderry, VT 05148 802-824-3144 clarksqualityfoods.com
The Vermont Country Store – Weston 657 Main Street, PO Box 128 Weston, VT 05161 800-547-7849 vermontcountrystore.com Stocked to the rafters with thousands of practical and hard-to-find products, including Vermont-made maple syrup, cheese, and other local goods and wares. The Orton family business since 1946. Open daily. Two locations: Route 100, Weston, and Route 103, Rockingham [Pam Frett] with our new Mildred’s Market. 802-824-3184.
Weston Village Store 660 Main Street Weston, VT 05161 802-824-5477 westonvillagestore.com
GARDEN CENTERS Woodbury Florist & Landscaping 400 River Street Springfield, VT 05156 802-886-8315 woodburyflorist.net 31
GIFT SHOPS & MAPLE PRODUCTS 103 Artisans Marketplace 7 Pine View Road, Route 103 South Chester, VT 05143 802-875-7400 103artisansmarketplace.com
Green Mountain Sugar House 820 Route 100 North Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-7151 gmsh.com Our red-roofed sugar house, just steps away from the water’s edge, is where we make everything from maple syrup to mouth-watering maple fudge. It’s also a Vermont country gift shop. Don’t miss the chance to experience for yourself “the world’s BEST maple creemee.” Open daily 9-6.
Hugging Bear Inn & Toy Shoppe 244 Main Street Chester, VT 05143 802-875-2412 huggingbear.com
Photo By 103 Artisan’s Marketplace
Top-of-the-list Vermont shopping destination and Victorian family bed-and-breakfast inn welcomes all ages since 1982. Thousands of teddy bears and animal “friends.” Everything from high-end collectibles to the basic cuddly. You get friends for life here! Across from Village Green. See “Lodging.”
Blue Sky Trading Company 160 Main Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-2280 blueskyvt.com Since 1995, Blue Sky has become a favorite destination shop for vacationers and locals alike, offering fun and affordable jewelry, pottery, candles, Vermont products, souvenirs, Vermont maple syrup, cards, and gifts. Blue Sky now offers scarves, handbags, accessories, and footwear! Feel good, have fun, you deserve it! Have a Blue Sky day!
Depot Street Gallery – Home of the Silver Spoon 44 Depot Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-4753 silverwareart.com Indulge your passion for art with a visit to the gallery, showcasing unique pieces by over 120 New England artisans. Jewelry, pottery, candles, hand-carved birds, fine art, and more. Also home to the Silver Spoon Studio, Est. 1988, creating functional artwork from recycled antique silverware.
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Smith Maple Crest Farm LLC 2450 Lincoln Hill Road Shrewsbury, VT 05738 802-492-2151 smithmaplecrestfarm.com Our eighth-generation totals 204 years of producing award-winning maple syrup. Call to tour our farm (open daily) or B&B (open seasonally). Retrace Robert Frost’s footsteps and bring home some of our Vermont maple products and grass-fed beef.
Sugarbush Cheese and Maple Syrup Farm 591 Sugarbush Farm Road Woodstock, VT 05091 800-281-1757 sugarbushfarm.com
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HOME FURNISHINGS & DESIGN Bennington Furniture 17 Business Route 4 Center Rutland, VT 05736 802-773-2703 benningtonfurniture.com Chrisandra’s Home Showcase and Design Center 72A Pond Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-2075 chrisandras.com A full-service design center featuring fabrics, wallpaper, flooring, and a custom workroom. Our creative design team is available to meet your every need.
Chrisandra’s Interiors 122 Main Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-4581 chrisandras.com
Rockledge Farm Woodworks 58 Ascutney Basin Road Weathersfield, VT 05062 800-653-2700 rockledgefarm.com Ruxana’s Home Interiors 24 Northeast Drive Rutland, VT 05701 802-236-3055 RutlandDesigner.com Sherwin-Williams Paint Store 246 River Street Springfield, VT 05156 802-885-2424 sherwin-williams.com Silvermine Interior Design PO Box 174 Plymouth, VT 05056 802-672-2074 facebook.com/SilvermineInteriorDesign
Our second location is open Thursday through Monday for a wide range of gifts, furniture, and home accessories.
ClearLake Furniture 322 Route 100 North Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-8395 clearlakefurniture.com Artisans hand-craft every piece of hardwood furniture, using the finest materials and age-old techniques, to create heirlooms to your exact specifications. Also featuring upholstered furniture and decorative accents. Daily workshop tours.
DaVallia Gallery 39 North Street (Route 103) Chester, VT 05143 802-875-1203 thedavallia.com Two inspirational locations, coveted sculpture gardens, and a curated collection of artisan-made furniture, home decor, fine art, and handmade jewelry make DaVallia a premier destination for artful living. Specializing in interior design for the modern farmhouse and creating custom furniture, lighting, and artwork for a truly one-of-a-kind home.
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Smokeshire Design, LLC 3630 Route 103 Chester, VT 05143 802-875-3109 smokeshiredesign.com Inspired design to share and experience in a renovated historic general store in Gassetts, Vermont, showcasing millwork designs by Hugh Pennell. A beautiful collection by Simon Pearce glass, Andrew Pearce wooden bowls, ClearLake Furniture, Rising Meadow Pottery, jewelry, linens, Irish woolens, pewter, fine art, Hugh’s tables, mirrors, doors, and much more. Thursday– Sunday, 10am–5pm
Custom ornamental iron shop providing metal products, including table bases, railings, fences, gates, hooks, fireplace doors, screens, tools, custom items, art, and restorations.Hand-forged or simple design – yours or ours. 50 years experience. Cash and carry or installed. M-F 7-5, Sat 9-12; Winter: M-F 8-5
SPECIALTY ITEMS Artisans Park 71 Artisans Way Windsor, VT 05089 802-674-4260 artisanspark.net
Smith Maple Crest Farm LLC 2450 Lincoln Hill Road Shrewsbury, VT 05738 802-492-2151 smithmaplecrestfarm.com
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Springfield Fence Company Inc. & Hawks Mountain Ironworks 50 Route 106 North Springfield, VT 05150 802-886-2221 springfieldfencevt.com
Springfield Fence Company Inc. & Hawks Mountain Ironworks 50 Route 106 North Springfield, VT 05150 802-886-2221 springfieldfencevt.com Sydscompufix/Little Cricket Photography 114 Main Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-4379 littlecricketphotography.com
Black River Good Neighbor Thrift Store 37B Main Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-3663 brgn.org Visit our fun and affordable thrift shop Monday through Saturday 10-4. Thanks to our generous donors, we offer excellent quality and prices. You need it, we most likely have it. All sales support our food shelf/programs. Come on down, check us out.
Bliss Farm 74 High Street Chester, VT 05143 802-875-2031 blissfarm.com
Vermont Butcher Shop Photo By Vermont Journal
The Vermont Butcher Shop 2167 North Main Street Londonderry, VT 05148 802-856-7744 vermontbutchershop.com
Hannoush Jewelers 152 Woodstock Avenue Rutland, VT 05701 802-773-4455 hannoush.com
As Vermont’s only sustainable whole animal butcher, we are passionate about our craft and delivering the highest quality meats. Each cut of meat you select comes from a partner that shares our commitment of respect for the environment, the animals and our customers. We are here to ensure that you know where your food comes from and guarantee that you’ll be able to see and taste the difference.
SB MacDonald Custom Instruments 660 Mattson Road Chester, VT 05143 802-875-7397 customguitars.com
Vermont T’s 354 Elm Street Chester, VT 05143 802-875-2091 vermontts.com 35
Weston Village Christmas Shop • Photo by TJ Holowaychuk
Weston Village Christmas Shop 656 Main Street Weston, VT 05161 802-824-4409
VERMONT-MADE PRODUCTS Blue Sky Trading Company 160 Main Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-2280 blueskyvt.com Since 1995, Blue Sky has become a favorite destination shop for vacationers and locals alike, offering fun and affordable jewelry, pottery, candles, Vermont products, souvenirs, Vermont maple syrup, cards, and gifts. Blue Sky now offers scarves, handbags, accessories, and footwear! Feel good, have fun, you deserve it! Have a Blue Sky day!
Crowley Cheese 14 Crowley Lane Mount Holly, VT 05758 802-259-2340 crowleycheese.com America’s most historic cheese. Cheese expert and author Steve Jenkins calls it a “national treasure.” Visit our 1882 cheese factory and watch cheese being made entirely by hand, using all-natural ingredients. Pure. Simple. Delicious. Free samples and great gifts.
Frame It in Skis 103 East Lake Road Ludlow, VT 05149 802-975-0229 frameitinskis.com 36
Ludlow Farmers Market 53 Main Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-230-7706 ludlowfarmersmarket.org Smith Maple Crest Farm LLC 2450 Lincoln Hill Road Shrewsbury, VT 05738 802-492-2151 smithmaplecrestfarm.com The Southern Pie Company 287 Main Street Chester, VT 05143 802-875-7437 thesouthernpiecompany.com The Southern Pie Company 28 Main Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-4440 thesouthernpiecompany.com Springfield Fence Company Inc. & Hawks Mountain Ironworks 50 Route 106 North Springfield, VT 05150 802-886-2221 springfieldfencevt.com Custom ornamental iron shop providing metal products, including table bases, railings, fences, gates, hooks, fireplace doors, screens, tools, custom items, art, and restorations. Handforged or simple design – yours or ours. 50 years experience. Cash and carry or installed. M-F 7-5, Sat 9-12; Winter: M-F 8-5
Trout River Brewing Company 100 River Street Springfield, VT 05156 802-345-2756 troutriverbrewing.com The Vermont Butcher Shop 2167 North Main Street Londonderry, VT 05148 802-856-7744 vermontbutchershop.com As Vermont’s only sustainable whole animal butcher, we are passionate about our craft and delivering the highest quality meats. Each cut of meat you select comes from a partner that shares our commitment of respect for the environment, the animals and our customers. We are here to ensure that you know where your food comes from and guarantee that you’ll be able to see and taste the difference.
Vermont Cannoli 145 South Main Street Chester, VT 05143 802-875-8875 vermontcannoli.com
Crowley Cheese 14 Crowley Lane Mount Holly, VT 05758 802-259-2340 crowleycheese.com
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Sugarbush Cheese and Maple Syrup Farm 591 Sugarbush Farm Road Woodstock, VT 05091 800-281-1757 sugarbushfarm.com
America’s most historic cheese. Cheese expert and author Steve Jenkins calls it a “national treasure.” Visit our 1882 cheese factory and watch cheese being made entirely by hand, using all natural ingredients. Pure. Simple. Delicious. Free samples and great gifts.
Plymouth Artisan Cheese 106 Messer Hill Road Plymouth Notch, VT 05056 802-672-3650 plymouthartisancheese.com The Wine & Cheese Depot 46 Depot Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-4128 wineandcheesedepot.com Since 1996, this great little shop features a large and diverse selection of imported and domestic wines, Vermont artisanal cheeses, specialty food items, wine accessories, and custom gift baskets.
WINE & CHEESE Brewfest Beverage Co. LLC 199 Main Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-4261 brewfestbeverage.com Beer is our passion! Make it yours by choosing from our huge selection of craft beers and micro-brews. Excellent selection of fine wines! Vermont State Liquor Outlet! Full-service beverage center with bottle redemption. Take good beer home!
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STAY From mountainside resorts to intimate valley inns, your rest and relaxation choices are as varied as the Okemo Valley’s terrain. Photo by Patrick Bald
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Clifford Country Bed & Breakfast 476 Cole Road Mount Holly, VT 05758 802-259-2269 cliffordcountry.com Golden Stage Inn Bed & Breakfast 399 Depot Street Proctorsville, VT 05153 802-226-7744 goldenstageinn.com Your lodging can be the highlight of your getaway! Enjoy incredible breakfasts from very local foods, guest rooms that are updated and clean, and innkeepers who offer both travel recommendations and privacy. Just minutes from Ludlow/Okemo with seasonal shuttle service, swimming pool, Wi-Fi, and backyard farm animals. Families suites available.
Henry Farm Inn 2206 Green Mountain Turnpike Chester, VT 05143 802-875-2674 henryfarminn.com Yankee Magazine Top 10 Historic Inn! Nine spacious guest rooms, two with kitchen suites, all with private baths, Wi-Fi and country breakfasts. Picnic, swim, cross-country ski, snowshoe, and ice skate on-site. Reasonable rates. Families very welcome! Okemo Stay & Ski Packages.
The Okemo Inn 61 Locust Hill Road Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-8834 okemoinn.com
Smith Maple Crest Farm LLC 2450 Lincoln Hill Road Shrewsbury, VT 05738 802-492-2151 smithmaplecrestfarm.com
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BED & BREAKFAST
Our eighth-generation totals 204 years of producing award-winning maple syrup. Call to tour our farm (open daily) or B&B (open seasonally). Retrace Robert Frost’s footsteps and bring home some of our Vermont maple products and grass-fed beef.
BED & BREAKFAST/ COUNTRY INN Blue Gentian Lodge 289 Magic Mountain Access Road Londonderry, VT 05148 802-824-5908 bluegentian.com Named after an Alpine flower, and located in the heart of ski country, minutes to Bromley, Stratton, Okemo, and walking distance to Magic. A 13-room, family-run, all-season B&B. Private bath, delightful gardens, outdoor hot tub (winter) and heated pool (summer).
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Hugging Bear Inn & Toy Shoppe 244 Main Street Chester, VT 05143 802-875-2412 huggingbear.com Top-of-the-list Vermont shopping destination and Victorian family bed-and-breakfast inn welcomes all ages since 1982. Thousands of teddy bears and animal “friends.” Everything from high-end collectibles to the basic cuddly. You get friends for life here! Across from Village Green.
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Windsor Mansion Inn 153 Pembroke Road Windsor, VT 05089 802-674-4112 windsormansioninn.com 39
COUNTRY INNS The Colonial House Inn & Motel 287 Route 100 South Weston, VT 05161 802-824-6286 cohoinn.com Crisanver House 1434 Crown Point Road Shrewsbury, VT 05738 802-492-3589 crisanver.com
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Echo Lake Inn 2 Dublin Road Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-8602 echolakeinn.com Located just four miles north of Ludlow on scenic Route 100 in Tyson, Vermont, this quintessential Vermont country inn boasts 23 rooms, all with private bathroom, flat-screen, and free Wi-Fi. There are also eight condominiums available for visitors. The inn has a long history of historical visitors, including Calvin Coolidge, Henry Ford, and Thomas Edison. Echo Lake also provides a large swimming pool, tennis court, oversized Jacuzzi, as well as boats and lake access. Award-winning restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Hartness House Inn 30 Orchard Street Springfield, VT 05156 802-885-2115 hartnesshouse.com
Good Commons 4771 Route 100A Plymouth, VT 05056 802-774-8651 goodcommons.com
Inn at Waters Edge 45 Kingdom Road Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-8143 innatwatersedge.com
The Grafton Inn 92 Main Street Grafton, VT 05146 800-843-1801 graftoninnvermont.com
The Inn at Weston 630 Main Street, Route 100 Weston, VT 05161 802-824-6789 innweston.com
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Fullerton Inn 40 The Common Chester, VT 05143 802-875-2444 fullertoninn.com
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HOTELS & RESORTS Castle Hill Resort & Spa Vermont 152 Castle Hill Drive Proctorsville, VT 05153 802-226-7361 castlehillresortvt.com
The Pettigrew Inn • Photo by Booking.com
The Landgrove Inn 132 Landgrove Road Landgrove, VT 05148 802-824-6673 landgroveinn.com The Pettigrew Inn 13 Pleasant Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-4846 pettigrewinn.com Stone Hearth Inn & Tavern 698 Route 11 West Chester, VT 05143 802-875-2525 stonehearthinnvermont.com
Hawk Inn & Mountain Resort 75 Billings Road Plymouth, VT 05056 802-672-3811 hawkresort.com Jackson Gore Inn 111 Jackson Gore Road Ludlow, VT 05149 866-706-5366 okemo.com The Pointe at Castle Hill 2940 Route 103 Proctorsville, VT 05153 802-226-7688 castlehillresortvt.com
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MOTELS
Homestyle Hostel Inn & Cafe 119 Main Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-975-0030 homestylehostel.com
Brandmeyer’s Mountainside Lodge 913 Route 100 South Weston, VT 05161 802-824-5851 brandmeyerslodge.com
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Whether you are seeking a romantic, luxurious getaway, a destination wedding, or a family-oriented playground, you’ll find them in one fabulous location. Choose from the historic Castle Inn, family-friendly Pointe Hotel and Suites, or private resort homes to fit your needs.
Ludlow Colonial Motel 93 Main Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-8188 ludlowvtmotel.com Ludlow Village Inn & Suites 95 Main Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-8686 ludlowvillageinn.com Main + Mountain Bar and Motel 112 Main Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-242-1608 mainandmountain.com Motel-in-the-Meadow 936 Route 11 West Chester, VT 05143 802-875-2626 motelinthemeadow.com Rodeway Inn 593 Rockingham Road, Route 5 Bellows Falls, VT 05101 802-463-4536 choicehotels.com Timber Inn Motel 112 Route 103 South Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-8666 timberinnmotel.com Okemo view from every room. Fully re-carpeted. Classic upstairs units w/two double beds and wood finish. Renovated ground-floor rooms have tiled bathrooms. King room, queen junior suite, and apartment w/ kitchen sleeps six. Mini-fridges, microwaves, cable TV, Wi-Fi. Seasonal outdoor pool, sauna, and Jacuzzi.
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Happy Trails Motel 321 Route 103 South Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-8888 happytrailsmotel.com
Inside Edge Rentals at Okemo PO Box 168 Ludlow, VT 05149 802-298-0087 insideedgerentals.com Okemo Mountain Resort Properties 77 Okemo Ridge Road Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-1766 okemo.com Slopeside Okemo Vacation Rentals 2 Lamere Square Ludlow, VT 05149 855-658-5673 slopesideokemo.com Luxury properties on Okemo Mountain. Stay slopeside. Enjoy ski-in/ski-out access or just a short walk to the ski trails! Fully equipped, comfortably appointed, most with internet, some w/ pools, hot tubs, fitness center.
VACASA 101 Main Street Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-8363 vacasa.com/usa/Vermont William Raveis Vermont Properties 29 Locust Hill Road Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-8877 vtprop.com Specializing in homes both on and off Okemo Mountain and in the Lakes Region. Our team of knowledgeable professionals believes that customer service is top priority. Whether you are buying or selling, our understanding of this specific market allows us to best serve our clients’ needs.
Winterplace at Okemo PO Box 370 Ludlow, VT 05149 802-228-4934 winterplacecoa.com
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