Real Estate Resource Guide RUTLAND COUNTY
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Welcome to Rutland County Rutland County, Vermont is a region known for its beauty, history and hospitality. This dramatic area of mountain, valley and panoramic views comprises towns such as Killington, Brandon, Fair Haven, Rutland, the state’s second fastest growing city, and Lake Bomoseen, just to name a few. Rutland County, Vermont offers a wide range of activities for the outdoor enthusiast. Home to Green Mountain National Forest, there is skiing, both downhill and cross country to be found, hiking on numerous trails for the novice to the experienced, fishing, swimming, canoeing and hang gliding. For those looking for a more chill experience, there are working farms to visit, small towns and villages hosting an abundance of unique artisan shops, wonderful eateries and fairs and festivals to discover. The heart of Vermont is showcased in this region with its connection to landscape, sustainable agriculture, and its vibrant, welcoming communities. As the market leaders in Rutland County real estate, Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty will help guide you to your perfect piece of property, whether you crave a slopeside condo or your dream home in town, let us be your concierge to this beautiful area we call home.
Table of Contents 4 T HE LEADERS IN RUTLAND COUNTY REAL ESTATE
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Work with the leaders in Rutland County real estate. NOTHING COMPARES.
Total Sales in Units
(JUNE 2021-MAY 2022)
92 COMPETITOR 3
(JUNE 2021-MAY 2022)
43.4M
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94
Total Sales in Dollar Volume
COMPETITOR 4
344
29.1M
125.1M
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171 COMPETITOR 1
34.4M COMPETITOR 2
39.3M COMPETITOR 1
Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty is the leader in Rutland County Real Estate selling almost double the amount of units in the past 12 months than our next closest competitor in Rutland County, VT and generated over 2.5x the dollar volume.* Our team has the know-how and a proven track record that ensures your home gets the exposure it deserves and that you maximize the value of your investment. *Trendgraphix Data - 6/1/21 - 5/31/22 | Rutland County, VT
We believe every property deserves the exceptional. While some real estate firms offer premium services and others a strong sense of the local market, we offer our clients the best of both worlds. Our sales associates know the intricate nuances of buying and selling property in Rutland County. Connect with one of our associates today and let us showcase your home around the corner, and across the globe.
YOUR LOCAL EXPERTS Get to know our Mount Snow agents
Our Leaders
John Rummel EVP OF SALES John.Rummel@FourSeasonsSIR.com 802.774.7007
Laurie Mecier-Brochu CEO/PRESIDENT & PARTNER Laurie.MecierBrochu@FourSeasonsSIR.com 802.417.3614
Laurie is the CEO/President/Partner of Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty. She has been a REALTOR® since 1994 and in 2005 earned her Vermont Broker’s license. Laurie was named the 2021 Business Leader of the Year by the Chamber and Economic Development of the Rutland Region. In 2011. Laurie was named REALTOR® of the Year for the State of Vermont and was awarded the Omega Tao Rho, Medallion of Service, and inducted into the National Association of REALTORS®. In 2002, 2007, and again in 2011 she was named REALTOR® of the Year by the Rutland County Board of REALTORS®. Laurie was named Woman of the Year 2013/2014 by the National Association of Professional Women. She is a past President of the Rutland County Board of REALTORS® 2002/2003/2007 and has served as membership chair as well as the chair of its REALTOR® Political Action Committee, Government Affairs, and Hall of Fame. Laurie was a Vermont Association of REALTORS® director 2008/2009 & Vermont Association of REALTOR® RPAC Chair. She is a past President of the Board of Directors for the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce and sits on its events committee. She is a past President and currently sits on the Board of the Paramount Theatre and is the chair of its Festival of Trees Auction Fundraiser. Laurie has contributed monthly articles on the real estate market to the Rutland Herald’s Real Estate is Local section. Also, she was a founding member of Proctor’s Our Yard Committee and former Vice-Chair of the VT-NH Chapter of the American Red Cross. 6
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Licensed in 1989 as a real estate salesperson, John’s real estate career quickly got off the ground. As a result of his due diligence and perseverance, he attained Sales Rookie of Year in 1990 for a large real estate brokerage in Western New York. In 1992, his sales business grew further awarding him “Most Improved Agent”. He began his role in the leadership/management position in 1995 and lead his first office to be “Most Improved” in that year. The following 15 years, he continued on to lead ten different offices in the same company and became known as “the fix it” guy. John’s proven leadership style advanced him to a General Manager/Vice President position encompassing ten offices with over 400 agents.
Nathan Mastroeni MBA, REGIONAL MANAGER - GREATER VT Nathan.Mastroeni@FourSeasonsSIR.com 802.417.3605
Nathan has become one of the most sought-after REALTORS® in Rutland County. If you have a luxury home, a condo or a land lot Nathan is the person to call. In his career, Nathan has closed just north of $30 million in sales and helped 100+ buyers and sellers in the process. During that time Nathan has racked up 80+ 5 Star reviews on Zillow and other sites. What makes Nathan different? His attention to detail, professionalism, and drive to treat every client as he would like to be treated. If you are selling a $60,000 condo or a $1mm private home Nathan will ensure every detail is handled and nothing is missed.
Freddie Ann Bohlig Freddie Ann Frederico-Bohlig is known in the Region as the one to call for your Real Estate needs. Her volume of sales is among the highest in the state and has consistently achieved # 1 status for an individual agent in the Rutland County’s “Top Producer” in MLS from 2014 thru 2020. She is highly regarded, well-respected, and possesses unparalleled knowledge of Rutland County’s residential housing market. She is a member of the Rutland County Board of REALTORS® and is a GRI designation. This designation is a national program of specialized and advanced education in the real estate field. She enjoyed teaching her fellow REALTORS® and held finance classes on Mortgage Buydown techniques when interest rates were at 21% while working full time. Freddie Ann is particularly skilled in the ever-changing markets, all of which is why her skills are invaluable to her client base. Her association with Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty will provide the highest level of service, worldwide exposure, and cutting edge of technology in the market.
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“Freddie Ann has the best listings in Rutland County. We knew she would give our home the same treatment as one 4 times the value. The presentation of our home was amazing. Our house sold very quickly and we couldn’t be happier. Given the current market our house would have sold quickly with anyone but we got top dollar because of Freddie Ann.” Email: FreddieAnn.Bohlig@FourSeasonsSIR.com Phone: 802.353.1804 7
Susan Bishop
Lisa Bora Hughes
Susan is a Broker with Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty in Rutland, VT. She has been practicing real estate in Rutland County since 2004 and has previously served on the Rutland County Board of REALTORS®. Susan is currently a Director on the GMAR Board and the CEDRR Board. She is a former Rotarian with Rutland Rotary and has volunteered in many capacities in the community including the Rutland Garden Club, the First Rutland Region Ethnic Festival and organized toy drives for several Village schools. Over the years, she has also been very active in supporting and promoting youth sports and dance in the community. Susan enjoys working with first time homebuyers, investors and people wishing to move to Vermont for work or simply to enjoy the quality of life that Vermont offers. She also assists sellers with their needs to move up or move on to another residence. Originally from Boston, she traveled the world before calling Central Vermont home in 1991. Susan is passionate about her community and her home state and loves sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm with her clients.
I chose this wonderful & fulfilling career over 15 years ago and absolutely love working with both buyers and sellers. However, first time home buyers have a special place in my heart and I have enjoyed accompanying them on their exciting journey to homeownership.
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“Sue, we’d like to sincerely thank you for your steadfast guidance and assistance in our home purchase. Your professionalism was greatly appreciated. To know you were always there for us certainly made the process easier. Your level of expertise and commitment made all the difference and we are so grateful.” Email: Sue.Bishop@FourSeasonsSIR.com Phone: 802.417.3607 8
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Buying a home is a very special event. It can be scary and stressful - it means you really care about what you are doing. It can also be fun. I’ve made lifelong friends from searching for and selling them homes. That is the fulfilling part of my career.
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“From our first interaction with each other, I knew I was in great hands. As a young, first time home buyer, I had a lot to learn in a short amount of time. Lisa was there to guide me every step of the way. From easy questions to the hard and the moral support I needed when I was being indecisive. Lisa worked flawlessly with my schedule to get me into new listings as quickly as possible. Even evenings & weekends. We had a lot of laughs with my boys along the way. Lisa made the process so special. I will direct all my friends and family her way as I know she treats everyone with such great care.”
Email: Lisa.BoraHughes@FourSeasonsSIR.com Phone: 802.417.3616
Jean Chamberlain With over 42 years in the real estate business and as a native Vermonter, it comes naturally to me to share my extensive knowledge of the real estate market along with my love of the Rutland area, its people, breathtaking scenery and recreational opportunities. Born and raised on a farm in Clarendon, I learned the value of hard work at an early age. My work ethic, honesty and experience allow me to provide you with exceptional service in selling your current home or in finding the right new home.
Kristina Doty Born and raised in Vermont, Kristina has a lifelong connection to Rutland County. After growing up in Proctor, Kristina attended Castleton State College and earned her bachelor’s degree from the College of Saint Joseph. Kristina finds her career in real estate very gratifying, and her enthusiasm is evident to everyone she works with. She enjoys getting to know her clients well and working hard to understand and meet all of their needs. Customers and clients describe her as professional, committed, ambitious, and good-natured. You can feel confident Kristina will work hard as your real estate agent to meet your goals, whether that’s selling your property or finding the home of your dreams.
Currently a member of the Green Mountain Board of 4 and has previously served on the Rutland County Board of REALTORS®, I was a long time active member of the former Rutland County Board of 4 and has previously served on the Rutland County Board of REALTORS®. completing three terms as Board Secretary and on the Board of Directors as well as regularly serving on numerous committees. As a 35 year member of Grace Church in Rutland, I’ve been involved with the Rutland Community Cupboard mission for over 15 years. in addition to serving on many committees, I previously served as chair of Church School for 6 years and as a deaconess.,
TESTIMONIAL “I trusted Jeanie from our first encounter. I interviewed other realtors and did not get the same prompt service and education on how to go about this process. All questions were answered and she heard my issues and concerns. I certainly needed her expertise and she baby stepped me through the ups and downs of this sale without ever making me feel like I wasn’t providing valuable information. You’re fortunate to have such an exceptional professional working for your agency.” Email: Jean.Chamberlain@FourSeasonsSIR.com Phone: 802.417.3610
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“Kristina was great! My wife and I met with several realtors prior to choosing to work with Kristina. She did a wonderful job and we will definitely want to work with her again if we are ever in need of a realtor! “ Email: Kristina.Doty@FourSeasonsSIR.com Phone: 802.417.3611 9
Karen Heath
Mandolyn McIntyre
As a lifetime resident of Vermont, born and raised in the Rutland area, I bring to my business a strong familiarity of people and places. With a background in customer relations, service and marketing I will also bring to buyers and sellers the skills to see that all of their real estate needs will be met.
With her professional experience in marketing, life experience living and traveling abroad and personal experience building a home, Mandolyn brings a unique skill set to the table when helping you buy, sell or invest in your next property. This process of finding the perfect place for you is so valued by Mandolyn and she is excited to help you on your journey.
There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent 4 and has previously served on the Rutland County Board of REALTOR®. In my opinion, the most important is the ability to discover and address the different needs, wants and expectations and concerns of different home sellers and buyers. This ability can only come through really caring about people, together with practical experience and education. I’ve found that the ability to listen and be sensitive to my client’s needs is the essence of good service, and everything I do in my work serves this objective. I’m an active member of the National Association of Realtors, Vermont 4 and has previously served on the Rutland County Board of REALTORS® and Green Mountain Association of REALTORS®. I was awarded 2005 REALTOR® of the Year for Rutland County. I am a volunteer committee member for the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life for Rutland County and I deliver Meals-on-Wheels every Monday.
Mandolyn grew up in Vermont and attended Castleton University, with a semester in London. This experience made her want to explore the world outside of Vermont. Upon graduation, she moved to Boston and received her Master’s degree from Emerson College in Global Marketing and Advertising. She lived and worked in NYC at a fashion magazine and as a publicist. Still hit with the traveling bug, Mandolyn jetted off to South Korea to teach English and travel. After a few years abroad, Mandolyn moved back to the states and made Los Angeles her home for several years, acting in TV and film and working in marketing and branding. After traveling for over 10 years, she realized Vermont was always the place that felt like home. In 2015, Mandolyn came full circle, moving back to Vermont, and began a successful career at a local television station working in advertising with national and local clients, before coming on board at Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty.
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“Karen was the perfect blend of professional & personal! She had four sellers with our family & she handled each one of us as a pro. Her side skills of photography & trekking the property proved invaluable. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone!” Email: Karen.Heath@FourSeasonsSIR.com Phone: 802.417.3613 10
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TESTIMONIAL “We were referred to Mandolyn by another Sotheby’s employee/friend and we cannot speak highly enough about her! From the first house she showed us it felt like we were with a friend who had our best interests in mind and through a very long and stressful contract process she was on top of it and handled everything amazingly. We’d recommend Mandolyn to anyone looking to buy in the area.”
Email: Mandolyn.McIntyre@FourSeasonsSIR.com Phone: 802.417.3187
Wendy Pallotta Heald
Sandi Reiber
Wendy Pallotta Heald is a REALTOR® with Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty in Rutland and Killington, Vermont, as well as a member of the Green Mountain Board of REALTORS® and Vermont Association of REALTORS®.
I have been a licensed real estate agent since 2005 and was asked to join Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty when they came to the Rutland area in 2015. With a love for the arts and an eye for design and architecture, Real Estate work came naturally to me. I enjoy and am dedicated to my business, and I am proud to be associated with a firm that is known for their honesty and integrity.
Wendy has been fortunate to call the Rutland-Killington region home for almost 30-years. She moved to Central Vermont after completing her graduate degree to take a corporate planning position in the energy industry. What was intended be a short stay in the area turned into a successful 20-year career in corporate marketing, research, and business development. Following that, Wendy teamed up with her husband to assist with his east coast sales agency, which represents an array of premier international brands in the ski and outdoor sporting goods industries. Wendy’s life-long passion for real estate not only eventually led her into the profession, but also served as the catalyst for owning, renovating, and selling several unique properties in the mountains of Vermont and on Lake George in the Adirondacks of New York. Having been a client on both sides of various types of real estate transactions, Wendy closely understands what it takes to skillfully navigate the home selling or buying process. Whether you’re looking to sell or buy a special property, Wendy is a seasoned professional with extensive knowledge of the region who can put her business acumen and attention to detail to work helping to achieve your real estate goals.
TESTIMONIAL “Wendy did everything to ensure that I was informed and prepared for every listing that aligned with my wants/ needs. She kept me calm during these unprecedented market times and kept me realistic when desperation was setting in so that I didn’t buy something that wasn’t a total match. Almost a year later we found the perfect home!” Email: Wendy.Pallotta@FourSeasonsSIR.com Phone: 802.558.0854
My goal is to help people get to where they need to be with as much information and as little stress as possible. I have enjoyed working hard over the years for both buyers and sellers and have developed a solid professional reputation within the community. To provide the best service to both buyer and seller is to ask the right questions, listen to their needs, and be open to change. My commitment to communication and attention to details is the key to a successful, problem-free transaction that closes in a timely manner. As a professional and believer in continuing education, I stay current with the real estate market and the latest marketing technology. I hold an E-Pro certification and served on the Rutland County Board of REALTORS®, and I am currently a member of the National, Vermont, and Green Mountain Association of REALTORS®
TESTIMONIAL “During a time that it seemed impossible to purchase a home. Sandi found us a home and advised us wisely on our offer which ultimately was accepted. Sandi was diligent about communicating and negotiating and seemed available at the drop of a hat. Sandi is super down to earth friendly caring and also has a no pressure etiquette which my wife and I appreciated very much. I would recommend Sandi to anyone who may be buying or selling a house in the area.” Email: Sandi.Reiber@FourSeasonsSIR.com Phone: 802.417.4609 11
Merisa J. Sherman
Peggy Steves
Originally a Killington weekender, Merisa grew up a competitive ski racer and avid skier. She attended Deerfield Academy, graduated from Colgate University and did her graduate studies at Fordham University before making Killington her home. She has been a ski instructor for Killington Resort, a ski coach for Killington Mountain School and a Bartender at the Birch Ridge Inn and then finally went into the family business as a real estate agent.
Prior to joining Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty, Peggy enjoyed a successful 20 year career in the marketing and advertising industry. She represented several national brands and achieved top ranked sales recognition at her prior companies by making sure that her client’s needs were heard and that their expectations were not only met but exceeded. Her hard work and dedication to excellent customer service, keen negotiation skills and attention to detail are qualities that have been the key to her happiness and success.
Merisa is a licensed REALTOR® with many years of experience and a great knowledge of the Killington Pico area. She specializes in the second home market and is a dedicated advocate of the Killington lifestyle, which she promotes in her weekly newspaper column, “Living the Dream.” Merisa has served both the town and community in many different roles over the years and currently serves on the Development Review Board and is an elected Trustee of the Public Funds. A Killington resident and homeowner for over 20 years, Merisa loves her log cabin lifestyle, finding adventure in every day.
TESTIMONIAL “The search for our new home was handled with great care by Merisa. She listened to what we were looking for and was on top of finding us the best home for the budget that we were in. Where I thought she excelled the most and exceeded expectation was once we found the home and had to work our deal with the seller. It would be an understatement to say that our deal was complicated but Merisa helped us navigate the ins and outs and stuck with us to the end 3 months later than expected.” Email: Merisa.Sherman@FourSeasonsSIR.com Phone: 802.345.0487 12
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Peggy brings to Real Estate her experience and knowledge of buying and selling many properties for her and her husband. She has lived in Indianapolis, Chicago, Oklahoma City, Phoenix and now beautiful Vermont. No matter where she lived or what type of home she was buying or selling, the Real Estate agent was a vital factor in the success of each transaction. Peggy knows first hand what it takes to be a great agent, because she has experienced the desirable traits necessary to get the job done.
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“Peggy is great to work with. She was enthusiastic and helpful through a rather long process. She consistently knew everything that was needed and encouraged me along the way. She’s personable with a good sense of humor. I’m so glad she is my realtor.” Email: Peggy.Steves@FourSeasonsSIR.com Phone: 802.417.3619
Claire Thompson
Kathryn Zambon
Claire was born and raised in Rutland County, Vermont. She grew up on a 200-acre dairy farm and learned the value of hard work and dedication from a very young age. After graduating from high school, while working 2 jobs, Claire went on to attend Castleton University for 4 years. She then moved to New York City, fulfilling a lifelong dream. Adjusting to big city life was not easy at first, but she soon found her footing and decided she wanted to dive into the world of real estate. The real estate market in NYC is one of the most complex and competitive markets in the world and Claire met that challenge head on. She accepted a position at a real estate firm in Manhattan that had 3 different offices and over 60 agents and brokers. She was the #1 agent within her first 3 months and continued to stay in the top 10 for the entirety of her real estate career in NYC.
Born and raised in Rutland, Kathryn spent the last ten years on the west coast and has recently returned to enjoy all that the area has to offer. She appreciates that each season brings its own unique adventures, endless scenic views, and the location allows the flexibility to create the lifestyle of your choice — what’s not to love! Kathryn’s background is in commercial advertising and live event management with an emphasis in photography production. With her marketing experience, she will dedicate her skills and knowledge to best represent your home and/or help you discover properties that fit your specific needs. Her passion for design and home staging is beneficial for highlighting those unique features that make each home truly special. As your Sales Associate, Kathryn will provide transparency, diligence, and professionalism to every transaction. She looks forward to getting to know you and is prepared for the opportunity to work with you. Please do not hesitate to reach out and connect!
A few years ago, Claire decided it was time to come home to Vermont and be closer to family. Because of her great success in real estate in NYC, she envisioned coming back to Vermont and continuing her career where she has a deep love and appreciation for the great people and natural beauty that the Green Mountain State encompasses.
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“Working with Claire could not have been a better choice. She was informative responsive and energetic. She had our best interest every step of the way and even went out of her way on several occasions. I would give more than 5 stars if I could.” Email: Claire.Thompson@FourSeasonsSIR.com Phone: 347.932.8587
“Kathryn was professional responsive and guided us through the selling process. She handled so many details of our home sale and truly made it easier for us. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable professional to help with their real estate sale.” Email: Kathryn.Zambon@FourSeasonsSIR.com Phone: 802.417.3188 13
Unmatched Service At Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty, we market your home with the goal of achieving an offer at its highest possible value. Our limitless tools and centuries of experience in selling the world’s most valuable possessions guide our approach to unparalleled service, exposure and results for you, our valued client. It is our distinct pleasure to market your property, and we are thankful for the opportunity to serve you. SHOWCASING YOUR HOME WHERE BUYERS ARE LOOKING Our marketing strategy reflects a consumer-centric approach. We target potential buyers and sellers at all stages of their lives and real estate journeys. Our marketing materials expertly showcase a property’s highlights. Our use of varied platforms and opportunities promotes your listing to where highly-qualified buyers are looking: search engines, focused websites, direct mail campaigns, email, social media, single-property websites, optimized searches, and more. TARGETED DIGITAL ADVERTISING Carefully curated advertising campaigns are executed to capture the attention of qualified buyers from across the globe. We target the top trending keywords to optimize our search results and re-target interested visitors with appealing reminders. GLOBAL MEDIA PARTNERS Once a home is listed on sothebysrealty.com, it will be exclusively marketed on more than 100 websites around the world. Results are measured with a variety of analytics and reporting tools, which enable sales associates and clients to refine our marketing campaign’s impact.
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PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Property searches from mobile devices have increased over 1000% in the past 2 years. Our mobile app provides the highest quality leads.
With over 90% of real estate searches beginning on the Internet, all of our listings receive high resolution, magazine-quality photography. Video and 3D virtual tours are also available.
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SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE
Focused on rich content to captivate qualified buyers and showcase your homes best features. Lifestyle information, local information and enhanced content are just the beginning.
Facebook is the #1 source of social media traffic that drives users to our website and our Youtube channel is the most subscribed to in the industry.
Service that’s as elevated as your standards. NOTHING COMPARES.
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BROCHURES & POSTCARDS
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Truly Global Passionately Local The Sotheby’s International Realty brand has offices in the most significant markets worldwide. These offices generate sales traffic for one another, from area to area, from office to office, from broker to broker. Our global referral network is further enriched by the personal networks of our professionals. Sellers benefit from exceptional opportunities to find buyers through the extensive Sotheby’s International Realty network and the Sotheby’s auction clientele. Connections matter. Our proprietary network of residential real estate brokerage companies is located in more than 70 countries and territories worldwide, making Sotheby’s International Realty a truly global brand.
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OUR FAVORITE THINGS We don’t just work here, we live here too. We love all seasons in Southern Vermont but Summer might be our favorite. From enjoying the water to shopping and hiking, there’s so much to do in our area. Here are some of our Mount Snow agent’s favorite things to do locally.
1. BOATING & SWIMMING Enjoy our some of our freshwater lakes/ponds such as Bomoseen, St. Catherine, Chittenden Reservoir, and Kent Pond to name a few.
2. MOUNTAIN BIKING Whether you are a beginner or avid rider, Pine Hill Park, Killington, Pico, Delaware & Hudson Rail Trail, and sites throughout Rutland County will offer fun and challenges for all levels.
3. THINGS TO SEE Chaffee Art Center, Wilson Castle, Calvin Coolidge Historic Site, New England Maple Museum or Carving Studio & Sculpture Center as well as walk the Rutland Sculpture Trail
4. TAKE A HIKE View all that the Green Mountain State has to offer while getting in your steps and breathing the fresh air. Pine Hill Park, Taconic Ramble, Deers Leap, Delaware & Hudson Rail Trail, and more. Ask one of our agents for their favorite!
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5. EQUINE THERAPY Ride a horse or take a horse-drawn carriage at the Mountain Top Inn and take in the beautiful countryside and views of the Reservoir.
6. TREASURE HUNTING Whether you refer to it as vintage or antique, there are plenty of fun spots to check out. The Red Carrot, The Curiosity Shop, 3 Crows Vintage, Christini N Me, Upscale Resale, and more
7. FARMERS MARKETS Downtown Rutland Farmers Market and Winter Farmers Market are Vermont’s largest year-round locations for everything local from food and drink to local artisan creations.
8. ENTERTAINMENT Look no further than 30 Center Street and the Paramount Theatre or stop by the Casella Theater at Castleton University. Seasonal Friday Night Live events in Downtown Rutland featuring live music as well as many towns offering Concerts on the Green. Pond Hill Ranch Rodeos are a summer tradition.
9. HANDS-ON Wonderfeet Kids Museum is the perfect place for kids to have fun and learn. Engage in a day visit or enroll in a camp, club, or workshop. Lots of smiles guaranteed!
10. SUPPORT LOCAL FARMS Find a farm or farm stand to pet the animals, buy some local cheese/meats, or fresh vegetables-not to mention everything MAPLE! Hathaway Farm, Radical Roots, Brown’s Orchard & Farmstand, Baird Farm, Grabowski’s, Anderson Hill Farm, Bald Mountain Farm, Williams Farm Stand, or Timberloft, just to name a few.
12. GOLF Enjoy a sunny day at Rutland Country Club, Proctor Pittsford Country Club, Killington, Green Mountain, St. Catherine, Bomoseen, Stonehedge, or one of the many other beautiful courses with the green rolling hills you expect in Vermont. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, Stonehedge Indoor Golf is a fabulous alternative. Mini golf can be found at Mendon Mini Golf or Otter Creek Fun Center.
13. KILLINGTON It’s not just for skiing! Although the snow-covered hills are what Killington is known for, now they boast the Beast Mountain Coaster, Skye Ropes Course, Amaze’n Maze, K-1 Gondola, Woodward Wreck Tangle, Soaring Eagle, Zip Line Racer, and Trampoline Jump at its Adventure Center. Don’t forget the Bike Park! 19
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