Winter Wonderland
STAY AT JIMMY’S New Inn in Town
ROSE HILL PET SERVICES Healthy, Happy Animals
Meet Artist Jocelyn Randles
re·im·ag·ine
Photo by @JuanKasFoto
Stephen D’Agostino
Kelly Sennott
By Lisa Ballard
ON THE COVER
A Crunch Underfoot by Jocelyn Randles. Photograph by the artist.
21 Central St, Woodstock, VT
Cassie Horner
Corey Burdick
Susan Nye
Cassie Horner
MOUNTAIN VIEW PUBLISHING, LLC
135 Lyme Road, Hanover, NH 03755 (603) 867-9339
greateruppervalley.com
Publishers Bob Frisch
Cheryl Frisch
Executive Editor
Deborah Thompson
Associate Editor
Kristy Erickson
Creative Director
Ellen Klempner-Beguin
Art Director
Brad Wuorinen
Ad Design
Melanie Marston
Web Design
Locable
Inbound Marketing Manager Erin Frisch Newton
Advertising Bob Frisch
KEEP US POSTED
Woodstock Magazine wants to hear from readers. Correspondence may be addressed to: Letters to the Editor, Woodstock Magazine, 135 Lyme Road, Hanover, NH 03755. Or email us at: dthompson@mountainviewpublishing.com. Advertising inquiries may be made by email to rcfrisch1@comcast.net.
Woodstock Magazine is published quarterly by Mountain View Publishing, LLC ©2024‒2025. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part is strictly prohibited. Woodstock Magazine accepts no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, artwork, or photographs.
Winter Wonders
It doesn’t seem possible, but another winter has arrived, complete with blustery weather and treacherous driving conditions. The best way to offset the season’s chill is to create a warm, inviting home for the holidays and beyond.
It’s not too late to plan a cozy get-together or open house, so unpack the garland and tinsel and deck the halls! Let Susan Nye’s nostalgic recipes (page 64) inspire your menu, and look to Clay Hillgrove’s favorite wine picks (page 30) as you host your friends and family. Stop in at Woodstock Beverage and let Clay help you make your selections. You’ll surely be the toast of your neighborhood.
One of the stories we’re highlighting in our Around & About column this time looks in on the Woodstock bird count, celebrating its 50th year in December (page 22). Join the fun in the field with your eyes on the skies or stay at home and be a feeder watcher. In an interesting twist, we’re also learning about the Woodstock, Ontario, Canada, bird count.
If you’re longing for a relaxing weekend close to home, check out the new place in town, Stay at Jimmy’s (page 40). Besides surrounding yourself in comfort, you can also treat yourself to an in-house yoga class. You’ll be refreshed and transformed! Planning a trip out of town? There’s no need to worry about Rover or Mittens so put your mind at ease. The kind folks at Rose Hill Pet Services are equipped to keep your pets safe, happy, and healthy (page 48). Make a call to Paula or Cat and book your reservation today.
No matter where your travels may take you, the rest of the staff and I wish you and your loved ones a blessed holiday season. Stay safe and enjoy!
Deborah Thompson Executive Editor dthompson@mountainviewpublishing.com
A full-time freelance writer and photographer, Lisa is a graduate of Dartmouth College who resided in the Upper Valley for another 25 years. She is the author of 13 books, including Best Hikes with Dogs: New Hampshire and Vermont, Hiking the White Mountains, and Hiking the Green Mountains. She covers all types of travel, outdoor recreation, and conservation topics for over 25 magazines. www.LisaBallardOutdoors.com.
Lynn began her photographic career at the New England School of Photography in Boston assisting commercial photographers and studying custom color printing. Originally from West Virginia, she made her way north, finally landing in the hills of Vermont, where she has been photographing for over 30 years. Her current assignments include photographing people, architecture, and art.
Stephen is a freelance writer living in Reading, Vermont. His work has appeared in local publications in Boston and New York City, museum catalogs, Night Sky magazine, and weekly in the Vermont Standard. He’s always writing a novel and is working with an agent to get his first book published. When he’s not writing, he’s knitting, gardening, baking, or struggling with his ukulele.
While you can find her work in magazines throughout New England, Susan Nye lives, eats, cooks, and writes in New Hampshire. She shares many of her favorite stories about family, friendship, and food on her award-winning blog, Around the Table, at www.susannye.wordpress.com.
Kelly is a former staff arts reporter for The Hippo and alum of the University of New Hampshire’s Master of Fine Arts in Writing program. She currently works in various Upper Valley libraries and lives in Lebanon, New Hampshire, with her husband and their beloved dog Pepper.
Lynn Bohannon
Kelly Sennott
Lisa Ballard
Stephen D’Agostino
Susan Nye
www greateruppervalley com is proudly brought to you by these local businesses. community sponsors
The Upper Valley’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
Explore our hand-selected local favorites to make holiday shopping stress-free, fun, and filled with the local spirit!
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
www.greateruppervalley.com/newsletter
Follow Us on Facebook www.facebook.com/greateruppervalley
Find Past Issues
www.greateruppervalley.com/archives
Indoor Activities to Try
This Winter
Try some of these indoor activities to keep you busy all winter long.
What’s Happening
This Holiday Season in the Upper Valley
From tree lightings to gingerbread contests, the Upper Valley has fun holiday events happening all season.
ONLINE BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Check out these local businesses in our directory.
3 PHASE LANDSCAPING
506 ON THE RIVER INN
ALIGN INN VERMONT
BROWN FURNITURE
CALDWELL LAW
CLEARCHOICEMD URGENT CARE
COLBY INSURANCE GROUP
COPELAND FURNITURE
CROSSROADS ACADEMY
DATAMANN
DB LANDSCAPING
DEAD RIVER COMPANY
DOLAN REAL ESTATE
DR. NEELY–HANOVER ORTHODONTICS
FORE U GOLF
GILBERTE INTERIORS
HANOVER EYECARE
HOOD MUSEUM
IVY
JEFF WILMOT PAINTING & WALLPAPERING, INC.
JUNCTION FRAME SHOP
LITTLE ISTANBUL
LOCABLE
MARTHA E. DIEBOLD REAL ESTATE
MB PRO LANDSCAPE DESIGN
MORNINGSIDE FLIGHT PARK
MOUNTAIN VALLEY TREATMENT CENTER
MVP MARINE
N.T. FERRO ESTATE AND CUSTOM JEWELERS
RAMUNTO’S OF CLAREMONT
RICHARD ELECTRIC
RIVER ROAD VETERINARY CLINIC
RODD ROOFING
SIMPLY BEEUTIFUL EVENTS
THE DORR MILL STORE
THE HANOVER INN AT DARTMOUTH COLLEGE THE PUBLIC HOUSE
TUCKERBOX
VALLEY REGIONAL HOSPITAL
WHITE RIVER FAMILY EYECARE
WISE
WOODSTOCK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WOODSTOCK INN & RESORT
contact Bob Frisch at (603) 867-9339 or email rcfrisch1@comcast.net.
AROUND & ABOUT
By Cassie Horner
Artist Jocelyn Randles
A Beautiful Journey
In the painting, a walking trail wanders by the snow-covered trees and brook. It’s winter in the rural wonderland of Vermont—a beauty that Pomfret artist Jocelyn Randles has come to love and paint. “When we first bought our second home in Pomfret in 2008, my husband said he couldn’t get me to come here very often,” Jocelyn says. “Now we live here full time and he can’t get me to leave! I feel so blessed and happy and peaceful.”
Art came later in life to Jocelyn, who grew up in an urban suburb of London. By the age of 16, students focused on three subjects and for her, art was not one of them. She has been in the United States about 30 years, always living in urban areas. Most of her career was as a market research consultant in education.
“I started studying pastels in an adult education class in 2012,” Jocelyn says. “I also found community art groups, such as Artistree’s Daily Artists, who commit to practicing art every day and meet monthly in Pomfret.” She is also a member of the Vermont Pastel Society and is part of their Upper Valley Hub.
“I have tried lots of different things but now primarily focus on landscapes, particularly forests,” Jocelyn says. “I also like to paint animals, especially chickens and cows. I love to paint what I see when I walk. I paint largely from photographs.” For example, she used an Old King’s Highway scene as inspiration for a painting with light filtering through the trees.
Jocelyn paints mainly indoors but she occasionally works outdoors. Artistree’s plein air group
Above right: A Crunch Underfoot, 11”x11”.
Right: Azure Path, 11”x11”.
Opposite: Birches at Dusk, 11”x15”.
meets Fridays, and she joins them sometimes. Her style with pastels involves doing a dry underpainting that she dissolves with rubbing alcohol, and then paints on top of it.
“I think it is important in my art practice that I’m happy to experiment,” Jocelyn says. “I am not so focused on the product as on becoming a better artist.” Her exhibits come together organically as she identifies a theme in her completed paintings. “A recurrent theme is pathways and rivers that lead you to follow them.”
Jocelyn had two exhibits in 2024, one at the Woodstock public library and one at Artistree. She exhibits at Long River Gallery in White River Junction, Vermont. For more information about her and her work, visit jocelynrandles.com.
JOCELYN RANDLES jocelynrandles.com
Crystal Light, 11”x11”.
Winter Solstice Bird Count
Identifying Bird Species in Woodstock
The annual bird count in Woodstock reaches a milestone 50th year on Tuesday, December 17. Newly named the Woodstock Winter Solstice Bird Count, it is one of thousands of counts under the auspices of the National Audubon Society, which is celebrating the 125th Christmas Bird Count. Conservationists initiated the Christmas Bird Count to encourage counting rather than hunting birds on Christmas Day in 1900. The counts, between December 14 and January 5, now take place in more than 20 countries in the western hemisphere.
This year is extra special locally because it is Sally Laughlin’s 50th year of organizing the Woodstock count. “Ed Hack and I figured out the area for the count at the beginning in 1975,” Sally recalls. “It is great fun with wonderful people.” Next year, 30-year-count veteran Chris Rimmer will take over as coordinator.
The winter bird counts are set up in each designated area within a 15-milediameter circle. The Woodstock count center is in Bridgewater Center/Briggs and includes parts of Woodstock, South Woodstock, and Killington. Teams divide up the territory and head out around 7am the morning of the count. They will explore the habitats carefully to identify as many birds and species as they can by 5pm. There are also bird feeder counters who watch their feeders and report sightings.
American tree sparrow.
Bird photography by Richard Skevington
Christmas Bird Count supper, December 2023.
Northern cardinal.
Ontario Christmas Bird Count
With Audubon Society Christmas Bird Counts in more than 20 countries, it is fun to note the count in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada. Organized by Jeff Skevington and his father Richard Skevington, the count, held this year on December 26, follows the traditional format of teams of birders scouting areas within a prescribed geographic circle and returning to enjoy a potluck and report on sightings.
Jeff is a scientist and spoke about the count from a ship in the Great Lakes. This year’s count was scheduled later to accommodate his return from a trip to Antarctica. “The average we see is about 60 species, and our record is 72,” Jeff says. “We are trying to capture as much data as possible. We pool all the information to see many changes.”
For example, in the count’s early days, there were zero to four crows sighted because American crows were wintering farther south. Milder winters and cash crops changed that dramatically: In the 1980s, numbers of crows jumped to 70,000 to 110,000. “Toronto and Ottawa have had big numbers of crows in the past few years as the birds use cities for the thermal advantage,” Jeff says.
Another notable change in the Woodstock, Ontario, count: It includes sandhill cranes attracted to increasingly open water in the winter. Feeder watchers report varying numbers of juncos depending on snow cover amounts.
“The Christmas Bird Count is a lot of fun,” Jeff says. “It is a nice excuse to get outdoors and to meet people.” For more information about the Woodstock, Ontario, count, visit woodstockfieldnaturalists.org.
Blue jay.
Dean and Susan on the Elm Street bridge.Horned lark.
Above right: Common redpoll.
Right: Downy woodpecker.
“We have done it in all kinds of weather, in sleet, hail, and way below zero,” Sally says. “It’s a lot of work. There are about 25 field workers and seven to eight feeder watchers.”
At the end of the day, teams convene at the North Universalist Chapel in Woodstock for supper and the countdown. “We start with the species we usually see and end by telling about the rare species we see,” Sally says.
The 12-year annual average for the Woodstock count shows 38 species and about 2,500 birds. Over the years, 95 species have been located, and teams have reported species ranging from owls and woodpeckers to crows, finches, and chickadees. Unusual reports include the 2022 and 2023 sighting of a golden eagle, a very rare bird to appear in this area. “As everything in the climate changes, there are unusual birds in our count,” Sally says. Other notable sightings are the hooded merganser, the red crossbill, and snow buntings.
A big need for the Woodstock count is more feeder watchers. To participate in the Woodstock Winter Solstice Bird Count, contact Sally at sblaughlininvt @gmail.com or (802) 355-2511.
Pine siskin.
Christmas Music and Activities at Artistree
’Tis the season to gather with friends and relations to enjoy community activities. Artistree in Pomfret is ready to set the holiday mood with a series of fun events, beginning on Saturday, December 14, as part of Wassail Weekend.
CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY JAZZ CONCERT
Join the unforgettable evening of festive jazz at the Christmas Community Jazz Concert that features two performances on Saturday, December 14 at 7pm and Sunday, December 15 at 3pm. Hosted by the charismatic Vicki Ferentinos, the concert will showcase soulful tunes from talented artists Matthew Robert and Jade
Evangelista. They’ll be accompanied by the exceptional sounds of Parker Eastman & the Perennials, bringing warmth and rhythm to your holiday season. The evening promises a magical festival of classic holiday tunes and jazz improvisation guaranteed to bring joy to listeners.
ORNAMENT-MAKING WORKSHOP
For a hands-on activity the whole family will enjoy, take part in Artistree’s orna-
ment-making workshop on Saturday, December 14. This mixed-age workshop is designed to create some fun, familyfriendly holiday decorations. Participants can work at stations on their own or with a partner to create a group of eclectic and original holiday ornaments to adorn their own tree or give as gifts. This workshop is fun for makers of all ages. Children under 12 should plan to have an adult with them to enjoy the projects together. The fee is $10 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, visit artistreevt.org.
Time for Family Fun!
Just like everything in life, winter in Woodstock is what you make of it—and fortunately, our area offers plenty of opportunities to make the season joyful. Gather family and friends and head to Killington Tubing Park for a fun day of sledding and tubing. An added bonus? Studies show that spending time having fun with loved ones can reduce stress and anxiety, encourage a healthy lifestyle, and improve emotional and psychological well-being. Slide solo or race your friends to the bottom of this multilane park, complete with a lift service back up so you can do it over and over again. Just a short drive from Woodstock, Killington Tubing Park is located at the Clubhouse on East Mountain Road (just across from Killington Grand Resort Hotel). When all the fun and laughter starts to make you hungry, step inside the Clubhouse to warm up and enjoy pub-style entrees, kid-friendly treats, and warm beverages. For rates, hours, and more information, visit killington.com.
Sleeping In May Benefit the Heart
DID YOU KNOW?
Sleeping in can lower the risk of heart disease by up to 20%.
I f you sleep late on the weekends, it’s probably doing your heart a world of good. According to the European Society of Cardiology, weekend catch-up sleep can lower the risk of heart disease by up to 20 percent. “Sufficient compensatory sleep is linked to a lower risk of heart disease,” says researcher Yanjun Song. “The association becomes even more pronounced among individuals who regularly experience inadequate sleep on weekdays.” However, the best way to support heart health, according to the American Heart Association, is to get at least seven to nine hours of sleep each night and to go to bed and wake up at about the same time every day.
Beware of Carbon Monoxide
CCarbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas produced by burning gasoline, wood, propane, charcoal, and other fuels. Poisoning happens when the gas builds up in your bloodstream—and over 100,000 people go to the emergency room and more than 400 people die each year due to accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This is more common in winter because people burn fuel for heat and are often in enclosed spaces.
Here are a few tips to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning:
• Install a carbon monoxide detector. If it goes off, leave your house immediately and call 911. Check the batteries at least twice a year.
• Open the garage door before starting your car.
• Keep your furnace and other fuel-burning appliances properly vented and serviced.
First tracks on a corduroy slope, a moment shared between friends, a day spent with family. The simplest things in life often bring the most joy.
• If you have a fireplace, have it, the chimney, and flue cleaned annually. saskadenasix.com
Does Your Child Need Glasses?
If your young child complains of headaches and rubs their eyes a lot, it may be time to schedule an eye exam. “There is a period—approximately the first eight years of life—when the brain and the eyes are learning to work together and the visual system is still developing,” says Dr. Christina Weng of Baylor College of Medicine.
“During this time, parents should watch out for behavioral changes because they can be a sign of potential eye problems.”
Other behaviors that may signal a vision problem may be avoiding reading or closing one eye to read, squinting the eyes, or a child complaining that they have trouble seeing the board at school. If a child shows any signs of vision loss, it’s time to see an ophthalmologist for a complete eye exam. The sooner any eye issues are detected, the better the chance of preserving good vision.
Stay Hydrated This Winter
Winter may be the season for hot cocoa and cider, but remember to drink plenty of water. Many of us don’t feel as thirsty as we do in the sweltering heat of summer, but the dry air this time of year is dehydrating. Drink about half your body weight in ounces each day to stay adequately hydrated. Dry lips and skin, headaches, difficulty concentrating, dizziness, and a rapid heart rate are signs that you may be dehydrated. If the cold weather makes a cool beverage unappealing, herbal teas and warming broths also count toward your hydration.
DYK?
Back Pain? Stand Up!
ISitting 40 fewer minutes per day can reduce pain over 6 months.
f you suffer from back pain, cutting back on your time spent sitting every day may keep it from getting worse. BMJ Open reports that when people with back pain sat even a little less each day—only 40 fewer minutes— their pain was less likely to progress over the next six months. “If you have a tendency for back pain or excessive sitting and are concerned for your back health, you can try to figure out ways for reducing sitting at work or during leisure time,” advises the study’s lead author Jooa Norha. And if you can squeeze a walk into your day, even better: “It is important to note that physical activity, such as walking or more brisk exercise, is better than simply standing up,” says Norha.
Holiday Wines for Every Palate
Festive picks from
Woodstock Beverage
By Corey Burdick
The change of seasons in Vermont always seems to come quickly, as warm summer days morph into crisp fall evenings. These shifts also usher in the holiday season and thoughts of entertaining, whether for a large or intimate gathering. If you’re struggling (or stressing) over what wine to pair with that perfectly roasted turkey or to celebrate the ball drop at midnight, fear not! Let wine expert and
owner of Woodstock Beverage Clay Hillgrove be your guide.
Clay has worked at Woodstock Beverage for eight years and has been the owner for five years. Prior to his current endeavor, he was the buyer at the Quechee Club and launched the private wine locker program. With one look at the selection of wines at Woodstock Beverage, it’s clear they have been carefully selected. Building relationships is important to Clay, so customers can be
confident that whatever their taste or budget, they will find a quality wine to suit any need. If you’re looking for some inspiration for the holiday season, Clay offers his top picks.
GO FOR HEARTY REDS
Those first frosty nights of the season beg for big, bold, warming reds, and the Paul Dolan Mendocino Cabernet ($23, 13.5 percent alcohol) hits the mark. “It’s a bit under the radar, organic and vegan,
with typical black currant, black cherry, and raspberry notes,” Clay says.
Paul Dolan Vineyards was founded in 2006 and is located in Mendocino County, California. According to the Vineyard’s website, grapes are sourced from organic and biodynamic vineyards.
The “holistic winemaking practices support each bottling’s expression of terroir.” Pair this with a nicely seared steak to elevate both.
If a cabernet is not at the top of the
If you’re struggling (or stressing) over what wine to pair with that perfectly roasted turkey or to celebrate the ball drop at midnight, fear not!
list, Clay suggests trying the K Vintners Motor City Kitty Syrah ($34, 14.5 percent alcohol) from Washington state.
“This wine is crafted by the infamous Charles Smith,” Clay says, “and is a big in-your-face red!”
Transitioning from the bolder flavors of cabernet and Syrah to the more subtle, Clay suggests the Jonata Fenix ($87, 14.1 percent alcohol), a Bordeaux-style blend from the Santa Ynez Valley located on California’s central coast. “The winery is
owned by the man who owns Screaming Eagle, the LA Rams, the Denver Nuggets, and the Colorado Avalanche sports teams. And winemaker Matt Dees studied soil science at UVM! I like it because it is well balanced, not jammy,” Clay reports.
ENJOY LIGHT, CRISP WHITES
If you’re looking for whites, Clay has some fantastic recommendations. First is the Unti Dry Creek Vermentino ($37, 13.6 percent alcohol) out of Sonoma, California. Vermentino is an Italian varietal of which Unti Vineyards now has three clones. It is fermented in stainless steel, thus maintaining its brightness, and manual and mechanical weeding are used in lieu of herbicides. It is both organic and limited. Only 620 cases are produced. The flavor is crisp with no oak. It’s simply a nice, bright alternative to a standard chardonnay.
If you’re looking for an alternative to the classic Italian pinot grigio, which
tends to be crisp and dry, branch out to pinot gris. The Illahe Pinot Gris ($18, 12 percent alcohol) hails from Oregon, although the grape has its origins in France. In contrast to pinot grigio, pinot gris is more complex with stone fruit flavors often coming to the fore. “Illahe Vineyard has a sustainable certification, and I love their wines,” Clay says. “Their wines are true expressions of varietal and terroir.” Some of their wines are made entirely by hand, with no electricity or modern mechanization. According to the vineyard, one of their primary goals is to make wine as naturally as possible from soil to bottle.
Finally, the Ellena Langhe Nascetta ($17, 13 percent alcohol) from Piemonte, Italy, is a lovely, delicate, well-balanced wine for someone who appreciates the old-school light and easy wines, Clay explains, and the price point is hard to beat. This wine would go beautifully with seared scallops or grilled fish with lemon and garlic.
CELEBRATE WITH SPARKLING
For a sparkler that won’t break the bank, Clay recommends the Perle Sauvage Chinon from France ($21, 12.5 percent alcohol). It’s organic with only 6,000 bottles produced. Clay says, “No sugar, sulfur, or yeast are added, so technically a pétillant naturel, or pét-nat, but this is a natural wine for people who don’t like natural. It is clean and clear.”
Looking to splurge? Try a magnum of Veuve Clicquot champagne ($185, 1.5 mag). “Go big with magnums or methu-
selahs,” Clay exclaims. “People should not fear big-format wines. It’s just multiple bottles in one and the presentation is fun! A magnum of Veuve is more impressive than two bottles.” Cheers to the season!
WOODSTOCK BEVERAGE
512 East Woodstock Road
Woodstock, VT (802) 457-1326
woodstockbeverage.com
Village Businesses
Catering to Woodstock’s needs, yesterday and today
By Cassie Horner
Photos courtesy of the Woodstock History Center
In the 1960s, Helen Godsill could be found in the sweetsmelling, beautifully appointed Clover Leaf Gift Shop. She was a small, carefully dressed lady, graciously helping shoppers, including well-behaved children, select items from her store that was once called Winslow’s after Mrs. George Winslow. In the 1952 Vermont Standard, Mrs. Winslow was reported as flying to New York for a week of gift shop business.
Right next door was F.H. Gillingham & Sons, founded in 1886 by F.H. Gillingham. This large business with its creaky wooden floors stretched way to the back of the building. Merchandise ranged from all kinds of food to hardware.
Though Helen and F.H. are long gone, their stores are, remarkably, still in business in the same locations on Elm Street. They are perfect examples of the diversity of Woodstock Village’s merchants catering to the practical and gift needs of their customers. They are also great examples of adaptation to significantly changing times. While long-ago clientele was mainly local with some tourists, today it is largely tourists or second-home owners. While once horses and pedestrian traffic were the norm
Top: Houghton's Red & White Food Stores.
Above: Mrs. George Winslow in what would become Clover Leaf Gift Shop.
on the village streets, today the automobile rules the day.
EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE
Looking at historic photos brings some of these changes to life. A village dedi-
Village businesses of the 19th and 20th centuries reflected what their customers wanted and needed.
cated to local needs, especially when most people walked to shop, had to have a pharmacy, a barbershop, a hardware store, a jewelry shop, a bookstore, a furniture store, and food markets, to name a few.
Some of these businesses endured a long time. The Yankee Bookshop, founded in 1935, appears in one photo in the brick building on Elm Street that now houses The Prince & the Pauper Restaurant. In another era, this building housed Dana’s New York Dry Goods, home to crockery, glass, and chinaware. Today, the bookshop is located on Central Street in the building that once housed Houghton’s Red & White Food Stores. Long before Houghton’s, Woodbury Label Company occupied the second and third floors, while E.K. Slack’s variety store and Irvin
C. White’s meat market (its employees all dressed in white) were at street level.
E. K. Slack’s often advertised in Spirit of the Age. In 1885, he boasted about “Honest Goods & Honest Prices.” His store sold “choice groceries,” including foreign and domestic fruits, teas and coffee, and Providence River oysters.
Unlike today, when walking with an armload of groceries is a rarity, the village once offered convenient food shopping to pedestrians. Houghton’s was such place, run by Raymond Houghton. He held a grand opening in April 1954. His store was referred to in the Vermont Standard as the “first store of its type in Woodstock.”
A photo from an unknown year shows a businessman on the steps in front of a brick building. J. Livingston Clothing &
Top: Woodbury Label Company, 1936.
Above: Elm Tree Press Yankee Bookstore, 1936.
Dry Goods is proclaimed in big letters. An advertisement from 1903 promotes “women’s garments” and sales on “all grades of shoes, crockery, and glassware.” There is a sign for lunchrooms and there is a barbershop pole signifying the link to the customer in the window draped with a white barber’s cape.
A BUSTLING CENTRAL STREET
The village was an active place judging by the c. 1890 photo of Central Street with its cluster of men on the stairs. A horse harnessed to a cart stands in front of L.E. Hoisington’s, purveyor of stoves, furnaces, and ranges. In 1892, the store carried a full line of stoves, tin, agate, and porcelainware. The store offered a repair service and “excellent bargains on ranges and heaters.”
Next door to Hoisington’s was a dining hall and lodging business open to ladies and gents—women were not always welcome in such establishments. At the end of the block, George Fisher sold furniture.
Business concerns on Central Street, c. 1890.
Another Central Street photo depicts an astonishing amount of snow, so much so that while the sidewalk is clear, the street is hidden.
A.L. Wood & Son Store, c. 1888, is unusual because a woman is posed in front of the hardware and groceries entrance. Most of the early village images are peopled by men. A bicycle with double back wheels blocks the downstairs level. In 1889, the store brought a weeder and steel plow to exhibit at the Windsor County Fair.
Village businesses of the 19th and 20th centuries reflected what their customers wanted and needed. So much has changed today, but what remains is a distinctively pleasing place that continues to draw shoppers.
A.L. Wood & Son Store, c. 1888.
Shop, Dine, and Explore Quechee this Winter
Vermont Antique Mall
Quechee Gorge Village, Route 4 Quechee, VT (802) 281-4147
www.vermontantiquemall.com
Open daily 10am–5pm Free Parking
Foley Brothers Beer Garden
20 Quechee Gorge Village Drive Quechee, VT (802) 281-6769
www.foleybrothersbrewing.com/Quechee
Dr. Randy Schaetzke, DC, DIBAK
Wholistic Health Services of Vermont
6985 Woodstock Road (Route 4) Quechee, VT (802) 296-6030
www.doctorrandy.com
Chiropractic, Nutrition
Vermont Snack Shack
130 Quechee Gorge Village Drive Quechee, VT (802) 280-4188
Facebook @ snacktimeisshacktime
Instagram @ vermont_snack_shack
The Sweet Spot Candy Shoppe
Quechee Gorge Village, Route 4 Quechee, VT (802) 281-6274
Open daily 10am–5pm
Quechee Cuts
6985 Woodstock Road Quechee, VT (802) 291-2648
Mon 9am–2pm Tue, Wed 9am–4pm Thur 10am–6pm, Fri 9am–4pm Sat 9am–12pm
Quechee General Store
Quechee Gorge Village, Route 4 Quechee, VT (802) 295-1180
www.quecheegeneralstore.com
Open daily 10am–5pm Free Parking
Public House Pub Route 4
Quechee, VT (802) 295-8500
www.publichousevt.com
Always Serving Quality
Food, Drink, and Fun FB: PublicHouseVT
The Vermont Spot
Quechee Gorge Village Route 4
Quechee, VT (802) 281-6274
Open daily 9:30am–5:30pm
Strong House Spa
Discover Red Light Therapy
694 Main Street Quechee, VT (802) 295-1718 www.stronghousespa.com Gift Certificates Online
Shepard Interior Selections
115 Town Line Road Route 4 Quechee, VT
For appointments call (802) 457-1116 or email Eleanor@shepardvt.com
B.F. Southgate & Company
Antiques - Fine Art - Interiors
163 Waterman Hill Road Quechee, VT (802) 478-7748 facebook.com/bfsouthgate Thu–Tue 10am–5pm
Harry’s Lounge at Vermont Spirits
Quechee Gorge Village Route 4 Quechee, VT (802) 281-6398
harrys.vermontspirits.com Fri & Sat 4–8pm, Sun 1–5pm
Quechee Home
Quechee Gorge Village Route 4 Quechee, VT (802) 281-6274
Open daily 10am–5pm
ANICHINI 802
Luxury Textiles & Soft Furnishings
6931 Woodstock Road Quechee, VT (802) 698-8813 www.anichini.com/vermont Open daily
Design Consultations & Personal Shopping
Vermont Spirits Distilling Co.
Quechee Gorge Village Route 4 Quechee, VT (802) 281-6398
vermontspirits.com
Open Daily 10am–6pm
The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm Restaurant and Tavern 1119 Quechee Main Street Quechee, VT (802) 295-3133
www.quecheeinn.com Serving dinner nightly
Align Inn Vermont
5817 Woodstock Road Route 4 Quechee, VT (802) 295-7600
www.aligninnvermont.com reservations@aligninn.com
What’s
In a Name?
When it comes to Stay at Jimmy’s, the answer is a lot
By Stephen D’Agostino | Photography by Lynn Bohannon
Picture the quintessential inn in a quintessential New England town. You probably thought of a stately building, maybe white with black trim, with a sign out front that hints at the building’s historical nature or the town, or is, perhaps, a clever play on words. What, then, do you make of Stay at Jimmy’s, the newest guest house in Woodstock, located in the town’s East End? Yes, the building is stately, but it’s painted dark green with lighter green trim. What do you make of the sign with fat, drop-shadowed block letters? And what’s up with the rolled-up yoga mat? Go inside the inn and you’ll find walls of warm, wooden horizontal slats like what you might find at a spa or sauna. Enter the inn’s rooms named “Hangout,” “Relax,” and “Chill,” and you’ll
Left: The guest house is located at 45 Pleasant Street. Below: Jimmy.
Bottom right: Vinyasa, in-house fitness room.
understand their names. Each feels surprisingly large, and though they are different from each other, they all lean toward midcentury design and feature a seating area with comfortable, stylish chairs or sofas and energetic art. Your room is perfect for putting your feet up and sampling the local cheese or beer you purchased when you explored Woodstock. What you don’t finish, you can put in the in-room refrigerator.
When the day is done, your room’s king-sized bed practically ensures a good night’s sleep, and when you wake, the in-room coffee maker and bakery-made pastries await you to start your day off
“ Coming here felt like a no-brainer. The feeling, the energy, the vibe of Woodstock was welcoming. The friendliness is what drew me in. I knew I was taking a chance, but it felt right.”
— Jimmy Serrano, owner
right. Your swoon-worthy bathroom with artistic tile bold enough to be featured in an upscale showroom will tempt you to take extra-long showers.
Your room will undoubtedly be one of the many things you’ll talk about when you recall your time at Stay at Jimmy’s. But what—or instead, who—you’ll wax on about the most will be the namesake of the sign.
A room called “Chill."
TAKING A CHANCE
When I met with Jimmy Serrano, Bronx-born and Puerto Rican by descent, we sat on the inn’s inviting porch, enjoying a beautiful day. Jimmy answered my first few questions respectfully, politely, professionally. But as we talked, Jimmy read who I am and what I wanted, an essential quality for someone running a guesthouse,
and he relaxed a bit, sinking into his chair only to launch himself forward minutes later, smiling—always smiling—animated, and excited about even the minutiae of innkeeping or how he ended up in Woodstock, telling a now-familiar story with his unique charm and flair.
COVID-19, Jimmy asserts, made us all stop and think about where
we were in life. Prepandemic, Jimmy was—not surprisingly—a yoga instructor in Boston, teaching several classes a day in studios all over the city. With an impetus to change things, Jimmy and his partner, John
Clockwise from below: The Hangout. The entrance hallway. Relax with a jet tub and rain shower.
Curtis, who is creative director of a Boston ad agency, moved to Vermont. “Coming here felt like a no-brainer,” Jimmy says. “The feeling, the energy, the vibe of Woodstock was welcoming. The friendliness is what drew me in. I knew I was taking a chance, but it felt right. I never thought I’d be in the country. And now I would never go back to the city.”
Jimmy brought his teaching skills to Woodstock and, inadvertently, some of the stress of his city life. Instead of rushing all over Boston to teach yoga,
he rushed around the Woodstock area, teaching several classes a day including yoga, aquatic fitness, Barre, meditation, Pilates, and dance at the Woodstock Athletic Club.
Jimmy and John considered opening a yoga studio at 15 Central Street, their other building in the Village, to house their fitness brand, Boss Yoga & Pilates Inc, and then lodging yoga instructors at the house. But why just yoga instructors? Why not anyone? And why not have a small yoga and Pilates fitness studio for
private instruction at the B&B instead, that would be open to guests and the public alike?
FIND YOUR RELAXATION
To be clear, Stay at Jimmy’s is a retreat but not necessarily a yoga retreat. You may find yourself visiting the inn’s Hydration Station to grab the always available water, milk, juice, coffee, tea, and granola or other snacks to bring into the lounge at the back of the inn, an inviting cross between a study from a cozy coun-
Left: Hydration Station!
Below: Spending some time on the wrap-around porch is a must.
“ When you’re here, you’re family. I love the idea of just doing what I can to make their experience a wonderful experience.”
— Jimmy Serrano, owner
Above: The “Relax” suite bedroom.
Left: The “Relax” suite lounge.
try manor and a light-drenched fashionable loft. Relaxing into the shallow curve of one of the modern chairs arranged around a low wooden table, you may never want to leave this room.
If you find relaxation differently, you may pass through the Hydration Station to the yoga studio. There, you will experience Jimmy in his element as he teaches intimate two-person-max classes suited to your needs.
“WHEN YOU’RE HERE, YOU’RE FAMILY”
Embracing his role as innkeeper as much as he does yoga instructor, Jimmy’s approach to the inn and the experience
Above: Jimmy’s fitness brand, Boss Yoga & Pilates, is offered on-site.
Right: Mid-century themes provide distinct looks.
he wants to give his guests is one of celebration. “We’re here to have a good time, to explore Woodstock, to laugh, to listen to music, to dance, and smell the flowers.”
But his approach is also caring and nurturing. “They drive somewhere, and their cars break down,” Jimmy says, “I will go out and grab my guests. They can’t figure out where they’re going to eat, I’m going to make something to eat. When you’re here, you’re family. I love the idea of just doing what I can to make their experience a wonderful experience.”
Jimmy still teaches at the Athletic Club and Twin Farms, but far fewer classes than when he moved to Woodstock. And though he is high energy, he needs time to be calm. And that’s where yoga and meditation help.
“When I’m not meditating or practicing yoga, I’m not a nice guy,” Jimmy jokes. “And when I’m done with yoga, I’m wonderful.”
The inn’s name now makes sense. It’s an inherent and intimate invitation, a promise of a different experience in Woodstock. When travelers preparing for a weekend in the country tell their friends, “I’m going to Stay at Jimmy’s,” it sounds like they’re staying with a friend. After a short time at the inn and with Jimmy, they’ll realize they are.
Keeping Your Friends Happy and Safe
Rose Hill Pet Services offers a caring environment for your pets
By Kelly Sennott
From the outside, it’s not immediately evident that Rose Hill Pet Services houses cats and dogs. In front of the old farmhouse is a covered porch and a rose garden, and the fences surrounding are camouflaged with a privacy screen that resembles climbing ivy.
The entrance’s new logo, designed by tattoo artist Brian Barthelmes, features a dog and a cat sitting in a bed of roses.
Owners Paula and Cat have big aspirations for their women- and veteran-owned small pet-care business.
Photography by Lynn Bohannon
Good boy Bailey knows exactly how to pose for a photo, while bulldog Ellie is all eyes for Paula!
Owners Paula Townsend and Cat Spendlove have been hard at work putting their own spin on the animal boarding, grooming, and daycare business, which they purchased in 2023. The result is feminine, cozy, and uniquely theirs, a home away from home for the staff and the animals they care for.
Everything has been done with the animals in mind: The rooms were painted blue because that’s a color dogs can see. The privacy screen prevents the animals from reacting to visitors, and the new fencing keeps them safe. Paula, Cat, and the staff have done so much work—and they’ll continue to do more.
“We’re always improving. We’re always renovating. We’re always taking on more projects in hopes of creating a better environment for the dogs,” Cat says. “That’s our goal: to keep everyone happy, healthy, and safe.”
BUILDING A LEGACY
Their building has been serving animals for decades, affiliated with three different veterinary practices in the last 30 years, the latest being Kedron Valley Veterinary Clinic, which used the facilities here
“We’re always taking on more projects in hopes of creating a better environment for the dogs. That’s our goal: to keep everyone happy, healthy, and safe.”
— Cat Spendlove, owner
to house its boarding, grooming, and daycare operations. Both Paula and Cat were working for Kedron Valley (Paula at Kedron Valley Vet Clinic and Cat at the Boarding, Grooming, and Daycare) when, in 2022, the owners expressed interest in selling the boarding, grooming, and daycare arm of the business and focus solely on the clinic.
Paula was intrigued; the job sounded exciting and combined her talents and work experience. But it wasn’t a venture she wanted to tackle alone. Cat, having only worked for Kedron Valley Boarding, Grooming, and Daycare for a few weeks before Paula’s transition from the clinic, expressed wholehearted interest in partnering together to build Rose Hill Pet Services.
“Cat came with years of experience working in boarding facilities, whereas I came with the customer service and sales and human services background. I think between the two of us, we’re a great team,” Paula says. It was a smooth transition and, at the end of 2023, Paula and Cat purchased the business and renamed it Rose Hill Pet Services.
HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Paula offers a tour around the building, starting with the grooming studio, which features a massive tub that raises and lowers and has a slide-out door for the
Audie
the beagle is ready to snuggle up in a Luxury Suite while Sibley the golden gives a handshake of approval.
Above: Erin, the canine groomer, keeps Woodstock area pets looking and feeling their best as Rip, one of her favorite grooming clients, can attest!
Right: Daycare pups Ellie, Bailey, and Sibley sit pretty for Paula, who uses positive reinforcement training with the help of a few treats.
Below: Sibley snacks on a treat as a reward for his positive behavior.
animals to climb into and out of. Baths and trims are all done by hand, one by one. Animals are never left alone. “What makes grooming services here a little different is that we have one groomer, Erin [Daley],” Paula says. “She is amazing. The dogs love her, and she gets to really develop a relationship with them.”
Historically, the top floor had been reserved for human tenants, but Paula and Cat have renovated the apartment portion of the farmhouse building equipped with four private rooms into luxury boarding suites for animals, with newly painted walls, waterproof plank flooring, and secure window coverings.
Outside are new fences, allowing staff to bring dogs from the kennel to the house knowing they are secure, in control, and within the perimeter at all times. Paula says they’ve done a lot of the work themselves and some with help from their significant others who specialize in building trades. “We want to be here for the long haul, so we are saving our pennies for additional renovations,” she says. Plus, she believes it’s more fun that way. “There’s always something new to learn and it’s so gratifying to stand back and say ‘we did this.’ I love that I’m not sitting at a desk doing the exact same thing all day every day,” she says.
The team at RHPS has big plans to finish renovations to the kennel building this winter.
Cat and Paula spread the love to all the dogs, big and small.
A LABOR OF LOVE
Cat and Paula have always loved animals, so naturally, that’s one of the draws to working here. “Nobody comes to work here and doesn’t feel loved,” Paula says. For Cat, the decision to make a career out of caring for animals was very intentional. She says her dog Remy, a beagle, was an enormous comfort during her transition back into civilian life after her military service ended in 2016.
“My dog showed me unconditional love when I really needed it,” Cat says. “I was super grateful for the relationship I had with him. I wanted to give him the best life.” Cat has since worked in kennels, rescues, and animal hospitals around the country, from Washington to Colorado to Connecticut. “At this point, I’ve worked at so many different daycare centers and seen so many different styles,” she says. “I wanted to mesh all the positives into one, and that’s what Rose Hill really is.”
There were things she and Paula felt very strongly about incorporating into the business, like continuing to serve the needs of both the boarding and daycare communities, dog evaluations before being accepted into the daycare programs, and high levels of supervision. Their facilities are small, which is also their preference. “We have only 11 kennel spaces,” Paula says. “We also have four isolated play yards, so we can tailor our groups. We can also keep the dogs solo if needed. We have a rule that dogs don’t need to get along with other dogs to board here. They just need to get along with people.”
Running the business is, of course, arduous, but also a labor of love. “It’s my passion, which is why I think it works so well,” Cat says. “It feels like I get to play with everyone’s dogs all day.”
ROSE HILL PET SERVICES
560 West Woodstock Road
Woodstock, VT
(802) 457-7498 rosehillpetservices.com
Unique Shopping, Dining, and Services
OpenGate Wellness
Integrated Health & Wellness Coaching/ for Business Teams & Individuals
2588 E Woodstock Road Taftsville, VT (802) 698-2328
www.opengate.live richard@opengate.live
The Prince and The Pauper Candlelit Dinners Tuesday–Saturday
24 Elm Street
Woodstock, VT (802) 457-1818
www.princeandpauper.com
Cheers to our 50th year!
Splendid Bakes
4 The Green Woodstock, VT (781) 267-5015
www.splendidbakesbybanks.com
Mon–Sat 11am–5pm
The Yankee Bookshop
12 Central Street
Woodstock, VT (802) 457-2411
www.yankeebookshop.com @yankeebookshop
Red Wagon Toy Co.
41 Central Street Woodstock, VT (802) 457-9300
www.redwagontoy.com @redwagontoyco
Vermont Eclectic Company
12B Central Street
Woodstock, VT (802) 281-0885
www.vteclectic.com
Tue–Sat 10am–5pm Sun 11am–4pm
Frameworks Studio of Woodstock
63 Pleasant Street Barn
Woodstock, VT (802) 356-5235
Tue–Sat
Celebrating 16 years!
Stay at Jimmy’s
45 Pleasant Street
Woodstock, VT (802) 299-1061
www.stayatjimmys.com
Check-in 3pm / Checkout 11am
Ottauquechee Health Foundation
Providing Health and Wellness Financial Assistance for over 25 years. 30 Pleasant Street/PO Box 784 Woodstock, VT (802) 457-4188
donate online: www.ohfvt.org info@ohfvt.org
In and Around Woodstock, Vermont
Woodstock Consignment
448 Woodstock Road
Woodstock, VT (802) 299-1767
www.woodstockconsignment.com
Wed–Sun 11am–4pm
Collective–The Art of Craft
47 Central Street
Woodstock, VT (802) 457-1298
www.collective-theartofcraft.com
Mon–Sat 10am–5pm Sun 11am–4pm
506 On The River Inn
Boss Yoga & Pilates
Unicorn
15 Central Street
Woodstock, VT (802) 457-2480
www.unicornvt.com
Mon–Fri 9:30am–5pm Sat 9:30am–5:30pm Sun 10:30am–4:30pm
Woodstock Recreation Center
1653 West Woodstock Road
45 Pleasant Street
1653 West Woodstock Road
Woodstock, VT (802) 457-5000
54 River Street
Woodstock, VT (802) 457-5000
Woodstock, VT (617) 602-2906
www.ontheriverwoodstock.com
www.ontheriverwoodstock.com
Evans Paintings Studio & Gallery
65 Central Street
Woodstock, VT (802) 457-4956
www.chipevansprints.com www.chipevanspaintings.com
www.boss-yoga.com
NT Ferro Jewelers
11 Central Street
Woodstock, VT (802) 457-1901
www.ntferro.com
Mon–Sat 10am–5pm Sun 11am–4pm
Woodstock, VT (802) 457-1502
www.woodstockrec.com
Soulfully Good Café
67 Central Street
Woodstock, VT (802) 457-7395
Soulfullygood.com
Enjoy Woodstock this Winter
The Woodstocker Bed & Breakfast
61 River Street
Woodstock, VT (802) 457-3896
www.TheWoodstockerBnB.com
The Village Inn of Woodstock & The Vic Tavern
Tavern open Mon, Tue, Fri & Sat 5–8pm
“We’re the pink one!”
41 Pleasant Street Woodstock, VT (802) 457-1255
www.villageinnofwoodstock.com
FH Gillingham & Sons
16 Elm Street
Woodstock, VT (802) 457-2100
www.gillinghams.com
Mon–Sat 8:30am–5pm Sun 10am–4pm
37 Central Clothiers
37 Central Street
Woodstock, VT (802) 457-9300
@37centralclothiers
Woody’s Mercantile
Home, Gift, Fun
7 Central Street
Woodstock, VT (802) 457-1600
www.woodysmercantile.com @woodysmercantile
Splendid
Chaos
58 Pleasant Street
Woodstock, VT (802) 457-7084
www.splendidchaosvt.com Tue–Sat
Pizza Chef
Route 4
Woodstock, VT (802) 457-1444
Sun–Thu 11am–9pm Fri & Sat 11am–10pm
Sleep Woodstock Motel
Woodstock’s Unexpected Motel
4324 W Woodstock Road, Woodstock, VT (802) 332-6336
www.sleepwoodstock.com reservations@sleepwoodstock.com
Anything Printed
2490 East Woodstock Road
Woodstock, VT (802) 457-3414
anythingprinted@comcast.net Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm
Unique Shopping, Dining, and Services
Au Comptoir Village Bar
4 Mechanic Street
Woodstock, VT (802) 299-5435
www.aucomptoirvt.com
Mon 3–10pm, Wed–Fri 3–10pm Sat & Sun 1–10pm
Barnard Inn Restaurant
Prix Fixe & A La Carte Menus
Private Catering, Weddings & Events
5518 Vermont Route 12 Barnard, VT (802) 234-9961
Union Arena
80 Amsden Way
Woodstock, VT (802) 457-2500 www.unionarena.net On Facebook @unionarenacc
Clover Gift Shop
10 Elm Street
Woodstock, VT (802) 457-2527 @clovergiftshop Gifts–Home Decor–Apothecary
Mon Vert Cafe
28 Central Street
Woodstock, VT (802) 457-7143 www.monvertcafe.com
www.barnardinn.com Instagram–barnardinnrestaurant R.T. Home
The Vermont Horse Country Store
5331 South Road, Route 106 South Woodstock, VT (802) 457-HORS (4677) TheStore@vthorseco.com www.vermonthorsecountry.com Always available. Please call (802) 356-6748 anytime.
43 Central Street
Woodstock, VT (802) 457-5700
Mon–Sat 10am–5pm Sun 12–4pm
Woodstock Scoops
Maple Creemees
Locally Made Ice Cream, Shakes, Sundaes & More! 20 Central Street
Woodstock, VT woodstockscoops.com
Above: The interior of the lodge's dining ger.
Below: The ger camp known as the Tuul Riverside Lodge.
Glamping in Mongolia
A unique experience at the Tuul Riverside Lodge
Story and Photography by Lisa Ballard
Glamping is the combination of the words glamorous and camping. It implies an outdoorsy experience with luxurious amenities. It’s camping because you sleep in portable shelter, but it’s far from roughing it. Ironically, the reason for my trip to Mongolia was the antithesis of glamping. When I wasn’t slogging over a 12,000-foot pass, I slept on the ground in a backpacking tent while trekking in the remote Altai Mountains. However, after nine dusty days in the backcountry, I wasn’t about to turn down the chance to sleep in a traditional ger (yurt) with untraditional ensuite bathrooms at the peaceful Tuul Riverside Lodge.
The Tuul Riverside Lodge is not a hotel the way we think of it. It’s a cluster of a dozen gers on a grassy, windswept hillside about 50 miles east of Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. The outfitter that put together the trek suggested going there, though I really didn’t know the details besides a bed in a ger and a private bathroom. “Sounds more interesting than a hotel room in the city,” I said to my trekking buddies Bill and Liz, who agreed.
BOAT RIDE ON THE TUUL RIVER
Staying at the Tuul Riverside Lodge was glamping Mongolia-style. The camp sits above the Tuul River, also called the Tula River and the Hatan Tuul. This 550-mile-long waterway carves an immense “U” through central Mongolia. It begins northeast of Ulaanbaatar, flows
south and then west through the capital, then bends north, eventually crossing the Russian border.
To get to the lodge, Bill, Liz, and I, along with our trekking guide Amraa, got out of a van in the small village of Gachuurt beside the river and loaded our duffels onto what looked like an inflatable fan boat. The boat itself resembled an oversized raft similar to the kind used for running whitewater. Instead of paddles and current, a massive fan on the stern, reminiscent of the fan boats in the Florida Everglades, propelled the watercraft up the broad, shallow river.
The boat driver and Amraa sat in the middle of the raft behind a windshield. Bill, Liz, and I settled onto a bench in the bow in front of them. The day was warm, in the 80s, but the driver offered
The author in the doorway of her ger.
What a thrill to feel the wind as we watched the fields and trees fly by along the riverbanks, and the occasional crane spread its wings!
us blankets and sound-silencing ear muffs. Despite the heat, we bundled up. Moments later, we were skimming over the river at high speed. What a thrill to feel the wind as we watched the fields and trees fly by along the riverbanks, and the occasional crane spread its wings!
Several miles later, the raft slowed and turned up a tributary, which narrowed into a swampy backwater. We got off the raft at the base of a long, stone staircase. A metal arch beckoned us at the top. We could see no farther except for the expansive sky above the arch. It was a stairway to a heavenly place.
THE GERS
At the top of the stairs, a Mongolian 20-something welcomed us with a
glass of wine. We followed him across a meadow to the largest of the gers, which served as the camp’s dining room. A spread of delicate homemade cookies, charcuterie, crackers, candies, and other nibbles was laid out to be eaten at our leisure, along with a variety of hot and cold drinks. We were grateful for the snacks and awed by the old-world grace of the ger.
When one thinks of glamping in the United States, the lodging is typically in a wall tent, a canvas cabin with a wooden floor. The inside of the tent is luxuriously appointed with a comfortable bed, fine linens, and other unique, often handcrafted and always high-end decorative items. The exterior of a ger is also canvas, and the floor is wood, but there are significant
differences between gers and wall tents. For starters, gers are round, not rectangular. A wooden lattice rather than a metal frame supports the walls. Dozens of poles reach from the top of the lattice to the center of the roof, which has an opening for a stove pipe to poke through. The roof is also supported by two tall center poles. Wall tents have no insulation, but gers do, made from layers of felt. What’s
Top: The guide and fan-raft driver load the raft for the trip to the lodge on the Tuul River.
Above: View of the Tuul River as the fan-raft skims over the water toward the lodge.
more, the door of a wall tent is canvas and zips shut. Gers have a sturdy wooden door, often ornately carved or painted and always facing south.
Gers are designed to be portable yet withstand a winter blizzard or summer sandstorm. Thirty percent of Mongolians are nomadic herders. They live in gers and move every three to six months in response to seasonal weather or whenever there’s no grass left for their goats, sheep, and yaks to graze. Gers are still common in population centers, too. For example, 60 percent of Ulaanbaatar is zoned “ger district.” While trekking, we were invited into a couple of gers, which were tidy but showed the wear of daily life on the steppe. There was no running water, and a privy or a hole in the ground surrounded by a low rock wall served as a bathroom.
By contrast, the gers of the Tuul Riverside Lodge were spotless and crisp. In the main dining ger, elaborately carved wooden panels and other objects of Mongolian art caught the eye. The sleeping gers were comfortably appointed in either subdued Mongolian or colorful Kazakh décor (western Mongolia is ethnically Kazakh). They had electrical outlets and a second, hobbit-sized door leading to a full-sized private bathroom. Slippers with curled up toes, a white bath towel, and a hat with a bug net were poised for use on each bed. Bug net?
ARCHERY PRACTICE
Shortly after checking in, Amraa invited Bill, Liz, and me to try archery. “Wear your bug net,” he warned. We dutifully donned them. Then, as an extra precaution, we coated ourselves with deet, which made the mosquitos somewhat tolerable as we waded through the grass to the archery range with our bows and arrows.
The brighly colored interior of a Kazakhinfluenced ger at the Tuul Riverside Lodge.
Liz takes aim with a bow and arrow at a cowhide target near the gers.
Archery is a Mongolian pastime, but not for the weak of arm. Even the “easiest” of the simple longbows was difficult to draw. I could barely get the string to my face before releasing it.
Rather than a round bulls-eye, a cowhide stretched across a square log frame served as the target. It was tough to hit the hide due to the tension of the bow. Most of our arrows either fell short or went long, but it was good for a laugh between shots and swats at mosquitos.
MONGOLIAN BARBEQUE
After archery, we walked to the only solid structure on the property, a picturesque stone hut which served as a meeting spot and game room. Drinks, apps, and the chef awaited us outside the hut. The chef and the 20-something tended a woodstove, which was extremely hot and full of river rocks in the spaces between the burning logs.
“Now you will see how to make traditional Mongolian barbecue,” said Amraa, motioning for us to gather closer to the woodstove. There was no spicy red sauce involved. Instead, the chef poured boil-
Thirty percent of Mongolians are nomadic herders. They live in gers and move every three to six months in response to seasonal weather or whenever there’s no grass left for their goats, sheep, and yaks to graze.
ing water from a thermos into the bottom of a large metal pot. Next, he placed chunks of mutton into the pot while the 20-something plucked hot rocks from the woodstove and placed them around the meat. Then the chef packed chunks of cabbage, carrots, and other root vegetables on top. When the pot was completely stuffed, the chef secured the lid. It reminded me of a pressure cooker but instead of electricity, the river rocks provided the heat.
An hour later, in the dining ger, the chef carefully opened up the pot and dished out its contents onto serving platters. In the culinary tradition of Mongolia, they say the flavor of the barbecue is greatly influenced by the river rocks. Top gourmets say they can taste the difference between rocks from one place and another. To me, it was simply a smorgasbord of tender meat and tasty vegetables, and yet another unique experience at the Tuul Riverside Lodge.
Travelers arrive at the Tuul Riverside Lodge after the fan-raft ride on the Tuul River.
The chef reveals the cooked Mongolian barbecue inside the dining ger.
INSIDER INFO
GETTING THERE
Fly to Ulaanbaatar (UBN), then have a driver take you to the Tuul River for the fan-raft ride to the lodge. Driving yourself is not recommended because road signs are in Cyrillic and only a few roads are paved and mapped outside of the capital.
MONEY
Credit cards are accepted in Ulaanbaatar and at the Tuul Riverside Lodge. Otherwise expect to pay cash. Only change what you need. The Mongolian tugrik is not legally tender on Western international exchanges.
TIME ZONE
Ulaanbaatar and the Tuul Riverside Lodge are 12 hours ahead of Eastern time. When it’s 9am here, it’s 9pm there.
WATER
Drink only bottled water and use only bottled water to brush your teeth. Avoid ice cubes.
FOOD
If it isn’t cooked or peeled, don’t eat it.
ELECTRICITY
The wall sockets are either type C or E, similar to most European countries. The standard voltage is 220V at a frequency of 50Hz. North Americans should bring a converter if you want to charge your electronic devices.
RESERVATIONS AND TRAVEL LOGISTICS nomadstours.com or tuulriverside.com.
Think Retro for this Year’s Holiday Party
Have fun with midcentury dishes updated to please 21st century palates
By Susan Nye
Do you have a legacy to live up to? Maybe your house was renowned for having the best parties and your parents were the neighborhood’s hosts with the most. From her Grape Jelly Meatballs to his amazing Whisky Sours, this dynamic duo really knew how to throw a holiday party. Unless, of course, you’re not of a certain age. Then it was your grandparents (or heaven forbid, your great grandparents) who delighted family, friends, and neighbors with their fabulous soirees. Yes, at one time, people actually used the word soiree. Who knows, maybe they still do.
Anyway, while no one’s suggesting you dig into Mom and Dad’s or Nana and Gramp’s old recipe files, you can put a retro spin on this year’s festivities. Add a hint of nostalgia to your soiree and a pinch of spice to update some midcentury recipes. Fresh citrus will take an old-school Whisky Sour to a new level. Instead of regular old hot dogs, wrap your favorite artisanal sausage in buttery puff pastry for deliciously different Pigs in a Blanket. Don’t forget the background music. Be sure to include Bing Crosby crooning “White Christmas” and Nat King Cole singing “The Christmas Song.” Happy holidays!
Not Your Nana’s Pigs in a Blanket
MAKES 18 LITTLE PIGGIES
2 sheets (about 1 lb) all-butter puff pastry
1 large egg
1½ lb kielbasa or bratwurst (look for sausages about 1 inch in diameter)
1Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375°. Thaw the puff pastry in the refrigerator and cut each sheet into four (five-inch) squares. Put the egg in a bowl, add 1 tablespoon water, and whisk until smooth.
2Place the pastry squares on a lightly floured work surface and brush the top edges with egg wash. Cut the sausage into fiveinch lengths and set on the bottom edges of the pastry squares. Roll the sausage up in the pastry and press the edges to seal. Freeze the logs until firm, about 10 minutes.
3Cut the logs into 1/2-inch slices and place them in mini muffin pans. Bake at 375° until golden and sizzling, about 15 minutes.
4Transfer to a serving platter, top each piggie with a little dollop of Horseradish Mustard, and serve.
Horseradish Mustard
2/3 cup Dijon mustard
2/3 cup whole-grain Dijon mustard
1/2 cup prepared white horseradish, well drained
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp minced onion
1 tsp or to taste honey (optional) Freshly ground pepper to taste
Put all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine. Cover and store in the refrigerator for at least two hours to combine the flavors. Serve at room temperature.
Not Your Nana’s Meatballs
MAKES ABOUT 4 DOZEN MEATBALLS
A Hint of Asia Sauce
Vegetable oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped or grated
1 small carrot, finely chopped or grated Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
2 large eggs
2 tsp rice vinegar
1/4 cup sour cream
2 lb ground beef, turkey, or pork
1 cup water chestnuts, finely chopped
1 cup instant oatmeal
Garnish: thinly sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds
1Make the Hint of Asia Sauce. Preheat the oven to 375°.
2Make the meatballs while the sauce simmers. Heat a little oil in a skillet over medium high, add the onion and carrot, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté about two minutes more. Cool to room temperature.
3Put the eggs and vinegar in a bowl and whisk to combine. Add the sour cream and whisk again.
4Put the vegetables, ground beef, water chestnuts, and oatmeal in a large bowl. Add the wet ingredients and gently toss and mix to combine. You can use a couple of large spoons, but impeccably clean hands work best. Roll the mixture into bite-sized meatballs and place them on a rimmed baking sheet.
5Bake the meatballs at 375° for about 15 minutes.
6Transfer the meatballs to a baking dish and add enough sauce to generously coat. If necessary, add a little chicken stock.
Can be made ahead to this point, covered, and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before continuing.
7Return the meatballs to the oven, reduce the heat to 350°, and bake uncovered until piping hot and bubbling, about 15 minutes more.
8Transfer to a serving platter, sprinkle with scallion slices and toasted sesame seeds, and serve.
A Hint of Asia Sauce
MAKES ABOUT 3 CUPS
Vegetable oil
1/2 onion, roughly chopped
1 tsp dried thyme
4 cloves garlic, chopped 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
3 Tbsp soy sauce
3 Tbsp rice vinegar
2 Tbsp Asian fish sauce
1 Tbsp honey
1 tsp or to taste sriracha
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1 cup or more chicken stock
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1Lightly coat a saucepan with oil and heat over medium. Add the onion and thyme and sauté until translucent. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté two minutes more.
2Stir in the soy sauce, vinegar, fish sauce, honey, sriracha, hoisin, ketchup, and chicken stock, bring to a simmer, and, stirring a few times, continue simmering on very low for about 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature, add the sesame oil, and process in the blender until smooth.
Not Your Nana’s Chicken Wings
MAKES ABOUT 2 DOZEN PIECES
Spicy Tequila Marinade
3 lb chicken wings
Garnish: cilantro leaves and 2–3 limes cut into wedges
1Make the Spicy Tequila Marinade.
2Using a large, sharp knife or cleaver, remove the wing tips and separate the chicken wings into two pieces at the joint.
3Put the chicken and the marinade in a single layer in a glass or ceramic dish or resealable plastic bag. Turning a few times, marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least four hours.
4Preheat the oven to 400°. Arrange the chicken on sheet pans, drizzle with any extra marinade, and, turning once, bake at 400° until the chicken is cooked through and golden, about 40 minutes. Transfer the wings to a serving platter and garnish with cilantro leaves and lime wedges.
Spicy Tequila Marinade
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 shallot, chopped
1 Tbsp or to taste minced jalapeno
1–2 Tbsp honey
1/2 tsp or to taste chipotle chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 cup tequila
Put the garlic, shallot, jalapeno, honey, chili powder, cumin, thyme, and oregano in a blender and season with salt and pepper. With the motor running, slowly add the citrus juices and tequila and process until smooth.
Updated Whisky Sours
MAKES 8 COCKTAILS
16 oz bourbon
4 oz or to taste orange blossom honey or simple syrup
1 strip each lemon, lime, and orange peel, each about 3 inches long
3 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice (2–3 lemons)
3 oz freshly squeezed lime juice (3–4 limes)
6 oz freshly squeezed orange juice (2–3 oranges)
1 tsp or to taste angostura bitters
Ice
Garnish: orange slice
1Put the bourbon and honey in a quart mason jar and stir or shake until the honey dissolves into the whiskey. Add the remaining ingredients and shake or stir to combine.
2Place the mix in the refrigerator (or screen porch) and let it sit for several hours to chill, mix, and meld.
To serve: Give the jar a good shake, pour over ice, and garnish with a slice of orange.
It’s Happening in the Mad River Valley
Stephanie Grace Ceramics
Mad River Green Shopping Center
101 Mad River Green Waitsfield, VT
www.stephaniegraceceramics.com @stephaniegraceceramics.com
Mad River Massage
Customized Massage Therapy
5677 Main Street Waitsfield, VT (802) 496-5638
www.madrivermassage.com
The Mad Rover
Lifestyle Outdoor Apparel
5523 Main Street Waitsfield, VT (802) 496-2500
www.themadrover.com @themadrovervt
Waitsfield Holiday Walkabout
Parking available at Mad River Green Shops & along Bridge Street. (802) 496-7280
For more information, go to www.madrivervalley.com, Things To Do
Drip Culture
Infrared Saunas & Cold Plunge
4477 Main Street Waitsfield, VT (802) 496-6434
www.dripculturesaunas.com @dripculturesaunas
Salt & Sand Studios
Glassblowing Classes
3955 VT Route 100 Warren, VT (802) 583-2559
www.saltandsandstudios.com
Product Think Tank
Vermont-Based Natural-Fiber Clothing Brand
102 Mad River Green Waitsfield, VT (802) 498-3266
www.ProductTT.com
IG @product_think_tank
The Collection
110 Mad River Green Waitsfield, VT (802) 496-6055
www.vtcollection.com @vt.collection
Art in the Village
270 Main Street
Warren, VT (802) 496-5605
Wed–Mon 10am–4pm, Closed Tue
A Great Place to Visit
Someday Boutique
40 Bridge Street Waitsfield, VT (802) 496-9946
Mon–Sat 11am–5pm Sun 11am–3pm Closed Tue
Addison West
Goods for Home + Life
Home • Gift • Kitchen • Books • Interiors
5275 Main Street (Route 100) Waitsfield, VT (802) 528-7980
www.theaddisonwest.com
@theaddisonwest
Open 7 days a week
Made in Vermont
Artisans’ Gallery
20 Bridge Street Waitsfield, VT (802) 496-6256
www.vtartisansgallery.com
Open daily 11am–6pm
Whippletree Designs
104 Mad River Green Waitsfield, VT (802) 496-9694
www.whippletreedesigns.com @whippletreedesigns
Celebrating 10 years!
Moosewalk Studios & Gallery
Fine Art and Photography
200 Orion Road Warren, VT (802) 583-2224
www.moosewalkstudios.com
Barrie Fisher Photo Studio
Weddings + Events Pets + People
Children + Families Fine Art + Gifts
182 Mad River Green Waitsfield, VT
Call for Appointments (802) 777-5665 (LOOK) www.bfisherphoto.com
Mad River Valley Arts
5031 Main Street, Unit 2 Waitsfield, VT (802) 496-6682
www.madrivervalleyarts.org Tue–Sat 1–5pm
Inklings Children’s Books
106 Mad River Green Waitsfield, VT (802) 496-7280 @inklingschildrensbooks
Salt & Sand Studios
Glassblowing Classes
3955 VT Route 100 Warren, VT (802) 583-2559
www.saltandsandstudios.com
HAPPENINGS
DECEMBER 14
The Wassail Parade
Enjoy events and activities that all center around the town green, where the parade circles twice. Woodstock Village, 2pm woodstockvt.com
The parade is the core of Wassail Weekend.
PENTANGLE ARTS
31 The Green Woodstock, VT (802) 457-3981 pentanglearts.org
DECEMBER 13 ▾
◄ DECEMBER 7
Tim Meadows Headlines the Vermont Comedy Festival Town Hall Theatre, 8pm
DECEMBER 8
The Nadia Quinn Show: Holiday Musical Special Town Hall Theatre, 7pm
A Classic Christmas by Frisson: Wassail 2024
Town Hall Theatre, 7:30pm
DECEMBER 14 ►
The Empty Pockets: Wassail 2024
Town Hall Theatre, 7:30pm
DECEMBER 3
Tap Your Way to Presence: A Guided Journey Artistree, 6pm artistreevt.org
DECEMBER 6
DECEMBER 6
DECEMBER 15
Cupcakes with Santa! Wassail 2024
Town Hall Theatre, 11am
DECEMBER 15
Messiah Sing: Wassail 2024
◄ DECEMBER 15
Revels Kids: Wassail 2024
Town Hall Theatre, 2pm
Our Lady of the Snows Roman Catholic Church, 4pm
DECEMBER 18–19 ► Food, Inc. 2 Virtual Screening
Food, Inc. 2 comes “back for seconds” to reveal how corporate consolidation has gone unchecked by our government, leaving us with a highly efficient yet shockingly vulnerable food system dedicated only toward increasing profits. Seeking solutions, the film introduces innovative farmers, food producers, workers’ rights activists, and prominent legislators who are facing these companies head-on and fighting to create a more sustainable future. Visit www.sustainablewoodstock.org/event/food-inc-2film-screening to register.
Kenneth Cadow: Gather, Vermont Reads
Norman Williams Public Library, 4pm normanwilliams.org
DECEMBER 6
Movie Night at the Grange Theatre: It’s a Wonderful Life Grange Theatre, 7pm artistreevt.org
Ethan Setiawan and Fine Ground: A Bluegrass Quintet Artistree, 7pm artistreevt.org
DECEMBER 7–8
Woodstock VT Film Series: Driver Billings Farm & Museum, 3pm billingsfarm.org
DECEMBER 8
Cook It Speak It: Family Workshop: Odango (Japanese Sweets) Artistree, 11am artistreevt.org
DECEMBER WEEKENDS & 21–JANUARY 5
Christmas at the Farm Billings Farm & Museum billingsfarm.org
DECEMBER 12
Enchanted Wassail Evening 2024
Norman Williams Public Library, 6pm normanwilliams.org
DECEMBER 9
Seashell Ornaments Artistree, 6pm artistreevt.org
DECEMBER 10
What’s on Your Nightstand?
The Not-a-Book-Club Book Club
Norman Williams Public Library, 10:30am normanwilliams.org
DECEMBER 10
Melt Your Stress Away: The Melt Method Artistree, 6pm artistreevt.org
DECEMBER 12
Block Printed Cards Artistree, 6pm artistreevt.org
DECEMBER 13
Children’s Stories for December Holidays
Norman Williams Public Library, 4pm normanwilliams.org
DECEMBER 13–14
Wassail Weekend Rare & Vintage Book Sale
Norman Williams Public Library, 10am–4pm normanwilliams.org
DECEMBER 13–15
40th Annual Wassail Weekend
For a complete schedule of events, visit woodstockvt.com.
Woodstock Village woodstockvt.com
DECEMBER 14
Ham Gillett
Presents Dylan Thomas’s Lyrical Portrait of Holidays Past
Norman Williams Public Library, 12 & 1pm normanwilliams.org
DECEMBER 14
Still Life in Oil and Acrylic (Workshop) Artistree, 2:30pm artistreevt.org
DECEMBER 14
Wrensong Presents Songs of the Season Norman Williams Public Library, 3pm normanwilliams.org
DECEMBER 14
Wassail Dinner Woodstock Inn & Resort, 5–9pm woodstockinn.com
DECEMBER 14
Holiday Cabaret Dinner & Dance Barn Arts barnarts.org
DECEMBER 14 & 15
Christmas Community Jazz Concert Artistree artistreevt.org
DECEMBER 15
Family Holiday Workshop: Needle Felted Ornaments Artistree, 11am artistreevt.org
DECEMBER 13–15
Wassail Weekend
Billings Farm & Museum billingsfarm.org
DECEMBER 14
Woodstock Sip & Shop
Woodstock Village, 5–7pm woodstockvt.com
DECEMBER 15
Yoga Nidra Artistree, 7pm artistreevt.org
DECEMBER 16
Poetry Group
Norman Williams Public Library, 4pm normanwilliams.org
DECEMBER 18
Read Between the Lines: Fiction Discussion Group
Norman Williams Public Library, 4pm normanwilliams.org
DECEMBER 20
Winter Carols
First Universalist Church of Barnard barnarts.org
DECEMBER 20–21
Christmas at the Grange Grange Theatre artistreevt.org
DECEMBER 20–21
Woodstock VT Film Series: The Cowboy and the Queen Billings Farm & Museum, 3pm billingsfarm.org
DECEMBER 25
Christmas Day Buffet Woodstock Inn & Resort, 12–7pm woodstockinn.com
DECEMBER 31–JANUARY 1
New Year’s Eve Bash!
Woodstock Inn & Resort, 8pm–1am woodstockinn.com
DECEMBER 31
New Year’s Eve Dinner
Woodstock Inn & Resort, 5:30–9:30pm woodstockinn.com
DECEMBER 31–JANUARY 1
Family New Year’s Eve Glow Party!
Woodstock Inn & Resort, 7pm–12am woodstockinn.com
JANUARY 4–5
Woodstock VT Film Series: Swan Song
Billings Farm & Museum, 3pm billingsfarm.org
JANUARY 25
Sensory-Friendly Movie Night at the Grange: Inside Out 2 Grange Theatre, 4:30pm artistreevt.org
HAPPENINGS
JANUARY 11
Visible Mending with Tiana St. James Billings Farm & Museum, 10am billingsfarm.org
JANUARY 18–19
Woodstock VT Film Series: The Eternal Memory Billings Farm & Museum, 3pm billingsfarm.org
FEBRUARY 8–9
Woodstock VT Film Series: Frida Billings Farm & Museum, 3pm billingsfarm.org
FEBRUARY 15–23
Magic of Maple Billings Farm & Museum billingsfarm.org
FEBRUARY 22–23
Woodstock VT Film Series: Songs of Earth Billings Farm & Museum, 3pm billingsfarm.org
FEBRUARY 1–2
Woodstock VT Film Series: Common Ground Billings Farm & Museum, 3pm billingsfarm.org
ADVERTISERS INDEX
For more information about print and online advertising opportunities, contact Bob Frisch at (603) 867-9339 or email rcfrisch1@comcast.net.
121 Home 9
37 Central Clothiers 56
506 on the River Inn 55
AV Innovations 29
Abigail
FH Gillingham & Sons 56
Focus–A Vermont Gallery 47
Foley Brothers Beer Garden 38
Frameworks Studio of Woodstock 54
GeoBarns
Mills 69
Billings Farm & Museum 68
Jeff Wilmot Painting & Wallpapering 78
Kendal at Hanover 63
LaValley Building Supply 76
Donald J. Neely, DMD, MSD – Hanover
Dr. Randy Schaetzke, DC, DIBAK 38
Drip Culture Infrared Saunas 70 Echo Market 47
Elevation Clothing 12
Ennis Construction 24 Evans Paintings Studio & Gallery 55
NT Ferro Estate & Custom Jewelers 28, 55, 77
GET CONNECTED
Get listed on the greateruppervalley.com BUSINESS DIRECTORY and you will also be included on our printed list in every issue of WOODSTOCK MAGAZINE. (See page 17.)
HERE’S HOW!
Email Bob Frisch at rcfrisch1@comcast.net, or call Bob at (603) 867-9339. Find out how you can connect with our readers. It’s easy, inexpensive, and another way to reach an affluent and educated audience.
SUBSCRIBE
Share the wonder of our beautiful area and the latest news all year long with a gift subscription. Friends and family who have moved away from the area will be especially appreciative. Be sure to order a subscription for yourself too!
Send a check for $19.95 for one year (4 issues) to Woodstock Magazine, 135 Lyme Road, Hanover, NH 03755. Or conveniently pay online using PayPal at www.mountainviewpublishing.com.
LAST GLANCE
The aging process has you firmly in its grasp if you never get the urge to throw a snowball.
— Doug Larson
