It’s been some time since I sat down to blog here. No, I haven’t stopped exploring the state of Vermont. No, I haven’t lost my love for the written word. Yes, I still care deeply for highlighting hidden gems throughout the Green Mountain State. I’ve just largely chose […]
My husband and I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day in the traditional sense. You see, one of the biggest real estate conferences (yes, I’m a Vermont Realtor if you need one!) I attend is always on or over Valentine’s Day weekend. We typically do something informal during the week… […]
Those who know and love me know that I am a huge fan of charcuterie boards. I could eat meat and cheese for breakfast. I also firmly believe that meat-and-cheese boards make a well-rounded, throw-together meal. In addition to your meat and cheese, add some cornichon for some […]
I am sucker for gin. Growing up, I remember my dad sipping on Gin & Tonics and watching golf. I would have my glass of tonic with a lime and accompany him. As an adult, G&Ts have become my go-to cocktail when I’m not drinking local craft beer. […]
Having recently gotten married, I spent quite a bit of time deciding on what kind of bachelorette party I wanted for myself. Charleston? Portland? Savannah? We settled on Vermont, since there are always new nooks and crannies of the state to explore. Our wedding was small – 60ish […]
Growing up, I was a huge fan of the movie Dirty Dancing. Kellerman Resort, the camp where Frances “Baby” Houseman (Jennifer Gray) and Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze) met, always seemed like the ideal getaway to me. It was a family-friendly summer destination with plenty of activities, family-style meals, […]
I get the question, “What’s your favorite place to stay in Vermont?” on a regular basis. Without pause, every single time, The Pitcher Inn in Warren, Vermont, rolls right off my tongue. Before my first stay, the Pitcher Inn—a stunning Relais & Chateaux property with historic and whimsical […]
As someone who has trouble relaxing and shutting off my brain, and occasionally struggles with anxiety, I was eager to try CBD for its myriad health benefits. Since CBD has became popular (and legal) in Vermont, I’ve been trying as many CBD products as I can get my […]
As I get older, the more I appreciate and prioritize self care. In the past year, I’ve made regular massages and facials part of my monthly routine… for the health and anti-aging benefits and how they make me feel. We are lucky to have a variety of spas […]
Self care… To some, it means a night on the couch binging Netflix. To others, it means running regularly and eating healthy, locally grown food. Yet to others, it might mean regular massages, facials, hot yoga, and other healthy habits that contribute to the wellness of our mind […]
When I lived in Middlebury, I would frequently take the Appalachian Gap over to Fayston, Waitsfield, and Warren to explore in my favorite valley in Vermont… The Mad River Valley. I remember one distinct day in 2014. It was a summer afternoon in August, and I stopped at […]
We recently returned from the best trip of our lives… and our first trip together abroad. It’s apropos that it was our honeymoon and to Greece and the Greek Islands! The Sunday after we were married at Hotel VT in Burlington, Vermont, we drove to Boston with my […]
Growing up the daughter of a horticulturist, plants were always a big deal in our family. From a young age, I learned the scientific names of plants. I was taught how to identify different species of trees. My sister and I learned how to plant the perfect garden. […]
I remember the first time I visited Whetstone Station, a craft beer destination with a killer rooftop bier garten in Southern Vermont. Brattleboro to be exact. We were picking up a friend from the airport in Boston and decided to make a craft beer adventure out of it. […]
When I first turned 21 in Vermont, the iconic Vermont Pub and Brewery located on College Street in downtown Burlington, was my first craft beer destination in the state. At the time, the craft beer scene in Vermont was building momentum. I remember being intrigued especially by a […]