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 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. […]
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 […]
I am not a baker. In fact, I really can’t follow a recipe… There’s something about my personality that likes to innovate. I don’t like to follow the rules. This means I can make a good meal out of just about anything in our fridge. But baking isn’t […]
In less than a month, we are heading to Greece for our honeymoon (can’t wait, can’t wait!). We’ll spend a few nights in Athens before heading to Santorini and Naxos to round out our trip in the Greek Islands. This Vermonter, however, hasn’t travelled abroad in years. In […]
I love under-the-radar restaurants, especially ones with no good reason for being under-the-radar. Junction, located at the Essex Resort & Spa in Essex, Vermont, is one of these unique eateries. Lucky for us, the interactive restaurant is within a few miles drive of where we live. Over the […]
I’m a big fan of trying unique spa treatments around Vermont, especially with my goal of prioritizing more self care this year. And every facial or massage I try is a wholly unique experience. The products and techniques they use, along with the environment they offer, really makes […]
I am not a skier, and I never will be. In fact, I’ve never even been on skis. I’ve only ever snowboarded once in my life. The last (and only time) I was on a board, I decided I can still enjoy Vermont winters from the comfort of […]
Ever since I spent time working at a luxury dude ranch in Montana, I have a fondness for log-style lodges with grand—yet cozy— interiors. Imagine my delight when we arrived at Johnny Seesaw’s for dinner on the grounds of the recently renovated Seesaw’s Lodge in Peru, Vermont. The […]