Directions and other Questions. The Candlelight Bed Breakfast at the junction of Rt 112 and Rt 100 is located ten miles North of the Massachusetts border, 3 miles east of the Green Mountain National Forest and Lakes. We have ample free outdoor parking for your car,boat or snowmobile. Twenty minutes north is Mount Snow and several outstanding golf courses. Neighboring Wilmington has many fine restaurants, clubs and shops. Eight mile east of us is Marlboro College and its renowned Summer Music Festival. Guests enjoy the live music, art exhibits and antique shops that abound in the area. From Hartford and other points south: Take I-91 North to Greenfield MA (Exit 26). Take Route 2 west towards Shelburne Falls, Mass. Go approximately three miles, at the top of the hill there is a gourmet coffee shop on your left, turn RIGHT on Colrain Road. There is a sign indicating this is the Colrain Rt 112 detour. This will take you north five miles to Colrain where you will pick up Route 112. Take Route 112 north where it intersects 100 in the center of Jacksonville. Take a very sharp up hill left onto Route 100 south. This left hand turn is almost a complete reversal of direction,almost a 180 degree turn. Go 1/3 mile up to the Candlelight Bed and Breakfast which is on your right just past Academy Road. The house is a large white house with red shutters. Dare I say, you can't miss it? Take Rt. 2 west to I-91. Proceed south to Exit 26 Greenfield MA. Follow the above directions. From Albany NY or other points East. Take Rt. 7E which becomes Vermont 9E to Wilmington, VT after driving through the town of Wilmington take Rt. 100 South to Jacksonville. The Candlelight Bed Breakfast is 1/3 mile after the village up the hill on your right. Where is Candlelight Bed and Breakfast? Jacksonville, VT is just south of Wilmington, VT. Travel times by car are: Boston, MA 2 hours and 15 minutes New York City 4 hours Hartford, CT 1 hour and 45 minutes. The nearest large airports are Logan in Boston, Bradley in Hartford/Springfield and Albany, NY. Early spring in Vermont has skiing until mid April. After which the ice melts and their is white water rafting. (We are content to simply observe and take a few pictures.) For us there are the lakes and streams for fishing. If you are willing and patient a warm rainy night in April may delight the naturalist in you with the spotted salamander migration. Golf courses are open as are the gravel roads for cycling. The cows are out of the barns in pastures as well as the horses. Have some patience, if you are stopped for a moment to allow them to return to the barn for evening milking. It is all part of the Vermont way of life. It is part of why we are here. Vermont in summer attracts the adventurous down winding gravel roads to views of farms, covered bridges, tiny swimming holes and more. From first rate golf courses and fine restaurants to country fairs and flea markets there is something for all. Vermont is also for the creative. Glass blowers, potters, painters and musicians abound and delight with their craft. Come join us for a meal for the soul. Vermont in late September and October is not to be missed. The maple trees and other hard woods are in full color. The country fairs, with horse pulls and dairy cows are in season and delight to all. Mornings are crisp, the air is clear sweaters are in order. A glass of freshly squeezed apple cider at a road side stand when asking directions can be the beginning of a new adventure. There is no other place on the planet like Vermont in autumn. Come join us to a stroll into the past, yours or Robert Frost's. Vermont is the place to be, when snow falls on the mountains. There are trails to hike by snowshoe, snowmobile trails and ski runs to challenge the adventurous, romantic moonlit sleigh rides through the Vermont country side. On a clear night enjoy the heavens and possible view of the northern lights. (A sight not to be missed.) Get away to Southern Vermont and reconnect with nature. After you have have had enough activities you can retreat to your room for a glass of wine by the fire before dinner in one of the many fine area restaurants. The Mountains with its trails and lakes is the cool place to be in the summer. Vermont's artisans and craftsmen beckons the collector in us all. New England is the place for music in the summer. Nearby Marlboro has its concerts, while Wilmington delights the young at heart with jazz, rock and cabaret music. We are no match for Broadway, but if you enjoy theater, Wilmington's Memorial Hall has something for you as well. Sorry! As much as we love them, pets are not allowed at Candlelight Bed and Breakfast. Please leave your pets at home as we do not have the ability to care for your pets comfortably. Regular room rates range are $110 per night per couple and include breakfast for two. (There is a 9% VT tax applied to all rooms and meals.) All rooms have fireplaces nad breakfast is included. The larger rooms can accommodate an additional person for $15 including breakfast. A single room is available for $90.00 plus tax.

The Green Mountain National Forest. Visit area sites of interest or just hangout! Autumn brings Vermont's world class color - not to be missed. In winter there is skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and more. After which there is warm relaxation by the fire or our guests may want to retreat to their room. On cool nights they can enjoy a fire in their own room. Summer has flea markets, mountain hikes with bucolic views. Evenings one can have a glass of wine and listen to the peepers by an open window on warm summer night. Finally comes spring, value season at the candlelight with fly fishing, kayaking, cycling and more. Even a bad day in Vermont beats a good day in the office. We will start your day with a delicious country breakfast. There is always fresh fruit, home baked breads, eggs and bacon or pancakes with real Vermont Maple Syrup. Jacksonville Village attractions. The Village of Jacksonvile the North River Winery, The Stone Soldier Pottery, Valbert's diner, a local favorite, and a typical Vermont country store and delicatessen. All are within walking distance from the Candlelight. Nearby Wilmington's flea market offers untold treasures. Whitingham Maple Fest. The Whitingham Maple Fest is held every year, the last weekend in March. There are tours of local Maple syrup producers, pancake breakfast crafts, quilts and all things maple. Experience sugaring in Vermont. Brattleboro Strolling of the Heifers. You have heard of the running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. Well, in Southern Vermont we have the annual strolling of the Heifers, parade. Come join the fun, the first weekend in June. Mary Agnes and Billy LeQuier create original art from glass in nearby Readsboro. Their art can be found in galleries and museums. Make an appointment to see them at workin their studio at 802-423-7706. Peter O'Sullivan designed and crafted this site specific stone piece for our living room entitled The Journey. He is shown with his piece installed in 2002. The artist is located in Litchfield CT. Go to his website for more information. Ski Mount Snow, just north of Wilmington. Mount Snow is our favorite ski mountain and is only 22 minutes away. After a day skiing enjoy a hot drink by warm fire at the Candlelight. Whitingham Ice Fishing Derby. Whitingham Fishing Derby, always the first weekend in February attracts fishermen to their little fishing shacks in the hopes of catching prize winners. The little winter villages sprout up annually on the lake for the event and stay on the lake through March. Check it out any time this winter with your snow shoes and bring your camera! Sponsored by the Deerfield valley Sportsman, who provide fishing and hunting services throughout the year. Marlboro Music Festival. The Marboro Music School holds an annual music festival summers, this year from July 12th to August 10th. Marlboro is a short drive from the Candlelight Bed Breakfast and is a major attraction to those who enjoy classical music. Go to their website for details. Horseback on Vermont trails. Riding at one of the many local stables or enjoy the full Vermont experience by stepping back in time with a Horse Drawn Carriage Ride over gravel roads, through woods from a Vermont working farm. In the winter you can enjoy a sleigh ride as well, drawn by their pair of matched matched Belgians. Week ends the horses are at Mount Snow pulling you across their groomed trails. White Wolf Ranch is only three miles away from us. All rides are by reservation only. See some of Vermont's most scenic trails. After the snow melts, enjoy Vermont on horseback. This is just one of the many local stables. White Wolf Ranch, 1463 Cyrus Rd, Whitingham, VT 05361. Call for information 802-368-7867. Local Weather and News. The Deerfield Valley News has all the happenings in the area! If you are interested in antique auctions, horseback riding, concerts or plays. The Deerfield valley press has it all! Adventure Center at Mount Snow. Join us in celebrating the success of local athletes in the Olympics. Mount Snow's own Kelly Clark went for and won the gold! Spring and warm weather has brought an end to skiing for another year. Mountain biking and hiking are the mountain sports of the season! Long onto the Mountains web sit to to find what is new at mount Snow, the premier sports attraction in southern Vermont. Vermont Chamber of Commerce. Vermont attractions from outlets in Manchester to smaller shops in the Deerfield Valley. Dine at one of the many four star restaurants, lively pubs with entertainment or old fashioned diners in the area. Kids Hooked on Fishing Derby. Always on Vermont's free fishing day, second Saturday in June. Kids compete for prizes on Lake Clara in Whitingham. Sponsered by Deerfield Valley Sportsmen's Club, call 802-368-2908

Just some snap shots. Icefishing on Lake Whitingham. Pete is hanging out in Lorne's icefishing shack. Having coffee while the tipups are doing the work. The first weekend in February is ice fishing Derby day at Lake Whitingham. The Lake is a short snowmobile ride away from our barn. We hung out a while with the competitors who told of great fish, prizes, and heavy wind. After warming up with some cocoa at Lorne's icefishing shack, we got back on the snowmobile and returned to the Candlelight. An early American primitive of Peter's early childhood home. Shown are members of the family working to expand the building to a full sized house. (Circa 1950). Fran is feeding the trout in our pond. The rise to the occasion. Just under the surface a 12 inch trout and friend look for a treat. Easter fishing. Michael and his dad changing bait. The trout just wouldn't cooperate that day. Dean is picking off cans with a pellet gun. Pete is shown working in the shop making molding. Fran dressed up for a program in Brattleboro for Church Woman United. (She doesn't look like a church lady to me.). What vacation in the Caribbean would be complete without some underwater viewing? After a few lessons pool side. Fran was able to join with Chuka for an impromptu dance at the reception. Sailing on the little sunfish was to me less intimidating than the larger catamarans. The lack of momentum of the little craft made it difficult to come about into the wind. I found I could change direction by jibing with the wind. Santo Domingo School. The children seemed to enjoy the diversion during their morning break. They gathered around to get and view their picture on the digital camera. We took the opportunity to deliver some school supplies to the Professor. A run up the beach from our resort in Punta Cana, in the Dominican Republic. The women had some fun with dress ups at a January party. At the Chicago Caper Ernie is getting ready to match his wits with the amature sleuths. Pete has been taking an EMT-B course this winter. Shown here are classmates working on Annie. February 2003 we hosted a Murder Mystery weekend. Shown here are the participants for the Chicago Caper. We enjoyed the evening, skiing, a sleigh ride and snowmobiling later that weekend. Fran enjoying some skiing at Mount Snow before Thanksgiving. Making Christmas Wreaths early, so they will be in place before the snow flies. (Greeens from McKinley Farm.). Mount Mansfield mountain pass closes for winter snow it is shown here in late october. the famous Chateau Frontonac in Old Quebec City. Here is a picture of Old Quebec City with horse drawn carrage. Michal Dean in soccer gear between games October 2002. I think this is Dean in yellow and black in front running for the ball. This is a picture of Julie, our youngest, competing in a triathlon in Naperville, near Chicago. The date is July 23, 2002, the River's Edge Woman's Triathlon. Bethany Community School, fifth grade dance. Michael's Class. Fishing on the Li River. In a punt made of bamboo. Hong Kong is a city of contrast. The ancient junks inhabitated by the fishing families with the skyscrapers in the back ground. Hong Kong at night. looking across the harbor to the island. The Heavenly Temple is round to represent the heavens and sky, which when one looks around appears to be round. What trip to China would be complete without a trip to the Great Wall? This man is using a net with poles to fish dockside in the Yangtze River. At the Heavenly Temple this man practices his calligraphy, writing poetry in ancient Chinese characters. This young man lives on a farm near Dazu. The openings in the bricks serve as a window. Four Generations live in this three room house. China policy restricts families to one child, so there are no other children in this family. A giant Panda enjoys a meal of bamboo shoots at the Chongqing Zoo. A small boat cruses up the Three Small Gorges in Wushan. At Guangzhou we visited the Chen Clan Temple and enjoyed the deep sounds of this ancient bell. Hong Kong, not that different from New York City.

 Luggage storage
 Hairdryer
 Heating
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 TV sets in rooms
 Cheques accepted
 Common room with a TV set