Natural beauty, historic homes, covered bridges and elegant shops lure visitors to Woodstock, Vermont year after year. Combine these attributes with nearby Vermont attractions such as alpine skiing, cross country ski touring, romantic sleigh rides, biking, hiking, horseback riding, canoeing, golf, tennis, and basking in the sun at one of the many lakes in the region and youve got a year-round destination! Here are our top picks broken out by category: Recommended Restaurants. 1. Enjoy an old-fashioned horse-drawn sleigh or carriage ride. Carriage Rides leave right from our front door. You can arrange your ride directly with Peter or Beth Mantello of. Green Mountain Horse Association is the nation's oldest continuously operating horse association. It offers competitive, recreational and educational equine activities in five disciplines - combined training, dressage, driving, hunters/jumpers, and trail. 3. Play golf at nearby Woodstock Country Club, home of an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones, Sr. course. 4. Hike the local trails - we have an extensive trail system here in the village. From the top of Mt. Tom, right here in the village, take in dramatic views of the village and the surrounding mountains. 5. Alpine skiing abounds in Vermont. Suicide Six is located 3 miles from the center of Woodstock. Killington is 18 miles, Mt. Ascutney is 17, and Okemo is 25 miles. Check Ski Conditions here. 6. Cross country skiing, snow shoeing, fishing, canoeing/kayaking and bike rental are all available at. 7. Visit nearby Quechee Gorge, Vermont's Little Grand Canyon.. 8. Picnic, swim, and canoe at nearby Silver Lake State Park - this is a great place for families. There is a beautiful beach with a diving pier, a large playground, concession stand, clean bathrooms and a large covered space, which can be reserved for group outings. 1. Enjoy the terrific shops in the Village, including numerous antique shops, specialty food, craft, clothing and gift shops, new and used book stores, and much more. The Vermont Cheese Trail offers you the opportunity to visit the producers of the many superb cheeses that are made in Vermont. Note: The cheese makers are mostly small producers, and not always open, so advance planning is a most fabulous idea! the only producer of 100% pure water buffalo milk products in the U.S. During the warmer months, you can see the water buffalo grazing in the fields. We are pleased to offer Star Hill Dairy's yogurt with our homemade granola. and marvel in the works of the renown glass master. Purchase handmade glass pottery and flatware. headquarters in Norwich. 6. Tour the factory of renown furniture maker. and potter Miranda Thomas in nearby Bridgewater. 7. Enjoy the spa services available at. The Strong House Spa in nearby Quechee. Choose from a large number of skin care treatments, body treatments and therapeutic massage. F. H. Gillingham Sons. Vermont's oldest general store, located right in the village. in Bridgewater Corners and. Billings Farm and Museum. a modern working dairy farm and a museum of Vermont farm life in the 1890s. Marsh Billings Rockefeller National Historic Park. Vermont's only National Park, focuses on the history and evolution of conservation stewardship in America. The Vermont Institute of Natural Science and Raptor Center is New England's leading Raptor Care and Educational facility, and offers the opportunity to see over 20 species of birds of prey including owls, hawks, falcons and eagles. 4. See our four covered bridges one in the center of town, one 4 miles east at Taftsville, the third 3 miles west, and the fourth in Queechee each spanning the Ottauquechee River. 5. Take a guided walking tour of the beautiful homes and buildings here in the village. 6. The Woodstock Historical Society, located right in the village in the 1807 Dana House, has changing exhibits that include paintings, decorative arts pieces, textiles, costumes, antique toys, dolls, doll houses, tools and other local items. Guided tours are available. Pentangle Council on the Arts. a non-profit arts council, presents music, theater, dance and family events in the Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, a 400-seat historic theater. President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site. the birthplace and boyhood home of Calvin Coolidge, in nearby Plymouth Notch. The Claremont Opera House offer live performances. Simon Pearce Restaurant. located in Nearby Quechee. The Prince The Pauper. Chef owned restaurant in the heart of Woodstock. (802) 457-1818. authentic Italian bakery and restaurant, just a few doors away from the Inn. Open for dinner Thursday through Monday- (802) 457-4882. Corners Inn Restaurant. located in nearby Bridgewater Corners. Woodstock Chamber of Commerce web site to see a list of activities happening in the area. Woodstock's Weather Forecast. Maquest Driving Directions

The perfect king bed suite to enjoy a romantic escape. Relax by the gas fireplace in two custom club chairs. Submerge yourself in the two-person whirlpool tub, or enjoy the luxury of the separate two-headed shower in your elegantly appointed all marble bathroom. Located on the ground floor, an outside entrance affords privacy, while an entrance to an inside hall provides easy access to our lovely garden and the rest of the inn. Additional Amenities include: Flat screen color cable TV. Complimentary high-speed wireless internet access. In-room refrigerator. Iron and ironing board. Individually controlled heat and central air-conditioning

Simon Pearce Package Arrive to a bottle of chilled champagne and Lindt truffles in your room. Enjoy your champagne in hand-blown Simon Pearce flutes, yours to take home with our compliments. A fabulous dinner awaits you at Simon Pearce Restaurant ($100 value). Package Price: $195 in addition to the room rate. Pampering Package The ultimate indulgence for you and your sweetheart. Chilled champagne and Lindt truffles, a dozen red roses, Spa Amenity Gift Set, one-hour massages for both of you in the comfort and privacy of your room. All of this, plus two nights accommodations in Rooms 1, 3 or 5 and our gourmet 3 course candlelight breakfasts! Package Price: $300 in addition to room rate. Babymoon Over Vermont Come celebrate your last moments of quiet before the little one arrives! Special includes two night's lodging in Rooms 1, 3 or 5; breakfast each morning; a Bear-Foot Pregnant Vermont Teddy Bear; massages for the expecting parents; and a $100 gift certificate to Simon Pearce (can be used in the restaurant or the retail shop). Package Price: $370 in addition to room rate

A beautifully appointed King size canopy bed invites a great night's sleep in second-floor room. Enjoy a real wood fire in the fireplace and watch TV from the comfort of two wing back chairs in the sitting area. Under foot is a plush Chinese Oriental rug. This room retains its original oak mantle and stained glass window detail. The private bath has a Carrera marble tile shower and floor. Overlooking our shaded perennial garden, this is quite a romantic room! Complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. Iron and ironing boardHair dryer

Arrival Time: Check in time is between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Check in after 8 p.m. is possible for reservations of two or more nights by prior arrangement only. Parking: We have private off-street parking to accomodate all guests. Departure Time: Check out time is 11 a.m. Late check out is available at a rate of $25 for every 15 minutes past 11 a.m. You are welcome to leave your car in our parking lot if you would like to spend some additional time walking around the village after check out. Minimum Night Stays: We do require multi-night stays during certain times of the year. Weekends from May through October, and all stays from September 22nd through October 14th 2006, generally require a two-night stay. Holidays and special events generally have a two or three night stay requirement. Nonetheless, please call or check our availability online, since one-night stays are occasionally available. Rates: Rates are for single or double occupancy, and include our sumptuous, three-course, gourmet breakfast served at your own private table. All rates are subject to change without notice. Rates also are subject to the 9% Vermont State Rooms Tax, and a 6% service gratuity. Meals: A full, three-course breakfast is included in the rate. We will be happy to prepare additional meals, at an additional charge, if you would like. Occupancy: We allow a maximum of 2 people per room. Children: Children over the age of 14 are welcome provided that they are able to stay in their own room. If you are interested in occupying the entire inn, and the children are well behaved, we will be happy to host your gathering. Pets: We are sorry that we are unable to accommodate pets. Spanky will be happy to serve as a substitute canine for the duration of your stay. Smoking: We are a non-smoking inn. If you would like to smoke on the front porch or in the garden, we will be happy to provide you with an ashtray. Smoking inside the Inn will result in an immediate request to leave, and an additional cleaning fee of $250. Payment Method: We accept cash, travelers checks, Visa and MasterCard. Reservation Policy: We require a deposit equal to 50% of the quoted rate on stays of two or more nights, and 100% on one night stays. You may use a credit card to secure your room. Cancellation Policy: If you choose to cancel your stay with us, we will be happy to refund your deposit, less a $25 service charge per room, provided that you give more than two weeks notice. Within two weeks, and up to 48 hours before your arrival date, we will refund the deposit if we are able to re-rent the room for the same rate. A $25 service charge per room will apply. If you cancel within 48 hours of your arrival date, you will lose your deposit and be charged for the entire stay. For holiday weekends, the entire fall foliage period, or when you or your party reserve more than one room, we will refund your deposit, less a $25 service charge, provided that you give more than 30 days notice. Within 30 days, and up to 48 hours before your arrival date, we will refund the deposit if we are able to re-rent the room for the same rate. A $25 service charge per room will apply. If you cancel within 48 hours of your arrival date, you will lose your deposit and be charged for the entire stay. There is a 30-day cancellation policy for reservations between 12/24 1/1. Early departures are regarded as cancellations. Please note that our Reservation and Cancellation Policies are a vital part of managing a small country inn. Safety: Our Inn has a fully automated sprinkler system, and two means of egress on each floor.

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Central situation
 Credit cards accepted
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Hairdryer
 Heating
 Jacuzzi tub
 Licensed bar
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Clock/radio
 Restaurant
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Phone at reception
 TV sets in rooms
 Cheques accepted
 Common room with a TV set