Sightseeing
Robinson Sawmill, built in 1806, is a historic landmark at Kent Corner in Calais, a right hand turn and one mile down the road from Maple Corner. Efforts are underway to continue to raise funds for restoration to preserve this history provide education for area youth. Park on the road to view the sawmill and enjoy a walk up the road to the old Robinson Hill cemetery. If you are up for a three mile walk, continue on, left at the triangle, which will bring you to the Maple Corner store and community center. From there you can walk back along the Calais Road to return to the sawmill.
You may see outdoor sculptures at the Kent Museum. So great to have this tucked away nearby! Just down the road from Maple Corner, about seven miles from your guest suite, is a local treasure which hosts a calendar of events each fall during September and October and a chance to see an art exhibit, outdoor sculptures, speakers, poetry and music events, and a chance to walk around this historic area right near the Robinson Sawmill, cemetery, and close to the Old West Church.
Robinson Sawmill
Robinson Cemetery RoadRobinson Sawmill, built in 1806, is a historic landmark at Kent Corner in Calais, a right hand turn and one mile down the road from Maple Corner. Efforts are underway to continue to raise funds for restoration to preserve this history provide education for area youth. Park on the road to view the sawmill and enjoy a walk up the road to the old Robinson Hill cemetery. If you are up for a three mile walk, continue on, left at the triangle, which will bring you to the Maple Corner store and community center. From there you can walk back along the Calais Road to return to the sawmill.
You may see outdoor sculptures at the Kent Museum. So great to have this tucked away nearby! Just down the road from Maple Corner, about seven miles from your guest suite, is a local treasure which hosts a calendar of events each fall during September and October and a chance to see an art exhibit, outdoor sculptures, speakers, poetry and music events, and a chance to walk around this historic area right near the Robinson Sawmill, cemetery, and close to the Old West Church.
For a quick history lesson on Vermont and Vermonters, stop into the small, affordable museum near the Statehouse to see exhibits and a gift shop of books, maps, toys.
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Vermont Historical Society Museum
109 State StFor a quick history lesson on Vermont and Vermonters, stop into the small, affordable museum near the Statehouse to see exhibits and a gift shop of books, maps, toys.
Visit our beautiful capital building which is accessible and a joy to see. Self-guided and guided tours are available to see the well-preserved rooms, incredible artwork, (and beautiful bathrooms!)
The smoke free State house lawn is an ideal place to sit , stroll, play, and enjoy. It is the venue for events throughout the year, including an ideal spot for watching fireworks at the JULY 3RD celebration. That's right, Montpelier celebrates the fourth of July with many events on July 3rd. Surrounding towns have events on July 4th.
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Vermont State House
115 State StVisit our beautiful capital building which is accessible and a joy to see. Self-guided and guided tours are available to see the well-preserved rooms, incredible artwork, (and beautiful bathrooms!)
The smoke free State house lawn is an ideal place to sit , stroll, play, and enjoy. It is the venue for events throughout the year, including an ideal spot for watching fireworks at the JULY 3RD celebration. That's right, Montpelier celebrates the fourth of July with many events on July 3rd. Surrounding towns have events on July 4th.
What a gift to have our area's largest parks so accessible from downtown. With 200 acres of woods and fields, this is the place for walking, hiking, skiing, playing, sledding. Hike up to the 54 ft stone tower from Summer Street or from the switchback trail behind the Statehouse. This park is smoke/vape free and maintained by the City of Montpelier. Shelters are available to reserve online for special gatherings/events.
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Hubbard Park
400 Parkway StWhat a gift to have our area's largest parks so accessible from downtown. With 200 acres of woods and fields, this is the place for walking, hiking, skiing, playing, sledding. Hike up to the 54 ft stone tower from Summer Street or from the switchback trail behind the Statehouse. This park is smoke/vape free and maintained by the City of Montpelier. Shelters are available to reserve online for special gatherings/events.
This Vermont ski resort is about 45 minutes away through the Mad River Valley. Scenic chairlift rides Oct 6,9,&10th, register online. Events, festivals and hiking in summer months.
Downhill skiing in winter; Equipment rentals at the base lodge or pick up skis, boots, poles, helmet, and clothing at SlopeStyle just outside Montpelier for a local, easy way to pick up your gear the night before you head to the slopes.
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Sugarbush Resort
102 Forest DrThis Vermont ski resort is about 45 minutes away through the Mad River Valley. Scenic chairlift rides Oct 6,9,&10th, register online. Events, festivals and hiking in summer months.
Downhill skiing in winter; Equipment rentals at the base lodge or pick up skis, boots, poles, helmet, and clothing at SlopeStyle just outside Montpelier for a local, easy way to pick up your gear the night before you head to the slopes.
For walking, running, or cross country skiing this lovely path through fields, woods, and along the river, the North Branch Nature Center is a great resource for outdoors as well as indoor exhibits, classes, and workshops.
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North Branch Nature Center
713 Elm StFor walking, running, or cross country skiing this lovely path through fields, woods, and along the river, the North Branch Nature Center is a great resource for outdoors as well as indoor exhibits, classes, and workshops.
This beautiful small orchard is a 4-mile drive from your guest suite on lovely, scenic back roads. A great place to pick your own, several varieties, from these dwarf trees as you pull a wagon along with bags provided. Enjoy fresh cider donuts, pressed apple cider, their own hard cider, and even pick up a pumpkin for the season. Open 9-5 daily, closed Monday. Sibley Road is a nice, flat, quiet road for a walk down to the Sibley Barn and back to the orchard (1 mile round trip). Fun, nearby outing to get some air and snap some photos, and enjoy macintosh, honey crisp, macoun, empire, liberty, wealthy, and more.
Peck Farm Orchard
750 Sibley RdThis beautiful small orchard is a 4-mile drive from your guest suite on lovely, scenic back roads. A great place to pick your own, several varieties, from these dwarf trees as you pull a wagon along with bags provided. Enjoy fresh cider donuts, pressed apple cider, their own hard cider, and even pick up a pumpkin for the season. Open 9-5 daily, closed Monday. Sibley Road is a nice, flat, quiet road for a walk down to the Sibley Barn and back to the orchard (1 mile round trip). Fun, nearby outing to get some air and snap some photos, and enjoy macintosh, honey crisp, macoun, empire, liberty, wealthy, and more.
Come see how maple trees are tapped for sap and watch the process to create maple syrup--a specialty product in Central Vermont. Morse Farm is 1/2 mile down the road and an excellent place to wander, inside and out, tasting syrup and finding souvenirs and taking in the Vermont countryside scenery. Don't forget to get your maple creemee, a soft-serve ice cream in a cone or a dish, for a sweet treat which is a local favorite as well as a must on every visitor's list. The farm store also sells maple kettle popcorn, milk, cheese and crackers, jams, local Manghi's bakery bread, sausage and beef, bacon and eggs, and plenty of gift items. Seasonal sales of blueberries, fresh corn, pumpkins, and apples are fun to find. Trails outside are a way to wander among the sugar maples and even feed a couple of resident goats. Bring your camera!
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Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks
1168 County RdCome see how maple trees are tapped for sap and watch the process to create maple syrup--a specialty product in Central Vermont. Morse Farm is 1/2 mile down the road and an excellent place to wander, inside and out, tasting syrup and finding souvenirs and taking in the Vermont countryside scenery. Don't forget to get your maple creemee, a soft-serve ice cream in a cone or a dish, for a sweet treat which is a local favorite as well as a must on every visitor's list. The farm store also sells maple kettle popcorn, milk, cheese and crackers, jams, local Manghi's bakery bread, sausage and beef, bacon and eggs, and plenty of gift items. Seasonal sales of blueberries, fresh corn, pumpkins, and apples are fun to find. Trails outside are a way to wander among the sugar maples and even feed a couple of resident goats. Bring your camera!
Neighborhoods
A beautiful view of pastoral landscape, cattle, and a peek at the peaks of Camel's Hump and Sugarbush can be seen from upper North Street which is a short drive from your guest retreat. Head right out of the driveway onto County Road, pass Morse Farm, right on Cummings Road. At the end, turn right and park on the road to get out and walk, take photos, or find free cross country ski trails offered from the Montpelier Recreation Dept and Onion River Nordic. Lovely walk along Sparrow Farm Road or continue up North Street, out and back.
North Street
North StreetA beautiful view of pastoral landscape, cattle, and a peek at the peaks of Camel's Hump and Sugarbush can be seen from upper North Street which is a short drive from your guest retreat. Head right out of the driveway onto County Road, pass Morse Farm, right on Cummings Road. At the end, turn right and park on the road to get out and walk, take photos, or find free cross country ski trails offered from the Montpelier Recreation Dept and Onion River Nordic. Lovely walk along Sparrow Farm Road or continue up North Street, out and back.
Food scene
Good idea to make a reservation during busy times. Downtown across from Shaws grocery store, here you will find full service, family friendly restaurant and bar with Italian dishes, pizza, salads, lunch and dinner and take out.
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Sarducci's
3 Main StGood idea to make a reservation during busy times. Downtown across from Shaws grocery store, here you will find full service, family friendly restaurant and bar with Italian dishes, pizza, salads, lunch and dinner and take out.
New downtown spot for a big breakfast, grab and go counter, and lunch. Breakfast is a big portion and priced at $13-16. Good coffee!
Filibuster Cafe
New downtown spot for a big breakfast, grab and go counter, and lunch. Breakfast is a big portion and priced at $13-16. Good coffee!
Crepes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Nice to sit outside on the downtown patio in warm weather. Local beer available too.
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The Skinny Pancake
89 Main StCrepes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Nice to sit outside on the downtown patio in warm weather. Local beer available too.
This photo is the previous location which was flooded. Find Hugo's new cozy location upstairs, next to the Savoy theater. Easy place to get drinks, tasty yakitori skewers, burgers, and interesting dishes. Entertainment like stories, music, dancing are on the 3rd floor above the restaurant/bar and the event schedule can be found on their website.
Hugo's Bar and Grill
This photo is the previous location which was flooded. Find Hugo's new cozy location upstairs, next to the Savoy theater. Easy place to get drinks, tasty yakitori skewers, burgers, and interesting dishes. Entertainment like stories, music, dancing are on the 3rd floor above the restaurant/bar and the event schedule can be found on their website.
This is a good place for Thai small places, pho and classic dishes, as well as vegan. Seasonal outdoor seating too. Close to the Statehouse.
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Pho Capital
107 State StThis is a good place for Thai small places, pho and classic dishes, as well as vegan. Seasonal outdoor seating too. Close to the Statehouse.
Mexican restaurant and bar for lunch and dinner and drinks. Outdoor seating as well.
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Julio's
54 State StMexican restaurant and bar for lunch and dinner and drinks. Outdoor seating as well.
Burgers, Fries, Shakes, Barbeque to eat in or pick up to take away.
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Buddy's Famous
15 Barre StBurgers, Fries, Shakes, Barbeque to eat in or pick up to take away.
Breakfast Diner and Lunch and Dinner and drinks too. This long standing staple in our community is a busy diner type restaurant with fair prices and plenty to choose from. Breakfast specials on weekdays for eggs and toast. Plenty of pancakes, french toast, breakfast sandwiches, and omelettes. Nightly specials for meat and fish.
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Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery
1873 US-302Breakfast Diner and Lunch and Dinner and drinks too. This long standing staple in our community is a busy diner type restaurant with fair prices and plenty to choose from. Breakfast specials on weekdays for eggs and toast. Plenty of pancakes, french toast, breakfast sandwiches, and omelettes. Nightly specials for meat and fish.
Pizza
Small local spot for wood fired pizza to pick up or enjoy there at picnic tables. Super casual.
Woodbelly Pizza
79 Barre StSmall local spot for wood fired pizza to pick up or enjoy there at picnic tables. Super casual.
Wow! Delicious thicker crust "Grandma Style" pizza as well as thin crust all made in blue tile pizza oven. On Main Street in downtown Barre, a great little place for pizza, pasta, wine bar, and attached Italian market. A good place to stop for dinner after a walk at the Millstone Trails, Quarry tour, Hope Cemetery, Granite Museum, SPA gallery, or just a visit to Barre. Call for a reservation on a weekend or take a chance.
Pearl Street Pizza
Wow! Delicious thicker crust "Grandma Style" pizza as well as thin crust all made in blue tile pizza oven. On Main Street in downtown Barre, a great little place for pizza, pasta, wine bar, and attached Italian market. A good place to stop for dinner after a walk at the Millstone Trails, Quarry tour, Hope Cemetery, Granite Museum, SPA gallery, or just a visit to Barre. Call for a reservation on a weekend or take a chance.
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A car is best to explore country roads and get to town.
We are an easy 3-mile drive from downtown Montpelier, 5 miles from exit 8 off I-89. Visitors do arrive by bicycle on our paved County Road, yet there is an uphill climb. From this ideal location it is easy to drive the surrounding country roads and have easy access to nearby attractions in the capital city of Montpelier, ski areas in Waitsfield and Stowe, great visits to Ben & Jerry's, Barre granite quarries, hiking trails, x-c skiing, cycling, the East Montpelier and Calais trail networks, and swimming. We are 20 minutes to Norwich University and 45 to University of Vermont UVM in Burlington.
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"Wait for the Chirp!" when crossing the street in Montpelier
Our amazingly accessible and friendly downtown Montpelier is the smallest of all state capitals and the only one without a McDonalds. Wait for the "chirp" to signal the safe time to cross the street at the corners of State and Main Streets. Each of the four incoming streets gets a chance to go, then you will hear the chirp for pedestrians to cross. Other crosswalks throughout the area mean people crossing have the right of way. It's good to make eye contact to ensure safety. Enjoy the bakeries, book stores, fun shopping, library, groceries, restaurants, bars, theater, museum and State House
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Casual, comfortable layers and walking shoes recommended.
You know the saying, "There's no such thing as bad weather--just the wrong clothing!" We can have hot summers these days and certainly cool evenings come fall. Pack comfortable clothes and especially layers to pile on or take off as clouds and sun trade places throughout the day. A warm layer like a fleece and a rain jacket to break the wind and repel rain are useful. To walk around our yard and fields and nearby trails, bring warm socks and outdoor shoes. Our "Bluebird Loop" is a mowed path through field and woods. For hiking & skiing, a small daypack may be good. Winter will require boots.
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Print your Keypad Code and Directions before arrival!
Wifi is great, Verizon service works well here but AT&T service is limited and does not work as well (so I am told). It is recommended that you print out your directions and jot down your Keypad Code in order to have what you need to find us.
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Check Out Checklist
1) Check out time is by 11:00 am
2) Please call/text to let me know you are checking out. I’d like to say good bye and hear any feedback you'd like to share
3) If you are leaving earlier, it would be good to know so I can arrange cleaning crew
4) Please check coat closet, drawers, hook on back of door, shower, and fridge for any of your belongings
5) Put towels in laundry basket in bathroom closet
6) Bed(s) can stay as is
7) Wash dishes and it’s okay to leave in drying rack
8) Write a note in the guest book if you wish to share info on what you liked to do or where to eat.
9) Thank you!
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DIRECTIONS to 1573 County Road
1573 County Road is 3 miles from downtown. Main Street becomes County Road. We are 1/2 mile past Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks.
Watch for our BLUE Mailbox on the left, just before the new guard rail.
A long driveway lined with tall pines will lead you to the house.
Pull all the way up to the ramp on the left side of the house for your private entrance to your guest suite.
Let me know your ETA as I can turn on the heat and leave the porch and hall lights on for you if you are arriving after dark. Then, you can turn them off when you are in for the night.
Welcome!
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Capitol City Laundromat
Apt has a drying rack and iron, no washer/dryer.
If you need it, your laundry can be done at one of the two local laundromats in downtown Montpelier.
1) Capitol City Laundromat: 54 Elm Street on the corner of Elm & Court Street (across from School Street). Do it yourself or they can handle it for you!
Drop off service for Wash/Dry/&Fold is convenient and a great way to spend your time shopping, walking in Hubbard Park, enjoying a meal, or having it done overnight by the helpful staff. Call for hours, prices.
2) Launderama is at 8 Barre St. around the corner from Main St.
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All about Montpelier events and outdoor activities
Go to the Montpelier Alive website for current information on events, dining, stores.
Central Vermont has so much to offer the outdoor enthusiast in you--Here you will find hiking trails, biking spots, waterfronts, skiing, parks, and more. Enjoy places nearby and check out this site to get ideas and directions including what is going on around the area and the upcoming calendar of events.
Find listings in local newspapers such as: Seven Days, weekly arts and community updates; Times Argus, daily news with upcoming events; The Montpelier Bridge biweekly;The World, weekly with calendar section.
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Buy ski/snowboard lift tickets online in advance
Ski resort websites provide the opportunity to buy your lift tickets in advance at a discount from the ticket window. For instance, check out Sugarbush (45 min away) and their calendar for prices each day. Really! Consider the Mt Ellen only Lift Ticket for a considerable savings from the All Mountain ticket which includes the neighboring Lincoln Peak.
For Stowe, you can save up to 65% buying an Epic Day Pass online rather than the ticket window. Bolton Valley offers a smaller mountain and less expensive tickets.
Easy equipment rental can be arranged at Slopestyle Ski & Ride near here.