Hike the Bennington Triangle … if you dare By Bob Audette, Vermont Country Magazine. GLASTENBURY MOUNTAIN — Joseph Citro doesn’t want to scare you away from exploring the vanished town of Fayville, but he has one piece of advice for intrepid hikers. “I…
Read More →By Chris Mays and Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine From the sweet steam rising from spring sugarhouses to the laughter echoing through summer festivals and snow-dusted trails, 2025 was a vibrant year for Southern Vermont. Across Bennington and Windham counties, visitors, new…
Read More →Stowe Vermont’s Annual LGBTQ+ Winter Pride Festival, Winter Rendezvous, January 21-25, 2026.
Come out and join us for a winter in Stowe, Vermont, drawing hundreds of LGBTQ+ skiers, riders and winter enthusiasts to the charming little village of Stowe for five days of gay ski revelry. The Pride Festival takes place during Stowe’s Winter Carnival…
Read More →By Chris Mays, Vermont Country Magazine. Bundle up for the annual Harris Hill Ski Jump in February, where fun comes from the uncommon experience of watching international athletes compete in the sport and the instant camaraderie found in being part of the…
Read More →A village in winter: North Bennington WinterFest 2026
By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. Just ten minutes from downtown Bennington and a short drive from Hoosick Falls, New York, the village of North Bennington feels like a place held carefully in time. Its iconic historic fountain, the quiet curve of…
Read More →By Danielle M. Crosier, Vermont Country Magazine. LONDONDERRY — Nestled into the folding hills, valleys, and woodlands of Londonderry’s mountainous terrain lies Taylor Farm, an aged smallholding with its roots buried deep in the fabric of the Southern Vermont landscape. With the…
Read More →The King’s Knit Wit: Cozy Creations & Holiday Cheer in Downtown Bennington
By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. It’s officially sweater weather in Southern Vermont, the season for warmth, creativity, and handmade charm. If you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift or a new winter hobby, head to The King’s Knit Wit, one of…
Read More →Gift Guide Spotlight: Vermont Artisan Designs
Voted Best Art Gallery in the 2025 Brattleboro Reformer’s Reader’s Choice Awards Vermont Artisan Designs is a fine art and contemporary American craft gallery which – for more than 50 years – has celebrated a wide variety of artists and artisans primarily…
Read More →Bennington Community Market: Your Winter Destination for Local Flavors and Holiday Treats
By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. Located in Downtown Bennington, the Bennington Community Market (BCM) is a go-to spot for locals and visitors looking for fresh, high-quality food. This winter, BCM continues to offer the best of Vermont under one roof, now…
Read More →Nestled atop Hogback Mountain in Marlboro sits Vermont Distillers, an award winning, family owned and operated craft distillery that boasts a 100-mile view from its back deck. The business was founded by local entrepreneur, Ed Metcalfe in 2008, and he continues to…
Read More →Market on Main returns to Downtown Brattleboro at 74 Main Street (formerly Sam’s Outdoor Outfitters)
There’s no place like Brattleboro for the holidays! For its second year, presented by Downtown Brattleboro Alliance & Brattleboro Flea, Market on Main will pop-up at 74 Main Street in Downtown Brattleboro. The 7000 square ft storefront on Main Street, will reawaken…
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