Garlic Town, USA, in Bennington, Vermont, can be likened to Willy Wonka’s candy wonderland but with a garlicky twist. Picture this: Over 120 vendors, food trucks, craft producers, bands, kids’ activities, and more, all dedicated to celebrating the divine allium and the…
Read More →Spirited tunes with a view
Nestled atop Hogback Mountain in Marlboro, Vermont Distillers, an award winning, family owned and operated craft distillery boasts a 100-mile view from its back deck. Entering the tasting room, a lineup of colorfully labeled bottles of liqueurs and spirits greets you. The…
Read More →A Labor of Love: Will Gardner on the Spirit Behind the Southern Vermont Homebrew Festival
By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. When Will Gardner talks about the Southern Vermont Homebrew Festival, he doesn’t start with beer. He starts with community. “Literally, the core of this festival remains true,” Gardner said. “It’s to showcase the homebrewing talent in…
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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 →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: Jays Art Shop – The Legacy Continues
By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. For more than 50 years, Jays Art Shop & Frame Gallery has been a creative cornerstone in the tri-state area, a trusted haven for artists, crafters, and gift seekers alike. When news spread that the longtime…
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 →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 →Bennington’s 4th Annual Harvest Fest: A Celebration of Fall in the Heart of Vermont
Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Downtown Bennington, VT By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. When autumn sweeps across Vermont, Downtown Bennington wears the season like a crown. Golden foliage arching over historic brick sidewalks, the air…
Read More →Foliage Without the Fuss: Slow Down This Fall With A Trip to Wilmington, Vermont
By Gabriel Schatz, Vermont Country correspondent. Located in South-Central Vermont’s Deerfield Valley, Wilmington is a small historic village close to much of Southern Vermont’s best outdoor recreation, including Harriman Reservoir and Mount Snow. Located where Routes 9 and 100 meet, it’s a…
Read More →The Four Chimneys Inn: Bennington’s New Standard for Elegant Dining
A local treasure to discover: The Four Chimneys Inn Restaurant and cocktail bar, open to the public By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. You don’t just stay at the Four Chimneys Inn. Your visit starts with stepping onto its historic grounds, past…
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