By Tara Schatz, Back Road Ramblers. Southern Vermont’s hot, steamy summers often require a mid-afternoon dip, and the local rivers and streams are ideal for cooling off in. If you’re seeking relief from the heat or a spot to while away the…
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By Patrick Kincaid, Vermont Country correspondent. One of the attributes that gives a town that “small-town” or “hometown” feel is a family-owned business that seems to have been around forever. That is certainly true in Bennington with The Old Brick Furniture and…
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By Danielle M. Crosier, Vermont Country Magazine. NORTH BENNINGTON — Sandra Magsamen has been helping people say what’s in their hearts since she was 12 years old. Back then, it wasn’t through bestselling children’s books or nationally licensed gift lines; it was…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. North Bennington has always been more than a village. Its independent businesses, library, arts organizations, trails, historic destinations and nearly three decades of outdoor sculpture have helped give the community a character all its own. But…
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The Green Mountain Monk brings meditation and community to a longtime local studio By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. For 25 years, The Yoga Place has quietly been part of Bennington’s wellness community. Tucked behind 532 Main St. #3, the studio has…
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A Little Slice of Home in Downtown Bennington By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. There is something special about a place that feels like home the moment you walk through the door. In Downtown Bennington, The Local & Co. is building that…
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If you want to understand what makes a Vermont village special, don’t just drive through Putney, stop at the Putney General Store. The G-Store as the locals call it, sits at the heart of Putney Village, and walking through its doors feels…
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Nestled in the heart of vibrant Brattleboro, Vermont, flanked by the Amtrak railroad and the Connecticut River, is the newly opened dining spot, the Rail & River Tavern. After a full renovation and modernization, the Rail & River Tavern has opened its…
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By Rejoice E. Scherry, site administrator. In the 1920s, the Baldwin Piano Company of Cincinnati, Ohio was an internationally recognized piano maker. Baldwin rivaled, if not outperformed, Steinway in every regard. The superior sound of Baldwin pianos was preferred by a majority…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. Sponsored by VermontBeginsHere.com. There is a particular kind of magic to a Vermont fall: crisp mornings, winding roads framed in red and gold, farm stands overflowing with the harvest, and small towns that seem to slow…
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Fun, hands-on, and family-friendly experiences await at Equine Affaire! By Allison Rehnborg Are you searching for an exciting equestrian adventure or a fun weekend escape for the whole family? Come to Equine Affaire, New England’s favorite horse expo! Established as a staple…
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