Poison parsnip and poison ivy, false hellebore galore … beware as you take to Green Mountain trails By Jim TherrienVermont Country BENNINGTON — Tick season and Lyme disease get a lot of deserved attention in Vermont in the warmer months, but several…
Read More →By Danielle M. Crosier, Vermont Country Magazine. “We love the things we love for what they are.” — Robert Frost Planning a marriage proposal is an entirely personal event. It is a reflection of who you are, how well you know your…
Read More →A hunt for the best burger (and veggie burger) in the Shires
By Gordon Dossett, Vermont Country Magazine. For intrepid journalists, some tasks loom large. Venturing forth to sample the best burgers in the Northshire is not among them, so I am up to the task. Still, compiling a list of best burgers brought…
Read More →Friendships ‘budding’ in the cannabis industry
By Chris Mays, Vermont Country Magazine. Scott Sparks, owner of Vermont Bud Barn and Vermont Hempicurean, has built many long and strong relationships through his approximately seven years involved in the Vermont hemp and cannabis community. Around April 2017, he attended his…
Read More →Affordable Family Skiing at Living Memorial Park
By Kristopher Radder, Vermont Country Magazine. BRATTLEBORO — A classic T-bar lift in a picturesque Vermont setting, the sounds of laughter and the “swooshing” of people going downhill can be heard going well into the night. The glow coming from the lights…
Read More →By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country correspondent. Elegance on demand: Transforming your big day with Shear Designs Hair Studio’s Wedding Services In the intricate tapestry of wedding planning, every detail contributes to the symphony of the perfect day. While visions of the dress,…
Read More →By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country correspondent. MANCHESTER — Are you ready to say “I do” in a setting that’s not just a venue but an experience? Taconic Hotel proudly unveils its most coveted wedding package, causing a stir in the world of…
Read More →By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country correspondent. Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Vermont, a gem awaits couples seeking a wedding experience that transcends the ordinary. Steeped in history (originally a working sawmill for Dover, Vermont) and adorned with rustic charm, Farm Road…
Read More →A Journey to Thailand in Bennington
Niramit Thai’s authentic experience By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country correspondent. BENNINGTON — Walking into Niramit, at 124 Elm St., Bennington, nestled within South Shire A Little Hotel, feels like stepping through a portal to another place and time. Drawing inspiration from diverse facets of Thai…
Read More →Unique places to stay: Your non-traditional, must-stay locations when lodging in beautiful Vermont
By Miss Kitty. This kitty feels it her duty to ensure all travelers who pass through her beloved “Viridis Montis” secure lodgings both remarkable and civilized. Of course, it is difficult for one to find the latter of these requirements when local…
Read More →NORTH BENNINGTON — It could be said that Michelle Samour’s art begins on the molecular level. In her studio in North Bennington, she walked Vermont Country through the process of papermaking, from fiber to pulp to drying into molds or sheets or…
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