By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country correspondent. STRATTON — Nestled in the rolling hills of Southern Vermont, Stratton Mountain is a premier skiing and snowboarding destination and a haven for those seeking a complete winter experience. An excellent spot for locals and visitors alike, Stratton,…
Read More →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…
Read More →For a full taste of the iconic fall season in Vermont, be sure to make a stop at the Retreat Farm Market in Brattleboro. Tucked inside the historic Retreat Farm campus, this gem of a market has quickly become one of southeastern…
Read More →More Than Garlic: Inside Bennington’s Beloved Labor Day Festival
By Anne Archer, Vermont Country correspondent. Garlic Town, USA in downtown Bennington is a Southern Vermont festival deep-rooted in tradition. For over 30 years, farmers have come together during Labor Day weekend to honor garlic, a vegetable found in countless dishes created…
Read More →Townshend, Vermont Celebrates the 5th Annual Pickle Day
A fun day of food, music, games & pickles-August 8th, Noon to 6 pm Get ready to pucker up, Vermont! FinAllie Ferments LLC is thrilled to announce the return of one of the Green Mountain State’s more beloved community celebrations: Pickle Day,…
Read More →From Here to There – Elm Street Market secures a place on the map
By Danielle M. Crosier, Vermont Country Magazine. BENNINGTON — Outside, the early spring weather of Southern Vermont is blustery and dreary. Dark clouds have been rolling across the Green Mountain Valley for most of the day – dropping occasional moisture in fits…
Read More →The Festival That Defines Labor Day in Bennington Vermont
By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. There are some events that feel less like a festival and more like a tradition woven into the identity of a place. In Bennington, Labor Day weekend belongs to Garlic Town, USA. For more than three…
Read More →Bennington’s Outdoor Farmers Market Returns
By Anne Archer, Vermont Country correspondent. Regardless of weather, May is springtime in Vermont and that means local farmers markets are moving from inside to outside. On May 2, Bennington Community Market hosts its first al fresco Bennington Community Farmers Market of…
Read More →Inside the Vermont Country Deli’s 40-Year Tradition
The Vermont Country Deli opened its doors in 1986 in an old general store on Route 9 in Brattleboro, Vermont. Much care was taken to preserve the old country store post and beam appearance of the hundred plus year old building through…
Read More →By Chris Mays, Vermont Country Magazine. A long tradition of hospitality and legacy of welcoming every guest like family continues at Four Columns Inn. The inn originally opened in 1969 and the current owners since 2024 maintain that same ethos. “We strive…
Read More →A Bread Lover’s Dream: Sourdough Competition and Tastings at Brattleboro’s BreadFest
Do you love eating bread? Do you love baking bread? Does a room full of sourdough loaves, local spreads, and local cheeses sound like a dream come true? Join us for the second annual BreadFest at the Brattleboro Food Co-op on Saturday,…
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