Change does not come easy in New England. We, as a people, take pride in our traditions, our celebrations and our festivals. Our weather might change at the drop of a hat, but a true New Englander knows what season is upon…
Read More →Embracing history: Exciting offerings at the Park-McCullough Historic Governor’s Mansion
By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country correspondent. NORTH BENNINGTON — The Park-McCullough Historic Governor’s Mansion, nestled in the heart of New England, has long been a beacon of Victorian elegance and historical significance. Under the guidance of newly appointed museum director Polly Raine,…
Read More →Merck Forest & Farmland Center: A Jewel in the Taconics and Greens
A vision of connection and community By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country Magazine correspondent. RUPERT — Founded by pharmaceutical executive George Merck and his wife Serena, Merck Forest was envisioned as a place where families and friends could bond over the wonders of…
Read More →Getting to know our food, and how being good stewards of the land can help us eat better
By Katharine A. Jameson, Vermont Country correspondent. We’ve been divided for a long time. Since shortly after Europeans set foot on the land we now call “ours,” we seem to have found discord of one sort or another. We’re out of synch…
Read More →By Bob Audette, Vermont Country BENNINGTON — When folks mention the name of writer Shirley Jackson, what often comes to mind is “The Lottery” or “The Haunting of Hill House.” “The Lottery,” published in The New Yorker in 1948 and written while…
Read More →BENNINGTON — In the village of North Bennington, you don’t even have to enter a museum for an immersive art experience. Through summer and fall, sculptures of all kinds of materials by all kinds of artists will adorn outdoor spaces in the…
Read More →A perfect weekend in Brattleboro
Culture mavens curate 3 days of delicious fun, experiences for you and yours with Gallery Walk, Food Truck Roundup and Bandwagon Summer Series By Noah Hoffenberg, Vermont Country Magazine BRATTLEBORO — There’s something special happening in Brattleboro. Those in the know seek…
Read More →Pandemic wreaked scheduling havoc on Green Mountain marriage ceremony By Susan SmallheerUpCountry Magazine SAXTONS RIVER — Ruth Rowell and Brendan Hackett set the date: June 6, 2020.Then COVID hit.And they set another date, Oct. 24, 2020.And they even got the coronavirus, together,…
Read More →By Chris Mays, Vermont Country Spring technically starts in March. In Vermont, however, we still have some time to go. That might mean being stuck indoors because of rain, impassable mud roads or a freakishly large snowstorm, all of which can make…
Read More →You don’t need to drive all the way to Canada to have multigenerational fun By Chris MaysVermont Country Magazine When it comes to fun for every family member, Southern Vermont has some special spots. “There’s a lot of thought put into programming…
Read More →Amy Brady expects to have a busy summer and fall at Kampfires Campground, Inn and Entertainment.
But what summer and fall will look like, when it comes to hosting events, depends on what COVID-19 safety precautions/restrictions are still in place, how many people…
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