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 →‘Nothing’s too much trouble for Christmas’ Musicians gear up for holiday shows
By Gen Louise Mangiaratti, Vermont Country and Anne Archer, Vermont Country correspondent. For Brattleboro musician Zara Bode, preparations for her winter holiday-themed shows begin as soon as the previous season ends. “My tradition is to, after every Christmas season, I go around…
Read More →Thanksgiving weekend on Putney’s artisan trail: Putney Craft Tour offers gifts with a personal touch
By Lynn Barrett, Vermont Country correspondent. PUTNEY — Looking to buy a gift directly from the local artist who made it? The day after Thanksgiving, the studios of 24 of Vermont’s most prominent makers invite the public in to discover, ask questions…
Read More →By Chris Mays, Vermont Country Magazine. WILMINGTON — Bright Lights Craft Fair has become synonymous with the holiday season in the Deerfield Valley. It’s returning to Memorial Hall in Wilmington on Dec. 14, with a companion show the same day in Dover…
Read More →From Finance to Brattleboro: The True Story of Chef Luis and Amaru’s Peruvian Culinary Journey—Seasoned with a Pinch of Love
Luis was born in Lima, Peru, and grew up in a culturally rich environment with an Italian mother and a Peruvian father. His journey into the international scene began in Switzerland, where he spent 20 formative years and acquired Swiss citizenship. This…
Read More →By Gen Louise Mangiaratti, Vermont Country Magazine. Thomas D’Agostino has seen, felt and heard some strange things. As a college student, he briefly lived in a house in Scituate, R.I., that a friend was planning to flip. The first night, staying on…
Read More →Discover the Heart of The Shires this Autumn in Southwestern Vermont
Sponsored by The Shires of Southwestern Vermont DMO As the crisp air of fall sweeps across the Green Mountains, The Shires of Southwestern Vermont transforms into a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors, making it a major destination for autumn enthusiasts and travelers of…
Read More →From foliage to festivals to fresh cider, there is always plenty to look forward to in fall in Vermont. Here is a collection of photos from past foliage seasons and events to give you an idea of what you’re in for. Enjoy…
Read More →By Katharine A. Jameson, Vermont Country correspondent. I try to say no to my children every now and again just so they will hear the word “no.” So often today, we are thrust into the child-led swirl of questions and requests and…
Read More →By Dan Tebo, Vermont Country correspondent. MANSFIELD, Mass. — It’s just after 4 p.m. on a blazing hot Saturday in July, yet the parking lot at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield is already nearing capacity. Phish aren’t due onstage for another four…
Read More →From farm to tablecloth, textile farmer works to revitalize a lost art and a lost industry
By Danielle M. Crosier, Vermont Country Magazine. DANBY — Andrea Myklebust was standing in the shade of the studio doorway of her farm in Danby on a steamy summer morning, brushing small pieces of plant material from her clothing and fingering a…
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