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Monument Arts & Cultural Center: Bennington’s Creative Hub for All Seasons

By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. At the heart of Bennington’s cultural landscape, the Monument Arts & Cultural Center (MACC) stands as the region’s largest public auditorium and a year-round destination for the arts. With visual arts galleries, workshops, professional theater, traveling…

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If It Begins with Chocolate, It Ends with a Smile

The Village Peddler and Village Chocolate Shoppe Offer a Piece of Vermont, Everywhere By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine “Chocolate is an experience… it’s something you feel, and it carries tradition. It can be a taste of childhood or a new experience,”…

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Chocolate Like You’ve Never Seen, Tasted, or Experienced Before

By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine.  Picture a crisp Vermont autumn afternoon: golden leaves swirl outside, while inside, the air is thick with the irresistible aroma of rich cocoa. At the Chocolatorium in East Arlington, you don’t just buy chocolate, you step…

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Bennington’s 4th Annual Harvest Fest: A Celebration of Fall in the Heart of Vermont

Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Downtown Bennington, VT By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine.  When autumn sweeps across Vermont, Downtown Bennington wears the season like a crown. Golden foliage arching over historic brick sidewalks, the air…

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TÖST: From Manchester, VT, to the Global Market

TÖST is a sparkling beverage crafted to offer the complexity of a fine wine without the alcohol. Designed for celebrations, quiet nights in, and everything in between, it’s become a favorite among those seeking a buzz-free way to raise a glass. TÖST’s…

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From beehives to barstools: how Barr Hill Gin is stirring up Vermont’s craft spirit scene

By Bob Audette, Vermont Country Magazine. MONTPELIER — Caledonia Spirits, the makers of Barr Hill Gin, have lovers of the juniper-based spirit buzzing with delight with the help of honey bees that could be flying around your neighborhood right now. “We were co-founded…

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