By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. In an era when live entertainment venues across the country have struggled to regain their footing, Southern Vermont offers a quiet but powerful counterpoint. Here in the Shires and beyond, from Dorset to Bennington to Brattleboro,…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. For Will Gardner, fitness isn’t just about lifting weights or counting calories. It’s about helping real people feel stronger, move better, and live life with more energy and confidence. At Gardner Fitness, based in Hoosick, New…
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A unique wellness destination is drawing both locals and visitors seeking healing, balance, and restoration. Confluence Acupuncture, led by longtime practitioner Stefan Grace, offers a fresh and accessible approach to traditional Chinese medicine right in the heart of Southern Vermont. For travelers…
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A Celebration of Bennington’s Gift Garden & The Gift Garden’s Holiday Cottage Right in the heart of downtown Bennington, where community spirit meets small-town charm, there are storefronts that have become a year-round destination for joy, creativity, and meaningful connections. At The…
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If your Vermont getaway calls for more than mountain hikes and local maple syrup, add a dose of rejuvenation to your journey with a visit to A Signature Day Spa in Rutland. This beloved wellness destination invites you to unwind in style,…
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By Bob Audette, Vermont Country Magazine. The high-vaulted trapezium of the New England Center for Circus Arts echoes with the voices of people who have traveled from all over the world to spend a week learning aerial fabric acrobatics or perfecting their…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. Looking out the window of your elegant suite at The Reluctant Panther, the Green Mountains rise gently in the distance, framed by the golden glow of Vermont sunlight. In that moment, you realize: this isn’t just…
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Where world-class acts meet small-town charm—all year round. By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. Set along Vermont’s scenic Route 9 and surrounded by historic architecture, local shops, and mountain views, Bennington Theater offers something rare and unforgettable: a full calendar of live…
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Where Art, Theater, Music, and Community Come Alive By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. At the foothills of Vermont’s Green Mountains sits the Monument Arts & Cultural Center, a hub for creative expression that brings world-class visual and performing arts to life…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. The scent of garlic, the sound of live music, and the hum of community spirit will fill the streets of Bennington once again this Labor Day Weekend as Garlic Town USA celebrates its 30th anniversary on…
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