Selected Category: TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL

This coming December 29th, Mary Anne and I will be celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary!  We will also be celebrating our 5th anniversary as Innkeepers of the Brass Lantern Inn which will occur on…

Tropical Storm Irene was very selective in wreaking damage on communities in Vermont. Stories of Vermont Floods have been central news topics in all national news and the devastation shown through this…

We have fortunately had an early return to winter here in Stowe, Vermont. Ok, for our southern friends, or family that may say, “what do you mean, fortunate?”, we offer the following explanation. Of course…

I love small towns on so many levels. Just one attribute of this peaceful, New England town that draws us closer to its heart every day; left turns in Stowe, Vermont. Moving here from a major metropolitan…

This time of year is always somewhat bittersweet in Stowe, Vermont.  While I enjoy the longer days, warming temperatures, the emergence of our garden beds, and the opportunity to bring out the bikes I…

Our family recently had the opportunity for a two night getaway to Boston (over the Easter weekend).  Great time, love Boston; diverse cultures, deep history, a proud sense of place for Bostonians and…

Of the many “perks” that we feel come with this “job” as Innkeepers, certainly, one of the most rewarding is the opportunity to welcome back friends from one or many more previous stays.  This past weekend…

Ok, as much as we love our winter activities we also embrace the upcoming Mud Season (more on that in a follow up blog) and the opportunity to celebrate the passing seasons, winter to spring with the traditional…

We very much enjoy the opportunity to help our guests plan either a full day of outdoor activities or help them find the right place for dinner. Ultimately, we then get to live vicariously through our…