I can’t think of anything that depicts the quintessential Vermont experience than staying in a 180-year-old historic cow barn & farmhouse in Killington. Mountain Meadows Lodge lies on six peaceful acres of land on the banks of the 100-acre Kent Pond. The mountains offer a scenic backdrop and you’ll feel like you’re standing in a postcard.
Vermont Institute of Natural Science
Quechee, Vermont
While I was in Vermont, I wanted to get outside as much as possible, and the 47 acres of VINS (Vermont Institute of Natural Science) was the perfect place to breathe in some fresh air.
I love great views but I hate heights, so I sometimes miss out. Not at VINS…their Forest Canopy Walk let me experience being eye level to the treetops without the fear. At some points I was over 50 feet in the air, and I loved every minute of it! Ok…so I was a little nervous at first because sections of the walk are on metal grates that you can see through…but I got used to it.  What I like best about the canopy walk is all generations can do it together.
There are several platforms you can walk up to throughout the walk. Take some time to enjoy the statues.
The Eagle’s Nest was awesome!
Photo Credit: 506 On the River Inn
There is nothing more relaxing than driving around the winding river roads of Vermont…wind blowing through open windows and green mountains looming in the distance. It has been a crazy year and I was so thrilled to escape for two nights before the girls get out for summer vacation. I stayed in two amazing places and the first was at 506 On the River Inn, in Woodstock.
Photo credit: Barcelona Edition
I was so excited to join my husband on a trip to Barcelona, Spain, to celebrate our 19th wedding anniversary, even if we would only be there for a few days. Since we had such little time, I knew location was going to be super important. I also knew I wanted to stay in the Gothic Quarters, where we could explore the maze of cobblestone streets. The Barcelona Edition, which only opened a year ago, was the perfect hotel, and I’m thrilled I chose it for our stay.
While we were there, protests were going on in the city. In fact, one day there were 525,000 people involved in the protests. Although it was organized and safe throughout the day, at night there were cars burning in the street and fights between police and protesters. The hotel did a wonderful job caring about the safety of their guests. They placed extra security at the front door, and several times they placed notes in our room keeping us updated about what was going on. I am so thankful to the staff for making me feel completely safe during our time there.