Spend your morning getting to know downtown Woodstock. There are tons of adorable boutiques to poke in to. Here are a few of my favorite shops:
37 Central
Fossil Glass
Yankee Books
Unicorn
Red Wagon Toy Co.
Stop in to Mon Vert Café, order a latte and walk around enjoying the view.
One of my favorite stores is outside of downtown, but right next to the inn. Make sure you visit Farmhouse Pottery.
Woodstock, Vermont
When visiting Vermont, a visit to a quintessential New England farm is the perfect way to spend an afternoon. Sugarbush Farm is a 3-generation farm owned by the Luce Family. This 500-acre farm has gorgeous scenic views, farm animals, and some of the best cheese you’ll find in Vermont! Take a peek at my morning here…
My first stop was walking the nature trail of the maple sugar woods.
You follow the path the draft horses use in the spring to collect the sap. It’s interesting to see how trees are tapped and collected.
Woodstock, Vermont
Vermont is rich in farming heritage and Billings Farm & Museum is the perfect place to learn all about it. Take a peek at my afternoon…
My first stop was the museum. There were so many recreations of life in rural Vermont. Some of my favorite were:
Machine thatching
Butter making
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.
Summer has finally arrived in New England and we are loving being outdoors. It is time for hikes, beach visits, picnics, long days on the boat, and lazy afternoons reading on the dock.   Each month I share a roundup of products we’ve been using. Here is June’s Product Roundup…enjoy!!!
WHY TRAVELERS WILL LOVE THEM
When you’re traveling with kids, there are certain products you can’t forget to bring with you. As a parent I am very conscious about what products I put on my kids. I like their products to be clean, non-toxic, gentle and effective. Earth Baby has products that are wonderful for the whole family! It naturally delivers calming, nourishing, cleansing and protecting benefits to baby’s delicate hair and sensitive skin. This is the perfect kit to throw in your carry-on, backpack, or in your car.
WHAT PRODUCTS DID WE GET?
You spend so much time planning the perfect getaway, but it’s not so perfect when you’re wide awake at 3 am. Talk about frustrating! Those nights can be endless and makes me want to throw something. So, what can you do to ensure you get a good night’s sleep in a hotel? Here are 15 tips:
Before you get to the hotel:
Not all rooms are created equally so don’t be afraid to make some requests. You may want to avoid rooms that are on the first floor, or near elevators, ice machines, or housekeeping closets.
If you know me you know I’ve been on the search for the perfect pillow for year. (Still haven’t found it…. gggrrrrrr) If you’re picky about your pillow choice, you may want to bring your own. Thick, hard pillows or thin deflated ones may be your neck’s worse nightmare.Â
Nothing is worse than planning on sleeping in, when suddenly a ray of sunshine pierces your eyes at 6 am! Most rooms have light block shades, but an eye mask takes up almost no room in your bag, so you may want to bring on. Â It is better to be safe than sorry.
 Fairs are a fun activity to do with families, but they can also be a lot of work. Rides, animals, food…so much fun! Here are 10 tips for taking kids to the fair.Â
Decide before you get there how many rides you are going to allow them to go on. Some fairs have unlimited rides but others require individual tickets and that can cost a fortune.
  MINIMUM HEIGHT REQUIREMENT
Nothing is worse than having your kid wait in line only to find out they are one inch too short to ride. Save the tears and have them check the height requirements first. There is usually a place to measure your height right at the entrance.Â
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Summers are short and sweet in New England so we always make the most of them. We try to spend our days outside and make every moment count. A Summer Bucket List helps keep us on track and creating one lets us daydream of days to come. Last summer was a crazy one, but it did let us fill our days with family time. Here is our list for 2021!!
Go to a drive-in movie
Sunset dinners at the sandbar
Watch all of the X-Men moviesÂ
Go to Lake Fest, a summer concert on the water
Make our own gelato with fresh fruit