10 Reasons our Vermont Bed and Breakfast is a Great Summer Getaway
After many weeks of isolation, summer at our Vermont Bed and Breakfast might be just what you need. It’s been hard to remain closed to our guests over these past months during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s been important. We can’t wait to welcome our guests back through these doors, to spoil them with delicious […]
A Great Adventure began by Accepting a Friendly Wager!
Automobile, Winton touring car, 1903. Photo from the Smithsonian Museum.TR*312831.Edited by curatorial staff. A great adventure began by accepting a friendly wager! That’s exactly what happened to Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson, a physician and car enthusiast from Burlington, Vermont! In 1903 Dr. H. Nelson Jackson of Burlington, Vermont was visiting in San Francisco, California when […]
Mud Squares 4 Mud Season- The Best Mud You’ll Ever Taste
Serving it up: Mud season is a gray and rainy time here in the northeast. The snow has melted, the ground is thawing and the rain is coming down. Sometimes a sweet and gooey baked treat is the perfect pick-me-up on a gray and rainy day. This baked treat fits the bill perfectly, a brownie-like cake base […]
Don’t be Directionally Challenged
Mud season is upon us here in rural Vermont. A time when the snow melts, the ground thaws and the rains come. Although the ski season has come to an end many B&B owners like ourselves remain open and welcome guests while we catch up on the B&B ‘honey-do’ list. Mud season is a perfect time to […]
Guest blog: 30th Anniversary Celebration
From guest Susie celebrating 30th anniversary: West Hill House Barn reflection My husband and I celebrated our 30th Anniversary with a 3 week New England vacation in October. It had always been my dream to see the fall foliage and experience the charm of New England and we were not disappointed. We saw many beautiful […]
Guest Blog: An Enjoyable Columbus Day Weekend
From Columbus Day guests Jessica & David: Breakfast in the Sun Room We spent a long Columbus Day weekend enjoying the fall colors and exploring the area. The West Hill House B&B met every expectation of what we wanted in a New England B&B. They went out of their way to make sure we enjoyed […]
Be Alert for Moose Crossing Signs
Moose Crossing Signs Moose visiting West Hill House One of the frequent questions guests ask us at West Hill House, is can they see a moose? As many of the roads nearby feature large signs that say “Moose Crossing”, it is a natural question. In general moose, despite being very large, are shy and keep […]
The Long Trail’s 100th Birthday – and cake!
Birthday Party! Long Trail 100th birthday cake Built by the Green Mountain Club between 1910 and 1930, The Long Trail is the oldest long-distance trail in the United States. The Long Trail follows the main ridge of the Green Mountains from the Massachusetts-Vermont line to the Canadian border as it crosses Vermont’s highest peaks. It […]