Woodstock & Quechee, VT is our first getaway as newlyweds. We made a trip during Labor Day Weekend of 2016. Here is a summary of our little adventure. Hopefully, it will inspire you to take a trip there or plan a getaway soon!
We stayed here for two nights. Our room has its own bathroom. Most rooms have a shared bathroom on the same floor. During our stay, they served a three course breakfast on our private table. The breakfast was delicious. We included the Simple Celebration package with our stay. The package comes with Simon Pearce champagne flutes and champagne. Later on, we found out that Simon Pearce merchandises are pricey. There is complimentary wine in the afternoon from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. The garden terrace was a nice touch for the inn.
Both places are located next to each other. There isn't s a combination ticket ($19 as of 4/14/2017) for both attractions. The Billings Farm & Museum is wonderful for families with children. They have daily events such as tractor-drawn wagon rides, children’s craft activities and meet the lambs, steers, chicks, ducklings and bunnies, etc. We attended the ice cream session and got bombarded with children.
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Park has numerous hiking trails (see map below) and scheduled guided tours. We were able to attend the “Glimpse Mansion”, a free tour. For other tours, there is a fee. The tour was very enjoyable because we had a knowledgeable ranger. The hiking trails can be confusing. We got lost, but were able to make it to our tour.
This hike is very easy and short (less than an hour long). It leads from the highway to the end of gorge. The trail is made of paved asphalt. The visitors’ center is located on the highway. Also, you cannot get lost on this trail!
This is a maple syrup farm that also makes its own cheeses. They have three pet goats. You can buy a bag of food for $2 and feed them. The chicken is very vicious, so stay away from her. There is a small chapel right of the store. You can go on a self-guided tour to learn how maple syrup is made. Once you walked into the store, you get to sample their cheeses and maple syrups.
The food is delicious. We sat behind the window with the view of the waterfall. To get to Simon Pearce Restaurant & Store, you have to pass through a covered bridge. Right next to the covered bridge is a waterfall. You can get a closer view of the waterfall in the basement. There is a continuous demonstration of an employee making a featured Simon Pearce product. The employee is very friendly and answers every question. Simon Pearce products are very expensive because each item is handmade.
This place is heaven for a baker. There is a store, café and classes. Unfortunately, we did not take any classes due to our time restraint. At the end of the visit, we purchased white flour, coconut flour, almond flour and durum flour and Nordic Ware quartet Bundt pan. Then we came back for lunch the next day.
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