My mom and I decided to stay here for part of our annual mother and daughter trip and omg-what a…read moregem of a find! Greg and Willie are so gracious and welcoming and they make you feel right at home. The grounds are stunning and the interior brings in the perfect lodge vibe. You can take a hike on their property...enjoy something form the list of 'things to do' they provide or explore on you're own. They're both full of wonderful stories (should you wish to find out) and Willie is the most amazing chef. Together they make MML the most wonderful and delightful experience.

This is by far my favorite destination when traveling. I can honestly say I've never had a more…read morewelcoming and comfortable stay anywhere else. If you are looking for a real Vermont experience, The Moose Meadow Lodge is a great start to the journey. This beautiful home with cabin vibes has brilliant decor and character throughout the property. The amenities are far beyond what you'll find listed, thanks to the selfless owners, Greg and Willie. At the very least, you'll have a very comfortable stay. Greg and Willie will go above and beyond to make sure your overall visit to Vermont is worthwhile. We decided to travel to Vermont last minute for New Year's Eve. We booked the Moose Meadow Lodge on the drive up. We were welcomed with open arms. Greg showed us around the property, the lobby shop, brought us to our room and explained all the unique and exciting details of the house and property. We woke up each morning to a beautifully prepared breakfast. Since our trip was so last minute, we didn't have much of a plan. Greg was kind enough to sit down with us and help us map out our entire journey. He even helped us map an alternate route home that was more scenic. We didn't get to everything on the list, but everything he mentioned was perfect. You can tell he has a genuine love and passion for what he does. His advice and planning alone made the experience excellent. I can go on and on about the perfect stay we had. You can tell Greg and Willie are very passionate about what they do. You will never experience this kind of attention and care at a hotel. We are already planning our next stay here.

Excellent food, excellent service! Nice atmosphere!…read more A+++++++++++++++++

I love the ZB and come to hear the bands at least monthly. The food used to be good- burgers,…read morepulled pork, fries, and lately a big fresh salad with homemade chicken tenders - but the recent change to basically hot dogs and tater tots is awful. Pretty heavy and not very interesting. Please reinstate the big salads and protein additions. Until then I guess I'll eat a sandwich in the car before I come in.

We held a family event at the Woods Lodge for our daughter and fiancé pre wedding party (Jack &…read moreJill). It was a beautiful, magical place to hold an event. Just minutes off the highway, conveniently located. The Woods Lodge offers plenty of comfortable seating options to enjoy the deck, indoor dining area or outdoors. We had a beautiful catered grazing table that was not only impressive but delicious, cozy rustic bar and other amenities. A must see!

Elegant and Delicious!…read more Gather- The Woods new fresh al fresco venue is a delightful and unique offering for gourmet dinning in Central Vermont. Nestled in the grounds of the lovely retreat, Gather offers a small but well refined menu. Located outdoors, lawn-side candlelit tables ring 2 fire pits. These have comfy chairs for enjoying a pre-dinner cocktail. The atmosphere is classy and casual with friendly hosts and severs who take time to answer menu questions and be sure you have what you would like. With a full bar, vast wine and beer list featuring local selections, and a variety of non-alcoholic beverage options, there is something for everyone. Our meal began with a flavor packed broth soup, featuring lemon, parsley, chicken and rice. The hearty portion was perfect for 3 to share. Next came the salads: baby greens with pickled onions and homemade vinaigrette, and rubbed kale with cranberries and nuts. Delicious! The swordfish main is crafted with an amazing balance of sweet blueberry sauce and a touch of cayenne to make the flavors pop. The chicken dish featured a tasty glaze and features grilled lemon, a surprise twist. Both mains were served with a veggie side and atop smashed potatoes- creamy and flavorful, and with lots of texture. Dinner was capped by the featured dessert, blueberry lemon panna cotta. So smooth, creamy, and heavenly! Just the right amount of citrusy syrup to complement the richness. Gather features fresh and local ingredients. This family owned and run restaurant is one of many endeavors Lisa and Jonathan Burr have successfully fully created. You will not be disappointed with your Gather dining experience!

Abundant blueberries, adorable farm-store, beautiful views, miles of hiking trails, and more are…read morewaiting for you to discover at Mad River Valley's storied and iconic Knoll Farm.

This place was awesome. Tons of berries! Staff was really nice. If you bring your own containers…read morethey charge by the pound and it saves quite a bit of money. The berries are organic, farm fresh eggs, lamb, and popsicles. My children and I had a great time. I'm so glad I went.

I really liked this place. I unfortunately came during covid, so the experience was much more…read morelimited, but I would easily come back here. I did order a grilled cheese, and this was probably the best grilled cheese from a cheese shop i've ever had. Was it mind blowing, no, but it was darn good. Will easily come back here the next time i'm in Vermont.

High end quality, curated items. Went here two weekends ago and tried some different cheeses. The…read morecheesemonger was very knowledgeable! I ended up getting the Cabot/jasper hills cheddar and my husband got another cheddar. And I couldn't pass up some of the other items like maple popcorn and buttercrunch.

We had a great visit at Lincoln Peak vineyard and winery. The owner was quite hospitable as well…read moreas knowledgeable of his wines.

LOVED the little area and wine tasting. Claire was absolutely amazing, fun to talk to, and knew…read moreexactly which wine my non wine drinking husband would like. Left with bottles of wine and signing up for their wine subscription. Seriously, it's a little out of the way but 100% worth the time for a LOT of Vermont hospitality. :)

Family had a wonderful time, Very clean & polite friendly staff…read more Would recommend taking your family & kids of all ages for a friendly family outing.

Ron, his team, and his tables are top notch! We asked them to be a part of our upstate NY wedding…read morerecently, and they were an absolute hit - I am so glad we found them! We had a Roulette Table, Craps Table, and Black Jack table. Craps is always a fan favorite, I couldn't even get a seat at Black Jack, and the Roulette wheel was a blast! Throughout the process, Ron's communication was impeccable, respectful, and so friendly. On the big day, I truly felt at ease and didn't have to worry about a thing; Ron and his team handled set up and break down seamlessly. The folks of Alpine Amusement Entertainment are thorough, kind, and tons of fun. I would recommend them to anyone! Hopefully I can use them again sometime, but I'm grateful for the lifelong memories and connections I've already made! Thank you so much, Alpine!

My husband and I were married at the Skinner Barn Columbus Day weekend 2014. Feeling a bit…read morenostalgic after a recent trip back to the area, I decided to look up the barn on Yelp. I was completely shocked to see some negative reviews, and felt compelled to share my own experience... My husband and I met with Peter after finding the Skinner Barn online. We live in MA and drove up to meet with Peter and check out the barn. It was the first venue we looked at, and we were completely sold on the absolutely stunning, picturesque barn... But also on Peter. He was very kind, and he was happy to provide us with a great deal of information on not only his venue, but anything and everything we asked about. He very clearly has a system. If you run a decent business- you better have a system to keep it running that way. Cars are to be parked in a certain area. He guides the guests to where they need to go. He is around for the whole night making sure that everything is running smoothly. The music can not be excessively loud- he has neighbors. Yes it's your day, ladies, but we can all still be considerate of others don't you think? Anyway, there was absolutely nothing wrong with Peter or his attitude. My makeup artist actually told me that I was the most stress free bride she had ever seen. Mostly because my view was that getting married trumps all of the details. Every single one of them... but I'm sure that Peter being so kind, caring, and accommodating had a little bit to do with that as well. Excuse the novel I've got going here, but it is very upsetting to me to see people say anything negative about this very nice man and his gorgeous venue. My husband and I loved it so much that we are planning to renew our vows at the Skinner Barn on our 10th anniversary. I suggest you check out the Peter and Skinner Barn for yourself before hopping to any false conclusions.

As the MC and brother-in-law of the bride for a wedding at Skinner Barn this October, I am obliged…read moreto write the following review in order to warn others of the hidden costs and tyrannical nature of the owner, Peter Boynkin. I should start by saying my family had a wonderful time and a beautiful wedding at the barn. The setting and the interior are great, perfectly rustic, and we could not be more thrilled with the outcome. Most importantly, the bride loved it. However, the interactions with the owner, Peter, were inconsistent in their messaging from day one, and ended very poorly. Peter is a former actor who moved to VT and bought the barn where he hosts performances in addition to weddings. Being an actor, he is adept at turning on the charm and selling you up front as he did my sister-in-law. However when it comes to the week and day of the wedding he shows a different side: 1) Springing hidden, not previously mentioned costs at the last minute when its impossible to back out. $75 PER HOUR to set up and rehearse. Why not charge a flat fee and put it in the contract? 2) Walking around micro-managing various aspects of the wedding day, including being rude to guests who don't follow his meticulous parking instructions. 3) The topper: at the end of the night with the wedding party understandibly looped and on a high, demanding that we BREAK DOWN THE ENTIRE venue THAT NIGHT (we did a lot of the wedding ourselves). This was at 10pm at night! Unbelieveable because Peter had agreed up front (verbally) to let us come back the day after to pick up our items such as tablecloths, a photobooth, table settings, etc. He also said several times "well it's in the contract" (news to us) and showed zero empathy when we reasonably explained we were in no state to do so, had not been informed of this UNTIL THAT MINUTE, and would be back tomorrow to pick up our things. It was thankfully a minor blemish on a wonderful night. But it left a terrible taste in our mouths. The next day when we returned to gather our things, Peter had left them outside the locked barn, and would not even cross the street from his house to speak to us. Maybe he was practicing a new role: bi-polar asshole. If so, well done Peter, we think you nailed it.

We were lucky enough to be in Vermont on a Friday evening to experience this restaurant. In an old…read morebarn done up with lights. Gourmet food with a homemade Vermont spin. Had a vegetable soup with a cheese covered ciabatta roll, which was a delicious and light first course. Then I had the clam cakes which sat on a spring mix with a great dressing applied on it. My dining partners had the watermelon and feta salad and burger, both were satisfied. You go up to the bar to order, the atmosphere is informal. Also had great local ales and ciders on tap and a full bar. A part of the 1824 inn. Service was attentive, with local teens learning the business waiting on you. Will be back next time I'm in the Waitsfield area.

Avery, Nicole and the rest of the catering group at the event for my best friends niece were…read moreabsolutely the most professional, fun and courteous I have ever seen. Thank you for making this event even more special then it already was going to be and creating a perfectly beautiful atmosphere for a special day.

If you're visiting Montpelier, this is a must visit. This quirky little Theater shows interesting…read morealternative films and has a great old ambience. They serve gourmet popcorn with really creative toppings that you can personalize. I love the old brick walls, and the downstairs theater has couches that you can cozy up on.

Are you freaking kidding me? This place is adorable! My mom and I came here to watch "My Penguin…read moreFriend", an independent movie, and this was the only place nearby that had a showing. We walked in and were greeted by the friendliest people. They serve beer and I think wine, as well as other drinks like sparkling water and kombucha. They also have your classic movie snacks and popcorn, and seasonings to add to your popcorn. There are two theaters, and we were in the one downstairs. It's adorable, and feels like you're in a cozy, comfy basement watching a movie. It's all comfy couches and was so cute and cozy! This theater shows lots of independent films, and I was so happy to be able to support such a lovely hidden gem in Vermont!