I have having major Good Commons withdrawal. I arrived Thur. evening for a weekend yoga retreat…read more The vibe was casual Vermont chill. The setting was inviting and serene. Food service commence and the flavors, plating and offerings were tantalizing, creative and sumptuous. The public areas are conducive for meetings and gatherings. The sleeping areas are close quarters in some rooms and spacious in others. Bedding is incredibly comfy, assuring a good night's rest. There are plenty of bathrooms and are fully stocked with Flourish Apothecaries. Jenny, the house lab is in the house (if you have allergies, she can stay home) providing love and hugs. The hot tub outside is a wonderful spot to relax and recharge. Tesha and Marissa treated us like family. They went the extra mile, insuring the weekend flowed. The yoga room was inviting and serene. I seriously miss GC and will be back.

I concur with the other reviewers. I just came back from a 3-night stay at Good Commons, there for…read morea gluten free culinary retreat weekend. The Inn is a beautiful 4700 SQ foot, tastefully-appointed venue with comfy sofas, fireplace, ultra modern spacious kitchen and numerous bedrooms and bathrooms. The water throughout the house is purified, so both drinking water and shower water are chlorine-free. There's a hot tub (didn't know or would have brought a bathing suit), yoga/dance studio and lots of space to relax. You can rent rooms (I was in the shared loft which is a large room with 12 cozy beds and two bathrooms-I only had one roommate, so it was even more spacious). Next to our room was the living room loft, a cozy bedroom/living room area with its own TV. The dining room can seat 20 easily. The house has free wifi and free long distance and voicemail, which comes in handy as the area doesn't get cell reception-but you're on vacation, so it's nice to disconnect if you want to. The owner Tesha is a delight and she makes sure your stay is the very best. She owns a van that can get you around if you hire her to do so. Only 10 minutes from Killington and Okemo resorts, this is a great place to rest your bones after a day on the slopes. The quaint town of Woodstock is within 45 minutes as are Middlebury College and other unique VT areas of interest such as cheese factories, cider mills, etc. Note: this is not a B&B. If you are renting with friends/family, you can cook your meals or eat at one of the local area restaurants within a 10-minute drive. If you have the money to spend, I highly encourage you to hire Alejandra Ramos (http://www.alwaysorderdessert.com), a personal chef and food blogger/journalist from NYC who will come and spoil you with an eclectic fare of Latin, European, Asian flavors for all tastes and food sensitivities. She was our chef this past weekend and the meals were all gluten free, with some special egg and dairy free delights for some of the other visitors in the group. I'll be back for the skiing, the establishment, and the wonderful people.

Excellent yoga studio in a charming location. Amy is an experienced and friendly yoga teacher and…read morethe studio is pretty and spacious. Chester is better for having Sama in town!

Such a great studio! I took a variety of classes and every teacher I had (Christina, Haley, and…read moreCasey) were all so kind and amazing. It is smaller, but freshly renovated/newly opened. It is definitely going to be somewhere I return to whenever I am in the area! The prices there are also very reasonable. As someone that has been to many different kinds of studios I can say I loved this one.

Nice and quiet, laid back campground. Sites are wooded with some space in-between each site. Full…read morehook ups and I believe tent sites also have water and electric. The owners are amazing and friendly. They have a tiny store that mostly has shirts and some toys. They advertised ice but did not have any. There is an Irving gas station a few miles away that is stocked with great items, beer, wine, etc. They also make cold and hot sandwiches. Tiny playground for kids. Had some swings and a slide. I love that they have a game room with books and games you can take to your site. They placed rubber ducks around the campground and the kids loved finding them during their stay. Not too much going on locally and you would need to travel close to an hour for bigger tourist attractions. All in all, I will definitely return.

So nice neat quiet clean and friendly large sites plenty of privacy…read morePlenty out door activities around and amenities

This place is a gem! My daughters (ages 12 and 15) and I started lessons with Jill and are learning…read morea great deal and enjoying ourselves at the same time. We have three very different personalities including one kiddo on the autism spectrum and Jill seems to know just what each person needs. We've had lessons at 3 other stables in 3 different states and Jill is hands down the best. We learn not only what to do but why to do it. She is practical, systematic, and clear. As a homeschooling parent I also love that she teaches life skills and doesn't rush in to help every time but gives kids a chance to figure things out on their own while at the same time knowing when to step in when things are too hard. Her barn is clean, her animals are gentle, and the atmosphere feels safe and welcoming. I would highly recommend it!

Jill is a great instructor and horsewoman. She treats her horses incredibly well and is super…read moreknowledgeable. I would highly recommend her to those looking to improve their skill and/or relationship with their horse.

Played this one on an early August day. This course is a hidden gem in the Lake Sunapee Region…read more The layout goes back and forth over parts of the Sugar River, giving great scenery and views. The course was in really good shape, despite the dry summer we have had. Greens were very fast and challenging and the multiple dog legs and tight approaches make this a thinking mans golf course. However, there are a few grip it and rip it holes too! Overall, I would play Newport any day of the week over a few of the others in the area. And I say that from experience. This one is real treat. The bar/counter area was great too. Excellent experience! Loved it!

The course is in great shape. Putting greens are fast. However, never have I played a course that…read morecharged more for the cart than the golf. $52 per cart because they charge by the seat. No thank you...

We love this small, scenic campground! Very quiet beautiful water. Great trails for hiking. Will be…read moreback this year.

It is a good place for relaxed camping plus kayaking or canoeing. We stayed for a night right by…read morethe lake and kayaked 1-2 hours on Sat and Sun. Was hoping to see moose but didn't see. According to outdoor book there are moose here and sometime at lake. Campsites are clean and spacious and lakes are calm and good for kayaking, but 1-2 hours is enough to kayak all the lake. Good for relaxed weekend but not for intense outdoor activity.

Lake Runnemede was once a privately owned lake which was donated to the town at some point. It is…read moreadjacent to Paradise Park, so you can take quite a little hike if that's your preferred activity. I personally like to take the Zig Zag trail up. You can't quite walk the entire way around the lake, but you can climb the hill and take a short walk to the entrance just past the legion. There is a gazebo to relax in across from the popular access point (near price chopper.) there are benches to sit and relax along the bank too. If you're taking kids fishing, the sunfish will be literally NONSTOP- so it keeps fishing exciting for kids but obnoxious for grown fishermen. No boats or swimming is allowed in this lake (if you need to swim, head to Kennedy Pond!) Do NOT drive down the driveway, it's not allowed for anyone for any reason (unless you live on the road.) Also be aware of the "no parking between signs" because the fire department requires access at all times and you WILL be ticketed if you choose to ignore the signs. There's plenty of parking, don't be that guy!

Lake Runnemede, or Everett's Pond, as the locals call it is a aquatic gem in the heart of Windsor,…read moreas well as part of Paradise Park. Once privately owned by the Everett's family, it is now co-owned by the Town of Windsor and a local conservation organization. The lake is mostly for visual beauty and wildlife, as much all recreation is off limits. Not boats or swimming is allowed. I believe fishing may be off limits too now, but I used to fish here all the time. (The lake has huge carp, bass, and pickerel, and other crap fish). Access to the lake is from a path across the street from Price Chopper. Another is on State Street which is a walk in- only access road across from the School. More hiking paths as well from Paradise Park.