C Ford Lettering has done both our store front sign and the vinal lettering and Design on our…read moredelivery van. Both times we had a wonderful experience that couldn't be beat and the results were beautiful. Chris knows his stuff and does extremely good work. He's not afraid of a challenge and is great at making a crazy design something real. I can't recommend him enough!

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.

BEST print shop in Vermont. You wont get better service anywhere else. I use CW for all of my…read moremarketing, my corporate site I build my marketing on always tries to direct me to Staples and some other major chains. CW is more affordable even with shipping and the quality of print and service is second to none. I wouldn't consider printing anywhere else.

I worked with Chelsea at CW to get my wedding invitations done and she was great! She worked with…read moreme to get exactly what I wanted and was there with a recommendation when i was unsure. I would recommend CW any day :)

We chose Bliss for our wedding venue, and even though our wedding day is yet to come, I already…read morecould not be happier that we did. This is not only due to the Vermont beauty and magic of the place; it also due to the property owner, Jordan Von Trapp. From the minute we met Jordan, her warmth, enthusiasm, and experience was clear. Throughout the wedding planning process, she could not have been more helpful, or made us feel more assured or excited about our wedding day. Any challenge we encountered in the process (none with her), she helped us sort out instantly, and her creativity knows no bounds. She is always fair and client-centered in her decision making, never pushy, and always personable. And her attention to details is astounding; for instance, when we first met and were talking flowers, I told her casually that I wanted to get tulips for the ceremony to honor a loved one who had passed. Months later, unprompted, she told me that she saw tulips at the grocery store during the month we were going to be married, to let me know they were seasonal. Planning a wedding is tough, but not when you have Jordan on your team; I can't stress enough how important having such an experienced venue owner/wedding coordinator all rolled into one has been for us, because unexpected things (COVID!), do happen along the way. She also knows everyone in the biz, and will give you the honest inside scoop. Her excellence is to the point that every single person I spoke with during the planning process was singing her praises, to an extent that it was almost annoying: it was so frequent and so gushing, and nothing new...I know how great she is, as does everybody else (LOL). It is also noteworthy that this is my first yelp review ever. Can't say enough wonderful things about her and about this place!!!

Dan and Jordan run such a spectacular farm and wedding venue at Bliss Ridge! It is an ideal…read morelocation to get married or hold an event. As a wedding photographer, I can honestly say there's not a bad spot for photos on this beautiful mountain, and it provides that perfect, relaxed, country Vermont feel. Their recent renovations to the barn have made it even more picturesque and they are both just the nicest people. Highly recommend this venue!

Very knowledgeable manager. Outstanding national…read morecontemporary realistic artists. I totally relate to this work.

Floral Artistry is one of my favorite florists to recommend. I shot some portfolio for Alison but…read moreI've also photographed a number of weddings where she was behind the blooms. She has a creative and almost architectural eye-- she works well within color schemes but always has inventive ways of adding interest to even a monochromatic palette. Alison's also a great person to work with-- she's super sweet and really knowledgeable. She's also all over Vermont Vows-- pick one up to see more of her work.

Alison is wonderful to work with! If you're looking for a great Vermont experience, absolutely…read moregive her a try!!

I had the opportunity to attend one of Natasha's paint classes. My sister and I decided to…read moreparticipate in our first paint and sip class. To be honest, I was a little nervous because I am not much of a painter. But Natasha was so welcoming and had such a warm presence. Natasha was an excellent teacher-- encouraging and patient, but left room for you to add your creative touches. Natasha was especially good at checking in with each of us. I left the class with a beautiful painting of a snowy landscape that hangs in my bathroom today. I would highly recommend taking a class with her! Thank you, Natasha! -Holly D

We commissioned a painting last summer and would definitely recommend working with Natasha! She was…read moreeasy to communicate with and excellent at translating our hopes into her style. She also captures the magic of winter unlike anyone else.

Chris is an ethical, honest, professional and knowledgeable attorney who knows real estate law…read more Chris helped us defend our property from a new neighbor who tried to claim adverse possession with an unrecorded/unsigned survey. Chris guided us in the legal process, communicated effectively and efficiently, and (in our opinion) mentored and prodded the other attorney to act. Chris's earnest desire to help both parties seek a peaceful resolution made this negative event end with a positive outcome. Eventually, Chris drafted and legally executed documents to resolve the issue. Chris is truly a praiseworthy attorney, especially with real estate in Vermont. COL(R) Keith & Angella Bean

If you use this lawyer for a real estate purchase, you should be aware that he will not do a…read morefinanced Closing so you will need to hire another lawyer (at considerable additional cost) to do the actual Closing if you have a mortgage. He also overcharges for his services.