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Hildene | The Lincoln Family Home
Welcome to our third post on our Visit Southern Vermont guide. Hildene is hosting a food and wine pairing May 23rd as part of the inaugural Manchester Food & Wine Festival this weekend. Get tickets here. Hildene is a lot of things: a museum, a garden, a working farm, a nature preserve, a home for events, including the…
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Historic Marble Rail Trail
Welcome to the 2nd stop on our Visit Southern Vermont guide. The Marble Rail Trail is a beautiful walk or ride all summer long. The Historic Marble Rail Trail is a 2.3 mile bike path connecting North Rd to Hunter Park, the rec park (Dana L Thompson Memorial Park) and Manchester Elementary School. Great for…
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Dorset Garden Market
The Dorset Garden Market Opens Tomorrow, May 7th When the Dorset Garden Market opens, its an annual sign that spring is well underway and summer is just around the corner. The Dorset Garden Market is easy to find on the corner of Rt 30 and Morse Hill Road. It’s open seasonally from the spring through…
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Ramp Season is Here
April is here and ramp season is underway. We started foraging over the weekend for ramps and they are coming up strong. It’s still early, but looks like it may peak this coming weekend, depending on where your preferred stash is located. Check Your Spots Now If you have a preferred spot to look for…
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Spring Sunrises
The Equinox reveals this unique light in our apartment at sunrise. The day’s first rays of sunlight are perfectly framed to create a beautiful window box glowing behind the fiddleleaf. I love the colors of dawn and this fleeting moment shows dawn’s best colors; blues, purples and golden hues abound. A real treat to experience,…
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Local Vermonters to Watch in This Winter Olympics
In the spirit of the Olympics, we are running a fundraiser for the Bromley Outing Club. Check out this post to learn more and show your support. Here’s an example of the prints available: Now, Onto the Locals in Italy The 2026 Winter Olympics are well underway and some Vermonters are already hard at work.…
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Celebrate the Winter Olympics by Supporting BOC
Today marks the opening of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy (yes, as a Winter Olympics nerd, I am watching the Opening Ceremonies live as I type this. Catch it on primetime NBC at 8 PM EST tonight). To celebrate this year’s Winter Olympics and pay homage to Vermont Olympians of past, present and future,…
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Happy New Year 2026
Happy New Year. Cheers to a better 2026 than ‘25. Sarah found this card at Twice Upon On A Time in Brattleboro. It’s a beautiful, serene, summer moment in ink (?) of the marble quarry in Dorset. The artist signature appears to be Terry Lindsey and another signature I can’t recognize. Maybe some knowledgable reader…
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Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds: Stunning Farewell Flight
It’s that time of year. The annual migrations have begun. The hummingbirds that danced and buzzed their way through summer are heading south. So, until next year you lil’buzz balls! Fly safe. And, here, they leave us with one final sassy look. If you want to follow along with the hummingbird migration next spring, check…
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Summer Nights Chasing Fireflies…
Rolling into August and we’re still chasing fireflies. The warm nights continue and summer strolls along. Someday I’ll capture these glowing bugs in a photo just right. But, these frames certainly capture the spirit of the moment: waiting until dusk for the show to begin. It begins with one and, then, in a rush, the…
