Activities at the Inn

There is lots to keep you busy at the inn. With a well-stocked library, a good selection of games for both old and young, over 650 movies, popcorn or Ben & Jerry’s ice cream available any time, and plenty of cozy places to curl up with a book, even a rainy day here can feel like a treat. But it’s not uncommon for guests to find that simply relaxing in front of their fireplace or outside on the shaded portico is just their cup of tea. And that cup of tea is always available, iced tea in summer if you prefer. There is local mulled cider in season and you can always help yourself to fruit and home-made Toll House cookies.

The quiet village makes a nice evening stroll and a good starting place for a long country walk or bike ride. Perfect for your walk or bike ride or for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, the Lamoille Valley rail trail runs past the inn. Help yourself to a granola bar from the jar before you set off. Or with advance notice we can provide a picnic. Fishing in the Lamoille River is a short walk away. For the little ones, we have old-fashioned hoops to roll on the lawn and there is a quiet playground just two blocks away.

A full English afternoon tea is available at the inn Thursdays and Sundays. By prior arrangement tea may be available on other days as well as other meals and festivities such as luncheons, private dinners, birthday parties, brunch, etc.

Special events at the inn are scheduled throughout the year.

2024
Jane Austen weekend: Persuasion, January 26-29
Jane Austen talk: Anne Eliot’s Royal Navy, Friday, January 26, 8:00 p.m.
Jane Austen tea, Saturday, January 27, 2:30 p.m.
Downton Abbey-inspired weekend, Etiquette Tea, and Etiquette Dinner: February 2-4
Jane Austen weekend: Persuasion, June 14 – 16
Jane Austen talk: Anne Eliot’s Royal Navy, Friday, June 14, 8:00 p.m.
Jane Austen tea, Saturday, June 15, 2:30 p.m.”
Jane Austen weekend: Pride and Prejudice, June 21-23
Jane Austen talk:  Lizzie Bennet’s England, Friday, June 21, 8:00 p.m.
Jane Austen tea, Saturday, June 22, 2:30 p.m.
Afternoon tea party and tea etiquette talk: Thursday, July 11, 2:00 p.m
Children’s afternoon tea party, Sunday, July 14, 2:00 p.m.
Jane Austen weekend: Persuasion, July 19 – 21`
Jane Austen talk: Anne Eliot’s Royal Navy, July 19, 8:00 p.m.
Jane Austen tea, Saturday, July 20, 2:30 p.m.
Jane Austen weekend in character, August 2-4
Jane Austen weekend: Persuasion, August 9 – 11,
Jane Austen talk: Anne Eliot’s Royal Navy, Friday, August 9, 8:00 p.m.
Jane Austen tea, Saturday, August 10, 2:30 p.m.
Jane Austen weekend: Pride and Prejudice, September 6 – 8
Jane Austen talk:  Lizzie Bennet’s England, Friday, September 6, 8:00 p.m.
Jane Austen tea, Saturday, September 7, 2:30 p.m.
Jane Austen weekend: Sense and Sensibility, September 13 – 15
Jane Austen talk: Making Sense of Jane Austen’s England, Friday, September 13, 8:00 p.m.
Jane Austen tea, Saturday, September 14, 2:30 p.m.
Jane Austen weekend: Persuasion, October 25-27
Jane Austen talk: Jane Austen’s Royal Navy, Friday, October 25, 8:00 p.m.
Jane Austen tea, Saturday, October 26, 2:30 p.m.

 

 

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