Deer Hill SoLo VT
Hiking/Walking Trails
Beautiful trail on old railroad bed. An easy hike for most everyone. Beautiful anytime of the year.
https://westrivertrail.org/home-2/
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West River Trail
West River TrailBeautiful trail on old railroad bed. An easy hike for most everyone. Beautiful anytime of the year.
https://westrivertrail.org/home-2/
Food scene
Highly regarded, farm-to-table bistro-in-a-home. James Beard semi-finalists, the food is amazing! A great date night...
https://www.solofarmandtable.com/
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SoLo Farm & Table
95 Middletown RdHighly regarded, farm-to-table bistro-in-a-home. James Beard semi-finalists, the food is amazing! A great date night...
https://www.solofarmandtable.com/
Family-friendly dining with outdoor covered seating; great vibes in a former gas station...
https://www.eatathoneypie.com/
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Honeypie
8811 VT-30Family-friendly dining with outdoor covered seating; great vibes in a former gas station...
https://www.eatathoneypie.com/
Just YUM! Pies, cakes, muffins, pastries, all made in the bakery. Frozen case includes quiches and other yummies for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Call to confirm hours.
If you love their goods and wish you could take them home, you can order online!
https://www.grandmamillers.net/
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Grandma Miller's Pies
52 Hearthstone LnJust YUM! Pies, cakes, muffins, pastries, all made in the bakery. Frozen case includes quiches and other yummies for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Call to confirm hours.
If you love their goods and wish you could take them home, you can order online!
https://www.grandmamillers.net/
The Great Outdoors
easy walk from the house, although a good, intense walk back up from the river. Great spot for a walk, a swim, a bike ride, fishing (get your license!), see wildlife. There are day and overnight fees. Verify open dates. Locals do access during off season.
Army Corps of Engineers releases the water from the dam during two white water weekends — one in April and one in September. This controlled release makes for fantastic white-water paddling.
Access the Upper Section of the West River Trail here.
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233676
Winhall Brook Campground
919 Winhall Station Rdeasy walk from the house, although a good, intense walk back up from the river. Great spot for a walk, a swim, a bike ride, fishing (get your license!), see wildlife. There are day and overnight fees. Verify open dates. Locals do access during off season.
Army Corps of Engineers releases the water from the dam during two white water weekends — one in April and one in September. This controlled release makes for fantastic white-water paddling.
Access the Upper Section of the West River Trail here.
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233676
Lots of options to be outdoors: walking, hiking, swimming, biking. Hike to Hamilton Falls is one of the most popular in the area; treat yourself to a dip in its 55 degree waters in the middle of summer (July & August are the hottest). There are day and overnight fees. Verify open dates.
Army Corps of Engineers releases the water from the dam during two white water weekends — one in April and one in September. This controlled release makes for fantastic white-water paddling.
Access to Upper Section of West River Trail.
https://vtstateparks.com/jamaica.html
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Jamaica State Park
48 Salmon Hole LnLots of options to be outdoors: walking, hiking, swimming, biking. Hike to Hamilton Falls is one of the most popular in the area; treat yourself to a dip in its 55 degree waters in the middle of summer (July & August are the hottest). There are day and overnight fees. Verify open dates.
Army Corps of Engineers releases the water from the dam during two white water weekends — one in April and one in September. This controlled release makes for fantastic white-water paddling.
Access to Upper Section of West River Trail.
https://vtstateparks.com/jamaica.html
Golfer? This is THE golf course for locals and visitors. And, Mark's grandfather, 'Tink' Smith, designed and built it! Phenomenal views not to mention a satisfying, yet, challenging, set of courses (there are 3 9-holes here).
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Stratton Mountain Golf Course
251 Stratton Mountain RdGolfer? This is THE golf course for locals and visitors. And, Mark's grandfather, 'Tink' Smith, designed and built it! Phenomenal views not to mention a satisfying, yet, challenging, set of courses (there are 3 9-holes here).
The Arts
Galleries, programs, and grounds dedicated to promoting and nurturing the fine and performing arts. Entry drive winds through former 100-acre estate property which is also a part of the Center's Sculpture Park and Garden.
They have artist-in-residency program, programs for adults and children, exhibitions, and is the home of the Manchester Music Festival.
https://www.svac.org/
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Southern Vermont Arts Center Drive
Southern Vermont Arts Center DriveGalleries, programs, and grounds dedicated to promoting and nurturing the fine and performing arts. Entry drive winds through former 100-acre estate property which is also a part of the Center's Sculpture Park and Garden.
They have artist-in-residency program, programs for adults and children, exhibitions, and is the home of the Manchester Music Festival.
https://www.svac.org/
Sightseeing
Beautiful estate of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln's son, Robert, and his wife, Mary. Historic tours of the home and grounds. Estate also includes a a solar powered goat dairy and cheese-making facility. The lower portion of the property, Dene Farm, functions as a campus for environmental and agricultural education for high school students and includes a teaching greenhouse, composting facility, animal barn, vegetable gardens, apple orchard, and 600 foot floating wetland boardwalk, and the 1832 schoolhouse.
https://hildene.org/
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Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
1005 Hildene RdBeautiful estate of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln's son, Robert, and his wife, Mary. Historic tours of the home and grounds. Estate also includes a a solar powered goat dairy and cheese-making facility. The lower portion of the property, Dene Farm, functions as a campus for environmental and agricultural education for high school students and includes a teaching greenhouse, composting facility, animal barn, vegetable gardens, apple orchard, and 600 foot floating wetland boardwalk, and the 1832 schoolhouse.
https://hildene.org/
City/town information
Historic village with beautiful green. Home to the world-renown Weston Playhouse and The Vermont Country Store.
Just outside of the town proper is The Priory, a community of Benedictine monks that offer a space for quiet reflection, as well as sell items they produce.
http://www.westonpriory.org/index.php
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Weston
Historic village with beautiful green. Home to the world-renown Weston Playhouse and The Vermont Country Store.
Just outside of the town proper is The Priory, a community of Benedictine monks that offer a space for quiet reflection, as well as sell items they produce.
http://www.westonpriory.org/index.php
Largest town in the area. Home to historic homes and businesses, including Hilldene, the Lincoln Family Estate; Wilcox Dairy Farm, Northshire Bookstore, premium Outlet Stores, Orvis Fly Fishing School, and the Southern Vermont Arts Center.
Walkable town center known as Manchester Center.
https://www.manchestervermont.com/
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Manchester
Largest town in the area. Home to historic homes and businesses, including Hilldene, the Lincoln Family Estate; Wilcox Dairy Farm, Northshire Bookstore, premium Outlet Stores, Orvis Fly Fishing School, and the Southern Vermont Arts Center.
Walkable town center known as Manchester Center.
https://www.manchestervermont.com/
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
You will need a car to get around...
There is no public transportation near Deer Hill.
Formas de ahorrar
Filling the fridge & pantry
West River Farmer's Market occurs generally from Memorial Day to Indigenous Peoples day, in Londonderry. Can be pricey, but so good. https://www.westriverfarmersmarket.com/
There are a few local farms that offer produce and goods direct on their farms, as well as U-pick opportunities.
Village Market (a co-op based in NH) is the closest grocer in Londonderry. Least expensive option is the Price Chopper in Manchester, about a 20 minute drive from Deer Hill.
Qué empacar
Please bring house slippers
We have very light carpeting throughout the home and have it cleaned several times a year. We are 'no outside shoes' home and have a generous entry area with hooks for coats and space for outdoor shoes to reside while you are in the home. Flip flops or Birkenstock type sandals are ok, as long as they haven't been used outdoors. Thank you for helping us keep our home clean!
Qué empacar
Bring a hair dryer
We just keep forgetting to leave one...sorry for the inconvenience .
Viajar con niños
We have an older stroller & pack 'n play you can use
The stroller should be in the storage space below the Knoll dining set in the lower level family room.
The pack 'n play (w/ 2 fitted sheets) should be in the smaller closet in the master bedroom.
Viajar con niños
We do not have kid specific dinner ware, flatware or chairs
Please be sure to bring your child's favorites along.
Viajar con niños
We DO HAVE tons of toys and games
Please look in the closet (with the bifold louvered wood doors) in the lower level family room. There are also some board games and card sets in the living room on the shelves of the wall unit on the mid level
Costumbres y cultura
Vermonters are pretty relaxed
Unless you're heading out to an expensive dinner, you don't need to overdress. Although, going to a performance at the Weston Playhouse or the Southern Vermont Arts Center might make you want to dress up!
No te lo pierdas
The West River Farmers Market is a must
It's generally open from Memorial Day weekend to Indigenous Peoples Day Weekend.