August 4th, 2017 by corey
September is just around the corner and that means it is Mad River Valley Craft Fair time once again! This annual cornucopia of handmade goods, live music, great food, and more happens every Labor Day Weekend: September 2nd and 3rd, 2017! The Mad River Valley Craft Fair brings 100 top artisans to Waitsfield from around … read full article
July 17th, 2017 by corey
If you like art and the great outdoors then come to the Mad River Valley for a weekend of both at the 2017 Great Vermont Plein Air Festival! August 11th and 12th, 2017. August is art month in Vermont, which we celebrate in the Mad River Valley with the month-long Vermont Festival of the Arts. … read full article
June 12th, 2017 by insideout
West Hill House B&B delivers R&R with a personal touch – By J.L. Barker I wanted to kayak on Blueberry Lake. I wanted to soar across the sky. I wanted a summer vacation. Nothing says nostalgia like a lazy summer day and that was exactly the kind of attitude I was looking for during my … read full article
June 10th, 2017 by corey
The World’s Most Beautiful Marathon is gaining on us! The 2017 Mad Marathon is scheduled for July 9th. Don’t let it pass you by. Take advantage of our Mad Marathon Lodging Special and save! Vermont’s annual Mad Marathon takes runners through 26.2 miles of some of the Central Vermont’s most scenic back country roads. The … read full article
June 9th, 2017 by insideout
When planning a group event at the West Hill House B&B you’ve opted for something extra special for you and your guests, a wonderful gathering with a great Vermont experience. As well as helping you plan your event, we’ll help you provide an opportunity for you and your guests to experience the Vermont destination; the … read full article
May 15th, 2017 by srsm
Wine is not something usually associated with Vermont. Maple syrup and craft beers top the list. Vermont is, however, becoming internationally known for its wine. Within an hour and a bit of West Hill House B&B there are numerous vineyards that welcome visitors and offer tasting opportunities. Two of our favorites are Lincoln Peak Vineyard and Boyden … read full article
May 5th, 2017 by corey
Get an inside look at the creative process of a variety of artists during Vermont Open Studio Weekend, a statewide celebration of the visual arts. May 27-28, 2017. Vermont Open Studio Weekend is a biannual event, held in the spring and fall, in which artists across Vermont open their doors to the public for self-guided … read full article
April 28th, 2017 by corey
Vermont’s Shelburne Museum is like no other. The museum, tucked away on 45 rural acres, hosts a unique collection of collections. There are flocks of duck decoys and herds of hand-carved circus animals. The museum collections include French Impressionist paintings, American folk art, … and a crowd of taxidermied heads. One of the largest collections … read full article
April 22nd, 2017 by srsm
Mud season is upon us here in rural Vermont. A time when the snow melts, the ground thaws and the rains come. Although the ski season has come to an end many B&B owners like ourselves remain open and welcome guests while we catch up on the B&B ‘honey-do’ list. Mud season is a perfect time to … read full article
April 16th, 2017 by srsm
A beautiful, warm and sunny mid-April day just begs to be enjoyed so, having no overnight guest to attend to, we set out to enjoy the afternoon and view the works of area artisans. Our afternoon outing started in Middlebury, about 45 minutes from the B&B, where we stopped at the Vermont Coffee Company for coffee and … read full article
March 17th, 2017 by corey
One of the best ways to get acquainted with our picturesque area is on a self-guided Vermont waterfalls driving tour. There are a number here in the Green Mountains, conveniently close to our Mad River Valley B&B. So come on along – the tour’s just beginning! There’s something undeniably attractive about a cascade of water. … read full article
February 11th, 2017 by corey
There is always something going on in Vermont’s Mad River Valley as these two, upcoming Sugarbush events demonstrate so well: a Photography Outback Tour and Lawson’s Beer Dinner at Allyn’s Lodge! There’s no denying the incredible natural beauty of Vermont’s Mad River Valley. Come discover it for yourself and take some of it back home … read full article