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
April 14th, 2017 by corey
Spring has sprung! The time has come To taste great beer And have some fun … on a guided craft beer tour in Vermont’s Mad River Valley! The fine month of May sees the return of the Vermont Bed & Brew package: May 6th & May 20th, 2017. This deal, which should tantalize any craft … read full article
March 24th, 2017 by corey
When you stay at West Hill House B&B the electrons are on us. How so? Our Vermont B&B has 4 EV charger stations to charge your electric vehicle. That’s right: we have four (4) EV charging stations! Two 240V Tesla chargers rated at 80A, a 240V J1772 rated at 40A, and another EV charger rated … 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
March 14th, 2017 by srsm
In the Mad River Valley the 20 mile stretch of winding road from Moretown to Warren in darkest winter is studded with brightly lit stars of all shapes and sizes. Standing anywhere from 3 to 15 feet in height and beckoning to visitors and locals alike, they can be found on residential lawns and hanging from the front … read full article
March 11th, 2017 by srsm
Serving it up: Biscotti, crunchy and crispy, nothing is a better pick-me-up with a hot beverage. From a google search we learn that though modern biscotti are associated with the Tuscan region of Italy, this popular Italian cookie traces its origins to Roman times. The word biscotto (biscotti is the plural) derives from “bis,” Latin for twice, … read full article
March 5th, 2017 by srsm
How many words can you think of that contain the word moon? 10? 25? 50? More? Well done! An internet search finds over 190 words containing the word moon. Here are but a few… Moon: The Moon is an astronomical body that orbits planet Earth, being Earth’s only permanent natural satellite. Man-in-the-moon: Although there is … read full article
February 20th, 2017 by corey
To turn a popular phrase on its head: Spring is coming! Get your Sugarbush lift tickets now while there is still so much good snow on the slopes. It’s true: warmer, sunny weather is on its way and all that great snow is not going to last forever. Consequently, now is the time to take … 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
February 9th, 2017 by corey
Come to Vermont’s Mad River Valley this Thanksgiving and enjoy dinner at our house with the West Hill House B&B Thanksgiving dinner add-on! Thanksgiving is a time when we gather together and give thanks for all that is good in our lives: our friends and family, health, happiness, and more. It is meant as a … read full article
February 9th, 2017 by corey
Autumn’s paint brush has already made a pass or two and the classic, Vermont fall foliage colors continue to brighten. Now is the time to book your Vermont leaf-peeping vacation! Warm, sunny days and cool evenings have conspired to beautify our surroundings with russets, sepias, orange, and gold. Even though the nights are getting cooler … read full article