April 19th, 2019 by srsm
Stirring it up: Scrumptious Gluten-Free Cornbread. Love cornbread and need to eat gluten free? This cornbread recipe is easy and made with ingredients you probably have in your kitchen right now. The recipe can be halved and still produce an excellent result. Enjoyed by our guests. It’s keeper! Makes: one 9 x 9 inch pan (25cm … read full article
August 6th, 2018 by srsm
Shelburne Farm and Shelburne Museum are two of the great treasures of Vermont which offer an interesting insight into the past, present and future of the Green Mountain state. Shelburne Farm-A visit to the farm is well worth your time. The grand structures including the family house, the Coach House, the Breeding Barn and the … read full article
July 14th, 2018 by srsm
A Vermont covered bridge is always a great attraction. It is part of the beautiful Vermont scenery. Whether long, short, painted, unpainted one span or two, windows or solid walls there is something romantic about these structures. In Vermont, there are just over 100 authentic covered bridges giving the state the highest number of authentic … read full article
April 8th, 2018 by srsm
Here in Vermont wildlife abounds. We have our fair share of four- legged creatures however what is surprising is that there are also 381 species of birds that have been recorded in Vermont. Seemingly everything from the Ruby-throated Hummingbird to the Pileated Woodpecker and the Black Capped Chickadee to the Bald Eagle. Many of these birds can … read full article
March 30th, 2018 by corey
Spring is here … at least in date, if not in spirit. Soon (we promise) we’ll be past all this cold weather and can get to biking and hiking Mad River Valley! Here at West Hill House B&B, in Warren, VT, we love the great outdoors. Call us biased but we think Vermont’s Green Mountains … read full article
February 19th, 2018 by corey
Come celebrate maple sugaring time in the Mad River Valley during Vermont Maple Open House Weekend 2018! You’ll visit local sugarhouses, see the process, and enjoy samples of fresh made, pure, Vermont maple syrup. March 24th and 25th, 2018. Maple syrup is made from the sap of sugar maples and a grove of sugar maples … read full article
February 9th, 2018 by corey
As spring approaches, we feel compelled to point out that, even under the best of circumstances, there is only so much time left to hit the slopes. Luckily, our Mad River Valley B&B has Sugarbush Resort for a next-door neighbor. That convenience spells easy access to great skiing and special events like the upcoming Castlerock … read full article
December 29th, 2017 by corey
On the hunt for Vermont’s best cross-country skiing? Come ski Mad River Valley! Vermont’s Mad River Valley is home to a variety of excellent cross-country skiing options, from famed resorts and ski areas to the legendary Catamount Trail. We were even voted “Best Ski Town in the East” by Outside Magazine! Last post we talked … read full article
October 25th, 2017 by srsm
Stirring it up: Scottish Oatcakes are made with oats but the result isn’t a traditional cake! This recipe can be mixed and baked in about 30 minutes. The result is a crisp and cracker-like Oatcake to be eaten with cheese, butter, jam or meat. Makes ~32 Oven 375°F (190°C) Bake 15 to 20 minutes … read full article
September 25th, 2017 by corey
In today’s world of constant up-time, it can be hard to fit in that much needed vacation. Luckily, the same thing causing us to be on-call 24-7 also allows us to work remotely. When you need to get away yet still have work to do, come stay, play, & work at West Hill House B&B, … read full article
July 28th, 2017 by corey
There’s nothing quite like a romantic getaway that includes the great outdoors and now is the perfect time to explore Mad River Valley hiking trails. Let West Hill House B&B’s lodging specials – and our special area – help make your romantic summer hiking getaway the best it can be! We here at West Hill … read full article
August 21st, 2015 by corey
Attention fans of spectacle, entertainment, and hand-made, one-of-a-kind goods: the 45th annual Mad River Valley Craft Fair is just weeks away – Labor Day Weekend, September 5th and 6th, 2015! Too often the term “craft fair” conjures up visions of yarn and noodles glued to construction paper, lumpy clay ashtrays, and uneven, hairy macrame plant … read full article