Summer 2009 at The Old Homestead

  Special events to entice extending your visit

Attention Bird Watchers, and who of us is not when we know that Barnet has a very special pair of nesting bald eagles.  They are huge and beautiful.  We have a nearby excellent viewing place where you can easily see that white head peeking over the edge of the nest.  And we have eaglets! UPDATE: The nest keeps growing as it now accommodates a family of four.  The babies are growing very very rapidly.  They should not fledge the nest until August so there is still Eagle watching time!  Come enjoy eagle watching!

Special Golf Package – Two nights for Two - $350 + tax - all inclusive
Book your two nights on a week-end, week day, anytime through October 

Fill the remainder of your leisure time with
         Tour of Victorian Main Street
         Visit to the Athenaeum, newly renovated library and art gallery the Fairbanks              Museum, Natural History & Planetarium the Artistians Guild – best of the arts &
             crafts in the NEK
         Film at Catamount Arts
         Guided Canoe or Kayak trip on the pristine Connecticut River
         Hike to our favorite Mountain haunts and vistas
         Wonderful fun and panoramic views from the Great Corn Maze
         Swim at Harvey’s Lake or in Adams Hole on Joe’s Brook

You may need additional time to enjoy all of these special activities
         Spend additional nights at the special rate of $100 each night

NOTE:  Guided Hikes, Canoe or Kayak trips are available, but need to be arranged ahead of time.  I can arrange for you, or you may make your own reservation with Kingdom Outdoors. KingdomOutdoors.com

Mountain Biking on Kingdom Trails also available  

The Old Homestead in the 21st Century:

    * We have excellent cell phone reception, especially with Verizon
         NOTE: If you are using your cell phone from the car be aware:
         1) In Vermont it is illegal to talk on a cell phone while driving.
         2) If you get service STOP.  You will loose service as soon as you
                  round a bend or go down hill.

    * We have DSL computer hookups.  Wi-Fi is available at the Barnet Library and several places in St. Johnsbury.

    *  Would you like a massage or an acupuncture.  It may be arranged with experts right here in Barnet!   Let me arrange for you when you make your room reservation.

    *  Farmers Market – Saturdays in St. Johnsbury all summer long! Fresh produce, bakery goodies, maple products, crafts, etc. Also Music, lunch, crafts and demonstrations!  A piece of rural Vermont!

Special Weekends and Events - come to participate, watch or photograph:

   * Summerfest 2009 in St. Johnsbury: August 8
         Tour of Victorian Main Street
         Rail (as in train!) tour of the Connecticut River Valley

• August 15, 2009 – Second Annual Triathlon 500 yd swim / 13 mile bike / 5 mile run –             and a shorter youth course

• August 22, 2009 — ‘Vermont Sales Tax Holiday’ on Saturday.  Plan to spend the week end in Vermont, begin early specially Holiday Shopping, Back to school, or just plain enjoy shopping and paying no sales tax for a day.

• September 12 -13 – Second Annual Woodsman Ciompetition -- A hoot to watch if you             are not yourself a ‘logger’.

• Friday & Saturday, September 18 & 19, Festival of Traditional Crafts -- Educational,             Fun, Enlightening – see and sample the way we used to do things like boat             building, rug hooking, soap making, milling lumber, covered bridges, etc.

• Fall Foliage Festival 2009 –It is NOT too early to plan ahead!    Eight Towns in the             Southern NEKingdom each plan a special day.

                     Beginning with St. Johnsbury on Sept. 27, train rides, food, crafts
                     And Climaxing with Danville on the Green on October 4, crafts plus!
                     Thursday will be Peacham’s Day, complete with Ghost Walk
                     Friday the fun is in Barnet, European Coffee, Crafts, Etc
                     Saturday Groton begins with a parade and ends with a Hymn Sing

Music in the Kingdom:

    * Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon at the Catamount –
         www.CatamountArts.com
         also great film series at Catamount and now 9 o’clock Sat. showing
    * ‘Music for a Summer Evening’
    * Monday night Band Concerts
    * Monthly Community Concerts at North Church
    * Special Chamber Music Concerts at Peacham Church
    * Craftsbury Chamber Players
    * North Country Chamber Players in Sugar Hill
    * Bread and Puppet – Plan a Sunday afternoon!  It is a real ‘happening’!
       www.breadandpuppet.org

Web sites to check for special dates: 
         www.CatamountArts.com
         www.DiscoverStJvt.com
         www.NEKChamber.org

Always and Anytime:

      Visit the new Athenaeum:  St. Johnsbury’s greatest treasure!
Eclectic Art Collection and library in a wonderfully restored Victorian Building!

      The Artistians Guild -- the best of Vermont’s artisans – Downtown St. Johnsbury, the building with the purple awning! Glass, pottery, ceramics, weaving, prints, painting, jewelry, rug hooking, etc. etc. etc., gallery and store – worth your trip for the gallery alone!

      Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium:  also stunning architecture!
Check out www.FairbanksMuseum.org  Planetarium Shows, Eye on The Sky Weather Reporting, and Special Shows along with exhibits of local history and cultural, natural science, a fantastic collection of birds, etc

      Antiquing?  I’ve checked out all of them!  Let me help plan your day!

Sample The Northeast’s great cuisines: well worth your trip! When you reserve your room ask and I’ll reserve your table for you!

    * Elements – elegant dinning, in St. Johnsbury. – menu at the Inn or on
         the web at www.Elementsfood.com.  Featured in the Boston Globe.
    * Warner's Gallery – traditional menu, always good, open on Sundays
    * Ramuntos – our newest ‘brick oven’ Pizza place – its great!
    * Anthony’s – long time local diner, always good home cooking.
    * Kham’s Thai Cuisine – Choose it hot, mild, or on fire –you’ll never
         find a cleaner more friendly Thai Restaurant!
    * Pizza and beer on Friday Nights at Trout River Brewery-micro brew
    * Wine Gate, new, downtown St. J., lunch always, dinner on weekends

      A half hour’s drive multiplies the list of really fine dining by 10 – a
      week of favorites.

Speaking of gourmet cuisine:  If you need a special diet – no wheat, heart smart, celiac, etc. – let me know when you reserve.  We will serve your breakfast ‘gourmet style, your way!’

Reserve NOW for summer and fall to secure the rooms and dates to best suit your visit.

Do you need to make a family visit to checkout St. Johnsbury Academy?