Woodstock, Vermont

The understated splendor of Woodstock begins with the unique, sweet floral smells of America’s only undeveloped state. It’s hard to imagine the transformative experience that a visit to Woodstock is without experiencing it yourself. The air is more than clean—it’s nutritious. The quaint colonial scenery is idyllic. Woodstock is a colorful, historic and pedestrian town in the quintessential New England countryside, with a beauty so potent you’ll feel transformed at a cellular level.

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GETTING TO Woodstock, Vermont

 

Woodstock is easily accessed by car, only a 3-hour drive from most major east-coast cities.  If you’re coming without a car, you can choose to fly into Boston or Burlington and take a luxury, ultra-comfortable bus into town. Our property has a private helipad for those flying in by helicopter. 

 
 

DINING IN Woodstock, Vermont

 

Woodstock’s depth isn’t only in its unspoiled landscapes and architecture. It brings another level of healing with its upscale farm-to-table dining quality. Woodstock’s produce-led, authentic and high-end eateries represent the emblematic small-scale quality that Vermont is loved for. This spectacular village is for foodies. Enjoy the freshest seasonal produce and learn what food made with love really tastes like.

Some of our favorites include:

  • Red Rooster at the Woodstock Inn: Eclectic menu, attentive service and beautiful atmosphere. Enjoy a fresh, home-cooked meal like chef-selected fresh greens with warm, Vermont creamery chèvre, or an American pan-seared red snapper on a bed of black-eyed pea succotash.

  • The Mill at Simon Pearce in Quechee: Voted one of "America's Most Romantic Restaurants" by Travel and Leisure, the Mill at Simon Pearce attentively serves fresh American cuisine with the backdrop of the Ottauquechee River waterfall and covered bridge. Local dishes include summer vegetable pappardelle with sweet basil pesto cream and local squash, or a pan roasted red snapper escovitch deliciously flavored with thyme beurre blanc.

  • Cloudland Farm Woodstock: Set in the pastoral hills of Pomfret, Vermont, this working farm offers al fresco dining and food fresh from their own farm. Enjoy fresh, thoughtful combinations like a flagship Black Angus burger with homemade ketchup or Cloudland Farm braised beef brisket. The menu changes weekly.

These are only a handful of the many restaurants Woodstock has to offer, from casual dining to Michelin star level.

 
 

THINGS TO DO IN Woodstock, Vermont

 

Nature. People come to Woodstock to disconnect from the commotion of urban life and to reconnect through simple yet refined living. Woodstock has breathtaking natural scenery—the Quechee Gorge is known as Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon. The Silver Lake State Park is a gorgeous park surrounding a sandy-beached lake, perfect for swimming and fishing with the family. For fans of hiking, biking, boating, swimming, or any outdoor activity, Woodstock is nothing short of paradise.

Shopping. Woodstock is also a destination for designer boutique shopping and antiques. There are no mainstream retailers here—just like everything else in Woodstock, the shopping is high-end and authentic goods, from America’s best glassmaker to designer jewelry.

Winter sports. Woodstock is only minutes away from some of the best ski resorts on the East Coast. Suicide Six, a historically famous easy-riding ski terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities, is only 6 minutes away. Killington, perched at 3,050 feet, offers wide groomed cruisers for fantastic skiing, and is only 30 minutes away.

Woodstock also offers picturesque farm visits, antiquing, and a fine selection of restaurants.