Many people have asked how The Colonial House began and how it came into the hands of our family. Here are some of the historical tidbits about our beloved Inn and its Innkeepers.
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In 2003, a dear friend was visiting with her husband and then 2-year-old daughter. We hadn't seen each other in almost a decade, but the years fell away as we caught up on life's events. As we talked, we discussed her family and how having a child changed everything. I'll never forget what she said . . .
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We were recently featured in an article on GreenEnergyTimes.org, about "The Business Case For Solar Power." The article was written by George Harvey and focuses on the solar industry in Vermont.
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There's been lots of fun and exciting things happening at The Colonial House, and we are pleased to announce we have a brand new website, blog, online recipe book and much more!
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The Colonial House Inn & Motel has been in our family for a very long time and we are one of the three families who has owned the inn.
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We were looking through some old newsletters and found this picture from October 1980.
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We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with longtime guest, Jeanne Cutrona,
dba Humble Hearts Yoga, to offer an Introduction to Yoga weekend here Friday – Sunday
June 1 - 3, 2018.
National Pie Day was created simply to celebrate the pie. It is a day for all to bake or cook their favorite pies. Even more importantly, it is a day set aside for all to enjoy eating pies!(@nationalcalendarday).
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Our Quilters Weekend Retreats continue to be successful with Kim hosting the weekends in April and in November each year. Quilters come with either a project of their own to work on or something that Kim is teaching. In November, Kim taught a collage quilt pattern that was a bit artsy and a lot of fun. This coming May 4th-6th she is hosting a knitting weekend and will invite quilters as well.
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We had a busy Summer and Fall, hosting the inn-to-inn walking tours as one of four inns meeting guests from near (Vermont) or far (Australia). The intrepid walkers head out each day on a route of 8-10 miles on the back roads of our area. Dinner is served every night that we have walkers and if you would like to join them for dinner while you are here you are more than welcome to do so. The walkers bring some fascinating stories from their travels and are fun to host!
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Kim continues to work as our Town Clerk and Treasurer. She then comes back to the inn in the afternoons and works as our concierge (or gardener)! Alexis is now in 8th grade and is taller than Kim – something of a thrill for Alexis – Kim . . . well - not so much! Alexis is 6 months from being a full-fledge high school student and that is just frying her parent’s brains! It seems like yesterday she was toddling around and greeting you at the door.
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We have our stockings hung and the Christmas tree decorated. Cookie baking will begin and packages will be wrapped . . . and our newsletter comes with all our wishes for many blessings this holiday season for you and yours!
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Our annual Holiday Gift Certificate deal is back – for every $100 gift certificate you purchase from us, we include a $15 gift certificate for bakery items that we stock. Call or email us with the details and we will mail it promptly or email it to you. This deal is available through December 31, 2017 . . . great as a Christmas, Hanukah, birthday, wedding, or anniversary gift . . . or a treat for yourself!
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I started this quilt about 18 years ago when I was trying to get out of my fabric rut. For non-quilters, that’s a rut of always using the same and favorite colors in my quilts – cranberry and forest green. The colors looked great every time I used them, but I was well and truly stuck in a rut.
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With snow finally over we are now doing our "Spring Cleaning". The outside painting is in progress; the building, steps, and porches are beginning to look renewed! Gardens have been spruced up, though we still need to plant our vegetable garden . . . tomorrow . . . maybe tomorrow!
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May through October we host individuals and small groups who are inspired to walk the lesser-known back roads of Vermont.
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Kim continues to teach tuffet making (whimsical footstools) at the local quilt shop, the Waterwheel House Quilt Shop. She has scheduled a two-part class held on separate weekends
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We have partnered with Liftopia to offer discounted ski/ride tickets at some of your favorite mountains in our area
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We hosted two phenomenal quilting weekends in November. The first weekend was a 3-4 day retreat (Nov 11-14) for open sewing and the completed projects were amazing. We are going to continue this new tradition of a long quilting weekend over Veteran's Day 2017 so mark your calendars!
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We had a great year after a snow-less winter. Our participation in the Vermont Inn-to-Inn Walking Tours was at a record level and kept us hopping. So many of you returned for a visit that our seasons were filled with many friendly faces. As a guest said recently, and we hear so often, "it was like visiting home," and with that, we have no greater compliment. Thank you for your continued patronage and annual visits!
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