{"id":55573,"date":"2017-01-17T12:51:26","date_gmt":"2017-01-17T16:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=55573"},"modified":"2022-01-27T14:48:41","modified_gmt":"2022-01-27T18:48:41","slug":"woodstock-vermont-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/55573\/woodstock-vermont-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Woodstock, Vermont: A Car-Free Winter Wonderland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It wouldn\u2019t be an exaggeration to call <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/35770\/woodstock-inn-and-resort-vermont-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Woodstock, Vermont<\/a> one of New England\u2019s prettiest towns. Nestled in the Green Mountains, Woodstock\u2019s covered bridges, storybook town green, church steeples and rolling river present a dreamy panorama steeped in yesteryear charm. A conservationist ethos permeates every aspect of the village, with power players like the Rockefeller family pouring time and money into preserving Woodstock\u2019s authenticity and pristine natural resources.<\/p>\n<p>In the middle of this fairytale hamlet sits the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.woodstockinn.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Woodstock Inn<\/a>. This traditional white clapboard building is as inviting as a mug of hot chocolate after a day of skiing on Vermont\u2019s icy slopes. Guests of the resort are treated to timeless Vermont hospitality with all the trimmings. It\u2019s a four-season resort, but winter offers a frosty wonderland that should please even self-proclaimed cold-weather scrooges.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Get Outdoors<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55576 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/SkierViewGroupOn.jpg\" alt=\"suicide six skiing\" width=\"900\" height=\"540\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55576 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/SkierViewGroupOn.jpg\" alt=\"suicide six skiing\" width=\"900\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/SkierViewGroupOn.jpg 900w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/SkierViewGroupOn-350x210.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/SkierViewGroupOn-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Downhill skiers and snowboarders can traverse a variety of terrain at compact <a href=\"http:\/\/www.woodstockinn.com\/ski-area\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Suicide Six<\/a>, the resort\u2019s ski area. There\u2019s a slope to suit all levels, from gentle Easy Mile to the ski-if-you-dare Back Scratcher. The spanking new quad chairlift whisks you to the top of the mountain in a jiffy. Lessons, equipment rentals and a snug base lodge with a roaring fireplace make Suicide Six Vermont\u2019s most user-friendly mountain.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Find Hotels in Woodstock:<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<ins class=\"bookingaff\" data-aid=\"2185878\" data-target_aid=\"2185878\" data-prod=\"map\" data-width=\"100%\" data-height=\"590\" data-lang=\"ualng\" data-dest_id=\"0\" data-dest_type=\"landmark\" data-latitude=\"43.4369244\" data-longitude=\"-72.6151169\" data-landmark_name=\"Woodstock\" data-mwhsb=\"0\" data-address=\"Windsor County, VT, USA\"><br \/>\n    <!-- Anything inside will go away once widget is loaded. --><br \/>\n        <a href=\"\/\/www.booking.com?aid=2185878\">Booking.com<\/a><br \/>\n<\/ins><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n    (function(d, sc, u) {\n      var s = d.createElement(sc), p = d.getElementsByTagName(sc)[0];\n      s.type = 'text\/javascript';\n      s.async = true;\n      s.src = u + '?v=' + (+new Date());\n      p.parentNode.insertBefore(s,p);\n      })(document, 'script', '\/\/aff.bstatic.com\/static\/affiliate_base\/js\/flexiproduct.js');\n<\/script><br \/>\nThe <a href=\"http:\/\/www.woodstockinn.com\/resort\/activities\/tubbs-snowshoes-nordic-adventure-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nordic Adventure Center<\/a> presents 30 miles of groomed trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. For the adventurous, there are un-groomed wilderness trails worth exploring. If you\u2019re ready for something novel, give fat tire biking a try. Pedaling through the packed snow is an invigorating adventure that every cyclists needs to try. Equipment is available to rent, so all you need to bring is your warmest outerwear and toasty long johns.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Stay Here<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55577 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TavernPorchRoom3AltView.jpg\" alt=\"woodstock inn room\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55577 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TavernPorchRoom3AltView.jpg\" alt=\"woodstock inn room\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TavernPorchRoom3AltView.jpg 960w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TavernPorchRoom3AltView-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TavernPorchRoom3AltView-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Room d\u00e9cor leans local with handmade wood furniture crafted by New England artisans exuding a sense of place. Cozy touches such as fireplaces and locally made flannel blankets add homespun warmth. Room rates start at $239 per night. Common spaces beckon, so drop by the sun-drenched Conservatory for civilized afternoon tea and cookies or the library for a round of backgammon.<\/p>\n<p>Service throughout the property is personalized, genuine and outstanding in every respect. You\u2019ll meet employees like Bill, who started working at the hotel 43 years ago as a high school sophomore. His family has been in Woodstock for generations and he wouldn\u2019t dream of living or working anywhere else.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Eats + Drinks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55578 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/richardsons_1.jpg\" alt=\"richardson's tavern woodstock inn\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55578 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/richardsons_1.jpg\" alt=\"richardson's tavern woodstock inn\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/richardsons_1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/richardsons_1-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/richardsons_1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>The Woodstock Inn\u2019s eateries have their own holistic food supply thanks to the resort\u2019s 2.5-acre Kelly Way Gardens. Over 200 varieties of homegrown vegetables, many of them heirloom, provide a fountain of culinary inspiration. A mushroom glen, fruit orchards, herbs and edible flowers round out the just-picked offerings. With all this freshness, it\u2019s no wonder green thumb cuisine flourishes at the Woodstock Inn.<\/p>\n<p>Local ingredients presented with panache are a highlight of&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.woodstockinn.com\/resort\/dining\/red-rooster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Red Rooster&#8217;s<\/a>&nbsp;breakfast, lunch and dinner; even a simple turkey sandwich is taken up several notches with the addition of melted smoked Vermont cheddar and fresh apple butter. Reserve for dinner.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.woodstockinn.com\/resort\/dining\/richardson\u2019s-tavern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Richardson\u2019s Tavern <\/a>is open daily for dinner. The wood-paneled, rustic-casual setting draws hotel guests and a local crowd who come for the craft beers and creative small plate offerings. The Billings Farm Cheese Fondue hits the spot after a blustery day of outdoor activities.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Insider Tip<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55587 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/15220258_1369560393094119_6932020082051343818_n.jpg\" alt=\"billings farm museum sleigh ride\" width=\"928\" height=\"528\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55587 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/15220258_1369560393094119_6932020082051343818_n.jpg\" alt=\"billings farm museum sleigh ride\" width=\"928\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/15220258_1369560393094119_6932020082051343818_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/15220258_1369560393094119_6932020082051343818_n-350x199.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/15220258_1369560393094119_6932020082051343818_n-768x437.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/billingsfarm.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Billings Farm &amp; Museum<\/a>&nbsp;is a just a short stroll from the town center. It\u2019s a fully operating Jersey dairy farm with over 70 Jersey cows, six draft horses and a flock of Southdown sheep. Get up close with the cows at the milking barn and explore the 19<span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;\">th<\/span>&nbsp;century farmhouse and creamery before you sample some Billings Farm Cheddar. Educational programming and sleigh rides make it extra special if you\u2019re traveling with kids. Hotel guests may visit the farm for free.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Get to Woodstock, VT from NYC<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s not difficult to visit Woodstock without a car. Take Amtrak from Penn Station to White River Junction, 14 miles from Woodstock. As an alternative the <a href=\"http:\/\/dartmouthcoach.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dartmouth Coach<\/a>&nbsp;departs from NYC to Hanover, NH, 20 miles away. The hotel concierge can arrange shuttle service from the station for a nominal fee.<\/p>\n<p>Woodstock is a dream of a walking town or take advantage of the resort\u2019s efficient shuttle service and hitch a ride to Suicide Six, the Nordic Adventure Center or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodstockinn.com\/do\/things-to-do\/fitness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Woodstock Athletic Club<\/a>. This 42,000-square-foot fitness facility\u2014with an indoor pool, yoga classes and cardio equipment\u2014will put your NYC gym to shame.<\/p>\n<p><em>Photo credits: The Woodstock Inn<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It wouldn\u2019t be an exaggeration to call Woodstock, Vermont one of New England\u2019s prettiest towns. Nestled in the Green Mountains, Woodstock\u2019s covered bridges, storybook town green, church steeples and rolling river present a dreamy panorama steeped in yesteryear charm. A conservationist ethos permeates every aspect of the village, with power players like the Rockefeller family [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":50,"featured_media":55575,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[316,757,784,817,1869,1874,776,777,770,834,855,822,774,849,858,796,825,797,856,827,333,1893,857],"tags":[238,116,381,143,145,120,306,130,212,144,299,133,449,282,84,204,10937,169],"class_list":{"0":"post-55573","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-weekend-getaways","8":"category-activity-2","9":"category-adventure-activity-2","10":"category-biking-adventure-activity-2","11":"category-editors-picks","12":"category-editors-picks-winter","13":"category-farms-food-drink","14":"category-fine-dining","15":"category-food-drink","16":"category-gardens-culture-2","17":"category-health-2","18":"category-ice-skating-sports-2","19":"category-restaurants-food-drink","20":"category-shopping-2","21":"category-skiing-adventure-activity-2","22":"category-snow-tubing-adventure-activity-2","23":"category-snowboarding-sports-2","24":"category-snowshoe-adventure-activity-2","25":"category-spa-health-2","26":"category-swimming-sports-2","27":"category-vermont","28":"category-woodstock","29":"category-yoga-health-2","30":"tag-adventure","31":"tag-amtrak","32":"tag-biking","33":"tag-bus","34":"tag-dining","35":"tag-family-fun","36":"tag-farm","37":"tag-green","38":"tag-hiking","39":"tag-hotel","40":"tag-locally-sourced","41":"tag-outdoors","42":"tag-restaurants","43":"tag-romantic","44":"tag-shopping","45":"tag-train","46":"tag-vermont-winter-guide","47":"tag-weekend-getaway"},"acf":[],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":55575,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/WoodstockInnWinter-Exterior-350x198.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55573","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/50"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55573"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55573\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/55575"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55573"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55573"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55573"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}