The tail of Rutland County bends southeast where the Green Mountain and Taconic ranges come together to form what’s called the ‘Valley of Vermont.’ Historic Routes 7 & 7A run its length from Brandon to ... Read more
When we visited Dan Mosheim's workshop last year, he was celebrating thirty-six years in the studio furniture business. His is the kind of benchmark that all craftsmen hope to achieve; an extensive, distinctive ... Read more
“I always wanted to work with my hands,” Jim Becker told us when we visited last month. But he didn’t get his start in furniture. “A friend’s dad was building boats and turned me on to an internship program at ... Read more
The Guild of Vermont Furniture Makers membership is scattered from corner to corner across the breadth and stretch of the Green Mountains. Our furniture shops dapple the map… from the picturesque villages of southern ... Read more
So you've decided that a piece of original, masterfully crafted furniture is for you. But how do you choose a craftsman? In pursuit of a painting, then you might visit local galleries, browse their collections and ... Read more
Signs of spring in Vermont… New lambs on the farm, geese settling in at the pond, back roads thawing, turning to mud. Back in February with wind whipping and snow flying, we posted about our first meeting of the ... Read more
At the northwest edge of Windham County, the village of Londonderry is just minutes from major ski areas, elegant country inns and Zagat-rated restaurants. It’s no surprise that the quaint little town can also lay ... Read more
It’s been a long winter, hasn’t it? Loads of weather, some extreme, and lots and lots of snow. In some of our towns, the skiing is still fantastic--bluebird days and a full face of sunshine. But down in the valleys, ... Read more
Vermont forests are home to more than fifty tree species but not one is more famous than the Sugar Maple. They are trees beloved for their brilliant foliage, generous shade and for their prized, pure and delicious ... Read more
It was 1774. A small, radical group of English Protestants emigrated to America, coming to port in Watervliet, NY. Within a half century's time, these dancing, singing ‘Shaking Quakers’ had founded a network of ... Read more
