It has been quite a winter here at the Echo Lake Inn. Full of snow with guests participating in the wonders of winter in the Green Mountains. Just this past weekend, the Inn hosted travelers of all types. A young couple confirmed their relationship with the Inn by booking their wedding at the inn this…
It’s that time of the year when the nights drop below freezing and the days warm close to 40 degrees. That means something big to me…..maple sugar season has begun. That magical time of year when Vermont’s prize maple trees produce gallons of sap used to make one of nature’s best sweeteners. It takes about…
As the ski season winds down and the skiers begin to depart, now is the time Vermonters come out and play. Every year Okemo hosts a spring concert series and it’s then that I see friends I haven’t seen all winter. With the days getting longer and the hint of spring coming, I look forward to getting out…
As we battle the frigid temperatures, it’s hard to imagine that our wedding season will be here in just two months. As the owner and innkeeper of a historic property, one wedding trend I LOVE is the incorporation of all things vintage. Last year we had a festive 1940’s carnival theme, a retro 1920’s theme and…
“Country life does not always have breadth, but it has depth. It is neither artificial nor superficial, but is kept close to the realties.” ~ Calvin Coolidge Autobiography 1929 As President’s Day approaches, I like to re-read some of my favorite Calvin Coolidge quotes. The one above comes to mind when I think of the…
On Sunday, Punxsutawney Phil predicted 6 more weeks of winter. We have our own little way of predicting how much longer winter will last. When the icicles start to melt, we know that spring is on the way! Stay warm, everyone, Laurence Photo: Echo Lake Inn
Our former wedding coordinator is an interior designer and she frequently says that interior design and wedding design dovetail beautifully. After seeing how chalkboard paint has made an appearance in wedding decor, I think I have to agree. Chalkboard paint is a festive way to give just about anything a vintage flare; as the owner of…
Snow is slowly cascading from the sky and it’s the perfect evening for one of Neal’s cocktails. This cocktail is Neal’s interperation of the classic Hot Buttered Rum. 1.5 ounces spiced rum 3/4 ounce Willis Woods Cinnamon Cider Syrup 1/2 orange slice 1 pat of butter In Collins glass muddle syrup, orange and rum. Fill…
Christmas time in Vermont is always a wonderful thing. Everyone’s lights are slowly being strung up and new holiday decorations are appearing daily. The magic Christmas elves have been hard at work at the Inn also. Unfortunately, they haven’t shown up at my house yet. Since I live in Plymouth, I am lucky enough to get to…
We host most of our weddings during the summer months but occasionally we host a late fall or winter wedding. The Inn has a casual country charm which lends itself to hosting a cozy, intimate gathering of loved ones. During winter weddings, guests frequently joke that attending an event at the Inn is like having a party at their…