In many ways Thanksgiving is the most important meal of the year. Since most families have a traditional menu, perhaps you can express your creativity in your tablescape? Add an element to your table that’s unique, interesting, elegant or perhaps even fun! If you’re pressed for time, pull things from your pantry or yard. In…
We enjoy getting inspiration from Pinterest and the Inn is frequently tagged in photos uploaded from guests. We thought we’d share a few of our favorites. Our red rocking chairs have become our unofficial trademark. Uploaded by Beverly Robertson. This photo was uploaded by Vermont Tourism. And this one was taken by Lonley Planet photographer, Christian Aslund. And…
This is such a wonderful time of year in Vermont. The dog days of summer are behind us and we’re sipping hot cider instead of lemonade. The foliage is stunning, the sky is bright blue and the evenings are crisp. This is also the time of year for warm soups and thick stews. Last year,…
We’re excited to share a delicious fall cocktail that was featured at a recent wedding. Harvest time makes you think of everything this cocktail features: crisp apples, warm cinnamon with bright citus notes. This recipe was the first Echo Lake innkeeper collaboration. Laurence Anne Marie and Neal went through grueling research to get this cocktail just right. Lauren’s Cider Cocktail…
When most people look at flowers they see beauty, when I look at flowers I see history. A very close friend and neighbor of my family has always been an avid and excellent gardner. Throughout my childhood, baskets of tomatoes would just show up magically at the doorstep. My father stewed tomatoes for homemade spaghetti…
We love weddings any time of the year but there is something about fall weddings that seem magical. The dappled light, sunny days and cool nights, and of course, the colors! Gourds are such a fun way to decorate for a fall wedding. Natalie (the bride) had pumpkins painted (and bejeweled) for decorating the tent…
Drip, drip, drip! Upon check-out a guest informed me that the sink in her room drained slowly and she could hear a ‘drip, drip, drip’ from the toilet. After an entire night of ‘drip, drip, drip’, she joked that she was getting sea sick. I apologized profusely and since she is a regular guest, I offered a free night…
Our resident mixologist, Neal, has concocted another winner – a Blackberry Mojito. This cocktail requires some muddling and his carpel tunnel is a testament to the drink’s popularity. Blackberry Mojito 1 small handful of freshly picked local blackberries 2 slices of lime 2 teaspoon of sugar 1.5 oz. of light rum 2 fresh mint leaves…
August is almost over and I’m wondering….who fast forwarded summer? The good news is late August is an amazing time here in Vermont and there is no shortage of area activities – especially Labor Day weekend. There’s a Beer & Wne Tasting Train, Plymouth Folk & Blues Festival, free walking tours and much more. So, grab a friend and enjoy…
I know it’s only mid-August but these bright, sunny days have my thoughts wandering towards foliage. In fact, some trees have begun their transition and a few red and yellow leaves can be seen littering the property. Late summer is such an amazing time to visit Vermont so I thought I’d share a few photos from our pretty little corner of New England.…