Vermont Farmstay

Sixteen years ago, Eric and I glimpsed Vermont over the treeline while driving through New Hampshire on our honeymoon.  We made a promise that someday we’d return to visit the neighboring state.  It took longer than I expected, but we finally made that trip in early September last year.  Turns out, it was definitely worth the wait!

A library conference in Burlington was actually what brought us to Vermont.  We only had a few days to explore before and after the conference, but we managed to squeeze in a lot during that time.  We even fit in a quick trip into Quebec, which I’ll talk about in a later post.  For now, let me share a quick peek so you can see why we loved Vermont and why we definitely want to return.

From the moment we arrived at the Burlington airport, which had rocking chairs in the waiting area, I felt certain we were going to love this state.  When we arrived at our AirBnB, we were officially enamored.  Our lodging was an old farm house in Underhill, just 30 minutes from the airport but a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city.  Our suite was the original part of the house, so it was full of mismatched wood and authentic charm.  Our kitchen was fully stocked and there was a running stream directly outside our bedroom window.  I could have happily stayed there and foregone any sightseeing!

stream outside our window

At the owners’ suggestion, we walked the path which led through their backyard, around their farm, and back up the road to the front of their house.  Along the road, we saw our first maple syrup tapping.  I read all the Little House on the Prairie books, so I thought I knew how this was done.  While times have changed, I was surprised to see it’s still a fairly simple process.  Various trees had small spouts, which were connected to rubber tubes.  These tubes connected to other spouts and wound downhill through the forest until reaching their final collection bin.

For a great explanation on making maple syrup, click HERE.

Keep following us to read more about “Going on a Covered Bridge Hunt” and “Eating our Way through Vermont.”