Discover the stories, seasons, and spirit of Woodstock, Vermont. From local traditions and community highlights to hidden gems and year-round adventures, our blog brings you closer to the village we call home. Make sure to stay up to date on the latest events and happenings in and around Woodstock by subscribing to our newsletter.
In this Q&A, you’ll hear from “Chief Eclectic Officer” Mark Scully about the genesis of the t-shirt company, Vermont Eclectic Co. Read on to discover what it’s like renovating a shop during a quarantine, how local artists are brought into the fold for new graphics, and why the spirit of the Vermont is the common thread woven through each and every design.
Growing season is here! In this guide, we cover how to get your hands on fresh-from-the-earth produce and free-range meat cultivated in our beautiful backyard with various CSA options…
Fostering calm is a lot like wheel throwing. It’s all about finding your center, moving with intention, and forgiving yourself for little mistakes. In this Q&A, we (virtually) chat with Woodstock-area potter Laura White on how she’s restructured life to balance family, work, and well-being during the quarantine.
While the world slows down, newborn animals are just getting started at Billings Farm & Museum. In this Q&A, you’ll learn how the farm is adapting to the quarantine, fun facts like the role of oxen in creating the Pogue, guiding principles from the Rockefellers, and ways you can give back, plus how you can join in on the farm-raised fun from your home computer!
Cooking at home during the coronavirus outbreak can be a soothing thing. In this Q&A, hear from Odyssey Events owner Linda Fondulas on her favorite comfort dish to craft from scratch, memories that make her smile, plus how you can cook a mouthwatering meal from the contents of your fridge—with a little expert help!
Cabin fever may be setting in, so we’re here to help! Here are free activities from local Woodstock businesses that’ll keep you occupied, from digital craft downloads to instructional yoga, science, and art videos, plus drink recipes for homebound barkeeps…
In this version of our quarantine shopping guide, you’ll discover which village stores have flung open their doors and are ready to admit mask-wearing customers…
3/19/20-3/22/20: NOTE – IN RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS, THE MAJORITY OF EVENTS LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN CANCELED. Spring is in the air and sweet treats can be found everywhere because it’s Maple Open House Weekend! Watch boiling demonstrations in and around town, taste freshly made syrup, and make your own maple-inspired desserts, then check out what else this season has to offer. From performances of Love, Loss, and What I Wore to movie showings, cooking, art, and wellness classes, live music, the Vermont Brewers Festival, a look at the evolution of fashion, and more, this weekend is everything but a bore!
3/12/20-3/15/20: St Patrick’s shenanigans begin now with a bluegrass concert and dinner you don’t want to miss, a night at the museum with Montshire Unleashed, & ample liquid gold to go around! Plus, there’s plenty of creative adventure for all. From cooking classes to a unique look at your favorite idioms, painting workshops, showings of The Call of the Wild, & more, we’ve got your weekend covered.
Spring has sprung in Woodstock, so we’re sharing our favorite adventures to make this season fresh and bright – from activities that compel you to lie in the grass or soar high into the great blue sky, and everything in between.
3/5/20-3/8/20: Mud season gets a makeover with vibrant colors, costumes, and tunes at the Masquerade Jazz & Funk Winter Music Carnival, plus the old-school fun of the Antique Ski Race, Roaring 20s skate show, and the photo-presentation of little-seen spaces in Woodstock! It doesn’t stop there. Movie showings, a forest fairy hunt, hands-on art and cooking classes, a wine dinner, Vertical Challenge, and more ensure that the fun goes on, and on, and on…
This isn’t your average 5k race. Run it, walk it, let your (leashed) furry friend lead the way—that all matters less than the people you’ll meet (both local and traveling far-and-wide) and the joy you’ll find exploring Woodstock’s beautiful backyard. In this Q&A, hear from co-directors Geraldine Fowler and Dominic Lord about what makes this free, weekly 3.1-miler special, from the perseverance of volunteers to après-run fun, moose-track sightings, and more.
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