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As you settle in after the hectic, wild, and albeit, happy holidays many people like to give their body a reset. Maybe you’re trying to take a break from alcohol for the month or perhaps it’s a New Year’s resolution to drink less (or none at all). According to many trend alerts, spirit-free drinks are growing in popularity and in craft. The basic lemonade or fountain soda no longer hit the spot as people look for tastier, more sophisticated, and a wider range of non-boozy options. Our local restaurants and bars are jumping in and serving some seriously tasty drinks, sans alcohol!Whether you’re visiting the Woodstock village or ready to try a non-booze drink at home, our local restaurants are all in for Dry January! From zero-proof wine and locally made switchel served at the Woodstock Inn & Resort’s restaurants to N/A beers, prosecco, and even a spirit-free mojito at Dr. Coburn’s Tonic. At Worthy Kitchen, locally made sodas are on tap, Woodstock Farmer’s Market keep N/A brews, wines, and bubbles stocked and the cutest cocktail bar in town, Au Comptoir has delicious spirit-free versions, and they’ve even shared a recipe:
Skipping the slopes? While Woodstock, Vermont is a perfect ski destination with family friendly Saskadena Six and Ski Quechee, plus the larger Killington Mountain nearby, there’s so much more than skiing during winter in Woodstock! Looking for an everyone-in-the-family activity? Or an outdoor option a little more your speed? What about some indoor exercise? Or maybe you want to winter in Vermont so you can sit by the fire and watch the snow fall. Read on to find out what we love to do when we aren’t carving downhill.
Galleries to explore, New location for Woodstock favorite Abracadabra Coffee Company, Ice Sculptures, and more!
There’s a new sweet spot in town!
The boutiques lining the village streets of Woodstock have new holiday inventory arriving daily!
For 39 years Wassail Weekend has been a bright spot in Woodstock holiday celebrations. We look forward to welcoming you to this year’s celebrations for details on all the activities going on read our blog.
There are great ways to get outside during each of the six seasons in Woodstock, Vermont.
We challenge you to become a localvore!
Start off the holiday season with a cocktail from Woodstock’s newest bar; Au Comptoir.
Hit the town for an evening walking from place to place and enjoying the sublime settings our village is home to! Classic flavors get a twist and fresh ingredients shine in all of the stops we outline below. New favorites and historic landmarks mix well and give visitors a great experience.
Well-worn wooden benches that once sat in a local potter’s workshop, a velour chair that makes you feel like royalty, a cast iron pan used for cooking a family favorite every Friday evening… Furniture, home goods, books, toys, and so much more are no longer hidden – they’re found treasures in nearby antique shops!
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