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…
“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
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…
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We simply love the long history and tradition that’s involved in Christmas at the Echo Lake Inn. Families come to celebrate their holiday at the Inn for generations and some families include Christmas Dinner at the Inn as one of their holiday traditions. We are deeply honored. Our Christmas menus change from year to year based on…
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…
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,…