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Stone Boat Farm Bed and
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Spring Arrives at the Stone Boat Farm Christiane and Geoff welcome you to the Stone Boat Farm, a unique and affordable bed & breakfast conveniently located on VT Route 30/100 in the Green Mountains of southern Vermont, midway between the towns of Brattleboro and Manchester and four miles north of the village of Jamaica. With its own brook and pond, a 40-acre nature trail, and an extensive system of trails, scenic rivers, lakes, and ski mountains close by, it is the perfect place for the budget-minded traveler and outdoor enthusiast to experience the bountiful outdoor activities of southern Vermont year-round. Our four guest rooms (Stratton Mountain, Magic Mountain, Bromley Mountain, Mount Snow) are very reasonably priced with rates between $79 and $105* per night (based on double occupancy), and additional discounts may be given. The rooms, each with its own private entrance and bathroom, are clean, and simply and tastefully decorated with comfortable European-style bedding. Each guest room has complimentary WiFi access (must bring own laptop) and cable TV with DVD/VHS players (selection of over 200 movies). Our philosophy is down-to-earth and easy-going;
we want our guests to feel relaxed, comfortable and at home. For guests with
prior reservations, a breakfast is arranged every morning in the common
room, where guests can help themselves to freshly brewed coffee or tea,
orange juice, hot and cold cereals, granola, and other breakfast items. We
encourage our guests to make use of the small refrigerator, microwave,
glassware & dishes conveniently located in our common room for light and
pre-prepared meals. The common room is a place where friends can visit in
the evening to enjoy a glass of wine, surf the internet, read about the
region, or play board games. When weather permits we strongly encourage
guests to enjoy the patio in the brook/pond area and in the evening use our
outdoor BBQ to grill their favorite food items. Guests are welcome to sit
around the campfire and enjoy the star-filled sky and soak in the wonderful
evenings and peaceful sounds of nature. |
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 View of Shatterack Mountain from the front yard. |
 View of our patio alongside the brook. |
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Stone Boat Farm has a diverse history. Originally built in the early 1800’s, it was first operated as a farm and later a saw mill was constructed to facilitate the building of “stone boats” which were sold throughout the region. A stone boat is a sled which was often used to haul rocks when clearing land or building roads, walls and house foundations. The barn structure of the farm was later converted and run as a small motel from the 1950s to the early 1990s. In 2004, we purchased the property and adjacent forest. Looking at affordable lodgings (“Pensionen”) in Christiane’s native Bavaria (Germany) and other European countries, we were inspired to create an easy-going atmosphere for visiting outdoor enthusiasts and budget-minded travelers.
The Stone Boat Farm’s close proximity to the Green Mountain National Forest, Appalachian (Long) Trail, the West and Battenkill rivers as well as numerous lakes and ponds provide the outdoor enthusiast with a myriad of summer and winter activities, ranging from hiking, mountain biking, and kayaking to snowshoeing and skiing. Nearby ski areas (the Stratton Mountain Resort is only 7 minutes away) offer New England's finest downhill skiing experience. Hikers, bicyclists, snowshoers and cross-country skiers will find an ample selection of trails along rivers and lakes with breath-taking views of mountain panoramas. Cross-country skiers will love the well-groomed trails at Wild Wings, Grafton Ponds and the Viking Nordic Ski centers, or the un-groomed trails in the nearby National Forest. As active outdoor enthusiasts, we take pride in sharing our knowledge of the local trail system, area activities, and nearby, affordable sports equipment rentals with our guests to optimize their stay.
Taking a break from outdoor activities, the nearby villages of Jamaica, Stratton, and Manchester offer numerous arts and craft shops, antique stores and designer outlets. Visit historic Grafton (only 20 minutes away) and explore a quintessential Vermont village and cheese factory. Nearby villages offer plenty of exquisite restaurants as well as local diners offering hearty, affordable meals.
At the Stone Boat Farm, we often wander on our nature trail, through our 40 acres of wooded terrain, observing nature's gift to southern Vermont. Here you can take a moonlit walk in the forest listening to owls. Various kinds of wildflowers, deer, moose, mink, beaver, black bear, frogs, and even tiny orange salamanders make up some of the native flora and fauna. So if you enjoy observing what nature has to offer, including an amazing brilliant night sky, illuminated only by the light of the campfire, then you will enjoy your stay at the Stone Boat Farm.
We look forward to hosting you!
Christiane and Geoffrey
*based on double occupancy and room size, 9% VT tax not included.
Winter View of Stone Boat Farm Moonrise over Shatterack Mountain.
Early fall color surrounds Stone Boat Farm's location, only 7 minutes from Stratton Mountain