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Owner/Operators: Geoffrey and Christiane Cunnar For years my husband, Misha (our Siberian Husky) and I have taken weekend trips from New Haven, CT to Southern Vermont. When in the Green Mountains we camped and have enjoyed the many hiking trails and the great fly fishing of rivers, streams, lakes and ponds in the area. Then, in the spring of 2004 my husband and I saw a wonderful opportunity and purchased the 1830 farmhouse and former Jo-Mary motel. During the following months we did a number of renovations to the ca. 200 year old post and beam structures and opened the “Stone Boat Farm” as a bed and breakfast just in time for fall foliage. You may wonder why we called it the “Stone Boat Farm?” Well, during the last century simple sleds consisting of iron skids and wood were built here to transport boulders and stones for the farmers and homesteaders in the region, thus the name. The remains of these historic artifacts can be found in the woods around our farmhouse.
Chris and
her husky "Misha" enjoying fall foliage in southern Vermont Our vision for the Stone Boat Farm is simple and straight forward. We want to provide outdoor enthusiasts and budget-minded travelers with an affordable place to relax after a day of outdoor activities. We are informal and want guests to feel right at home. When guests arrive they will find clean rooms and the refrigerator in the common room stocked with continental breakfast items. We encourage “self-catering!” Guests can help themselves to breakfast and are welcome to bring their own food for lunch or dinner, storing it in the guest refrigerator and heating it up in the microwave. During the warmer months, we encourage guests to bring food that they can barbeque on our outdoor patio adjacent to the brook and pond. Besides operating the Stone Boat Farm as B &B, I work full-time at Yale University in New Haven, CT for an anthropological non-profit organization called “Human Relations Area Files (see www.yale.edu/hraf). My husband (Yale '07 Ph.D.) researches the late Neolithic period of China and is often busy working in China or conducting various research projects.
Geoff excavating in rural Shandong Province, China To manage the Stone Boat Farm
without any additional help and balance this with our work and research at
Yale, we ask that our guests be somewhat self-sufficient. In addition, we are
environmentally conscious. We gladly change sheets and provide fresh
towels upon your request but we do not make a practice of doing this on a
daily basis. Fresh towels are always available for our guests in our linen
room. Please take a minute to read the below testimonials. Christiane and Geoff Stone Boat Farm Email: info@stoneboatfarm.com Testimonials "We enjoyed our stay and have been telling others about the Stone Boat Farm especially your idea for Thanksgiving. Very cozy, friendly, economical and very near so many local sites." Nita and Yatish, Yale University, October 2004 "Sue and I had a great time staying at your place this past weekend. Thank you for making it a relaxed and fun time." Joshua, Yale University, October 2004 "I should be thanking you for giving me such a good break...I really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere at Stone Boat Farm and the grand meals that we shared." Val, Yale University, December 2004 "it's a great experience to stay in your very nice Stone Boat Farm house, and we are very happy to get to know you and Jeff, who are so kind people. Especially I was so impressed by Jeff's very interesting study and his very good Chinese." Yuan De and Wei Hua, People's Republic of China, December 2004 "This has been a very enjoyable few days. The skiing and scenery has been just as impressive as the lodging. Thank you so much for this experience, my first vacation in the U.S." Sarah, Scotland, December 2004 "We really thank you for your being nice to us. I really want to say to other people "It can't be better!! We really came to like you, your nice husband Geoff and your gentle dog Misha. X-country skiing is an unforgettable experience in our lives. We fully enjoyed skiing, beautiful scenery and fresh air in X-country, and I felt more attached to nature. We really appreciate that you helped us do it...We're gonna miss you and SBF [Stone Boat Farm]." Jay, Moon and Joon, South Korea, February 2005 "We had a really good time at Stone Boat Farm, and look forward to our next visit. It's a great spot, and we look forward to exploring the area further. The skiing couldn't have been better; Noah made it down from the top a few times on Sunday, and wants to live in Vermont." Andrew and family, New Haven, February 2005 "Thanks so much for an amazing weekend! We could not have asked for a better place to stay. We loved our rooms, the x-c [cross country] skiing, the snowshoeing, the home-made granola, making our own dinners in your awesome kitchen, the mulled wine, the "Passport to Culture", and your company! We had a great weekend & will certainly be back for another stay!!" Yale Nordic Ski Team, Yale University, February 2005 "Vielen Dank für die nette Gastfreundschaft. Wir hatten ein gemütliches Wochenende hier mit supertoll Skifahren und abends nett zusammensein. Wir kommen bestimmt bald wieder." Karolina, Christof and family, Germany, February 2005. "...we really enjoyed our stay at the Stone Boat Farm - I especially enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, the delicious muffins and very comfortable beds. My husband appreciated finding the snow brushed off our car in the morning and the wireless internet connection. My kids loved the chocolate and the toys. When we need a place to stay up at Stratton we will definitely stay at the Stone Boat Farm." Nancy, Ken and family, New York, February 2005. "Thanks for the hospitality. We really enjoyed a quiet weekend walking to Ball Lake Dam [and] sitting by your laughing brook. We enjoyed your choice of magazines. You have a beautiful place. Barb and Elwaine, New York, March 2005. "Thank you for a beautiful stay!! The hospitality was wonderful and all of us enjoyed the scenery, especially Honey, our lab mix. We look forward to a return visit. Ruth, Jen and Honey, New Haven/Yale University, March 2005. "Thanks for the hospitality and consideration for us boaters. We will be back again...hopefully with some of our friends. Nancy and John, Merrimack Valley Paddlers and NHAMC Paddlers, April 2005. "Thank you for an excellent getaway opportunity! The Vermont air and trails at Jamaica State Park in addition to the quaint and comfortable room were what we needed for a beautiful weekend." Kostis and Joy, Yale University, May 2005. "We had a great time. Vielen herzlichen dank fuer ihre gastfreundlichkeit. We will be back. Patricia and Kathleen, Massachusetts, May 2005. "It has been a treat to finally have a chance to make our way to Vermont, and your delightful B & B. With all the hard work, warm hospitality it won't be long before you'll have to quit your day jobs! Thank you so much for being gracious hosts and reminding us of the glories of nature." Susan, Yale University, June 2005. "We greatly enjoyed the lovely place of Geoff and Christiane, their hospitality, their going the extra mile for their guests, and the unique charm of the place. Our 7 year old son had a great opportunity to get in touch with nature, and appreciated the guidance of Geoff showing and explaining many of the things to see there." Werner, Barbara, and Valentin, French West Indies, June 2005. "Thank you for a wonderful stay. We had an awesome time staying at the Stone Boat and exploring the area. We especially enjoyed our hike to Hamilton Falls...Jessica and Adam, Massachusetts, June 2005 "We had a wonderful weekend away here! You are very gracious hosts and we enjoyed the atmosphere, the accommodations and the conversation! We wish you all the best, and are planning another visit in the fall. Thank you again, everything was wonderful! Amy and Jamie, June 2005. "Geoff, Thanks! Great place. We love your love of nature. Remember you can record 100 birds on your own property in one year. Also get a Stokes field guide. Good birding! Bob and Mary Jane, Florida, July 2005. "Our exotic stay in Jamaica (Vermont) was stellar! We greatly enjoyed playing board games by candlelight next to the brook and exploring surrounding towns. We recommend a visit to Taylor Farm, Rt. 11, Londonderry. Good luck Chris and Geoff with all your future projects. The place is already marvelous." Lara and Micha, Massachusetts, July 2005 "I had the best time here. Thank you so much for the beautiful room and your company. I will certainly come back here. Good luck with your plans--I think this is a very beautiful and warm place. Perfect." Marcella, Massachusetts, July 2005. "Thank you so much for the wonderful stay. Your property is gorgeous (even in the rain). We appreciated all your well thought out advice and effort..." Liz and James, Yale University, July 2005. "We are honored to be your first bike-trippers! This is a lovely place and we wish you all the best with it. Thanks for taking us to get pizza and beer and for keeping us company while we waited for it." Patsy, Helen Ann and Mary Beth, Massachusetts, July 2005 "Thank you for a very nice stay at your B&B, for showing my sons how to fly fish, a good restful evening and a beautiful full moon. We'll be back in ski season." Robert, Linda, Derik, Hendrik, Maryland, July 2005. "Your spectacular views and the sound of the babbling brook outside the window are so peaceful, it refreshes the spirit. Thank you for a lovely weekend." Janet, Connecticut, July 2005. "Harika bir haftasonu geairdit. Misafirperverligin den oturu Geoff'a sonsuz tsekkurler. We had a wonderful weekend here and we have Geoff to thank for it! Thanks for your hospitality. We'll certainly advise here to our friends." Derya and Fatih, Turkey/Yale University, July 2005. "We had a great time at your place. There are so many stars at night--amazing. Thank you for being so nice and helpful. We wish you all the best and good luck with your business and thesis. See you soon." Natasha and Stefan, New York, August 2005. "We had a wonderful time here--thank you so much for everything. We will definitely come back." Vickie (Yale 1996) and Jessica (Yale 1996) California/Connecticut, August 2005. "What a wonderful weekend! This is such a lovely place. Thank you for everything." Charlene (Yale 1996), Massachusetts, August 2005. "We had a great stay here. Geoff was a wonderful host--taking us to a swimming hole and baking great muffins. We'll be recommending SBF to friends in Boston and Connecticut." Nancy and Jean, August 2005. "It was wonderful to stay here and get to know this precious area of Vermont. It was special to get to know you, Chris and Geoff. We enjoyed your warm hospitality and your openness and excitement about your place and nature. Thank you, thank you! We'll pass the word and we'll be back!" Gudrun and Fran, New Haven/Yale University, August 2005. "Thank you, dearest Geoffrey and Christiane for your warm welcome and lovely B&B. We are really enjoying our stay and have fallen in love with Vermont. Thanks, Cheryl, Stephane and kids, New Haven/Yale University, August 2005. "Chris and Geoff--how kind and helpful you both were! May you find peace and success in all you do! Blessings." Kate, Connecticut, August 2005. "Had a great time caving and rapelling with Extreme Adventures of VT for our anniversary. Good sleeping at the inn." The Zaharee's, Massachusetts, August 2005. "You have a great place and we look forward to returning many times." Becca (Yale 2005) and Hugo (Yale 2005), New Haven/Yale, August 2005. "Geoff...your hospitality was so warm and friendly-we can't wait to find an excuse to return! Thank you for the warm cozy beds, comfortable pillows, and general ambiance of the place. We hope to stay days next time! We enjoyed "Pirates of the Caribbean. Hope you find Thornton W. Burgess books. God Bless you in this endeavor." Bob and Lydia, Pennsylvania, August 2005. "Geoff-we had a lovely time at the inn. Would love to have met Chris-next time we come up perhaps? This was one of the most relaxed we've been in months--thanks so much for helping us get there! Kelly and Brian, New York, August 2005 "Geoff-we had a wonderful time! Thank you for your hospitality and the fabulous muffins! We came to escape our busy lives and that's exactly what happened. Can we move in? We'll definitely be back and maybe then we can meet Chris. Thanks again!" Dan and Nicole, Massachusetts, August 2005. "Geoff and Christiane, Although our stay was short, we truly appreciate and loved Stone Boat Farm. Your fresh muffins were great. Dinner in the "backyard" has all the charms of camping without leaving the comforts of home. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality. When we get our hands on a car, we will definitely make it back up for another weekend, hopefully in the winter. Thanks." Alice (Yale 2001) and Ashraf, New York City, August 2005 "Geoff & Chris, Thank you so very much for a lovely weekend in your quaint B&B in Jamaica. The brook was so very peaceful, and particularly beautiful with the sunshine and yummy muffins. Compliments to the baker! Thank you for sharing this adventure. Best of luck to you both--we will see you again. What a great welcome, to be met with Geoff's rosy cheeks. Satcha and Linda, University of Washington, September 2005. "This is a little slice of heaven, complete with babbling brook! Thanks so much for your hospitality!" Leslie and Jean, California and Connecticut, October 2005. "Geoff and Chris, thank you for the wonderful hospitality-what a gem of a place you have here. We'll be back!" Michael, Matthew and Hallie, New York, October 2005. "Thanks for your hospitality for our short stay." Shirley and Rob, California and New Haven/Yale University, October 2005 "Geoff and Chris, we had a wonderful experience at your B&B. Thank you for the hospitality. We enjoyed our short stay. Good luck with your business." Betsy and Ben, New Haven/Yale University, October 2005. "Geoff and Chris, thanks so much for your hospitality. This is a fabulous place. We hope to come back up here sometime, and bring friends. Good luck in China and with the thesis!" Joel and Anna, New Haven/Yale University, November 2005. "Thank you for such a memorable and fun weekend. Can't wait to come back and visit the two of you again. Chris is a natural at charades! Holly and John, Washington D.C., November 2005. "Reunion 2005, good friends, good times, great memories. We couldn't have done it without Geoff and Chris. Thank you very much. We will be back." Steve and Chris, Washington D.C., November 2005. "Wow, we were having so much fun! I can't believe it's over! Thank you Chris and Geoff for everything the last few days. Good friends, great stories, cold beer, great food, laughs and new experiences. I'm looking forward to "reunion 2006" (west coast?). We will see you soon. Aufwiedersehen. Hawk and Holly, Arizona, November 2006. "We had a wonderful visit! Emma Kate loves Nutella now, and Scott appreciated the "New Haven Bread." We all enjoyed hiking your Red Trail and seeing the "extruded-ice." I loved having my coffee out by the creek and Dylan cannot wait to tell his friends about being "lost" while mountain biking in the Green Mountains. We hope to be back soon. Scott, Dory, Dylan and Emma Kate, Rhode Island, November 2005. "Thanks Chris! Beautiful world of white! My family saw the snow for the first time in this winter at Stone Boat Farm. Especially my baby Benedict saw the snow for the first time in his life. It's an amazing experience of Vermont for us and we are impressed with your kind warm heart. We hope to come again someday." Namil, Moon and Benedict, Korea/Yale University, November 2005. "Dear Chris, Livy and I had a delightful long weekend at the Stone Boat Farm. We will definitely be back." Mary and Livy, New Haven/Yale University, November 2005. "Christiane, thank you for all the hospitality and help in planning our first weekend (ever) in lovely Vermont. Its been a nice jaunt away from New Haven and we hop to visit again." Sara and Patrick, New Haven/Yale University, November 2005. "Many thanks for your help in making our visit to Vermont memorable. Your attention to detail and all the nice touches in the common room are appreciated. Thank you for your warm hospitality, I look forward to coming back again." Joanne and Terri, California, November 2005. "Chris, this is a lovely place you have here. Thanks for your hospitality. The German red wine cake was wonderful. Hope to see you around Jamaica." Helen, Vermont, December 2005. "Chris and Geoff, thank you for a nice time, it was a great few days. We really enjoyed ourselves, thanks again." Mary, Jennifer, Karen and Stephanie, Ireland, December 2005. "Chris and Geoff, this is a lovely place. We enjoyed our stay very much. Thank you for lending us the boots and the skis. We loved cross country skiing a lot and thanks for introducing it to us. We had such a great time." Ying and Jia, China/Yale University, December 2005. "Chris and Geoff, thank you very much for your hospitality. Your B&B was perfect. We were able to relax & enjoy the outdoors. It was a much needed break for us! We look forward to visiting Stone Boat Farm in the summer or fall!" Chatham and Julie, Massachusetts, December 2005. "Chris and Geoff, thanks for a wonderful weekend and great cake. Hope the New Year brings many more customers so we can enjoy the sauna soon!" David and Mauline, New York, January 2006. "Thank you so much for your fantastic hospitality during our 6 day stay. You led us to lots of wonderful places to ski that we would never have found by ourselves. We really enjoyed your company and interesting chats, and we really appreciated your New Year "Party". The breakfast muffin habit is going to be a hard one to break Geoff. The loan of the ski and snowshoe gear was great too. Thank you for everything. You both make fantastic hosts, we wish you all the best for the future and look forward to seeing you again soon!" Rebecca and Stephan, Down County, Northern Ireland, January 2006. "Thank you so much for the warm hospitality. Great tips on Astas--we loved the fondue! Maybe next winter we'll have a little more snow for snowshoeing. Hopefully we'll be back before then and meet Chris. Thank you again for a relaxing getaway weekend in your GREAT b&b! Katy and Scott, Bridgeport, CT, January 2006. "We had a wonderful time here, our first in Vermont. Thanks so much for lending us the ski equipment and being so thoroughly helpful all around." Carl, Mary and Gaucho (the cat), New Haven/Yale University, January 2006. "Dear Chris & Geoff, it was such a wonderful experience staying here. You provide such a warm and welcome atmosphere. The weather turned out to be great!" Gary and Ashley, New York, January 2006. "Geoff and Chris, it has been an excellent stay combined with some great coffee and delicious bread. The Red Fox Inn was our night hot spot. From live hip hop to waxy vinyl, we definitely had a groovy time. Thanks again." Alyssa and George, New York, January 2006. "Geoff and Chris. Hi, this is a very wonderful place, cozy room, friendly ambience. Love the area. Today we will go skiing and are very excited!" Claudina and Jerome, New York, February 2006. "We are leaving today and grateful for all Geoff has done to make our stay very comfortable. Thank you so much--a great host! Our trips & skiing along with snowshoeing have been wonderful. A lovely area and fond memories of our holiday. Regards & thanks." Barbara, Will and Tom, Sydney, Australia, February 2006. "Chris, viele dank fur eine gute wochende. Wir haben viel spass. Hoffentlich, konnen wir am sommer ihr besuchen!" Corinna and Steven, February 2006. "Chris, Thanks for a wonderful time! You run a charming B&B. Your warmth and hospitality is refreshing. We felt very much at home...We hope to come back in the spring (a.k.a. mud) for another weekend." Jeff and Ixa, Boston, Feburary 2006. "Thank you for the wonderful warm atmosphere and all the help Chris has provided. The swiss restaurant, Astas, was wonderful. Jackie had the rack of lamb and i had the duck. Had fun skiing at Bromley--maybe the breakfast helped, and the brownies Chris made. We'd like to come back to the area for cross-country skiing sometime or hiking in the summer. Thanks." Mel and Jackie, Amherst, MA, February 2006. "The European atmosphere is delightful. I enjoyed talking with you and other guests. Your wine bread/cake is delicious, breakfast sumptuous. We're having a ball!" Nancy, Newport, RI, February 2006. "Geoff and Chris, Thanks so much. Though our stay was short, we will certainly be back. So warm & inviting here." Sheila, Chad and Hillary, Waterbury, CT, March 2006. "Thanks for a lovely time-enjoyed the recommendations for good day trip stops. We would definitely love to come back in the summer. Thanks." Jen and Owen, Mansfield, MA, March 2006. "Dear Geoff, Boy are we glad we found Jamaica as we drove through the dark woods of Vermont! Dinner with Ed [Three Mountain Inn] was great, and he was nice enough to recommend Stone Boat Farm. Thanks for staying open for us--wish we could've stayed longer! PS Breakfast was delicious" Steve and Molly, New York City, March 2006. "Dear Geoff and Chris, Our most heartfelt thanks for giving Meredith such a great break from Yale and for your warm hospitality. Skiing was wonderful (almost as wonderful as breakfast)! We had an absolutely lovely time and will have to return. Best wishes for a speedy and triumphant conclusion to your dissertation. Geoff--we'll hope to meet Chris on our next trip. PS. Stone Tools Rock!" Jeanne and Meredith, Yale and Irvine, CA, March 2006. "Geoff and Chris, A perfect slice. Thanks so much for making Stone Boat Farm the special place that it is. Very much looking forward to more visits." Chrisine, Northampton, MA, March 2006. "Thanks so much for another cozy getaway weekend. We so appreciate your warmth and hospitality. We'll be back again soon!" Brooke and Brad, Meriden and Yale, April 2006. "Enjoyed a beautiful Spring weekend--hiking and cycling. A lovely place to stay. Thanks for all the excellent recommendations! (saw porcupines, mating frogs, snakes and 4 birds of prey). Morag, Geoff and Kirsten, Wakertown, MA and U.K., May 2006. "Thanks for having me in your lovely home for a few days. I look forward to reading your book someday soon, Geoff. All the very best to you both." Stuart, Mudgeeraba, Queensland, Australia, May 2006. "Dear Geoff, we had a wonderful time! Thanks for all the advice on things to do and see and for all the treats you gave Quincy! We loved swimming in the river and the array of jams at breakfast. We'll definitely be back next year!" Allison, Jacob and Quincy, New Haven/Yale University, May 2006. "Thanks so much for another wonderful stay! We're really touched by your generosity and thoughtfulness. It was such a nice, relaxing weekend--we enjoyed hiking a bit and just driving around this gorgeous part of the state. A very nice way to celebrate our anniversary and to collect more New England memories before moving south. Thanks for making time for us despite all your work and good luck!" Amy and Dan, New Haven/Yale University, June 2006. "Dear Chris, thanks for a lovely weekend we are sorry we did not get to meet Geoff. We do however find Geoff's sense of humour (per "don't do anything stupid" while hiking comments) to be wonderful. Chris, thanks for all your recommendation. Yes, we did love the country store. You didn't mention all samples that we indulged in and you should totally try the Blue Dog Cafe yum! We didn't even mind the unseasonably cold June weather. Lastly, thanks for the yummy blueberry muffins! P.S. we hope to see you soon!" Erica and Ari, June 2006. "Dear Chris, Dear Geoff, Thanks. We had a wonderful night, great morning walk and mosquito repellant :). It's a great place you both have! Maybe you would like to visit Bayreuth and our place sometime. Love" Anna and Gerald, Bayreuth, Germany, June 2006. "Chris and Geoff, we enjoyed our stay on your beautiful farm and know why everyone raved about the great muffins! Thanks for all the recommendations you made for Luke. He had a great time on his first trip to Vermont." Trish, Paul and Luke, Maryland, July 2006. "Dear Chris and Geoff, what a fun place you two have created! We love everything--the hike, the brook, the fire pit and the gorgeous surroundings. Thanks so much for a memorable fourth of July." Brian, Kristinrae and Tibu, Brooklyn, New York, July 2006. "What a lovely peaceful spot. We so enjoyed the friendly hospitality and the beauty of the area. Thank you." Pam and Bick, Columbia, South Carolina, July 2006. "Had a peaceful and relaxing time. Enjoyed the homely hospitality. Received home away from home!" Dan, Osnat and Wa'amon, Jerusalem, Israel, July 2006. "Chris and Geoff, Thank you for a wonderful stay in beautiful Vermont. Our room was great and the breakfast brought back fond memories of Europe. You never know, we may be back! Kind Regards (Give us a call when you are next in Beijing" Justin and Colleen, Beijing, China, August 2006. "Thank you so much for your genuine hospitality! Sydney and I enjoyed our stay--even though it was so brief. Dinner by the pond was lovely--The Dam Diner was perfect and the park was quite peaceful at 7 pm. Thanks for your CT invitation. Perhaps we will connect again. All the best to both of you." Judi and Sydney, Briceville, New York, August 2006. "Geoff and Chris! Thank you for a nice Bromley Mountain Room. They remind us of Europe! Also thank you for your great advice on what is fun to do around beautiful southern Vermont. Our stay was short, but we'll be back (with a third member of our family, perhaps)." Natalye and David, Brooklyn, New York, August 2006. "What a peaceful setting--totally relaxed at home accommodations, delicious breakfasts and you are both gracious hosts. I look forward to returning!" Julia, Charleston, South Carolina, August 2006. "We had a peaceful, relaxed weekend all around. Great conversation around the campfire friday night. That's why we stay at B&B'! Thanks so much for the peace and all the suggestions. Anniversary #2 is officially in the book! Chad and Corrie, Brattleboro, Vermont, August 2006. "Geoff and Chris, you have a wonderful place! Thanks for your hospitality. The "Green Book" is great--with distances accurate to the 10th of a mile. Rashmat. Yale University, August 2006. "Geoff and Chris, I had a great time here. I love the friendly atmosphere and suggestions for activities. The evening kayak was great!! I will definitely be back in both the winter and next summer for more hiking." Keke, Yale University, August 2006. "Geoff and Chris, If we owned a bed and breakfast we would want to run it exactly like this! We are so glad that we came across it. Everything was perfect and your land and rooms are beautiful. We can't wait to come back. You both have gone above and beyond with your hospitality (especially with your recommendations and your books)." Matt and Jessica, New York, August 2006. "To the most gracious, most warmest hosts in Vermont.. Thank you...for giving us an affordable, relaxing, stimulating mini-vacation before the ensuing heavy year ahead at Yale. The Magic Mountain room was perfect and cozy spot to come "home" to after a day filled with the God-given wonders of the area. We will definitely be back! Love and God's blessings on your family and your home." Christopher and Tiffany, Yale University, September 2006. "It's been a really relaxing week for us. Thank you Geoff for your hospitality, showing us around, coaching us to kayak and the wonderful backyard." Nancy and Eric, People's Republic of China, September 2006. "Geoff and Chris, thanks for all the hospitality. The beds were great, the food good and this is a great B and B. Thanks!" Erica, September 2006. "Geoff and Chris we had a great time here in Vermont--quite a contrast from southwest Kansas. Slept like logs after hiking up Stratton Mountain on the Appalachian Trail. Great Muffins!!! I also got to see something i was not expecting. I saw a bunch of trout laughing....." JJ and Glenna, Dodge City, Kansas, September 2006. "Chris and Geoff, I've really enjoyed the stay and your hospitality. I look forward to bring my wife and daughter here in the future. I wish i had more time to walk the trail and see more of the Stone Boat Farm. Thanks again and best of luck." Rob, Higganum, Connecticut, September 2006. "Dear Chris and Geoff, thank you very much for your warm hospitality. We had some unforgettable time at your cozy place and have really enjoyed talking to you." Anna, Hartford Connecticut/Siberia, Russia, September 2006. "Dear Chris and Geoff, we appreciated your hospitality and comfort. Tim loved the great hiking trail. My favorite part of the weekend was when we talked about archaeology at the campfire and when i found an orange geco. Thanks again for your comfort and care." Igor, Hartford, Connecticut/Siberia, Russia, September 2006. "It was lovely while staying at your place (really lovely). Danke schon." Andre, Hartford, Connecticut/Siberia, Russia, September 2006. "A pleasure to find such a great little place--great philosophy, great campfire, great giant down comforters, great gemutlichkeit! We'll be back!" Julie and George, North Adams, Massachusetts, September 2006. "Dear Geoff, we felt very much at home here. Thank you for your thoughtful suggestions for color viewing and hiking and the pizza [J.J. Hapgood]--fabulous! We have fond memories of Vermont to take home to Colorado. Thanks! " Jamie, Vicky and Karlee, Colorado, October 2006. "Dear Chris and Geoff, we really enjoyed the stay at your place. We will come back on our next trip from Berlin/Germany to the New England states. Thank you very much--Vielen Dank." David and Beatrix, Berlin, Germany, October 2006. "Dear Chris and Geoff, we will remember this enjoyable time and place a long time. It was like being in a family. You were so warm and helpful and told us so much about Vermont and your life here. Many thanks for all the tips. Maybe we will see you again." Andrea and Reinhold, Munich, Germany, October 2006. "Crystal clear weather and extraordinary mountain country has made this one of the most amazing Columbus Day weekends I can remember. Also, one of the most romantic times of my life, thanks to my loving partner, Julie. We LOVE Little Rock Pond, which will be with us forever. Thank you, Geoff and Christiane for everything." Ross and Julie, Yale University, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, October 2006. "What a GREAT area. We enjoyed sight seeing and would like to return sometime!" Dean and Jean, Hartford, Connecticut, October 2006. "You have a lovely place here, comfortable and cozy. Thank you for everything. Michele and Stacey, Vermont, October 2006. "Thanks for your warm welcome and hospitality and great muffins. The nature trail is a delight on a bright, sunny, early October morning." Alex, Alan and Rae, Boston, MA and Chesire England, October 2006. "Thank you for a wonderful weekend. We enjoyed the nice foliage in Vermont. Thanks for the great route suggestions, muffins, brownies and banana bread!" Natalie, Michael and Zoe, Yale University/Rechlinghausen, Germany, October 2006. "Chris and Geoff, thanks for such a delightful atmosphere--love the brook out back and beautiful scenery. Thanks for recommendation for "Asta's"--a great restaurant. Relaxing breakfast and good banana bread. Good luck to you both! Bob and Marie, Iselin, New Jersey, October 2006. "A magical part of the world and a real cozy feel to your place" Jo Jo, Ireland, October 2006. "Chris and Geoff, a wonderful weekend, your spot is great and your hospitality warm and genuine. Our 1st anniversary will be remembered by us and you and Stone Boat Farm as well. Take care!" Matt and Jaimee, Westhampton, MA, October 2006. "Beautiful place, great hospitality and nice "light beer". Thanks to you, two of us have seen snow for their first time. Suerte con tu tesis y con todo la vida!" Beltran, Esther, Nomi and Gonzalo, Yale University/Spain, November 2006. "We had a wonderful time here, it was a great way to see southern Vermont! We were here for my birthday and hopefully we will find another reason to return soon! Take care!" Aaron and Isabelle, Yale University/New York City, November 2006. "What an amazing place! This was our first time visiting Vermont and it definitely won't be our last. Such comfortable and friendly accommodations! We'll definitely be back for ski season. Thank you very much for everything!" Stacey and Chris, New York City, November 2006. "Dear Chris and Geoff-What a lovely place! We had an amazing time here enjoying your brook, mountain biking (although we are sore today)!. Thanks for the lift and for the route and getting to try some of Coleman's maple syrup. We couldn't have asked for a more gorgeous weekend to enjoy the outdoors. We will definitely come again!" Victoria and Jordan, Yale University, November 2006. "Chris and Geoff, thank you very much for a great stay. We loved the muffins! Your b&b is absolutely wonderful. We enjoyed the gemutlichkeit very much." Katrin and Immo, Yale University/Berlin, Germany, November 2006 "We were very excited about our first trip to Vermont and we were not disappointed! Thank you for your wonderful hospitality, we really loved your B&B (the breakfast is fabulous). The setting was perfect for a getaway. We hope to see you again!" Clarissa, Yale University, November 2006 "Chris and Geoff, we had a great time. Stone Boat is a great place for newcomers to Vermont. We hope to make it back for the ski season." Steve and Suzy, New Haven/Yale University, November 2006 “We had a really good time. Thanks for all your help and extra coffee! Hope we’ll be back soon.” Rachel and Dave, New Haven, CT, December 2006 “Es war eine wunderschone Erfahrung, im Stone Boat zu wohnen. Vielen Dank! We had a lovely time here, especially due to the warm reception by hosts. Best wishes for the new Year and see you.” Pankaj and Prajakta, Piscataway, New Jersey, December 2006 “We really enjoyed our stay here. It was our first trip to Vermont and we’ll remember your great hospitality. We’ll definitely come back! Thanks for everything.” John and Dimitra, Greece/Yale University, December 28th, 2006 “Thank you very much for your hospitality and kindness. We had a lovely time and hope to come back soon. This is really a unique place.” Michael (Yale ’03) and Sandra (Yale ‘04), New York City, December 2006 “Thank you for a wonderful stay! We arrived late and our room was ready, nice and toasty warm, to greet us. You have been very accommodating! The binder of things to do was very useful as were your recommendations for ski rentals and restaurants. We appreciate the discounts! Ringing in the New Year with your homemade cheesecake and champagne toast was a special treat. Thank you for inviting us in to watch the ball drop! We enjoyed every moment and hope to you again soon! Chris your pottery is really great and geoff—good luck finishing your dissertation!” Brett and Kate, New Haven/Yale, January 2007 “Delicious muffins! Thanks so much, we had a terrific time!” Elizabeth and Jeff, Cambridge/MIT, January 2007 “Thanks for the wonderful hospitality. It has been a great stay—a great getaway from hectic New Haven life.” Cynthia and Jake, New Haven/Yale, January 2007 “Thank you so much for a fantastic holiday weekend. Great spot, recommendations and delicious muffins! We’ll be back!” Katie and Chris, Brooklyn, January 2007 “We are eating your blueberry muffins and Eischwerkucken. What a treat! We are enjoying beautiful Vermont and can’t wait to go snowshoeing/cross country skiing with you. Joachim, Mic, Max and Luisa, Princeton, February 2007. “We have truly enjoyed our stay here, from muffins to skiing, to snow forts. The snow has been wonderful, and you both have been great hosts. We hope to come back soon. Thanks. P.S. Chris can bake…” Pola and Janina, Bayville, New York, February 2007 “Thanks for a lovely stay! We had a wonderful, exhausting day of cross-country skiing yesterday (almost 5 hours)! It was great to be outdoors and we look forward to snowshoeing today. We enjoyed delicious breakfasts in the cozy common room and amazing brownies in the afternoon. Many thanks!” Willis and Rebekah, New Haven/Yale, February 2007 “Beautiful accommodations. My fiancé and I traveled to Stone Boat Farm for my 29th birthday as a surprise and it was fantastic. We absolutely had a wonderful time and will be back in the summer months to explore! Great selection of teas, yummy muffins and fruit! Thanks for the stay.” Laurence and Brandie, New York City, February 2007 “Thanks so much for a terrific weekend! The breakfast was perfect and the room was cute and comfortable. We appreciated the cross country ski lesson and use of the skis and snowshoes. You have a great thing going here—we’ll be back!” Dan and Julie, New Haven/Yale, February 2007 “A lovely oasis and a perfect weekend spot!” John and Richard, Boston/Harvard, March 2007 “Thanks for another great stay! You guys are the best! Best of luck.” Judy and Richard, Carver, MA, March 2007 “A pleasure to stay. Nice pillows. Great German bread. Thanks for the blueberry muffins. We will be back and we will pass the word.” Todd and Louise, Northhampton, MA, March 2007 “Thank you for the tremendous hospitality, in a lovely country setting. Stone Boat Farm was the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of the New York, New Haven lifestyle. Myself and Mandy will surely be back for another visit. Thanks so much.” Khyl and Mandy, New Haven/New York/Yale University, March 2007 “Thank you for your hospitality. We liked the room very much. Being able to borrow movies was nice. We hope to come again.” Todd and Trevor, Wellesley, MA, March 2007 “Thanks for going out of your way to make us feel welcome and make the most of our first time in Vermont! We especially loved the snowshoeing and seeing the maple syrup made at Coleman’s. And I (Mandy) really appreciated your (Chris’) tour through the ethnography database! We definitely hope to return and take you up on the kayaking! Blessings! P.S. Be sure to say hi if you see us around New Haven.” Nathan and Mandy, New Haven/Yale/UConn, March 2007 "Geoff, thank you for a wonderful stay, and your generous hospitality." Susan and Paul, New Haven, March 2007. "Geoff and Chris, thank you for the generous hospitality. We both had a great weekend and could not have done it without you. We appreciate all your help and advice and lending us both boots and snowshoes. Best of luck in the coming year...success, health and lots of business. We would love to come back to visit." Mike and Valerie, Harvard, March 2007. "Geoff and Chris, thanks for a wonderful stay at Stone Boat Farm! We loved the cross-country skiing and the snowshoeing. Chris you are an excellent instructor! See you in New Haven." Lisa and Greg, Yale/New Haven, March 2007. "Chris and Geoff, the area is wonderful and so is the B and B. We enjoyed your films, your guide book is very helpful, your water stream is beautiful, and overall we enjoyed our time here. It is wonderful staying here." Yam and Fsuck, Israel/Yale, May 2007. "I enjoyed your kindness, area, B and B and company." Rafi, Israel/Yale, May 2007. "We're so glad we came! Thanks for sharing so much info about the area and your personal experience. Keep up the good (and hard) work--we're inspired by what you've done here. A lovely place--we'll be back." Harmony and Dan, Watertown, MA, May 2007. "It was truly wonderful to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Your welcoming hospitality made us all feel like we were visiting life long friends. We will be back." Liam and Rashni, Somerville, MA, May 2007. "Chris and Geoff, thank you for an amazing time. It was like home away from home! Your guidance and knowledge of the area was extremely impressive! We loved every second of our stay and hope to come back and send others for a perfect getaway! Best Wishes." Kiran and Sabooh, Hamden/Yale University, May 2007. "Thank you for a lovely stay! We were most comfortable and love the organic and natural features!" Justin, Max, Skyler, Allyson, Reid, New York, May 2007. "Thank you for your fabulous hospitality! It was a wonderful way for us to end our grad school days together. We look forward to graduating with you (Geoff) this weekend!" Yale Divinity School Women: Tamara, Jessica, Alicia, Emily, Chyle, Carmen, Rachel, Julia, Leigh, Erinn, Erika and Jenny, New Haven/Yale Divinity School, May 2007. "Geoff, we had a great time and we appreciate your guidance regarding local hikes, lakes and attractions. Thanks for letting the dog come along. He did not get on the bed! Thank You." Chris, Lissa and Hakay, New Haven/Yale University, May 2007. "Chris and Geoff, we had a great time! Had a moose sighting on the road between Bromley and Manchester, spotted 34 newts/salamanders?, and played just about every board game. Thanks very much." Ken, Lillian and Nathaniel, Arlington, MA, May 2007. "Dear Chris and Geoff, thanks so much for making this feel like home! The room is great and we really enjoyed the backyard, especially the grill and fire pit. Thanks for all the tips on where to go and what to do. This was one of the best few days of any trip we have taken! We hope to be back in the winter!" Ralph and Ivy, New York/California, June 2007. "Liebe Chris, dear Geoff, Vielen, vielen Danke fur ein romantisches Lagerfeuer mit Marshmallow und Blackbeary-Bier unter einem wunderbar klaren Sternenhimmel (we were very impressed by your "star finder", geoff!), einer sehr erholsamen Nacht im gemuetlichen Betten, wunderbares Fruhstuck in der Natur am raschendem Bach--What a wonderful welcome to Vermont! Danke und hoffentlich bis bald." Claudia, Matthias und Andreas, Princeton University/Frankfurt, Germany, June 2007. "Dear Chris, thanks so much for taking us kayaking! Drew had so much fun with you. If you hadn't come she probably would have been very bored. You are a great host and run a great hotel." Maiya, New Haven, June 2007. "Dear Geoff, thank you for taking us to the lake and starting the fire and enjoying it with us. The marshmallows were so tasty. I know Viky liked them (A good first timer! Ha! Ha! Ha!). See you in New Haven. Maiya said it all. Thanks so much and all the best." Maiya, Viky, Josh and Drew, New Haven/Yale University, June 2007. "Dear Chris and Geoff, we had a short but very nice time. We will see you soon." Jeremy and Julie, Nantucket, June 2007. "Geoff, thank you for everything. First of all we thank you for having such a "neat" place for us to stay. Second we thank you for all the extra fun, the campfire, fishing for Raju, and just the company on Sunday. Third, we thank you for the beauty of Vermont you have maintained here. Our stay has been a one of a kind event. Thank you. We wish you well in your future endeavors, Dr. Geoff!" Roger, Sue, Nancy, Raju and Mike, Kansas City, Missouri, June 2007. "Dear Chris and Geoff, my mom and i needed a place to put our heads together and recuperate from a difficult week. We found that here! Your nice service and wonderful home was the perfect haven to breathe in and out and take a few steps in the calm. I loved Jamaica State Park and I had the most memorable and delicious dinner at Astas. Their raclette is simply amazing. I also loved our Stratton Mountain room with the blue bedding and wonderfully comfortable bed. I slept so calmly and peacefully. The breakfast hit the spot as Nutella and bread is one of my favorite treats. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. We love it here." Idris, Columbia University, June 2007. "Chris and Geoff, my daughter said it pretty well, but I also want to thank you for being wonderful hosts and for providing us with a beautiful experience and some really great company too!! We'll be back!!" Jackie, San Francisco, June 2007. "Dear Chris and Geoff, thank you so much for a wonderful stay! We're so glad we found you, completely by chance! It was great to meet you, chat about New Haven and get ideas about canoeing and hiking! We had a great time canoeing Grout Pond and Gale Meadows. We saw a Luna moth in the woods near Grout Pond! Today we'll go for Stratton Mountain. We hope you find a nice telescope for your beautiful skies--please don't hesitate to contact us if you want to talk more about stargazing/scope ideas! We'll hope to come back sometime maybe bringing some sets of parents with us to enjoy the gorgeous area and your friendly B&B! Thanks again." Dipanker (Yale 2006) and Rachel (Yale 2005), Amsterdam, July 2007. "Chris and Geoff, thank you for the wonderful weekend getaway. The escape was refreshing--getting away from New Haven and the lab. Your advice and ideas on things to do made it easy to relax and just enjoy the sites. The evening campfire that was long awaited for proved to be everything we had hoped! Thank you for showing those that did not know what a smore was the true American delite. We all enjoyed! Yum! If ever in need of a peaceful retreat we will see you again. Thank you and take care." Sara, Tiago and Dirk, Yale/New Haven. July 2007. "Dear Chris and Geoff, thank you very much for everything. We enjoyed our weekend very much. This is a wonderful place to stay and the backyard is so lovely and wonderful and Hendrik had so much fun in it. Thanks also for the hint with Pascal and the sausages [West River Farmers Market]. We highly recommend the feta-cheese [sausage] one." Daniela, Sven and Hendrik, Yale/New Haven, July 2007. "Delightful place to stay. Thanks so much." Mary, Sun City Center, Florida, July 2007. "Beautiful place--such peaceful surroundings! Thanks for being here." Jeanne, Somerville, New Jersey, July 2007. "Dear Chris and Geoff, thank you for taking us on such short notice. We love your beautiful B&B. It is so peaceful and we must tell you--extremely clean. Thanks again and we will come back." Joan, Jennifer, Frankie and Michelle, July 2007. "Dear Chris and Geoff, thank you for a great weekend! Your B&B is awesome and Jamaica is the cutest town! Congrats again on the Chili Victory! We will definitely spread the word about this place to our friends! See you next time! Sue and Mat, Long Island, July 2007. "Dear Chris and Geoff, we had an awesome time at your beautiful B&B again! It feels like our second home. We will definitely be back soon and spread the word to everyone we know. Your hospitality is amazing!" Matt and Jess, Long Island and Queens, July 2007. "Chris and Geoff, to all who were not here we can say: I wish you were here. Even being at your bed and breakfast place for one night made us very happy. We found common roots (German and Polish) and discussed history. We will come again for more discussion and to enjoy Vermont nature. Thanks!" Ben and Iwona, University of New Haven/Milford, CT, August 2007. "Dear Chris and Geoff, thank you once again for a tranquil and fun visit and for all the work you do to keep Stone Boat Farm such a special place for visitors. I greatly enjoyed star gazing with Ross and reading your Night Watch book peacefully in the yard during the day. Ross had an excellent time on your trails. We greatly appreciated your generosity with us sharing your marvels of the GPS stargazer [Celestron Sky Scout] and the opportunity to see and hear a little about the research and work you have done." Julie, Annapolis, MD, August 2007. "Chris and Geoff, good luck with your dissertation and much continued success with the upkeep and improvements here at Stone Boat Farm. We had a great, albeit short honeymoon here! Ross (Yale '06), Annapolis, MD, August 2007. "Chris and Geoff, we truly enjoyed staying at your B&B. It's a nice get-away and a good place to relax. We enjoyed watching all the dragonflies and hummingbirds and of course the snakes! We'll be sure to tell our friends." Beth and Steve, Maine, August 2007. "Dear Chris and Geoff, thanks for the fire, the s'mores, the great company and conversation. It was a wonderfully relaxing weekend, being able to picnic down by your stream." Betty and Dennis, Pecskill, NY, August 2007. "We had a great (and greatly needed) break at the Stone Boat Farm. Climate and landscape almost perfect for a relaxing and invigorating weekend. Thank you Christiane and Geoff for your attention and the fire saturday night. We hope to be back sometime not far from now!" Tomas and Lisa, New Haven/Yale, August 2007. "Geoff--Wow! What a break we all had from teaching, writing and researching. You are a one-of-a kind host and it was a blast talking about the Clark Street neighborhood, Yale, China and your fascinating experiences. Awesome fire and great tips on what to do, where to eat, not to mention taking us kayaking! We will tell all our friends in NY and CT to get up here. This was like visiting friends!" Rob and Stephanie, Northford, CT/Yale, August 2007. "Dear Geoff, we've traveled far and wide and this is hands down, the best Bed and Breakfast we've ever had. Thanks for being such a kind host. We hope to be back soon. Gracie mille!" Amelia and Allessandre, New Haven/Yale, August 2007. "Geoff, thank you so much for the wonderful stay. We loved the lovely room you offered us and hope to come back again soon. We fell in love with Vermont!" Tamako, Thai and Yurika, New Haven/Yale University, August 2007. "Geoff, we have had a truly great stay at Stone Boat Farm and in Vermont. The room was lovely and all your information about hiking trails etc. has been very helpful. Thank you again for helping us to go kayaking! Vielen Dank!" Sofia and Jens, Stockholm, Sweden, August 2007. "Chris and Geoff, thank you for a fantastic 1st visit to Vermont--surely to be one of many. Your hospitality is unparalleled. We enjoyed stargazing, smore making and introducing a neubie to hiking! Your trail recommendations were spot-on. We will be back! Engaged Sept. 2nd 2007 at Little Rock Pond! Geoff--you were right." Adam and Dana, Houston and New Haven/Yale University, September 2007. "Dear Geoff and Christiane, thank you so much for organizing such a wonderful "adventure" for us here! Everything was just charming and we can't wait to come back soon..." Isadora and Chris, Yale/New Haven, September 2007. "Four days are too short... We enjoyed our stay very much. Thank you, Geoff for apple-pear pie, tomato salad, campfire and your recommendations to find the most beautiful, "secret" places around. Hopefully we will come back next year!!!" Natalie, Michael, Ulla and Zoe, Yale/Rechlinghausen Germany, September 2007. "Thank you again for such a wonderful stay. It was great two years ago when we got engaged, and is even better now on our first anniversary. We look forward to coming up again in the future." Mike and Patty, New Jersey, October 2007. "Thanks so much for your beautiful B&B. We loved the Stone Boat Farm! The muffins in the morning were yummy and you had excellent tips about hiking & driving for leaf viewing. You are both very hospitable & comfortable to be with. Thank you! It was such a treat." Tim and Nicole, Yale/New Haven, October 2007. "Dear Chris and Geoff, we felt very much at home with you in this nice forest and B and B and we will never forget the good evening and the campfire outside." Gitte, Dan, Kasper and Mikkel, Denmark, October 2007. "Dear Chris and Geoff, thank you very much for all the nice things. We enjoyed and liked our stay with you especially the campfire made us feel like we were coming to friends house. We will see you again. All the best and have a good season around the year." Sindhu, Yogasai and Vali, Yale/New Haven, October 2007. "Wonderful hospitality, great muffins. Beautiful fall colors and scenery. Shame about the weather! Thanks for a great stay. Tom, Kelly, Milo and Lola, Philadelphia, October 2007. "Great peaceful place! Enjoyed the hospitality and eco-friendly model." George and Caroly, Yale/Hamden, October 2007. "Liebe Chris and Geoff, wir hatten bei Euch wunderschoene Tage--leider nur zwei-- wir waeren gerne noch laenger geblieben! Aber unsere kleinen Enkelkinder warten auf uns, und naechste Woche geht es zurueck nach Deutschland. Sollten wir noch einmal nach Vermont kommen, werden wir Eure Gastfreundschaft wieder suchen! Elle und Wilfried, Germany, October 2007 "Thanks so much for your hospitality! We have enjoyed our stay at Stone Boat Farm and love the area! We will definitely visit again!" Diane and Kevin, Camas, Washington, October 2007. "Chris and Geoff, we very much enjoyed our stay at your lovely place and we enjoyed your hospitality as well! Recommendations for activities/touring were right on. What a beautiful spot for a fellow ex-New Mexican to wind up in!" Tom, Karen, Elissa and Joshua, Boston and Arizona, October 2007. "Dear Chris and Geoff, thank you so much for having us at your wonderful place for three enjoyable days. We examined the hiking paths and roads of southern Vermont for the very first time and appreciated it very much." Johannes and Siegrid, Yale/Germany, October 2007. "Thank you very much for a great stay! The hiking and area tips were awesome and we enjoyed the 2 days in this area very much!! Great hospitality!!! Vielen Lieben Danke! Sonya and Mehumet, Egelsbach Germany and Malatya Turkey, October 2007. "A great pleasure to stay at this lovely place with erudite hosts, talking about everything from China to Pendejo Cave and getting oriented to the local sights." David and Carol, Dallas, Texas (Southern Methodist University) and Ramah, New Mexico, November 2007. Einen recht herzlichsten Dank fuer den schoenen Aufenthalt. Leider hatten wir wenig Zeit, sonst waeren wir noch laenger geblieben. Kommen aber wieder! Juergen and Doreen, Sarasota, Florida, November 2007. "Chris, thank you so very much for making our Thanksgiving trip to Vermont our most memorable trip yet! The Stone Boat Farm is absolutely beautiful and relaxing. Thanks for all of the great movies and popcorn. That was just an extra bonus. I can't wait to discuss with my teacher all of the different designs i could create with the fabulous fabric you gave to me. It is greatly appreciated. I can't wait till our next trip back!!!" Love Ashley and Brenda, New York (Fashion Institute of Technology) and Louisiana, November 2007. "Thank you for such a great couple of days. The hike in Jamaica State Park was beautiful and dinner at Astas was perfect. Thanks for the recommendation! You have a wonderful B&B here. I will spread the word to my friends." Emily and Jason, Yale/New Haven and Boston, December 2007. "Dear Chris and Geoff, thank you for your kindness and friendship. You are a beautiful couple that makes me feel welcome in your house. Thank you for the boots, jacket, advise, ski lessons, etc. Your friendly and kind ways of helping make the place "home". I really value and appreciate everything you did to make us feel welcome. We really enjoyed this few days here and we will tell our friends and recommend them to stay here. Again, thank you for everything!" Love Sandra, Hamden, CT, December 2007. "Dear Chris and Geoff, thank you both for a memorable trip to Vermont. Your hospitality and muffins were a hit with our twin girls! Wishing you both a wonderful New Year! Best Wishes." Salim, Natasha, Summer and Dahlia, Washington, D.C., December 2007. "3 words: We'll be back! Thank you very much for your great hospitality, the X-country ski lesson, the skis, boots, the tips about where to go. It was wonderful trip for us! Thank you. P.S.The home-made pies at the Dam Diner down the road are worth the trip alone!" Grazie, Dan and Daniella, Yale/New Haven, December 2007. "Dear Geoff and Chris, we really enjoyed our stay here over the last three days! You guys have a neat little arrangement here to stay. Thanks so much for the snow-shoeing and cross-country skiing lessons and for letting us use your equipment for the same. We loved our stay amidst the beautiful snow covered mountains, rivers, villages and towns of Vermont the past few days, and we'll sure come back! Many thanks and best wishes." Saikat and Sujata, MIT/Cambridge, December 2007. "Dear Chris and Geoff, thank you so much for such a lovely experience to start off the New Year! Your warmth and hospitality will keep bringing us back (so will those delicious muffins!). Happy New Year." Melinda and Mark, SUNY/New York City, January 2008. "Thanks for a great time. It is so nice to come here...to get away from it all." Helia and Joann, Yale, January 2008. "Chris and Geoff, thanks for your warm hospitality and the ski lesson too! We leave well-rested, well-exercised and well fed in many ways. Wishing you a great 2008! Callista and Geoff, Yale/New Haven, January 2008. "Thank you for a wonderful stay. Our first trip to Vermont has been very memorable. We appreciate all of your advice and thoughtful suggestions. We will be back." Katie and Scott, Fairfield, CT, January 2008. "Thanks for making our first time to VT and our first vacation together so fun. You truly gave us a great value (with all the extras: skis, snowshoes, extra clothes, gloves, etc..). We had a great time. We really appreciated your hospitality and all the tips about fun things to do in the area!" Ian and Virginia, New Haven/Yale, January 2008. "Dear Geoff and Chris, thank you so much for your hospitality! We had a wonderful time skiing and exploring the area (with all your helpful tips and x-country skiing lessons in hand). You guys are wonderful and we look forward to coming back soon!" Nancy and Drew, Cambridge/Harvard, January 2008. "Dear Geoff and Chris, it has been a wonderful experience staying with you at the Stone Boat. You made us feel at home. Thanks for your suggestions regarding the area restaurants, activities and most of all for the snowshoeing trail and the equipment! We loved it even though it was our first time doing it. We will be back soon!" Aditya and Aditi, Natick, Massachusetts, January 2008. "Dear Geoff and Chris, thanks for letting us stay with you! The Magic Mountain room was so czy and made us feel at home. The dinner recommendations were perfect and the snowmobiling was fun but next time we'll go for the snowshoeing! We'll definitely be back soon to try out some of those hiking trails in your notebook. P.S. whoever made the muffins, they were awesome and if you ever come to Providence we would love to accompany you to Waterfire" Dave and Daniela, Providence/Brown University, January 2008. "Geoff and Chris, thank you so much. What a beautiful place. Surely we'll be back next time were in southern Vermont." Kevin and Erica, Rochester, New York, January 2008. "Geoff and Chris, thanks so much for the hospitality. We love coming up to Vermont, and we are always on the search for affordable accommodations. Stone Boat Farm has plenty of space, delicious breakfast, and fluffy comforters. Thanks a lot, hope to see you again. Awesome jam and muffins!" Sharon, Rich, Michele and Jeremy, New York City, February 2008. "Geoff and Chris, thanks so much for your hospitality! We had a great time! Breakfast was amazing. We especially loved the muffins and the sunflower bread, delicious! Hope to see you again!" Bethany and Daniel, Jessica and Doug, Teachers College Columbia University, New York City, February 2008. "Geoff and Chris, thanks for a great weekend. We appreciated your recommendations for local cross country skiing. We truly enjoyed the Viking Nordic Center. It [Viking Nordic Center} was peaceful, beautiful and there are plenty of trails. We completed over 20 km while there on Saturday. Dinner at the Three Mountain Inn was delicious, a perfect birthday celebration. We hope to finish a great girls weekend with great skiing on fresh powder at Stratton. Thanks again." Sharon and Cory, Manchester, CT, February 2008. "Geoff and Chris, thanks for your help and hospitality during my car crisis. Everything here is wonderful and I really appreciate your helping me out when I was stuck. Hope to see you again soon." Dan, February 2008. "Geoff and Chris, thank you so much for making my dad and I comfortable and warm on our little get away. You instantly made us feel at home. We will be thinking of you for future ski trips. Tasty muffins!" Tom and Sarah, Wayland, MA, February 2008. "Dear Geoff and Chris, we enjoyed Stone Boat Farm a lot! Thank you for the hospitality and tips on places to go! The breakfasts were delicious! Thank you! Vermont was a ton of fun and we hope to be coming back!" Alisa, Valeria, Sergey, Yale University, February 2008. "Dear Geoff and Chris, thanks for the hospitality, comfortable beds close to Stratton Mountain at a reasonable cost. We enjoyed Stratton immensely. Loved the muffins and the apples were really fresh. Thanks again. Take care and hope to be back." Qi, Patty, Henry, Elaine, Brooklyn, March 2008. "Geoff and Chris, thank you so much for your hospitality. The stay was warm and cozy and your maple muffins were fabulous. For my first trip to Vermont, it was certainly everything i could have hoped for and more (especially food when we ate at Asta's..Yum!). Thank you so much for everything." Emily and Evan,, Yale University, March 2008. "Hey Geoff, thanks for everything! We really enjoyed our Spring Break and told everyone that we went to Jamaica (Jamaica VT can't compare to anywhere else for breaks, its amazing). Thanks again, the room was cozy, muffins were yummy and we'll certainly be back!" Cait and Tyler, Franklin and Pierce College, March 2008. "Dear Geoff and Chris, thank you so much for making this weekend such a relaxing and memorable one! We loved the snow shoeing around Lowell Lake, Grout Pond and in Jamaica State Park. The daily fresh muffins, the huge selection of tea, the videos, and all the books and magazines made us truly feel at home! We will certainly be back. Tot Ziens, See you soon." Hanna and Trevor, Belgium/Stony Brook University, March 2008. "Dear Geoff and Chris, thank you again for a wonderful time (our 4th time to be exact)! You guys never cease to amaze us with your kindness and help and Vermont knowledge! Highlight of Matt and Jess' 4th time here @ the Stoneboat Inn Jamaica (no particular order!) 1. A moose sighting! (sneaking past Geoff!) 2. Saturn sighting-with its ring and moons 3. Our longest hike to date, to Hamilton Falls (like walking through all the seasons) 4. Our first Vermont bike ride-3 1/2 hours later our bottoms are singing! It was all worth it though 5. And of course the late night campfires and bbq meals. Thank you so much for helping get away from NYC so easy!" Matt and Jess, New York City, April 2008. "Dear Geoff and Chris, thanks for the wonderful weekend, we really enjoyed it. Here are some highlights: 1. amazing blueberry pancakes and homemade muffins 2. kayaking the West River 3. Geoff helping us with our flat tire 4. Geoff and Chris showing us Saturn with their telescope. P.S. I look forward to coming back with the wife and kids." Chris, London Ontario, Canada, April 2008. "My brother took up most of the space, so i have to keep this short... Amazing everything. Thanks for showing us Saturn!" Pat, London Ontario, Canada, April 2008.
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