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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.
We hope to see you soon!
Christiane and Geoff
Stone Boat Farm
7240 Vermont Route 30
Jamaica, Vermont 05343
Phone: 802-297-9929
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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