The Connecticut River Valley plays host to a wealth of artistic talent. However, awareness of this talent was not always foremost in people’s minds. In early 1999, Walpole resident and Spheris Gallery owner Cynthia Reeves looked around the area communities and recognized that there was an incredible wealth of artistic talent to be found. However, most of it was hidden. Outside of the community of artists, many residents did not realize the value of the treasure in their backyards. This realization led Cynthia to form the Great River Arts Institute – to harness the resources of the region and showcase them in such a way that all residents could recognize their value. Read more

Southeastern Vermont, a scenic delight and haven for outdoor activity, is also a culturally sophisticated region. Windham County is blessed with a dynamic artistic community in which art galleries abound and thrive. From Putney to Brattleboro and Bellows Falls to the West River and Mount Snow Valleys, artists and communities are joining forces to promote gallery walks and studio tours. If your interest lies in museums and gallery walks, you can find it here in abundance. Landscapes, water colors, blown glass, pottery, quilts, textiles, jewelry, sculpture, furniture, stained glass, fiber arts, handmade tiles, contemporary works and more all have a wonderful showcase in Southern Vermont. Read more

Natalie Everett, a well-known Vermont artist who lives in Peru, has recently conducted an informal survey among many Vermonters in an effort to learn why and what museum goers and art buyers are specifically drawn to. Her experience provokes some interesting responses. Read more

Everyone loves to eat, obviously… and despite the economy people are more interested than ever in health and in locally produced artisanal products reports Lisa Coneeny of the Dover Economic Development Committee Read more

Southern Vermont is one of the most beautiful, scenic, romantic and stress-free spots to visit.  You’ll feel the difference when you enter Southern Vermont. It’s a place of relative quiet and smallness in a world that operates on a much faster pace.  The essence of life is evident; the rhythm of nature is a discernible aspect of every day activities.  Yet, it’s full of hometown’s treasures and culturally rich attractions. Read more

Where to get what you came for on the hiking trails in Southern Vermont’s parks and wilderness areas. Read more

Many sojourners today want to go green and minimize their travel impact. Here in Southern Vermont, we’re known for our green, lush mountains, natural beauty, and outdoor and cultural activities. We’re rich with “evergreen” opportunities involving natural and cultural resources for a day or week of fun and maybe a lifetime of living. It’s the kind of place that visitors love to come back to and has the very qualities that brought many who live here “from away.” Read more

Savvy travelers skip the sprawl-malls to browse country stores, gallery-style shops and artist’s studios in Southeastern Vermont’s towns and villages in search of locally-made goods and one-of-a-kind artisan gifts. The region’s booksellers have capitalized on the fact that travelers and locals alike cross paths in their cozy shops to chat, browse the selections and share their opinions on the “best read” of the moment. Read more

SOUTHERN VERMONT—Southern Vermont is a fusion of flavors. Much of it is pure tradition, steeped in the comforting home baked aromas of Yankee farm kitchens and church suppers. Yet, other aspects of this region's food, such as the spreads found at food and wine festivals, are fresh, delicious and, yes, even trendy. It is not all milk and cream. It's not all maple sugar, and not all ham and beans, either. It's a taste of real food that is grown, produced and cooked by people who—no surprise here—love to "eat in." Eat in Southern Vermont, that is. Read more

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