Vermont Summer Vacation Packages

Book your next holiday at the Phineas Swann Country Inn! Our summer vacation packages are sure to please, offering a myriad of choices. Do you love to golf, or is relaxing in an Adirondack chair by the Trout River more your speed? Perhaps you like antiquing, or would enjoy a massage after a day of cycling? Let the Phineas Swann Country Inn make your next summer getaway an event to remember with one of our summer vacation packages.

Weekend Countryside Cycling Package

Get out of the city! Come enjoy the clean open air and the special fun of cycling in the countryside. Challenge yourself on mountain trails or just ride along on a system of safe and easy established road loops - it's up to you. Then come back to all of the luxury and pampering you need, in order to wake up refreshed and ready for another day of enjoying the warm and friendly beauty of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. Our package includes:

• 2 Nights Luxury Accommodations in Either the Red, Blue, or Green Room of the Main Inn
• Full Day Cycle Rental With Bilingual (French/English) Guide For 1/2 Day
• Touring Map With Trails
• 2 Packed Lunches Made To Order
• Gourmet Breakfast Each Morning
• Afternoon Tea With Home-baked Goodies
• Bottle Of Chilled White Wine
• In-room Internet Port
• Wi-Fi Access in Main Inn
• In Room Cable television and DVD Player
• Free DVD selections from our in-house DVD Library
• Free Local & Long Distance Calling Anywhere in the US or Canada
• 10% Off All Meals at Bernie’s Village Restaurant

$ 499 ONE COUPLE, $ 899 TWO COUPLES
$ 1,299 FOR THREE COUPLES (PLUS GRATUITY AND TAX)
Subject to Availability - Advance Reservation Required

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Antique Lovers’ Weekend

The Montgomery area is awash in wonderful antiques shops and auctions, and with this package you have the opportunity to fully experience the many wonderful antiquarian delights this part of Northern Vermont offers. Anyone who loves vintage and historical items available to visitors in our little slice of heaven will be absolutely delighted with this package which includes:

• 2 Nights Luxury Accommodations in Either the Red, Blue, or Green Room of the Main Inn
• In Room Internet Port
• Wi-Fi Access in Main Inn
• In Room Cable television and DVD Player
• Reserved Front Seating - Degree Auction House (on auction days)
• 20% Discount All Purchases Phineas Swann Antiques Gallery
• Touring Map for Local Antique Shops
• Afternoon Tea in Garden or Fireplace Room with Home-baked Goodies
• Bottle of Chilled White Wine
• Free DVD Rentals
• Free Local & Long Distance Calling Anywhere in the US or Canada
• Free Two for One Admission to All State-owned Historic Sites
• 10% Off All Meals at Bernie’s Village Restaurant

$ 299 PER COUPLE (PLUS GRATUITY AND TAX)
Subject to Availability - Advance Reservation Required

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Mountain Lake Canoeing / Kayaking Weekend

The Montgomery area is well known for its historic and scenic waterways which were such an important part of the early days of the timber industry in the northern green mountains. Now, these rivers, lakes, and rapids are available for the enjoyment of our guests. This package will allow you to fully experience all the pleasures our waterways have to offer!! Our package includes:

• 2 Nights Luxury Accommodations
• Hearty Gourmet Breakfast
• In-room Internet Port
• Wi-Fi Access In Main Inn
• In Room Cable television and DVD Player
• 2 Packed Lunches Made To Order
• 1/2 Day Rental Canoe or Kayak with Experienced Guide
• Afternoon Tea With Home Baked Goodies
• Bottle Of Chilled White Wine
• Free DVD Rentals
• Free Local & Long Distance Calling Anywhere in the US or Canada
• 10% Off All Meals At Bernie’s Village Restaurant

$ 549 FOR 2
$ 899 FOR 4 (4 LUNCHES & 2 BOTTLES OF WINE)
$ 1,399 FOR 8 (8 LUNCHES & 4 BOTTLES OF WINE)
$ 2,599 FOR 16 (16 LUNCHES 7 8 BOTTLES OF WINE
(PLUS GRATUITY AND TAX)
Subject to Availability - Advance Reservation Required

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Trout Fishing Weekend

Located directly on the Trout River, our location is ideal for trout fishing, and this package takes full advantage of it. What could be more relaxing than a weekend spent with a professional guide out on one of our lakes or rivers with a fishing pole in one hand, and an ice cold beer in the other, lazing away the warm days of summer?! Check out all that this package offers, and you will see what a wonderful deal it is!

• 2 Nights Luxury Accommodations
• Hearty Gourmet Breakfast
• In-room Internet Port
• Wi-Fi Access in Main Inn
• In Room Cable television and DVD Player
• 2 Packed Lunches made to Order
• 1/2-Day Experienced Guide (He Knows the Secret Spots!)
• Poles & Tackle
• Touring Map with Trails & Lakes
• Afternoon Tea with Home Baked Goodies
• Bottle of Chilled Wine
• Free DVD Rentals
• Free Local & Long Distance Calling Anywhere in the US or Canada
• 10% Off All Meals at Bernie’s Village Restaurant

$ 549 FOR 2 (PLUS GRATUITY AND TAX)
Subject to Availability - Advance Reservation Required

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Jay Peak Golf Package

Valid through Columbus Day (Monday, October 12, 2009)

Just 8 miles away is the brand new Jay Peak golf and country club, located in the heart of the Green Mountains, one of the premier golfing destinations in the entire Northeast!! Be one of the lucky few to get a guaranteed tee time, with advance reservation with this package, and spend a day in the mountain air playing the sport of champions!! Just look at what this package offers, and you will be sure to see what a great value it is. Sit back and let us take care of all the planning!

• 2 Nights Luxury Accommodations in Either the Red, Blue, or Green Room of the Main Inn
• An 18-hole round of golf with cart for each day of your stay (2 persons)
• Antique Filled Rooms with Four Poster Bed
• Gourmet Breakfast
• In Room Internet Port
• Wi-Fi Access In Main Inn
• In Room Cable television and DVD Player
• Afternoon Tea With Home Baked Goodies
• Bottle Of Chilled White Wine
• Free DVD Rentals
• Free Local & Long Distance Calling Anywhere in the US or Canada
• 10% Off All Meals at Bernie’s Village Restaurant

$599 for TWO for WEEKEND (PLUS GRATUITY AND TAX)
$499 for TWO for WEEKDAYS (PLUS GRATUITY AND TAX)
Valid Through Monday, October 12, 2009
Subject to Availability - Advance Reservation Required

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Outdoor Adventure Weekend

Perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors, this adventure weekend comes with your own set of personal guides who will take you to the best and most interesting places for canoeing, fishing, and hiking. Our guides have lived in this area for years, and are certified in lifesaving techniques and CPR, and ready to guide you to the adventures that most people can only dream about. Our area is famous for outdoor adventure sports, and this package takes full advantage of this benefit of staying in Northeast Vermont for your next vacation!

• 2 Nights Luxury Accommodations
• Gourmet Breakfast
• 4 Packed Lunches Made to Order
• In-room Internet Port
• Wi-Fi Access in Main Inn
• In Room Cable television and DVD Player
• Day Cycling or Fishing with Guide for 1/2 Day
• 1/2 Day Canoeing or Kayaking with Guide
• Touring Map With Trails & Lakes
• Afternoon Tea with Home-baked Goodies
• Bottle Of Chilled White Wine
• Free DVD Rentals
• Free Local & Long Distance Calling Anywhere in the US or Canada
• 10% Off All Meals At Bernie’s Village Restaurant

$ 699 FOR 2
$ 1,199 FOR 4 (8 LUNCHES & 2 BOTTLES OF WINE)
$ 1,599 FOR 6 (12 LUNCHES & 3 BOTTLES OF WINE)
(PLUS GRATUITY AND TAX)
Subject to Availability - Advance Reservation Required
(For 6 Cycling, Canoeing and Hiking Only)

"What a pleasure staying here---we must come back to stay longer, and soon!! Everything is just so gorgeous!!"

 - Sandra and Dennis Paquette

Open Studio Weekend

Each year, artists throughout the State of Vermont open their studios and doors to the public. Drive around and follow the many roads leading to Vermont's talented artists. We have a brochure in the front hallway which details all of the artists who open their workshops and studios on Open Studio Weekend, since many of the artists listed are open to the public year round.

Open Studio Weekend takes place yearly in May. Please call us to confirm the scheduled dates - these are dates when you have the greatest chance of seeing artists in their working environments.

Northern Forest Canoe Trail

In 2006 the Northeast Passage trade route from mid New York to the top of Maine was reincarnated with the 740 mile Northern Forest Canoe trail. The canoe trail traverses lakes, rivers and streams on a path from Old Forge, N.Y, to Fort Kent, Maine. In Vermont, the trail covers over 170 miles traveling over Lake Champlain, the Missisquoi River, Lake Memphremagog and the Clyde and Nulhegan rivers in the Northeast Kingdom. Vermont also offers the trail’s only foray into Canada, the historic “Grande Portage” to Lake Memphremagog, a one-time hot spot for rum runners. Vermont’s northwest corner – framed by the Green Mountains to the east and Lake Champlain to the west - is well-known for its border culture and active farmland. 

The Missisquoi River traverses this landscape, pushing north into Canada before re-entering the United States on its way to Lake Champlain. Make it a full-day canoe paddle and follow the Missisquoi River westward as it travels between Richford and Enosburg Falls. With 40,000 acres of lake and ponds and 4,000 miles of rivers and streams, there is more water in our corner of the state than in any other region of Vermont outside of Lake Champlain.

Summer in Vermont

Summer brings the opportunity to explore our un-congested roadways by bicycle, motorcycle or car. Here at the Phineas Swann we offer our guests multiple maps of the area whether you choose to walk, bike, hike, cycle or drive, and our multiple area golf courses are one of the biggest bargains in the states.

And, of course, we have several "old fashioned swimmin' holes", many with waterfalls, for those that want to cool off in a refreshing, unspoiled, crystal clear Vermont river. Ask us for directions to some our favorite places! Fishing and hiking opportunities abound. Or perhaps you would like to browse through the many antique shops that dot the countryside, or attend one of the local auctions to find that special bargain you've been looking for. See our Outdoor Recreation pages to learn of the many opportunities that summer offers our visitors.

Summer here is awesome. Explore the treasures of this serene wonderland where pristine vistas, tranquil lakes, bubbling streams and majestic forests make it one of the most beautiful areas in the world. It is difficult to believe that such an unspoiled vacation area is only 1 ½ hours south of Montreal, 3 hours from Boston and 6 ½ hours from New York City.

"Excellent experience! The best Bed & Breakfast we've ever been too. Great decor, fantastic breakfasts, friendly hosts
and MUCH MORE!!!!!"

- Trip Advisor Member Snoop2000
Putnam, CT

Farms and Meadows

Vermont is well known for many aspects of its farm community: maple syrup, fine cheeses, pastoral landscapes, Morgan horses, family farms, innovative, responsible practices, and historic visionaries who left farms that delight and teach us still.

In Franklin County, as in the Champlain Islands, you're surrounded by the vast views—waterscapes and wildflower meadows, farm fields and mountain highs, the fall foliage against our special backdrops of lake and verdant land. Wherever the scenery draws you, you'll delight in the detours. Rounds of golf at numerous courses in spectacular settings. The inviting shops. The delicious dining.

Come in summer. Get closer to nature at the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge and so many other special wildlife viewing sites or get closer to each other on hay rides!

One of the best ways to visit this northern region, is to bike or walk along the Missisquoi Rail Trail, a series of trails developed over decommissioned railroad lines. The rails were removed, and the surfaces made even, to offer the visitor easy going access into the heart of Northern Vermont’s agricultural open lands. The “Trail” wanders through the farms fields and wetlands of Franklin County at a railroad’s pace – slow, steady grades with sweeping bends. For the full length of the Trail you’ll see the postcard images of Vermont you’ve seen everywhere. You’ll also see the working families and working landscapes that created and support this spectacular scenery.