Year Round Vacation Packages

Indulge yourself in a Vermont vacation package at the Phineas Swann Bed and Breakfast Inn - we offer everything from outdoor adventures to deluxe romantic getaway packages and pet-friendly vacations. Our packages take the work out of planning your vacation - so you can start enjoying yourself the moment you arrive.

Which of our Year Round Vermont vacation packages is right for you?  For your convenience, we've highlighted our Romantic Packages (  ), Spa Packages (  ), Pet-friendly Packages (  ), Outdoor Recreation Packages (  ), and Vermont Cultural Heritage Packages (  ).

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Romantic Relaxation Weekend  (    ) 

Get away for a romantic weekend! Come and experience the tranquil and relaxing beauty of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. Spend the day in our luxurious inn, or get out and about and explore this scenic part of the New England landscape. Experience our beautiful warm and friendly environs from the luxury comfort of an old fashioned and historic Country Inn, but with all the modern amenities and up-grades you'd expect from great accommodations. Our package includes:

• 2 Nights Luxury Accommodations in the Red, Blue, or Green Room of the Main Inn
• Two One-hour Massages from a Licensed Masseuse
• Candlelight Dinner for 2
• Chilled Bottle of Champagne
• Beautifully Wrapped Box of Gourmet Chocolates
• 1 Dozen Long-stemmed Roses with Complimentary Vase
• Our signature gourmet Breakfast each morning
• In Room Internet Port
• Wi-Fi Access throughout our property from Main Street to the riverbank!
• In-room Cable television and DVD player
• Afternoon Tea in Garden or Fireplace Room with Home-baked Goodies
• Reserved Space in Our Outdoor Hot Tub
  (October 15 through April 15)
• Free DVD Selections from our extensive DVD Library 
• Free Local & Long Distance Calling Anywhere in the US Or Canada
• 10% off all Meals At Bernie's Village Restaurant or The Trout River Traders.

$ 749.99 PER COUPLE (PLUS GRATUITY AND TAX)
Subject to Availability - Advance Reservation Required

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Deluxe Dog Spa Package  (    )

Treat your dog to the most luxurious vacation money can buy while you ski the slopes or Hike the Long Trail!!! This package includes:

• Two Nights' Accommodation in the Honeymoon Suite
• Doggie Massage by Licensed massage therapist who just LOVES animals
• Complete Grooming and Nail Clipping by local groomer
• Dog walks every three hours by one of our staff while you are away no matter what the weather
• Dog Water and Food Bowls placed in your room before arrival
• Plush Deluxe Dog Bed in Room
• Wonderfully packaged bag of deluxe dog treats
• 20 percent discount off any dog item in our antiques shop
• Digital Cable TV with Animal Planet to be run during the day while you are gone
• Additional dark colored towels in your room to wipe off his wet paws
• In room Internet port
• Wi-Fi access throughout our property from Main Street to the riverbank!
• Individual room air conditioning - either for warmth in the winter or cool in the summer
• Bed-sleeping Permission so your pooch can cuddle with you at night to keep you warm in the winter and happy in the summer (involves complete laundering and dry cleaning of all linens upon your departure)
• No pesky surcharges for allowing your pet in the room!!

$ 699.99 (PLUS GRATUITY AND TAX)

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"Just the Ten of Us" Vermont Elopement Package  (  )

Forget the ladder and the midnight quick getaway - elopement has become a fashionable, affordable - and romantic - alternative to high-priced, high-stress weddings. Why not slip away for an intimate Vermont wedding at the Phineas Swann! Our "Just the Ten of Us" Vermont Elopement Package lets you celebrate your wedding at our romantic country inn surrounded by your closest family and friends, including an intimate wedding reception for up to 8 guests and two nights of pampered luxury in our romantic Honeymoon Suite. This amazing package includes:

• Wedding Cermony in our Gazebo amidst our extensive Gardens or in our Music Room during Winter
• Wedding Cake and Champagne Reception for up to 8 people
• Bouquet/Boutonniere for the happy couple
• Justice of the Peace
• Filing Fees for the Marriage Certificate
• 2 Nights Luxury Accommodations in our Honeymoon Suite
• A dozen Roses and chocolate-dipped Strawberries for your room
• In-room Fireplace
• Private Bath with Jacuzzi Tub
• Endless Fresh Coffee, Tea, or Spring Water
• In-room Internet Port
• Wi-Fi Access throughout our property from Main Street to the riverbank!
• In-room Cable television and DVD
• Free DVD selections from our DVD library 
• Free Local and Long Distance Calls in the USA and Canada
• Private Reservation in our Outdoor Hot Tub (October 15 through April 15)
• Our signature, full Gourmet Breakfast each day in our beautiful Dining Porch or to be taken back to your room
• Fresh-baked goodies available each afternoon in the Main Inn

$ 1499.99 PER COUPLE (including tax and gratuity)
** Subject to room availability; A higher package rate of $1875.00 including tax and gratuity applies for Christmas Week, Presidents' Day Week, and Fall Foliage). Our photographer, Lenny Christopher, offers photo packages starting at $749 to $999, depending on the time involved, payable to him and not a part of the package, and we can put you in touch with him once you finalize your dates. Full inn rentals (every room booked) merit a 10% room rate discount for your guests.

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'Private Chef' Gourmet Dining Package  (  )

What's more luxurious and romantic than having your own private chef prepare a four-course candlelit gourmet dinner? Exclusively available to guests at the Inn, our 'Private Chef' Gourmet Dining Package is the ultimate romantic dining experience in the Jay Peak area. We use only the freshest ingredients, and local ingredients when we can, to create a memorable dining experience prepared to your liking and served by your own private chef. Celebrate a special occasion - like an Anniversary, Wedding Proposal, or Birthday - or turn up the heat on your Romantic Getaway. Our 'Private Chef' Gourmet Dining Package includes:

• 2 Nights Luxury Accommodations
• Romantic Candlelit Dinner for 2 with a Private Chef on the second night of your stay
• A Bottle of Chilled White in your room upon arrival 
• Our signature Breakfast each morning
• Afternoon Tea with Home Baked Goodies
• In-room Internet Port
• Wi-Fi Access throughout our property 
• In Room Cable television and DVD Player
• Free DVD Selections from our DVD Library 
• Free Local & Long Distance Calling Anywhere in the US or Canada

 

$ 499.99 for 2 (plus gratuity and tax) for our Blue, Red or Green Rooms
$ 649.99 for 2 (plus gratuity and tax) for the Honeymoon Suite, Bulldog Suite, River Front First Floor Suite or River Front Second Floor Suite

Subject to Availability - Advance Reservation Required

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Mancation Package  (  )

Want to get together with a group of old friends from school or work and get away from the women/partners in your lives? Why do women have all the fun with their “girlfriend getaways”? This is a fun weekend planned for just the men in your social circle, and includes:

• Full River Front Cottage Rental for 4 for two nights (Full Size Bed or Sleep Sofa Per Gentleman)
• Individual room air conditioning - either for warmth in the winter or cool in the summer
• Steak Dinner for 4 with all the trimmings at Bernie's Restaurant
• Beer Sampling “Kegger“ with 4 different Vermont Micro Brews
• An assortment of chips, and salsa and snacks in your stocked fridge
• All Day Ski Passes or 18 Holes Golf with Cart for 4 at Jay Peak Ski Resort and Country Club (depending on season)
• 4 Full Body Massages by a Certified Massage Therapist
• Full Gourmet Breakfast served daily in our dining room
• Free long distance calling to keep in touch with your wife or significant other at home
• In room Digital Cable television with a full cable lineup including HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, and ESPN plus a DVD Player with over 300 titles to choose from in our FREE DVD library
• In room Internet port
• Wi-Fi access throughout our property from Main Street to the riverbank!
• Individual room air conditioning - either for warmth in the winter or cool in the summer
• And much more!!!!

$ 1499.99 per Group of 4 Men | $ 2999.99 for group of 8
Subject to availability, ages 21 and over please

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Romantic Country Mid-Week Getaway  (   )

Abandon the hectic city and de-stress with a mid-week getaway to the most romantic countryside in all of New England! During the day, visit area covered bridges, galleries, and local shops. Spend the evening in our luxurious inn being pampered and well fed. Our package includes:

• 2 Nights Luxury Accommodations in the Red, Blue, or Green Room of the Main Inn
• Four Course Candlelight Dinner for 2 on the second night of your stay 
• Chilled Bottle of Champagne
• Scrumptious Gourmet Breakfast each morning
• All-day Coffee, Tea, or Spring Water in Fireplace Room with Home-baked Goodies
• Covered Bridges brochure and map describing the 6 local Covered Bridges and where to find them
• Art Gallery Tours Map and Guide for Northern Vermont
• In the winter months, reserved space in our Outdoor Hot Tub
• In-room Internet Port
• Wi-Fi Access throughout our property from Main Street to the riverbank! 
• In-room Cable television and DVD Player
• Free DVD selections from our DVD library
• Free Local & Long Distance Calling Anywhere in the US or Canada
• 10% off all Meals at Bernie’s Village Restaurant

$ 599.99 PER COUPLE (PLUS GRATUITY AND TAX)
*Excludes holiday periods, subject to availability
*Advance Reservation Required

"The accommodations at the Phineas Swann were great! So much effort was put forth to make us feel welcome and at home that we are planning our next trip, with friends! The "dog friendly" atmosphere was such a nice feature that our yellow lab, Lucy, will always accompany us on future trips. Oh, and the breakfast was absolutely fantastic. Definitely a destination to get away from it all in a quiet country setting."

- Trip Advisor Member Mommytoes, MA

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Wildlife Viewing and Birdwatching

The greater Jay Peak and Montgomery area offers some wonderful sighting of wildlife. Of course, our favorite is the moose. Known sites for spotting moose are Rte. 58 in Lowell, Balance Rock Road in Westfield, Rte. 105 in North Troy and Rte. 242 on the west side (the Montgomery side) of Jay Peak. Black bear can be seen roaming the woods and fields along Balance Rock Road in Westfield, Rte. 242 in Jay and Mine Road in Lowell. The best time is in the fall when the apples have fallen from the trees.

Huge flocks of wild turkeys can be seen in good numbers along the River Road in North Troy or on just about any road leading to and from Montgomery. Other bird species (even bald eagle) can also be seen along River Road and just north of the Big Falls area. Other bird watching spots are on the Loop Road in Troy/Westfield, and along the Missisquoi River. Jay Peak is also an excellent spot for bird-watching. Beavers can be seen frequently along the Missisquoi River which runs from Lowell to North Troy, or along Rte. 242 heading towards Jay.

Birding in the mountains can be one of the most fascinating experiences of a lifetime. From the Red-bellied Woodpeckers to Yellow-bellied Sap Suckers, birds come in all shapes, sizes and colors in the Jay Peak area.

Other great areas to view wildlife are the wildlife refuge area in Swanton (just down the round from us) and the refuge areas on the Lake Champlain Islands. In fact, just about anywhere in northern Vermont is a great place to see wildlife!

Barn Viewing

The many dairy barns in the Northeast Kingdom reflect an era when cows outnumbered people in Vermont. In 1930, 65% of the total farm income in Vermont came from the sale of dairy products. Today, sadly many dairy farmers struggle to make ends meet, but luckily a large number of the barns left standing have been converted to other uses since the buildings are quite often unique and are a part of the cultural heritage of U.S... Look for an attached milk house - a small structure connected to the side of the barn - to see if the barn is still used for dairy farming. If there is no attached milk house, the barn may not have housed cows after the 1950s when machines replaced hand milking and many farmers turned over their pails and sold their cows. Since the buildings go back to the late 1700s, these features will help you tell one Barn style from another:

English Barns (1770s to 1900s): The earliest colonial farmers built small barns - about 30 feet by 40 feet - with a pair of large, hinged wagon doors on the long side and unpainted vertical boards on the walls. English barns usually stood on a level site and had no basement.

Yankee Barns (1820s to 1870s): Most often built into a hillside so that manure could be pushed into a basement below, these barns could be expanded by adding additional bays to the rear. The entrance is on the small end, and the siding is horizontal to keep the draft out, with rooftop ventilators for fresh *and windows for light.

Late Bank Barns (1870s to 1900s): Huge multi-story bank barns, topped by a graceful gabled roof and decorative copula for ventilation were built to house huge herds of cattle and other livestock. At the uphill end, a covered bridge or "high-drive" allowed wagons to get to the upper hayloft.

Round Barns (1899 to 1920): This design takes advantage of gravity to move hay from the loft down to the cow stable and manure to the basement. The shape was meant to save labor, with all cows facing into a central feeding point. Larger herds and mechanization eventually forced most of these barns out of use. The first round barn in Vermont was built in 1899 and is located on Rt. 5 in Barnet. It is now used as storage space by the 7th generation of farmers to live and work the land in Round Barn Farm.

There are numerous examples of the above barn types in the northern part of the state – all within an easy drive from the Phineas Swann.

I would recommend this bed and breakfast to anyone who stays in this part of Vermont. This was my fifth time staying at the Swann, and I expect to be back in August.

- Mike D. from Boston