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Most of our room remodels go unmentioned and without major fanfare. But our remodel of our popular Black Bear Suite deserves some attention.
To begin with, the remodel expands the suite from one bedroom to two bedrooms. The dining room wasn… Read more
The big news in our little town of Montgomery is that we finally have a cell tower in town.
Anyone who’s stayed with us knows that our little slice of heaven in the mountains has been isolated from cell signals for some time. AT&… Read more
Several people have asked us why we changed our name from the “Phineas Swann Bed & Breakfast” to the “Phineas Swann Inn & Spa.”
It slightly complicated, and maybe a little wonky, but if you’re if you’re interested, read on.
One obvious reason… Read more
It’s still October, but it’s time to start planning your ski vacation at the Phineas. Our most popular weekends fill up early, so don’t wait. Book your room today.
Lots of guests stay with us in the winter to ski or ride. But occasionally the … Read more
The most vivid Vermont Fall Foliage colors are always found at the top of Vermont, where the mixture of oranges, reds, yellows and golds can overwhelm the eye. If you have your heart set on Vermont leaf peeping, you need to be here.
Traditionally, th… Read more
The fall leaves are still clinging to the trees, but it’s not to early to plan your Vermont ski vacation. Here’s 10 Tips to help you plan the perfect Jay Peak ski getaway for you and your family:
Plan Early. Key holiday weekends such as the wee… Read more
We’ve skied a lot of difference places, from Snowbird to Snowshoe, from Whistler to Killington. We’ve even slummed at some far-off Southern climes like Boone and Winterplace. But there’s something about Ja… Read more
Quick Update: Several local residents pooled their resources and re-opened the Black Lantern in 2017. It’s now a great farm-to-table restaurant and one of our favorite places to eat!
Last week we mentioned the loss of the English Rose Inn… Read more
We’re still coming to grips a month later with the loss of two old friends: a wonderful nearby inn, and one of its owners.
Just a month ago, The English Rose Inn was destroyed by fire, and one of its two owners, Gary Bouchard-Pike, los… Read more
We all have questions we’re afraid to ask.
If you’ve never stayed at a bed and breakfast before, you’ve probably got several.
During the past year, we’ve been asking our guests over breakfast, “What’s the one question you had before coming to th… Read more