While we wait for the solar eclipse in April (sorry, family has claimed all our rooms), we are finding much to do here. The Town of Cornwall is training us to track wildlife, documenting the movement of mammals across the land.  And in Middlebury the Town Hall Theater is busy with plays, film and a reno. Music at the Ripton Community Coffeehouse and Burnham Presents in Lincoln warm the dark weekend evenings. The B&B business is closed, but we may list the two downstairs rooms on AIRBNB for big Middlebury College events (graduation, NESCAC). Look for us HERE. Or look for us HERE. The p ..read more

Our front door, welcoming folks in 2023. What a beautiful Vermont autumn, after a lush, colorful (wet and buggy) summer! The B&B will be on hiatus over the next few months as we head into winter; not taking reservations till April 2024. We had a successful season, offering two downstairs rooms to travelers from all over the US. And we had several family reunions fill the house with laughter and meaning. A few of the recollections that make me happy: the gasps of delight when presenting our colorful  polenta breakfast, a couple relaxing on the matching chaises by the zinnia garden, t ..read more

Explore lush mountain woods, bike Addison County’s rolling hills, then sit back and listen to music under a tent. Middlebury hosts the Festival on the Green in July and Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival in August!  Farm stands and markets are open. Call to reserve a summer visit: 802-462-2729.  Blueberry Hill Inn hosts a weekly pizza by the pond in Ripton.     Take a break from riding at a Vermont State Park on Lake Champlain. The post Middlebury Festivals, Farms and Fermentation first appeared on Cornwall Orchards Bed & Breakfast ..read more

We are simplifying! Call to book. It is early spring at our lovely Vermont B&B. Check out maple weekends in Vermont! Explore our website, see the colorful rooms and explore things to do near Middlebury, Vermont. Then give us a call to reserve your charming room with organic breakfast included (or skip breakfast for a discount). We have two downstairs rooms available weekends for $180 per night. Plus, enjoy Vermont Coffee Company DOS freshly ground coffee, drip brewed for strength and flavor. Or tea in the afternoon. Have it all. 802-462-2729 The post Call to reserve your weekend at Cornwal ..read more

Need to dream? Book a Green Mountain getaway for later this summer. We are 4.5 hours from New York City and 3.5 hours from Boston. Come pick fall raspberries, dip in a mountain stream, eat fresh and foraged food, and collect Vermont craft brews and cider to bring home.  In the 1980’s I explored the Lake District in England. We’d stop at the village post office and call from a list of B&Bs or Guest Houses to find a room. We were house guests. Cozy and cared for, but left to our solitude as we chose. After a rich breakfast, with the host’s tips for our walk, we’d head on our way. Cornwa ..read more

Do you love a New England winter? We do! Especially as the days are getting longer. In 2022 brilliant sunny days, powdery snow, smooth solid pond ice, and cold temperatures have been the welcome norm. Lots of winter birds at the feeder and animal tracks in the woods. It is a perfect Vermont winter. Local restaurants are serving up chef prepared delights in cozy settings, and the local theater and music scenes have found their groove too.  We feel safe going to local events during the winter months at Town Hall Theater and other venues in Vermont because we know they’ll check that we are ..read more

Try Alpine and Nordic skiing, snow boarding and fat biking (!) within a half-hour drive of Cornwall Orchards B&B. Snow arrived in time to inspire me to make our guests warm cinnamon chai wallah. Enjoy some by our wood stove. Snow sports not your thing? After breakfast on Saturday why not visit one of the numerous Vermont craft shows or bundle up for a walk to find animal tracks in the woods?  Cornwall Orchards B&B is taking reservations for our 2 lovely downstairs rooms only TH-MONs through June (2 night minimum). If you plan to arrive late, let us know when you book, and I’ll ha ..read more

It is a beautiful time to visit central Vermont. We have been savoring the late summer. The leaves are brilliant when the sun shines. On trails in the Green Mountains you’ll find assorted colorful mushrooms. Birds are stopping by on their way to Quebec.  It is hard to turn away from the sunsets. But chilly autumn winds from the Adirondacks are finally routing these borrowed days. Button your jackets!  Fall also means some changes for us. Beginning in November and through the winter we will have 2 lovely downstairs rooms available for two-night stays with delicious hot breakfast on we ..read more

There are good changes coming at Cornwall Orchards Bed and Breakfast.  We are stirring in our hibernation—grateful for the cold nights (Vermont winters should be cold!) the diverse birds at the feeder, the hens who lay colorful eggs, and for bobcat and fox tracks in the field (thankfully, none by the coop). It has been a quiet year. We grew Zora sunflowers and heritage popcorn, along with berries and apples. We built a farm stand and sold rhubarb, raspberries, currant and raspberry jam, granola, and muffins. We are relieved that, so far, our family has dodged COVID-19. Plans are afoot to ..read more

We plan to re-open our beloved B&B in May, 2021. We are excited, but cautious. Hoping for further good news about treatment and the vaccines. We want to give visitors an excellent experience, so we are so relieved that vaccines are available and people are getting the jab! Nibble to your heart’s content. For visitors in May we will have two downstairs rooms available. We will also have several alternative breakfast spots, a newly designed nook, the dining room, and the deck on a sunny day. We will stagger serving times as well. We want to be sure that everyone can relax. But masking up w ..read more