The Black Locust Inn

Amid glorious black locust trees, this elegantly restored 1832 farmhouse is an unspoiled retreat from the world. Enjoy a lazy summer day relaxing on our lawn chairs, fall asleep in our hammock, or strike up a fun game of horseshoes. An inn that not only welcomes, but fulfills your every pleasure and need. As you enter the Black Locust Inn, an atmosphere of warmth, comfort and relaxation pervades your being. Your hosts, Len, Nancy and Valerie Vignola, and their loving golden retriever Lady, make their home yours for a day, a weekend, or longer.

Location
Activities are abundant all year round in nearby Stowe and Waterbury. Easy access to Montpelier, Burlington and the charming villages of the Northeast Kingdom. The Inn is close to major ski areas in Stowe, Sugarbush, Mad River Glen and Bolton.

Accommodations
Six pristine guest rooms, all with private baths, are filled with amenities. Each room is unique, receiving our careful attention to provide you with a luxurious stay with us. At your day's end, your beds, down comforter and plush pillows welcome you to deep, restful sleep. Rooms are complete with guest-controlled heat, air conditioning, and ceiling fans. Great pride is taken in making each room an enchanting place to be.

Meals
Three-course country breakfasts are carefully created to satisfy your appetite for the activities of the day.
Culinary delights using many Vermont products include home-baked creations to gratify your cravings. Diet-restricted selections are available. Daytime snacks include an always-full cookie jar, or fresh-from-the-oven treats.
As the evening begins, relax and enjoy a selection of complimentary wines with the finest hot and cold appetizers. Share good conversation in spacious yet cozy living rooms with soft music and the warmth of a woodstove. Special group activities include wine tastings, gourmet dinners, conferences, reunions, and other catered events. During the social hour, Len serves an international selection of red and white vintages from countries including Italy, Australia, Germany, Chile, USA, France, and Spain.

Amenities
Winter area activities include downhill (ask us about our reduced rate ski tickets) & cross country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing (snowshoes available for our guests) snowmobiling, sleigh rides through the woods, ice skating on rivers, lakes and rinks. Spring and summer brings the Antique Car Festival, Balloon Festival, British Car Invasion, International Wine & Food Expo and Juried Craft Shows. Ask us for a more detailed brochure on the events. Enjoy various summer activities such as hiking, biking, golfing, canoeing, kayaking, boating, horseback riding, fishing, soaring, gondola rides, alpine slide, tennis, swimming, Lake Champlain Cruises and walking tours. In Stowe there is a 5.3-mile recreational path that is open all year round for various sports. And what is summer without visiting the #1 tourist attraction, Ben & Jerry's, which is only four miles away. You can purchase tour tickets at the inn and just sit and enjoy a cone!

Awards and Recognitions:
AAA 3 diamond, Mobil Travel Guide 2 star. Featured in Ski magazine, Long Island Newsday.

Children: welcome over 12

Smoking: no

Pets: no

Rates: $89-135

Payment: all major credit cards