Why Stay Here?

Beautiful location--see the stars at night. Caring, attentive host. Affordable prices. Come spend a night, a week, a month, at the Gathering Inn in Hancock, VT. 

Area Attractions

For general tourist information

• Vermont Chamber of Commerce. (802) 223-3443
• Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing. (802) 828-3237, 1-800-VERMONT

 
Summer/Spring/Fall Attractions

• Hiking - Green Mountain National Forest Service. (802) 747-6700

                    Long Trail. (802) 244-7037

• Swimming - in the White River, a 3 minute walk from the house.  Or in area swimming holes.
• Tubing in the White River, 15 minutes south.  http://tweedrivertubing.com/index.html
• Drive Scenic Route 100 during Fall Foliage season. Sit outside and enjoy the view!

Winter Attractions

    Snowshoeing:

• Clearwater Sports, Waitsfield - 30 minutes north. (802) 496-2708

    X/C Ski areas within 30-minutes drive from the Inn:     

• Blueberry Lake, Warren - 20 minutes north. (802) 496-6687
• Ole's Cross Country Ski Center, Waitsfield - 30 minutes north. (802) 496-3430
• Rikert Nordic Center, Ripton - 15 minutes west, offering lessons. (802) 388-4356

 
    Alpine Ski Areas within 50-minutes drive from the Inn: 

• Killington/Pico, Killington - 40 minutes south. (802) 422-3333
• Mad River Glen, Waitsfield - 40 minutes north. (802) 496-3551
• Middlebury College Snow bowl, Hancock - 10 minutes west. (802) 388-4356
• Sugarbush, Warren - 30 minutes north. (802) 583-6300

Eating Out

• The Old Hancock Hotel, right across the street--Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner. (802) 767-4279

• Sandy's Books & Bakery, Rochester--Breakfast/Lunch. (802) 767-4258

• Huntington House, Rochester--Dinner/Bar. (802) 767-9140

• Doc's Tavern, Rochester--Late lunch/Dinner/Bar. (802) 767-9140

• The Schoolhouse Bistro, Rochester--Dinner/Bar. (802) 767-3272
• Rochester Cafe--Rochester, Breakfast/Lunch. (802) 767-4302

Animal friends of the Gathering Inn

Testimonials

Check out our Yelp reviews!  5 stars!

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I've just met Kathleen who runs the Inn and she's wonderful.

The gorgeous valley that the Inn sits in is heavenly, surrounded by mountains and rivers on all sides.

I can't imagine a more welcoming environment for a long or short stay in Central Vermont.

A must-stay in your travels.

- Martha A., San Francisco, CA

We are having a wonderful time at the Gathering Inn. Kathleen and Rick are the most fabulous hosts!

- Lori S., Kansas

Call (802) 767-3734 or email us for a reservation.