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

For general tourist information
Vermont Chamber of Commerce, 802-223-3443, www.vtchamber.com
Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing, 802-828-3237, 1-800-VERMONT, www.1-800-Vermont.com 

Summer/Spring/Fall Attractions
Hiking - Green Mountain National Forest Service, 802-747-6700 
Swimming - in the White River, a 3 minute walk from the house.  Or in area swimming holes.
Tubing in the White River, 15 minute drive.  http://tweedrivertubing.com/index.html
Drive Scenic Route 100 during Fall Foliage season. Sit outside and enjoy the view!

Winter Attractions
SNOWSHOE TOURS and rentals at Clearwater Sports in Waitsfield, 30 minutes north of the Inn. 802-496-2708, www.clearwatersports.com

CROSS COUNTRY SKI areas within 30 minutes drive from the Inn: 

• Blueberry Lake in Warren - 20 minutes north, 802-496-6687
  
• Ole's Cross Country Ski Center in Waitsfield - 30 minutes north, www.olesxc.com
  
• Rikert Touring Center at Middlebury College -  20 minutes west on Rte 125, offering lessons. 802-388-4356, www.middlebury.edu
  
  

ALPINE RESORTS within 50 minutes drive from the Inn: 

• Killington/Pico in Killington - 50 minutes south, 802-422-3333, www.killington.com
  
• Mad River Glen in Waitsfield - 40 minutes drive, 802-496-3551 www.madriverglen.com
  
• Middlebury College Snowbowl in Hancock - 20 minute drive, 802-388-4356. http://www.middlebury.edu/campuslife/facilities/snowbowl/
  
• Sugarbush in Warren - 30 minute drive, 802-583-6300, www.sugarbush.com
  

Eat Out
The Old Hancock Hotel, across the street **currently closed due to storm damage
D's Doghouse, about 3 miles north in Granville
Sandy's Books & Bakery, 5 miles south in Rochester, http://www.seasonedbooks.com/bakery.html
The Porch, Rochester.  Dinner and bar, http://www.thevillageporchvt.com/
Rochester Cafe, Breakfast and Lunch, http://www.rochestercafe.com/

Check out our Yelp reviews!  5 stars!

"The Gathering Inn at Hancock....what a godsend.... After completing Middlebury Gap; an incredibly steep mountain pass in Vermont; we descended the other side as it began to drizzle and the sun was setting we were not looking forward to another night in the freezing cold without a campground. We entered the small town of Hancock and stopped at the first hotel we found... the only real hotel in town. Unfortunately her 4 rooms were filled and she suggested we try across the street. We were reluctant to even call, assuming it would be out of our budget. Upon meeting the hosts at the Gathering Inn we were immediately comfortable and felt right at home..... Yes, we ended up staying 2 nights at this lovely inn being lured by the pot bellied wood stove, the 8 cats, Fluffy the chicken and the amazing company. It was also pouring down rain upon arising the next day making it an easy decision to wait out the rain.... A smart decision as the following day the sun was shining and we were well rested and fed, ready to hit the road." 
   - Maya and Luv, sisters riding bicycles from Arcata, CA to Rockport, Maine. 4000 miles and 88 days.