Why Stay Here?

Beautiful location--see the stars at night. It's quiet and so peaceful. Skiing and snowshoeing are nearby in the winter and swimming holes abound in the summer.

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