From the Inn
Seasonal notes, kitchen news and the occasional local secret.
July 7, 2026
When you think of the Inn at Water's Edge, you might picture the cozy charm of autumn leaves or the peaceful stillness of winter snow. But summer at this lakeside retreat offers a completely different kind of magic.…
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May 21, 2026
Mud Season is behind us, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome you back to Inn at Water's Edge! We officially reopened our doors on May 21st -- and Vermont is putting on quite a show to celebrate.
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December 17, 2025
Welcome to our Gathering Place
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December 3, 2025
The snow is falling and the holidays are upon us.
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July 26, 2025
I realize that Vermont is most celebrated for the seasons of autumn and winter, but oh, what you're missing if you don't explore New England in the summer. I'm going to be very biased and say that The Inn at Water's…
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February 25, 2025
My sister recently pointed out that I rarely mention Killington Ski Resort when I talk about the great skiing near the Inn. It is true -- we are spoilied with our close proximity to Okemo/Jackson Gore (a mere 4.5…
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February 15, 2025
For those of you who can't wait for snow each year and all of the fun activities it brings, Ludlow is your dream come true! The snowfall has been absolutely fantastic and the consistent deep base at Okemo has been epic!
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November 30, 2024
Happy Holidays. We hope that you all enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving. We are excited to be opening back up tomorrow, just as a huge snowfall blanketed our whole area! Nothing says _WINTER_ like 8-10 inches of fresh…
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June 28, 2024
While the rest of the eastern United States is experiencing temperatures in the 90's, we have the following gorgeous weather here in Ludlow:
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November 20, 2023
Updated: Nov 21, 2023
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September 29, 2023
We realize that we just kicked off our Fall Foliage season, but we are SO excited to announce that we are hosting some simmering, shimmering, savory, sweet weekends during December 2023. Wouldn't you love to have at…
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August 13, 2023
About five weeks have past since the floods in Vermont swept through -- wreaking havoc and chaos throughout our little state. Though there was so much damage, I have been amazed (I know that I keep saying that) at…
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July 12, 2023
Most of you have probably heard about the flooding that occurred in Vermont this week. Our wonderful village of Ludlow seemed to take the brunt of the storm as our beautiful mountains poured the constant rain waters…
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May 27, 2023
If you read this blog a few weeks ago, you saw the beginnings of our lakeside improvements. We fell in love with our little piece of Echo Lake waterfront from the moment we stepped foot onto the shore, but NOW...…
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May 11, 2023
So for those of you who are fixer-uppers, you'll appreciate that it is a long process if you are working on both the inside and outside of a property. That's why, after four years of owning The Inn at Water's Edge,…
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April 6, 2023
Though still beautiful, this is the time of year that our innkeepers take a much needed vacation while nature shifts from white, glistening snow covered mountains to lush green forests with ferns, mushrooms and…
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March 4, 2023
Just a quick note about our amazing scenery...
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February 27, 2023
We are currently enjoying another round of winter here at the Inn, and it is gorgeous -- not too cold and perfect for all things on the mountain or, if you prefer, snuggled up by the fire all warm and cozy. The…
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January 26, 2023
Updated: Jan 27, 2023
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January 20, 2023
So after a very white Christmas, the snow hid from us for a few weeks, but... IT'S BACK!!!
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December 16, 2022
I guess we don't have to worry about having a white Christmas this year. Wowza. It just makes time spent inside all the more cozy and time spent outside -- well, fantastic (at least for those of us who enjoy the…
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November 7, 2022
We've had a milder "Sticks" season than normal -- some days pushing past 70 degrees WITH sunshine. We're grateful. We realize that this will change in a heartbeat as the temperatures start to drop and the glistening…
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January 26, 2022
Last weekend was not simply cold, but what I'd call frigid -- the forecast for Ludlow called for a low of -17 and a high of 12 degrees. I was heading north to ski with family and friends and was thinking, after…
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December 25, 2021
Wishing you all a lovely day of celebration and joy.
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November 28, 2021
As many of you, we had a lot of Christmas traditions growing up - cookie baking, Christmas caroling, tree decorating, gift buying, hiding, wrapping and giving, and hoping for a Christmas Eve snow... Most of these, I…
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April 11, 2021
Gorgeous, sunny days are moderate and comfortable. Miles of hiking trails, including the Long Trail that shares part of its journey with the Appalachian Trail. The location of The Inn at Water's Edge is special, not…
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January 26, 2021
Updated: Feb 1, 2021
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November 23, 2020
I love the holidays -- the stories, the traditions, the coziness, the carols, the cookies (especially the _cookies)_... but even for a lover of all things Christmas, decorating an entire Inn was daunting. Luckily, I…
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October 26, 2020
So before purchasing the Inn at Water's Edge in Ludlow, Vermont, I knew the seasons to be Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Same with you, right? Well, I was wrong. In Vermont, there are 6 seasons, Spring, "Mud",…
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September 23, 2020
One of the things that we value as a team, aside from celebrating the stunning natural eye-candy that surrounds us in this gorgeous state, are the industrious, creative neighbors that live, work and play here. From…
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September 8, 2020
Final touches...that's where we are right now. By strategically placing a vase here, a pillow there, and now, a little bit of our very own family history through artwork on the walls -- we hope that these decor…
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August 27, 2020
Book at The Inn at Water's Edge for 25% off the going rate through fall foliage season.
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August 11, 2020
So we get it...things are not quite back to normal. Perhaps you aren't ready to jump back into travel when you don't know the people "next door".
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July 24, 2020
Tuesday's inaugural Prix Fixe dinner was a success. Guests enjoyed Chef Rae's culinary creativity by savoring courses including:
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July 8, 2020
We bought The Inn at Water's Edge a year ago, and from the very beginning the question that has been asked the most consistently is, "Are you going to serve dinners again?" Well, we are thrilled to announce that we…
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June 17, 2020
On June 15th, we began to accept guests to our totally renovated Inn on Echo Lake. Though some things have been modified in compliance with the COVID-19 restrictions in place, we assure you that we are ready and…
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May 24, 2020
Updated: Oct 23, 2024
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May 9, 2020
Joel Quinones, is our Hospitality Manager, and has written the following post to describe what we have put into place to ensure the comfort and health of our guests when they stay at the Inn at Water's Edge.
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April 14, 2020
I'm hoping we are over the hump...I'm really longing for some isolation that is not socially restricted!
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March 18, 2020
Over the past 9 months, since we bought the Inn at Water's Edge, my time and energy have been devoted to lovingly restoring a beautiful property that was in need of a face lift. In many ways, it has been much more…
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February 23, 2020
So your first question might be, "Why buy an Inn in Vermont?", well, at least that was my husband's first question (LOL). We are native Pennsylvanians and had been gently exploring the idea of buying a lakefront…
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