Year after year, a large part of the enduring charm of Vermont's Mad River Valley is the vibrant seasonal character of summer, autumn, and winter. Spring here packs a little bit of each into a few weeks. Even now, as our neighbors, businesses, and state and local government work tirelessly to care for our communities in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, you can see signs of growth all around.

After the heavy snowfall and (always pleasantly surprising) sun on your face each March turns to  the short sleeves, sweet corn, and smoke from maple sugar shacks dots the landscape, bluebird skies are matched by brilliant green shoots filling our gardens. 

Tastes of Spring

A stroll or ride through any of the neighborhoods in the valley is brimming with pastoral beauty and seasonal transition. During spring, chatter around town is full of gardening tips, birdwatching (our little slice of Vermont is a favorite stop for migrating hummingbirds around Mother’s Day!), and even foraging stories about tasty treats from our natural landscape. (If you’re curious, ask Collaborative Brewing about their “Knotty by Nature” lager brewed with Japanese Knotweed harvested from along the Mad River.) The Waitsfield Farmers Market opens in the beginning of May every year and is one of the best ways for you to enjoy the fresh, local taste of all the seasons here. You can ask us more about the most convenient way to connect with local producers and delicious dining!

Village Character

Spring in Vermont's Mad River Valley is defined by ephemeral beauty in our natural and peopled landscapes. Keep your eyes open and you might catch whimsical neighborhood sculptures from Troy Kingsbury (currently for “window shopping” at All Things Bright and Beautiful on Bridge Street) alongside lilies and daffodils. Especially this year, we’ve enjoyed the sunshine on rolling rides and walks on country roads (thank you for letting our forest trails open and dry out for the summer) and “window shopping” on Bridge Street. Don’t miss this special time of year!