Letters from Highland Lodge

The crown jewel of Willoughby State Forest is Lake Willoughby with its fjord-like presence. Flanked by tall, whale-like mountains surrounding the crystal clear lake, you’ll experience some of the most awe-inspiring views of your life. Willoughby State Forest encompasses three towns, two counties and 7,682 acres of ancient woodlands in Vermont's Northeast...

Since its official opening in the summer of 2017, the Highland Center for the Arts has become Greensboro’s own Globe Theatre. Well on its way into the history books, the aptly named “Highland Center” is what it set out to become: a community hub created around the region’s vibrant arts scene. Nearby, you’ll find other cultural attractions like the Bread and...

For decades, Catamount Arts has stood as the keystone of Northeastern Vermont’s cultural, entertainment, and arts communities. Along with world-class exhibitions by local and regional artists, they also offer a multitude of film screenings, live music, dance, theater, and educational and workshop programming. This November, Stile Antico, a Grammy-nominated Renaissance vocal ensemble,...

Selected as one of the Top 10 corn mazes in America, the Great Vermont Corn Maze is the perfect outdoor fall activity to challenge your mind. Open seven days a week, the Great Vermont Corn Maze is the largest corn maze in New England. Visitors rave about the maze and always wish they had come earlier or vow to make a trip to tackle the labyrinth again next year. 

Early fall is one of our favorite times of the year and you’ll quickly learn what makes it so special as our landscape transforms into the fiery colors of autumn. Explore the Northeast Kingdom’s fjord-like valleys, rolling hills, and steep mountain slopes for a leaf-peeping adventure that is unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Lace up your sneakers and hit the trails...

The Catamount Arts Center is an essential part of the culture and performing arts community of Vermont. It brings in nationally known artists to fill a lineup of world-class performances that open eyes to different cultures, stimulate the local economy, and educate and inspire young artists. The new Arts Center features two theaters, two state-of-the-art classrooms, an 80-seat performance...

Take a scenic half hour drive south west to Elmore State Park this summer. Enjoy the open water of Lake Elmore on a stand up paddleboard or kayak, or take the two hiking trails to a breathtaking summit view of the Vermont’s Green Mountains.

Ann Young was born in Chicago, raised in Illinois and Nebraska but she has lived all of her adult life in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. She dabbled in the “back to the land” movement and raised a family here. From her first paying job illustrating the varmints of the Nebraska plains through her stint as an illustrator for The Center For Northern Studies, to her pseudo-abstract...

One of the main reasons visitors come to our area is to explore our network of trails. Whether it be for hiking, biking, snowmobile riding, snowshoeing, or sightseeing, you’ll quickly find yourself strolling along these backroads and pathways whether you planned on it or not. Thankfully, you have one of the best trail mapping resources available to you right at your fingertips and it...

The best thing about biking is that you can explore the hard-to-reach, out-of-the-way locations that paved roads don’t even go near. In the remote reaches of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, this is especially true. When the pavement stops, make sure you’re on a fat bike or hybrid and begin your off-road adventure in a landscape unlike any other.

If you didn’t already know, one of the sweetest things you can find at the grocery store calls our area home: Ben and Jerry’s. As you travel throughout the Northeast Kingdom’s majestic landscape, visit the Waterbury Ben and Jerry’s factory for a guided 30-minute tour and learn how the popular brand makes their delicious ice cream. Find your favorite flavor to sample or...

Color has attracted my attention all my life; before I could talk I drew with crayons. Growing up in Ohio as a farmer’s daughter, I spent time in the fields, marveling at the distant tree line and being aware of the upturned rocks at my feet.  I have studied art through high school, university, and workshops.

The urge to create is instinctive and...

If you’ve visited Vermont or the Northeast Kingdom in March before, or if you’re a nearby resident of the region itself, then you know what March means. If not, I’ll give you a hint: it has nothing to do with basketball. The month of March, for us, is way, way sweeter. This remarkable time of the year is when Vermont’s sugar makers open the doors to their...

Devoted to our tradition of lodging cross-country skiers during their winter adventures, the Highland Lodge is just steps away (literally!) from some of the most enjoyable Nordic trails in the country. The Greensboro trails, groomed and maintained by the Craftsbury Outdoor Center, run between the villages of Greensboro and Craftsbury. Conveniently nestled on a hilltop between the two, Highland...

Just because we are well into the autumn season and winter is soon approaching doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy fresh produce and the delicious things that grow. When you join in on the trend toward locally-sourced food, eating right becomes a four-season effort but it doesn’t have to be difficult during the winter months. Just like any other season, winter has its own host of...

Dedicated to enlightenment and enhancing our inner wisdom, compassion, and kindness for the betterment of society, Karmé Chöling has been offering meditative and contemplative programs for over 40 years using Buddhist traditions. Walk the beautiful grounds, volunteer for a day, or attend a meditation session in the evening.

On a ridge above the village of Barton, Windswept Farm is a part of the Northeast Kingdom’s working landscape with its roots in the rolling fields and rugged mountains, near and far away, that reach for the sky. It’s this breathtaking natural beauty that attracts visitors to Windswept Farm, also a popular wedding venue for those seeking the wholesome values of the rural Vermont...

Vermont is known for its outstanding views of one of North America’s most breathtaking landscapes especially the Fall season. From this roof of the world, nestled in the wilds at the highest, and northernmost, reaches of the United States, the true outdoorsman will find himself at home. Nature-lovers, outdoor explorers, and breathers-of-fresh-air all journey to the Northeast Kingdom for...

Now starting their third decade as a united venue, the Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild now features works handcrafted by more than 100 juried artisans and makers from Vermont.  Jewelry, glass, painting, metal, paper, and wood are just a few of the many different facets of these new and traditional crafts. Located in St. Johnsbury's downtown Historical District, the Artisan's...

Our mountaintops may have some world-class views of the nearby fjord-like lakes or neighboring ranges, but nothing can compare to the views from pilot Don Post’s flight tours of Vermont’s spectacular scenery. His business, Stowe Soaring, has a variety of trips from ten minutes to one hour that explore local landmarks like the Lamoille Valley, Mt. Mansfield, Green Mountains, and...

We’re not quite sure what the best part of the Highland Center for the Arts is between the music, breathtaking art, and mouthwatering food. Recently opened this past year, the HCA is just a short drive south (as in five minutes short) on the south end of Caspian Lake. Nestled amongst the lake’s rolling hills, the HCA features an art gallery, state-of-the-art performance...

The Northern Forest Canoe Trail runs from Old Forge, New York to Fort Kent, Maine, allowing paddlers to explore the breathtaking natural beauty of the northeastern United States and Quebec. Following the customary routes of Native Americans, the Northern Forest Canoe Trail spans 740 miles through the states and provinces of New York, Vermont, Quebec, New Hampshire, and Maine.

There’s nothing more serene and tranquil than the cascades of a waterfall, especially during the annual snowmelt in the beginning of spring. Our famous mountainous terrain has created some beautiful waterfalls that give visitors a peaceful way to experience the breathtaking natural landscape found only in the Northeast Kingdom. So, pack your sneakers and a picnic lunch and prepare to...