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us a visit - and perhaps even call this eastern corner of Vermont, home. Within these pages you will discover all sorts of things to see, savor, relish, indulge in and return to experience again and again. The businesses represented in the yellow section in the back and highlighted throughout this guide are all members of this 117-year-old organization…may I say institution? If you’re not currently a member of Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce or will be setting up shop in the future, please consider joining us and becoming part of an ever growing, eclectic, vibrant and diverse business community. Enjoy! Our cover art was created by artist and jewelry maker Larisa Volkavichyute. She brings magic to life through her work with soft pastels. Her art offers a gentle and enchanting perspective on reality, captivating viewers with its ethereal charm. Additionally, Larisa is the creator of Leopard Frog Art shop in West Brattleboro, where she showcases her art alongside the work of other talented local artists. To explore her captivating world of art, visit www.leopardfrog.shop.
Getting Here
TO BRATTLEBORO
Albany, NY v78 miles (2 hours)
Bangor, MEv 300 miles (5 hours)
Boston, MA v104 miles (2 hours)
Hartford, CT v 84 miles (1.5 hours)
Manchester, NH v 83 miles (1.75 hours)
Montreal, Canadav189 miles (4 hours)
New York City, NYv200 miles ( 3.5 hours)
Springfield, MA v59 miles (1 hour)
Montpelier, VT (state capital)v115 miles (1.75 hours)
Burlington, VT (largest city in state)v 151 miles (2.5 hours)
Travel time estimated for car
RAIL TRAVEL
Amtrak’s Vermonter, providing service from St. Albans, (Burlington) VT to Washington, D.C., stops in Brattleboro once daily northbound and southbound. amtrak.com/ vermonter-train.
AIR TRAVEL
Brattleboro is approximately 80 miles from Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Windsor Locks, CT, 120 miles from Logan International Airport in Boston, MA, 91 miles from Manchester (NH) Airport, and 151 miles from Burlington (VT) International Airport.
BUS TRAVEL
Welcome!
Greyhound Bus provides service throughout the country to and from Brattleboro. www.greyhound.com.
CAR TRAVEL
• From points north and south: Follow Interstate 91 to Exit 1, 2 and 3.
• From points east (eastern Massachusetts): Take Route 2 west to Interstate 91 in Greenfield. Travel north on 1-91 into Vermont and to Exit 2. At the end of the ramp, turn left, then follow Route 9 East (Western Avenue, which becomes High Street) to the center of town, approximately 1 mile.
• From points west: (Albany and the NY capital district): Take Interstate 787 North toward Troy, which becomes Route 7 East. Follow through Troy. At the Vermont line, Route 7 East becomes Route 9 East (Molly Stark Scenic Byway) which you can follow all the way to downtown Brattleboro.
PARKING
Brattleboro vigorously enforces its parking ordinances. Long-term parking (pay and display) is available in the Brattleboro Transportation Center on Elliot Street, or at the High-Grove lot on High Street (Route 9). Three-hour parking is available in the Harmony lot (Elliot Street). Metered parking is available downtown for up to 2 hours. For more information about parking in Brattleboro, visit brattleborochamber.org
Reachable by wheel, rail, cycle or trail, the Brattleboro area is the southeastern gateway to Vermont – a hop from Boston, Hartford, the New York Metro Area, and, yes, even from Montreal. Come for a day, week, season - or lifetime! You can shop, feast, take in some music, a play or discover a walkable, thriving, uniquely interesting downtown. And for the nature lovers, the Brattleboro area offers terrific hiking, biking, canoeing, skiing, skating and snowshoeing. One visit and we know you’ll fall in love with all the things we are!
There’s no business ... like your business
Depending on the size and scope of your business activities, you might find the following organizations and programs helpful.
TOWN OF BRATTLEBORO
The town of Brattleboro website (brattleboro.org) has valuable information about living and working, and about operating a business in town. See Area Resources, pages 9-11, for ways to contact key municipal employees and town officials.
BRATTLEBORO DEVELOPMENT
CREDIT CORPORATION (BDCC)
BDCC’s services include: business assistance; mentoring; conduit for available financing and incentives; and support for training assistance. BDCC owns and manages some 500,000 sq. ft. in five buildings offering industrial and light industrial rental space. (brattleborodevelopment.com; 802-257-7731)
SOUTHEASTERN VERMONT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES (SEVEDS)
SeVEDS works to develop the Southern Vermont economy, generate long-term growth and prosperity, improve the region’s quality of life and sustain its quality of place. (seveds.com; 802257-7731)
SOUTHERN VERMONT YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
The Southern Vermont Young Professionals is the premier social and professional networking organization in southern Vermont for ages 22-45. To find out more visit: brattleborodevelopment.com/sovtyps
VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
For essential information on starting or moving a business, visit ThinkVermont.com
VERMONT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (VEDA)
VEDA partners with Vermont banks and other lenders to provide low-interest loans to Vermont businesses and farms, both large and small. (veda.org; 802-828-5627)
VERMONT SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (VtSBDC)
A statewide program of Vermont Technical College, VtSBDC provides no-cost, confidential business advising and low-cost training services to all small businesses and new ventures in Vermont. (vtsbdc.org; 800-464-7232)
WINDHAM COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Administered by the State of Vermont’s Agency of Commerce the program offers loans and grants to new and existing businesses that are committed to creating jobs in Windham County.
WINDHAM REGIONAL COMMISSION (WRC)
The Windham Regional Commission (windhamregional.org; 802-257-4547) is an association of 27 towns in southeastern Vermont. The WRC works cooperatively with them to address regional issues.
Greater Brattleboro – a Rich and Eclectic Business Community!
We have a diverse business community – manufacturing, health care, food producers, art, retail and tourism to name just a few – and a quality of life that can’t be beat! We bet you didn’t know that these businesses call the Greater Brattleboro Area home. The question is, “Why aren’t you?”
The Rich Earth Institute’s groundbreaking facility engages in research, education and technological innovation to advance the use of human waste as a resource. RichEarthInstitute. org
Sam’s Outdoor Outfitters is a family owned business established in 1932. This legendary purveyor of clothing, footwear and outdoor gear is the largest retailer in Brattleboro and a muststop, must-shop when visiting the downtown. samsoutfitters.com
Penelope Wurr is an expat from London and her charming shop is small in square feet but enormous in charm and boasting a won’tfind-this-anywhereelse selection. penelopewurr.com
NECCA is the premiere circus training school in the U.S. offering a world class professional program for aspiring performers, along with drop in classes, workshops, camps and recreational classes for students of all ages, levels, and abilities.
Mocha Joe’s Roasting Company is 100% solar powered! Their rich and delicious coffee beans are sourced world-wide and always with a commitment to socially responsible and sustainable business practices. mochajoes.org
G.S. Precision has been “providing ultra precision machining and assembly since 1958.” Aircraft engines, defense systems, aerostructure, optical devices have all been created and enhanced using components from this high quality manufacturer. gsprecision.com
Experience all Downtown Brattleboro has to offer!
An urban arts, local food and shopping oasis, Brattleboro boasts a thriving downtown community of independent merchants along three blocks on the banks of the Connecticut River. Dubbed “one of the best small towns in America,” this special place with a contagious community spirit, has enough love to go around – love of the arts, the great outdoors, true farm-to-table dining, rich history and heritage, and memorable experiences that you won’t find anywhere else. Come see all the things to do in Brattleboro Vermont!
Photo: Kelly Fletcher
Photo: Kelly Fletcher
Photo: Elizabeth Ungerleider
Photo: Kelly Fletcher
Numbers, Kudos & Fun Facts
By the Numbers
WINDHAM COUNTY
Windham County is bordered by the Vermont counties of Bennington to the west, Rutland to the northwest, and Windsor to the north. New Hampshire and the Connecticut River form our eastern border and Massachusetts forms our southern border.
It is approximately 920 square miles, or nearly 590,000 acres. East to west, the region averages about 25 miles wide.
North to south, it extends 35 miles.
At 3,936 feet, Stratton Mountain is its highest point.
The lowest point in the county, at 200 feet, is in Vernon on the Connecticut River.
LABOR FORCE AND PROFILE
6,950 Brattleboro (population 12,215)
24,262 Windham County (population 41,396)
Median travel time to work: 18.7 minutes.
Median household income (Windham County) $45,188
Area Fun Facts
The first civil union joining a same-sex couple in the United States was performed in Brattleboro on July 1, 2000.
In 2017, Brattleboro became the first town in Vermont to ban single-use plastic bags. The state of Vermont followed in 2019.
Just north of Main Street stands the former home of Royall Tyler (1757-1826). Born in Boston and graduate of Harvard University he was, among his many talents, a lawyer, justice of the Vermont Supreme Court, and playwright! His 1787 comedy, The Contrast is considered the first American play to be produced on a professional stage and debuted in NYC the same year.
The Brattleboro area has been home to three Nobel Laureates. Rudyard Kipling (1907 in Literature), Saul Bellow (1976 in Literature), and Jody Williams (1997 for her efforts to ban the use of landmines worldwide).
The West Dummerston Bridge, built in
BRATTLEBORO
Located at the junction of the West and Connecticut Rivers, Brattleboro, was established on the site of Fort Dummer, a scouting post and trading center built in 1724. It was chartered on December 26, 1753, making it the oldest town in Vermont.
Total Area: 32.5 square miles. Altitude: 282 feet.
Population:12,106 (2023)
Median value of owner-occupied housing units: $206,800 (2021)
Median household income: $40,056
Per-capita income $30,545. (2021)
Education levels: High school graduates, 92.6% (2023); Bachelor’s degree or higher, 50.2% (2023); Graduate or professional degree, 25.2% (2023)
Unemployed 2.5% (2023)
Large employers in the Brattleboro area: Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Brattleboro Retreat, C&S Wholesale Grocers, GS Precision, New Chapter, Commonwealth Dairy, Windham Southeast Supervisory Union.
1872, is the longest still operational covered bridge in Vermont.
The first U.S edition of the Harry Potter series was printed in Brattleboro in 1997.
Brattleboro is the setting for the 1939 Bette Davis film, Dark Victory. Her character moves to Brattleboro from NYC.
Brattleboro was home to The Estey Organ Co., once the largest manufacturer of reed organs in the world! Estey’s assembly-line operation inspired Henry Ford while visiting in 1915 to purchase an organ. The Estey complex still stands, housing multiple businesses.
A Sampler of Brattleboro Kudos
One of the 100 Best Small Art Towns In America
One of the 50 Best Places to Live, National Geographic
One of the 20 Best Small Towns in America, Smithsonian Magazine
One of the 15 Most Picturesque Towns in New England, Fodor’s
One of America’s Top 10 Towns for Craft Lovers, American Craft Week
One of the 10 Best Small Towns in America, Fodor’s
One of 8 Great Places You’ve Never Heard Of, Mother Earth News
One of the nation’s 20 greenest towns (vegetarianism & eco-conscious), Vegetarian Times
2023 winner, The Strongest Town Contest
Local Boy Makes Good!
Born in Brattleboro on October 31, 1827, Richard Morris Hunt would go on to become one of America’s preeminent architects of the Gilded Age. In addition to several Newport Rhode Island Mansions including The Breakers and Marble House, Hunt is most famous for his design of the main entrance and façade of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City as well as the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty.
health anD Safety
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
For ALL Emergencies: 9-1-1 Vermont 2-1-1
For confidential streamlined access to community resources for everyday needs and difficult times. (Dial 211
Emergency Preparedness and Response
8emergency.cdc.gov
Brattleboro Fire Department
103 Elliot Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301 (802-254-4831
Brattleboro Police Department
62 Black Mountain Road
Brattleboro, VT 05301 (802-257-7950
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Emergency Room (802-257-0341
Northern New England Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222
8www.nnepc.org
Rescue Inc.
541 Canal Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301 (802-257-7679
8rescueinc.org
Vermont State Police (802-722-4600
Women’s Freedom Center (802-254-6954, 24 hour hotline (802-257-7364, business line
8advocates@womensfreedomcenter. net
8womensfreedomcenter.net
HEALTH SERVICES
AA-Alcoholics Anonymous (802-257-5801
(Toll free: 877-851-0181
8www.aavt.org
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital 17 Belmont Avenue
Brattleboro, VT 05301 (802-257-0341
8bmhvt.org
Brattteboro Retreat
P.O. Box 803, Anna Marsh Lane
Brattleboro, VT 05302 (802-258-3737
8brattlebororetreat.org
Area
Resources
At Your Fingertips
ClearChoiceMD
Urgent Care 1154 Putney Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301 (802-490-2100
WVEW-LP -107.7 FM P. 0. Box 653,139 Main St. Brattleboro, VT 05302 (802-246-6107 8wvew.org
Londonderry: Home to the Magic Mountain Ski Area, founded in 1960 at Glebe Mountain by a Swiss-born ski instructor as ‘a little corner of Switzerland.’ The small-scale area offers a more intimate, family-friendly ski experience to a loyal clientele.
Jamaica: The New York Times called Jamaica a town with a ‘distinctly funky vibe,’ whose unofficial motto is ‘live and let live.’ Jamaica’s village along Route 30 offers galleries, antique shops, lodgings, restaurants, and a beloved old general store. The annual Ball Mountain Dam release brings out the boaters.
Stratton: A timber boom town in the 1800s, is now best known for the Stratton Mountain Ski Area, which transformed it into a second-home community. It lies entirely within the perimeter of the Green Mountain National Forest, which comprises almost four-fifths of the acreage in town.
Windham: Some 93 percent of the small mountain town of Windham is made up of forestland. Within its town are important historical structures and archeological sites, outdoor recreational resources and significant scenic lands and vistas.
Wardsboro: A town so rural that only 16 percent of its roads are paved. The town is characterized by extensive forest areas, rural residential development, small villages, and a regional highway that passes through ski and vacation home development on the eastern slopes of the Green Mountains. Home of the state vegetable, the Gilfeather Turnip.
Somerset: The unincorporated remote town of Somerset lost 70 percent of its population between 2000 (when 10 people lived there) and 2010 (population three). The Somerset Reservoir offers recreational opportunities and free camping at sites in the Green Mountain National Forest.
Dover: The mountainous town of Dover is in the center of southern Vermont, almost equidistant from the boundaries of New York, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Dover is home to the Mount Snow ski area and has become a significant second-home and resort community.
Wilmington: A picturesque village surrounded by a beautiful, rural mountainous countryside, Wilmington is the hub of the Deerfield River Valley, offering a vibrant community with artists, an independent bookstore, and events in the historic Memorial Hall.
Marlboro: As Route 9 climbs out of West Brattleboro, Marlboro’s character shows itself in sugar houses and garden centers, hay fields and ponds. The community, once home to industry, is today a cultural and intellectual haven. Marlboro College, one of the top-rated small colleges in the country, hosts the world-renowned Marlboro Music Festival. A fall harvest fair ends a busy growing season.
Whitingham: Bordering the Deerfield River and the Green Mountains, it is the birthplace of Brigham Young, an early leader of the Mormonism faith.
Halifax: The second-oldest chartered town in Vermont. Heavily forested with multiple rivers and streams converging, the town is home to several dairy farms and serves as a bedroom community for the Brattleboro region to the east and Deerfield River Valley ski resort towns to the west.
Grafton: Rugged topography and distance from commercial or resort centers have kept Grafton small. The non-profit Windham Foundation operates the Grafton Inn and Phelps Barn Pub and the Grafton Village Cheese Company. The annual Grafton Music Festival draws people from near and far.
Townshend: Most likely named for Charles Townshend II, a British Barrister whose Townshend Acts led to the Boston Tea Party, Townshend has a heritage that belies the quiet Vermont village’s charming, vibrant history. A picturesque town green borders Route 30 and the longest covered bridge in Vermont, Scott Bridge, spans the West River. Farms, a nearby hospital, and some light industry provide many jobs and the town offers a small but lively town center.
Athens: Don’t make the mistake of pronouncing Athens as you would the capital of Greece. Vermonters pronounce the name of this tiny town with a hard A.
Rockingham/Bellows Falls/ Saxtons River: Within Rockingham you’ll find the incorporated villages of Bellows Falls, a Victorian-era industrial town that now is a commercial hub teeming with the arts, and the village of Saxtons River. Rockingham is predominantly rural and forested, but also includes densely settled residential neighborhoods, commercial centers, and several industrial areas.
Westminster: From broad meadows near the Connecticut River, Westminster rises to low wooded hills and then to the long, high Windmill Ridge. Accessible by Route 5 through Putney, Westminster is home to a diverse mix of farmers, artists, social service providers, and small-business owners. A vast network of trails into the Windmill Ridge provides four-season recreation.
Newfane: In the West River Valley, Newfane looks like the quintessential New England Village, immaculate historic buildings (including the historic county courthouses) frame the town green, the site of fairs, dances, and presentations. While a lively tourist trade motivated economic activity, farms and nurseries keep Newfane close to its agricultural heritage. Newfane is also home to Winchester Stables, an equestrian boarding and training center.
Putney: In the last century Putney saw the founding of four schools, a food co-op, an avant-garde puppet theater, a bicycling community, yarn spinnery, an annual crafts tour, a new regional performing arts space (in a historic church), and more cross-country skiing artists than there are skis. In recent years thoughtful development has reburbished the town green into a flourishing cultural center.
Brookline: Its name derived from Grassy Brook, which runs north and south through the town – Brookline is well known for its round schoolhouse built by Dr. John Wilson. (The schoolmaster, it was discovered after his death, had been the notorious highwayman ‘Captain Thunderbolt’ in his native Scotland and was in hiding).
Dummerston: One of the longest covered bridges in Vermont spans the West River connecting East and West Dummerston. Dances, fairs, club meetings, plays, and weddings enliven the old Grange Hall. The famous Apple Pie Festival takes place every Columbus Day weekend. Several organic dairy and vegetable farms clear what is other wise hilly and heavily forested land. Dummerston has seen a number of industries, including a granite quarry on Black Mountain, the only granite mountain in southeast Vermont.
Brattleboro: The commercial center of Windham County. There is only one!
Guilford: Before the railroad drew goods and services to Brattleboro, Guilford was the hub of the area. The town maintains its distinct character, fusing its longtime population with back-to-the-land youth and second home owners. Guilford supports several farms and a brand-new fire station as well as the Friends of Music at Guilford. Residents and tourists enjoy wooded trails and the Green River.
Vernon: Vernon was chartered in 1672 and was originally named Hinsdale but the residents disliked having the same name as the small New Hampshire town to the east of them so in 1802 the name was officially changed. Vernon Town Forest is home to a series of ancient swamps which support rare black gum trees. Common only in the southern part of the country this unique forest boasts a number of specimens well over 400 years old.
Our neighbors across the Connecticut River
Chesterfield, N.H., and West Chesterfield, N.H. have a history closely associated with river transportation and fishing. Spofford Lake is one of the region’s largest and oldest resorts, offering two public beaches. Following Route 9, the town provides easy access to Brattleboro and Windham County as well as to the Monadnock region.
Dominating the topography of Hinsdale, N.H. are steep valleys, through which flow the Ashuelot and Connecticut Rivers. Hinsdale borders Pisgah State Park to its east and Wantastiquet State Park to its north and offers easy access to Brattleboro and points south. The land is excellent for farming and has been a significant center of industry as well. Manufacturing has long been carried on here. An easy-to-access 9-mile trail is located completely in Hinsdale, NH. It begins at the old bridge on Rt. 119 and continues south along the Connecticut River.
As the first stop off Interstate 91 in southeastern Vermont, Exit One, (Route 5) provides a great opportunity to gas up or grab a quick bite.
Taking Route 5 to the north is a quaint marketplace, a shopping plaza and downtown is just two miles ahead.
West Brattleboro and all points west are accessible from Route 9 and Exit 2 off Interstate 91. This stretch – which includes an historic district of thoughtfully preserved homes of 18th-century settlers – offers artisan shops, restaurants, and a range of stores along the picturesque thoroughfare.
Exit 2 also offers the most direct route downtown.
The North End of Brattleboro is jam-packed and bustling with auto dealerships, fast-food eateries, motels, shops, restaurants and services of all kinds lining Route 5 (Putney Road), which serves as the crossroads between points north, south, east, and west.
Accessible from I-91’s Exit 3 (the second most heavily used exit in the state), the North End is the place to get a bite, gas up, sleep over, and to buy almost anything a traveler or resident might need
Dine
When you’re ready to dine, the greater Brattleboro area has the restaurant to satisfy your appetite. See the Restaurants section of our directory, pages 55-56, for these and other great places to eat.
Chesterfield Inn
Vermont Country Deli
Whetstone Beer Co.
Tito’s Taqueria
The Marina
Bar 580
The Works Bakery Café
Amy’s Cafe and Bakery
Shop
Shoppers can walk along the streets of historic downtown Brattleboro or visit points north, south, and west to find anything their hearts desire! Flip to pages 56-61 to see the shopping opportunities in the Brattleboro area.
Windham Flowers
Brattleboro Food Coop
Vermont Artisan Designs
Penelope Wurr
Everyone’s Books
Malisun
Galanes Vermont Shop
Twice Upon A Time
Cara Wolff
Vermont Hempicurean and Leopard Frog
One Stop Country Pet Supply
Stay
Whatever your mood, taste, and budget, the Brattleboro area has a place where you can stay for a brief respite or an extended vacation. Check out the details in the directory beginning on page 43.
KOA Campground Inn on Putney Road
The One Cat
The Holiday Inn Express
Chesterfield Inn
Shearer Hill Farm
Hampton Inn
Frog Meadow Farm Naulakha
Photo: Diane Heileman
Shakespeare’s Folly Side Farm Lodging
The Brattleboro
The
Art is all around us!
Fine art and crafts are a rich tradition in greater Brattleboro with a host of galleries offering can’t-live-without-it treasures to bring home! For a full list of galleries and shops selling these treasures see pages 30-31.
Nothing is finer than beer, wine or spirits made in the Brattleboro area and infused with local ingredients –and with just one sip we’re sure you’ll agree! The Whetstone Beer Co., Hermit Thrush Brewery, Putney Mountain Winery and Spirits, Saxtons River Distillery, and Vermont Distillers all use techniques and flavors that result in the best potent potables in the region. Tours and tastings offered. Check out their listings in the member section on page 43.
Brattleboro area is Southern Vermont’s destination for fine craft beer, wine, and spirits!
Whetstone Beer Co.
Saxtons River Distillery
Hermit Thrush Brewery
Putney Mountain Winery and Spirits
Vermont Distillers
Mitchell•Giddings Fine Arts
Brattleboro Museum & Art Center
Harmony Collective
Leopard Frog
Vermont Artisan Designs
Vermont Center for Photography ZPOTS
Gallery in the Woods
Wheelhouse Clay Center
2023 - 2024
Calendar of Events
ONGOING!
First Friday of the month
Gallery Walk
5 - 9 p.m.
Downtown Brattleboro
Every first Friday, May - October Downtown Brattleboro Alliance presents Gallery Walk- a celebration of arts and our community. Join us and our local galleries for this special event featuring a Makers’ Market with Main St. Flea, live music presented by The Stone Church, and Pop Up Art Stations all around town! 802-257-4886 www.brattleboro.com
SATURDAYS
Live Music at the River Garden Marketplace
7:30 p.m.
157 Main Street, Brattleboro No cover charge.
802-200-2040 rivergardenmarketplace.com
SUNDAYS
Sports on the big screen at the River Garden Marketplace
Noon - 4 p.m.
157 Main Street, Brattleboro rivergardenmarketplace.com 802-200-2040
SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
Monthly Crepe Night
Second Wednesdays Sept. 20
Scott Farm, Dummerston
A community event featuring savory and sweet crepes. Gluten free options also. Local non-profit invited each week. Reservations can be made on the Scott Farm website and are recommended. scottfarmvermont.com
SEASONAL THURSDAYS
Through August 24
Food Truck Roundup
5 - 8 p.m.
Retreat Farm, Brattleboro Roundup your family, friends, and neighbors, and head to Retreat Farm for great food, craft brews, live music, lawn games, and more. Bring a blanket, chair, or just yourself. retreatfarm.org
All Events!
On the following pages you’ll find a sampling of perennial area events. To find more events throughout the year check out the Chamber’s events calendar, Planagogo, at BrattleboroChamber.org/events.
SEASONAL FRIDAYS
Kampfires Sunset Music Series
Through September 1
6 - 8 p.m.
Kampfires Campground Dummerston kampfires.com
SEASONAL
SATURDAYS
Brattleboro Area Farmers’ Market
May through October
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
570 Western Avenue, Brattleboro brattleboroareafarmersmarket.com
BrattleboroWinter Farmers’ Market November - March
A summer concert series presented by the Brattleboro Music Center amid the historic beauty of Retreat Farm. bmcvt.org www.retreatfarm.org
AugustSeptember
Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays
August 17 - September 2
Actors Theatre
Playhouse
7:30 p.m.
“Tiny Beautiful Things” Brook and Main streets, West Chesterfield, N.H. 877-666-1855 atplayhouse.org
September
Sunday, September 3 Outdoor Concert
3 p.m.
Friends of Music at Guilford Outdoor Concert on the lawn at the Organ Barn, Tree Frog Farm off Packer Corners Road, Guilford. Opens at 2 p.m. for picnicking.
If rain: Broadbrook Community Center. 3940 Gulford Center Road. 802-254-3600 fomag.org
Sunday, September 3,Monday, September 4
Guilford Fair
Guilford Fairground, Guilford Horse show, horse pulling, cattle show, live music, crafts, carnival, lots of demonstrations, children’s events. guilfordfairvermont.com
Calendar of Events
Fridays & Saturdays, September 13September 30
Actors Theatre Playhouse
7:30 p.m.
“ATP Showcase”
Benefit for the building fund
Brook and Main streets, West Chesterfield, N.H. 877-666-1855 atplayhouse.org
Saturday, September 9 Brattleboro Baconfest!
12 - 3 .p.m.
Kampfires Campground, Dummerston Bacon, blues and brews are featured at this family friendly festival! Local vendors will showcase their mouthwatering bacon recipes and Brattleboro’s Whetstone Station will pour their craft beer. Find them on Facebook at brattleborobaconfest
Saturday, September 16
802 Credit Union Kids Fair
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Brattleboro Town Common, Don’t miss the fun, this event is free and open to the public. Hot dogs and hamburgers, live acts, give-aways and bouncy houses. 802cu.com
This self-guided journey will lead the visitor through the scenic Whetstone watershed. Each stop includes a diverse sampling of the breadth of innovative art and craft that make up this creative community.
brattleboro-west-arts.com
Sunday, October 8
Juno Orchestra Bach!
2:30 p.m.
Persons Auditorium, Potash Hill, Marlboro Music director, Zon Eastes 802-257-4523 bmcvt.org
Saturday, October 7Sunday, October 8
52nd Newfane Heritage Festival
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. On the Common
In the Village of Newfane, Route 30. There will 90+ juried arts, crafts and specialty products along with homemade apple pie and crisp, super raffle, books, fleas and live music. Free admission.
newfaneheritagefestival.blogspot.com
October 7
Empty Bowls
In the dining hall at Landmark College, Putney. The Empty Bowls dinner is a benefit for the Groundworks Collaborative. emptybowlssovt@gmail.com. For tickets, find them on Facebook at EmptyBowlsSouthernVermont
Sunday, October 8
Heirloom Apple
Days
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Scott Farm, Dummerston
A celebration of the farm’s heirloom apples fresh, baked and squeezed. Free tastings of some of their 100 apple varieties at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. scottfarmvermont.com
Sunday, October 8
Dummerston Apple Pie Festival
10 a.m.-5 p.m. or until sold out. Pancake breakfast, 7:30-11 a.m.; Craft fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
On the Common, Dummerston
Choose from 1,500 pies made by the bakers and friends of the Dummerston Congregational Church. Pies sold whole or by the piece.
Friday, October 13Sunday, October 15
Brattleboro Literary Festival
Various locations in downtown Brattleboro;
A three-day celebration of those who read books, of those who write books, and of the books themselves. The Festival includes readings, panel discussions, and special events, featuring emerging and established authors. Free.
River Gallery School of Art Post Card Show + Fundraiser
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
32 Main Street, Suite 201
Brattleboro
A fantastic opportunity to take home some small works of art. RGS students, friends and artists of all ages that can be collected, framed and/or sent out into the world as postcards. While in the gallery, feel free to sit down and make a postcard of your own to join the show.
802-257-1577 rivergalleryschool.org
Friday, November 24Sunday, November 26
Putney Craft Tour
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
In and around Putney
Named by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce a Top Ten Vermont Winter Event! The artisans of this annual self-guided tour invite visitors to see firsthand where they create their work. putneycrafts.com
Friday, December 8
Saturday, December 9 FOMAG Christmas Concert
Friday, 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 p.m.
Friends of Music at Guilford Broadbrook Community Center 3940 Center Road, Guilford fomag.org
Date to be announced Jingle Bell Jog
9:30 a.m. Downtown Brattleboro; This 5K family-friendly race kicks off at the historic Brooks House on Main Street. Holiday-themed attire is encouraged, but not required! Jingle bells are provided. brattleborochamber.org
Friday, December 15Sunday, December 17
January 2024
Saturday, January 27Sunday, January 28
Northern Roots
Music Festival
Blanche Moyse Way, Brattleboro
A celebration with local and regional musicians representing various northern music traditions including Irish, Scottish, English and French Canadian. Pub session on Sunday at McNeil’s, downtown Brattleboro. Bmcvt.org
February 2024
February 8
Bratt Luv Crawl
Like a pub crawl, with a twist. Participants taste and sample “Flavors of Vermont” from fine food and beverage tastemakers, throughout downtown. brattleboro.com
December
Friday, December 1Sunday, December 3
HollyDays, Holly Nights
The Brattleboro Area Chamber’s annual weekend holiday shopping and dining event. Find participating merchants and their great holiday savings in local papers the week of Nov. 27. brattleborochamber.org
Holiday Show
New England Center for Circus Arts, 10 Town Crier Drive, Brattleboro; NECCA’s annual holiday circus show features performers from recreational classes, youth performance troupes, professional training program, and special guest artists! Enjoy our circus spin on the season that’s perfect for holiday family entertainment. 802-254-9780 necenterforcircusarts.org
Sunday, December 31
Last Night Brattleboro
Noon - 9 p.m.
Brattleboro, various locations throughout the day and evening .
A series of community events on New Year’s Eve, with concerts, sleigh rides, teen party, movie, skating, kid show, a senior luncheon, and fireworks! Find them on Facebook at LastNightBrattleboro
Saturday, February 17Sunday, February 18
Harris Hill
Ski Jumping
Cedar Street, Brattleboro; Don’t miss this chance to witness the breathtaking sport of ski jumping as jumpers from around the world launch off North America’s Olympic hill and soar at speeds up to 60 mph. harrishillskijump.com
Saturday, February 17Sunday, February 25
Winter Carnival
Various locations around Brattleboro
The Brattleboro Winter Carnival, started in 1956, is an occasion for family fun and entertainment at the height of the coldest part of winter. Events include torch lighting, sleigh rides, variety show, fishing derby and much more!
Brattleborowintercarnival.org
Calendar of Events
March 2024
Saturday, March 2Sunday, March 3, 2024
Circus Spectacular
12 p.m.
New England Center for Circus Arts, 10 Town Crier Drive, Brattleboro; Hosted by New England Center for Circus Arts.
802-254-9780 necenterforcircusarts.org
May 2024
May Magic Sidewalk Sales
Downtown Brattleboro
Calling all bargain hunters for three days of festive Sidewalk sales in the heart of downtown Brattleboro! brattleborochamber.org
Saturday, May 4
Green Up Day
Started 54 years ago, green up day is a statewide event that brings community volunteers of all ages together to cleanup local streets, parks and public lands. This family-friendly event is a great way to get involved in the community. greenupvermont.org
Saturday, May 25
Brattleboro Brewers Festival
Vermont Agricultural Business Education Center
8 University WayBrattleboro. Brewers, food and music! brattleborobrewersfestival.com
June
2024
Saturday, June 29
Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake Festival
The Evening Star Grange Hall, Dummerston Center;
The festival features large, old-fashioned, double-layered shortcakes made with fresh local strawberries.
802-257-0544
dummerstonchurch.org
July 2024
Thursday, July 4
Brattleboro Goes Fourth Parade
10 a.m., through Main Street, Brattleboro; This annual Independence Day parade is followed by activities throughout the day and fireworks in the evening at Living Memorial Park (weather permitting). Find them on Facebook at brattleborogoesfourth
Saturday, July 20Sunday, July 21
Rock River Artists’ Open Studio Tour
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Newfane, Williamsville; Tour the homes and creative spaces of 18 professional artists, some with national acclaim, living along the Rock River basin. rockriverartists.com
July-August
Mid-July-mid August
Marlboro Music Festival
Persons Auditorium Marlboro
Musicians share the results of their intensive chamber-music collaborations in open rehearsals and weekend concerts. www.marlboromusic.org
Early
July-early August Yellow Barn Concerts
The Big Barn, Putney, VT
Each season’s repertoire is unique, spanning a wide range of eras and genres, offering infinite insights into chamber music – for performers, composers and audiences alike. www.yellowbarn.org
End of July-Early August
Southern Vermont’s Deerfield Valley Vermont Blueberry Festival
Wilmington,Whitingham and Dover
This family friendly festival features children’s activities, blueberry themed specials in local eateries, blue music events, blueberry bake sales, blue beer, and much more! 802-464-8092 vermontblueberry.com
Early August
Riverfest Weekend
10 a.m .- 4:30 p.m.
Connecticut River Conservancy’s Riverfest with the New England Paddlesports Championship. An array of free activities on or near the Connecticut River including a Riff Raft Regatta, the New England Paddlesorts Chimpionship race, and the “Lampey” Business Challenge canoe race. www.ctriver.org
Cultural Resources
Visit brattleborochamber.org for more information Brattleboro has long been a destination for film and theater as well as world-class jazz and classical music performances. Film festivals, monthly gallery walks, concerts, theater performances and community celebrations draw thousands of people to enjoy entertainment, browse the shops, sample our diverse cuisines, and connect with friends and neighbors.
The Land Is the People: An Indigenous Perspective
Contributed by Rich Holschuh, Cultural Relations Officer for Elnu Abenaki Tribe
Long before, and ever since, this place began to be called Brattleboro, it has been known by the Original People as Wantastegok. The name is in recognition of the life-giving confluence here of the Wantastekw (today’s West River) with the Kwenitekw (the Connecticut River). It is satisfying to know that this recognition continues in the name of Mount Wantastiquet which overlooks the rivers and the landscape from the east. The Indigenous People of this place are a part of the Sokoki Abenaki, closely related to the larger Algonquian-speaking Wabanaki group of the Northeast.
With their ancestors, the Sokoki have been present here continually for 13,000 years. As Indigenous People, their place-shaped cultures embody sustainable lifeways and the relation-
Actors Theatre Playhouse
ship-based beliefs that inform them.
The arrival of European colonizers, with their plans of empire built upon the taking of land and resources, had a deeply destructive impact on these relationships, marked locally by the building of frontier Fort Dummer in 1724, in the southeastern corner of today’s Brattleboro. That early history is marked by many stories of conflict and marginalization, shared across the continent.
Brook and Main streets, West Chesterfield, N.H. 877-666-1855; atplayhouse.org
Presenting Main Stage Productions and staged readings, ATP is the longest running community based theater company in the area.
Brattleboro Clayworks is Southern Vermont’s ceramics resource center.
Brattleboro Historical Society
230 Main Street, Brattleboro 802-258-4975; bhs802.org
The History Center gives residents and visitors the opportunity to explore Brattleboro’s heritage. The center features permanent and changing exhibits, ongoing public talks, workshops and other programs.
Year-round concerts and classes. BMC’s Chamber Music Series features artists and ensembles with international reputations, as well as gifted emerging young artists.
Brooks Memorial Library
224 Main Street, Brattleboro 802-254-5290; brookslibraryvt.org
Since 1887, Brooks Memorial Library has provided collections and services that support the learning, information, personal enrichment, and leisure needs of people of all ages in the Brattleboro community.
Today, after 300 years of denial and displacement, the Abenaki are finding a way forward by reaffirming their cultures and relationships in the traditional homelands. Although the systemic impacts of colonization continue, members of mainstream society are beginning to learn a more complete and honest account of how we have all come to be here. Educational opportunities and social gatherings are bringing people together to learn of better ways to not only coexist, but to modify our values and move back toward a sustainable and respectful relationship for all, especially the next generations. Wlipaiô Wantastegok – welcome to this place! www.atowi.org
Brattleboro Museum & Art Center
10 Vernon St., Brattleboro; 802-257-0124 brattleboromuseum.org
Housed in the old Union Railroad Station the museum presents exhibits by regionally and internationally acclaimed painters, sculptors, quilters, and photographers.
Estey
Organ Museum
108 Birge Street Brattleboro www.esteyorganmuseum.org
The importance of the Estey Organ Company to the history of Brattleboro cannot be overstated. Estey Organ Museum seeks to preserve this history and maintain its relevance for generations to follow.
The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center
Cultural Resources
HatchSpace
Fire Arts Vermont
485 West River Road, Brattleboro; 802-257-2787 fireartsvt.com
Open studios for artists and a retail gallery of work from local artists. The public is invited to live demonstrations of the artists’ process in both glass and clay.
This festival of the arts features exhibit openings at galleries, eateries, and other businesses, most within a few blocks of Main Street.
22 High Street, Brattleboro www.hatchspace.org, lars@hatchspace.org
HatchSpace provides access to the tools, training and community necessary to develop creative confidence, independent craft and trade skills in woodworking.
Hooker-Dunham Theater and Gallery
139 Main Street, Brattleboro; hookerdunham.org 802-281-3232
The Hooker-Dunham Theater and Gallery provides an open venue for the visual and performing arts.
I AM A VERMONTER iamavermonter.org
A unique resource for persons of color relocating to Vermont for school, work, or retirement.
LatchisArts
50 Main St., Brattleboro, 802-254-1109; Latchis.com/latchis-arts-2
Marlboro Music
Marlboro; 802-258-9331 marlboromusic.org
Weekend concerts offer exciting musical discoveries – exceptional younger and more experienced artists from around the world performing diverse chamber music works from all periods.
Mitchell•Giddings Fine Arts
183 Main Street, Brattleboro; 802-251-8290 mitchellgiddingsfinearts.com
Mitchell•Giddings gallery along with its annex in the Brooks House, showcases the work of local, regional and nationally recognized artists and craftspeople.
NEYT offers year-round classes and performances to introduce students to the acting process and training them in stage managing, scenic design, lighting, costuming, and makeup.
Next Stage, Putney
15 Kimball Hill Road, Putney; 802-387-0102 nextstagearts.org
Next Stage Arts Project is dedicated to helping art happen through the programming, development and operation of the 160 seat Next Stage Theater.
River Gallery School of Art
32 Main Street, Brattleboro; 802-257-1577 rivergalleryschool.org
The River Gallery School of Art provides a studio space in which of all ages explore their creativity through the practice of making art.
An internationally known theater company specializing in combining puppets with music, actors and visual imagery.
For 14 years, Latchis Arts has provided leadership and advocacy for the arts in Southern Vermont. Latchis Arts is the steward of the Latchis Hotel and Theatre, the area’s historic art deco landmark.
New EnglandCenter for Circus Arts
10 Town Crier Drive, Brattleboro 802-254-9780; necenterforcircusarts.org
NECCA offers recreational through professional level programs, community outreach, summer camps and performances to all levels and all ages.
The Museum presents an historic natural history collection of over 200 species of birds and mammals, plus a live animal exhibit featuring hawks, owls, reptiles, fish and more!
Theatre Adventure is a non-profit organization offering year-round theater arts programming to empower youth and adults with disabilities.
Vermont Jazz Center
72 Cotton Mill Hill #222, Brattleboro 802-254-9088; vtjazz.org
The internationally recognized Vermont Jazz Center provides jazz education, programming, and outreach along with a monthly concert series and weekly jam sessions.
Photo by Jeffrey Starratt
Deborah Lazar
Theatre Adventure Actors perform Twelfth Night in 2018.
Recreation
Hiking
Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center
Level: Easy. 2 miles. The trails feature some large old sugar maples, spring ephemeral wildflowers, and the sweeping view from Heifer Hill. DIRECTIONS: From Exit 2 off Interstate 91, take Route 9 west 1.2 miles. Bonnyvale Road will be on the left. Take Bonnyvale Road 2.2 miles. When you go over the crest of a very steep hill (Danny’s Nub), look for the BEEC sign in front of a white farmhouse. BEEC is the third drive on the right after the crest of the hill. www.beec.org
Fort Dummer State Park
LEVEL: Easy/Moderate: The park contains three hiking trails, one of which leads to a swimming hole. DIRECTIONS: 517 Old Guilford Rd, Brattleboro. From Exit 1, 1-91, Brattleboro go 0.10 mile north on U.S. 5, then 0.5 mile east on Fairground Rd., then 1 mile south on So. Main St. and Old Guilford Rd. 802.254.2610. vtstateparks.com/fortdummer.html
Living Memorial Park
LEVEL: Easy/Moderate: 1 mile.This Brattleboro park contains trails suitable for hiking and mountain biking. A 1.0-mile loop is possible, using the trails and a short section of road.
The Retreat Trails
A MODERATE (1-MILE) LOOP: Walkers, hikers, bikers, equestrians, Nordic skiers, and snowshoers can enjoy these trails. The Woodlands Interpretive Trail can be accessed at the Solar Hill trailhead, located off Western Avenue in Brattleboro. Yearround, sunup to sundown; retreatfarm.org/trails-waters
Sweet Pond State Park
EASY (1 HOUR): Sweet Pond State Park is open for day visits. It is unstaffed, and there are no developed facilities. Camping is not permitted. Loop around the park.
DIRECTIONS: 2763 Sweet Pond Rd., Guilford. (Rt. 5 south to the Guilford Country Store, turn right on Guilford Center Rd., bear left after village onto Sweet Pond Rd. Continue 2.5 miles: park is on left.) vtstateparks.com/sweetpond.html
Mt. Wantastiquet
LEVEL: Moderate, 2 miles. This two-mile moderate hike loop trail passes by scenic Indian Pond, and other side trails lead to several longer hikes on adjoining conservation lands. DIRECTIONS: Gulf Road, Chesterfield, N.H.; or Mountain Road off Rt. 119, Hinsdale, N.H. forestsociety.org/trail/wantastiquet-mountain
West River Trail
LEVEL: Varied. 16 miles. The rail-trail has a nearly level surface, ideal for walkers, cyclists and equestrians, while a rugged section satisfies avid hikers. DIRECTIONS: To reach the Black Mountain trailhead in Dummerston: From Route 30, turn onto the Green Iron Bridge. At the far side of the bridge, turn right (south) onto Rice Farm Road. The trailhead is a half mile from the bridge on the left (west) side of the road. To reach the Marina trailhead in Brattleboro: From Putney Road (Route 5), turn onto Spring Tree Road. Continue for just under a half mile to the trailhead. westrivertrail.org
Molly Stark State Park
LEVEL: MODERATE (1 1/2-HOUR) HIKE: Climb to the fire tower on Mt. Olga for a striking 100-mile view. DIRECTIONS: 705 Route 9 East, Wilmington. (Rt. 9 west to Marlboro. Entrance is on the left 1 mile from Hogback Resort. Stop at ranger station for directions. (Small fee.) 802-464-5460. vtstateparks.com/mollystark.html
Appalachian Trail
LEVEL: Varied. This storied, 2,200-mile trail offers hiking through varied terrain, shelters for overnight stays, scenic views, and numerous shorter sections for more casual enthusiasts. DIRECTIONS: Rt. 30 to E. Jamaica and left on Rt. 100 approx. 7 miles to Stratton Rd. on right. Continue 4 miles to trailhead. appalachiantrail.org
Mount Monadnock
LEVEL: Challenging. A dramatic highlight of the New Hampshire landscape, with a rocky plateau at its summit, Mount Monadnock offers spectacular above-treeline views. Small fee. DIRECTIONS: Rt. 9 to Keene, N.H. and continue on Rt. 101 to Marlborough, N.H., then right on Rt. 124 to Jaffrey. Monadnock State Park is on the left. nhstateparks.org
Biking
Scenic Rt. 30
LEVEL: Easy. 20 miles. Rt. 30 follows the scenic West River. DIRECTIONS: Main Street North to Rt. 30. After you pass the Brattleboro Retreat on the right there is a place to park. Turn back at Depot Road to return along the same route.
Scenic Rt. 5
LEVEL: Moderate 20-25 miles. Ride through the hills and farmlands of southern Vermont. The Rt. 30 option includes passing through the longest working single-span covered bridge in Vermont. DIRECTIONS: Ride on Rt. 5 north to Putney, return the same way or turn right on School House Rd. (steep hill) in Dummerston and then left on Rt. 30 back to Brattleboro.
Scenic Rt. 119
LEVEL: Difficult. 25 miles. This ride includes a significant climb and spectacular views. DIRECTIONS: Ride on Rt. 119 to Hinsdale, N.H., turn left onto Rt. 63 in Hinsdale village. Continue on Rt. 63, bear left at Rt. 9 and left on Rt. 5 to bring you back to Brattleboro.
Tri-State Loop
LEVEL: Moderate. 35 miles. Ride through the Connecticut River Valley. DIRECTIONS: South on Rt. 142 (WARNING: Walk bikes over RR tracks at 1-mile point) until the intersection with Rt. 10 in Bernardston, Mass. Turn left and follow Rt. 10 East. At end of road, turn left onto Rts. 10/63 North toward NorthfieLd. Go through town, bearing left onto 63 North toward Hinsdale. At intersection, turn left onto 119 West toward Brattleboro.
Mountain Biking
Ames Hill
LEVEL: Steep TIME/DISTANCE: 10 miles. Ride on Rt. 9 west, turn left on Greenleaf St. at the 7-Eleven. Bear right onto Abbott Rd. and continue to the intersection of Ames Hill. Turn left at Moore’s Apple Orchard. Turn left at the next road and bear left again just before the house. The road turns into a trail that will connect to Melchen Rd. then bear left on the pavement back to West Brattleboro.
Green River
LEVEL: Varied. Ride on Rt. 9 west, and turn left onto Greenleaf Street. Follow paved road 5.5 miles until the pavement ends. Turn left to the Green River covered bridge and waterfall. Make a 14mile loop by exiting the bridge to the left.
Asylum Pond
LEVEL: Varied. From Rt. 30N take the first left on Cedar St. Park along the road at the base of the ski jump.
Other Recreation and Sports
Harris Hill Ski Jump
This ski jump offers the chance to witness jumpers from around the world launch off an Olympic-size hill and soar at speeds up to 60 mph. This beloved, longstanding, two-day Brattleboro tradition is a festive and fun must-see! harrishillskijump.com
Softball
Over 500 men between the ages of 17 and 70 participate in the Brattleboro Area Men’s Softball League. For more than 40 years, the Brattleboro Area Women’s Softball League has provided recreational softball for women ages 17 and up. Games are played between April and September INFORMATION: Men’s League: brattleboroareasoftball.com.
Tennis
A seasonal membership with Brattleboro Outing Club Tennis means access to six beautifully maintained red clay courts. Open late April through Early November. The Brattleboro Tennis Club is Windham County’s only indoor, heated tennis facility offering two courts for four-season play. www.brattleborooutingclub.org/tennis
Racquet Sports
If squash and racquetball are more to your liking, as well as yearround play, explore Brattleboro RaquetSports, Inc. at www.brattlebororacquetsports.com
Living Memorial Park
Brattleboro’s Living Memorial Park is a four-season destination for outdoors enthusiasts. It boasts two baseball fields, two tennis courts, a basketball and volleyball court, hiking trails, a playground for children and a picnic location that can accommodate up to 150. In winter the park offers a ski lift and a complete indoor skating rink. LOCATION: 61 Guilford St., Brattleboro. INFORMATION: 802-254-5808.
Bowling
The Brattleboro Bowl offers an opportunity for family and friends to get together, whether for competition or just plain fun. This modern facility boasts 20 Lanes, pool tables, a video arcade and a comfortable lounge for a snack or a chat.
www.brattleborobowl.com
Skiing/Snowshoeing
The Brattleboro Outing Club’s 33km of groomed trails are open 24/7 all winter. Hut facility with ski and snowshoe rentals is located at the Brattleboro Country Club (hours are dependent on snow conditions). www.brattleborooutingclub.org/x-country-skiing
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Golfing
Brattleboro Country Club’s 18 holes follow the natural contours of the rolling hills and offer a rare combination of inviting fairways and challenging approach shots without the pretension of an overly tailored course – along with a full driving range, practice area and instructional range. www.brattleborocountryclub.com
Canoeing/Kayaking
The Brattleboro Outing Club offers programs for rowers young and old, novice and experienced. The rowing season generally runs from late April to the middle of November. The Outing Club dock and boathouse on Spring Tree Lane provides access to both the West River and the Connecticut River. www.brattleborooutingclub.org
Programs for Kids
Meeting Waters YMCA
Meeting Waters YMCA day camps provide hundreds of Brattleboro area kids with days full of fun, enriching activities - canoeing, swim lessons, archery, sports and games, nature education and more. LOCATION: Brattleboro. www.meetingwatersymca.org
Running
Girls On The Run is open to all girls in grades 3 through 8. Sessions include fun running workouts and games that teach important life skills. At the end of the program, all girls participate in a non-competitive 5k run/walk event. www.gotrvt.org
Camp Wiyaka
Camp Wiyaka offers seven or three day summer sessions that allow children to make new friends, be in the presence of positive role models, build resilience, and learn social values. LOCATION: Richmond, NH. www.campwiyaka.org
Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department
From swimming and skating to youth sports and seasonal events, the benefits of the Recreation and Parks programs and facilities are endless! INFORMATION: 802-254-5808, Brattleboro.org
Sam’s Outdoor Outfitters 74 Main Street, Brattleboro; 802-254-2933 samsoutdooroutfitters.com
Brattleboro’s Perseverance Skate Park at Living Memorial Park.
for the DogS!
Brattleboro
Dog Park
Let your dogs mix and mingle at Brattleboro’s off-leash dog park! Living Memorial Park, 61 Guilford St, Brattleboro. Find them on Facebook at Brattleborodogpark.
Photos by Kristopher Radder
Where Education Matters
From top notch K-12 public schools, an impressive number of independent and specialized schools, and five colleges, the Brattleboro area offers an array of educational opportunities for learners young and old!
Public School System (K-12)
Windham Southeast Supervisory Union (WSESU) includes the elementary and middle schools and our high school and career center in the towns of Brattleboro, Dummerston, Guilford, Putney and Vernon. Schools in the WSESU include:
Academy School, Brattleboro
Oak Grove School, Brattleboro Green Street School, Brattleboro
Brattleboro Area Middle School
Brattleboro Union High School
Windham Regional Career Center, Brattleboro Dummerston School
Guilford Central School
Putney Central School
Vernon Elementary School
For more information about each school, visit www.wsesu.org.
Valuing Diversity and Equity In Our Schools
The Windham Southeast Supervisory Union Diversity Equity Committee is a group of educators, parents, administrators and community members who meet monthly to address issues of equity in our learning community. Their mission is to foster learning environments in which all members of the school community, parents, students, teachers and administrators are safe, feel valued and are appreciated. They promote policies and procedures which value equity and diversi in our learning environments.
Higher Education
Often cited “a college town without a college,” Brattleboro and its surrounding communities have a lot to offer those looking for higher education opportunities.
The Community College of Vermont, Brattleboro ccv.edu
Vermont Technical College, Brattleboro vtc.edu
School for International Training, Brattleboro worldlearning.org
Landmark College, Putney landmark.edu
Keene State College Continuing Education, Keene, N.H. keene.edu
Brattleboro Math Center, 139 Main Street, Brattleboro brattleboromathcenter.com; brattlemath@gmail.com
Brattleboro Area Chamber
Directory
These listings are directly from the Chamber’s membership records as of July 17, 2023. If you find an error in this directory, please contact Greg Lesch at greg@brattleborochamber.org so we may correct our records.
ART GALLERY
118 Elliot 118 Elliot Street Brattleboro, VT 05301 917-239-8743
O ffering year-round theater ar ts programming with a mission to provide a caring and creative communit y for ar tists with disabilities to claim the stage with distinc tion.
SALLING & CO. – Please see our ad on page 35. AUTOMOTIVE
BRATTLEBORO SUBARU – Professional and courteous sales staff to assist you in finding the right new or used vehicle. Factory-trained technicians to keep your car running the way it was meant to all the time. Sales hours Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located just north of the roundabout off Exit 3 in Brattleboro’s vibrant North End. Call us at 802-251-1000. Please see our display ad, page 33. BURTON TOUCH-FREE CAR WASH & SELF SERVICE – The Burton family has been washing cars in Brattleboro since 1975. Its current car wash is located at 873 Putney Road and features 3 state-of-the-art high pressure touch free wash bays and one self-service wand wash as well as four self-service vacuums, two of which have modest shampoo capability. The entire facility is open 24/7 making it easy for you to wash and/ or vacuum whenever your schedule allows. The touch free wash offers a variety of washing programs, including pre-buy options and unlimited washing. Call or stop in to see how we can accommodate your car care needs and help you protect your vehicle investment. 802-257-5191 or 802-257-5194. Please see our display ad, page 31.
CLEANING SERVICES
SERVPRO – Please see our ad on page 48.
CLOTHING
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE BERKSHIRES AND SOUTHERN VERMONT – 768 Putney Rd., Brattleboro, VT 05301. 802-257-3360. info@goodwill-berkshires.org. www.goodwill-berkshires.org. Find us on Facebook at Goodwill Industries - Brattleboro. Please see our display ad, page 57.
COMMUNICATIOINS
THE BRATTLEBORO REFORMER AND REFORMER.COM – offer Windham County businesses and residents the very best in local news, sports, events and services. Combined with our website, our papers have a total weekly distribution of over 155,000. Call 802-254-2311 today to find out how we can help your business grow! Please see our display ad, page 34.
DELICATESSENS
BRATTLEBORO FOOD CO-OP – 2 Main St., 802-257-0236. Open Monday through Saturday, 7-9, and Sunday, 9-9. A community-owned natural market and deli, with a deliciously large selection of locally grown fruits and vegetables, amazing bulk selections, local artisan cheeses, local milks and eggs, meats and poultry that are produced without hormones, antibiotics, or preservatives, extensive beer and wine selections, and an enticing deli and juice bar with a spacious café and patio. Please see our display ad, page 54.
THE VERMONT COUNTRY DELI – Make sure to bring your appetite... our gourmet-to-go marketplace offers an amazing array of prepared foods, overstuffed sandwiches, decadent desserts, and more! Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day. Now offering gift baskets and gourmet products online at www.vermontcountrydeli.com. Visa/MC/ Amex accepted. Just off Exit 2 on 1-91. 802-257-9254. Please see our display ad, page 54.
Windham Family Vision Care 1222 Putney Road Brattleboro, VT 05301 802-254-9292
Joseph Santry
Directory Sponsors
DISTILLERIES
VERMONT DISTILLERS – Please see our display ad on page 54.
ELECTRICIANS
DOMPIER ELECTRIC – Please see our display ad, page 32.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
BAYSTATE FINANCIAL – Please see our display ad on page 52.
BRATTLEBORO DEVELOPMENT CREDIT CORPORATION –
Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) was created over 50 years ago as a vehicle to support economic activity in Brattleboro. Its mission from the first has been two-fold: job creation and industrial property buyer of last resort. BDCC currently manages approximately 500,000 square feet of property in five buildings, which were acquired as they became empty and demonstrated limited prospects for reuse. Please see our display ad, page 48.
BRATTLEBORO SAVINGS & LOAN – As it has been for over 100 years, Brattleboro Savings & Loan is our area’s only truly local community bank. The secret to our success is no mystery. Not only do we strive to bring our customers up to date technologies to help them manage their banking needs, we also have a wonderful team of local professionals who serve our community and are passionate about your business and your family. Visit us at brattbank.com to find out more about how we can serve you. Please see our display ad on page 48.
EDWARD JONES – Please see our display ad on page 45.
M&T BANK – Please see our display ad on page 3.
THE RICHARDS GROUP – embodies independence, local spirit, and local service. With offices in Brattleboro, Bellows Falls, Norwich, and Wilmington, Vt., and Keene, N.H. they have been servicing the insurance and financial service needs for families and businesses since 1867. The experienced, professional staff is trained to protect all the things you value. Please see our display ad, page 50.
BRATTLEBORO COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (NFI) –Please see our display ad, page 39.
BRATTLEBORO HEARING CENTER, INC – Please see our display ad, page 39.
BRATTLEBORO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL – 802-257-0341 serves the greater Brattleboro and tri-state area of Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Our commitment to providing exceptional care for our community means having a modern facility with the latest in medical technology and recruiting the finest physicians. The medical staff includes 137 board-certified physicians, both primary care and many specialists. www.bmhvt.org. Please see our display ad on page 2.
GRACE COTTAGE FAMILY HEALTH & HOSPITAL – Grace Cottage Family Health (802-365-4331) in Townshend, VT, is a Rural Health Clinic with 13 providers offering primary care including pediatrics, LGBTQ+-Focused Care,women’s health, and mental health. Same day appointments are usually available. Grace Cottage Hospital (802-3657357) is renowned for its inpatient rehabilitative care and its 24/7/365 Emergency Department. This community-based medical center also has an outpatient rehab department (802-365-3637), a laboratory, diagnostic imaging, and a full-service retail pharmacy (Messenger Valley Pharmacy: 802-365-4117). Grace Cottage delivers high-quality care in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Winner of several “Best of Brattleboro” awards, including “Best Hospital.” Website: gracecottage.org. See our display ad, page 38.
HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION SERVICES (HCRS) – Please see our display ad, page 39.
PINE HEIGHTS – Please see our display ad, page 67.
SOSQHT– Please see our display ad, page 38.
HEATING
UNITY HEAT PUMPS – Please see our display ad on page 63.
HOME SECURITY
HOME SECURITY SERVICE – Please see our display ad, page 33.
HOUSES OF WORSHIP
CHRIST CHURCH GUILFORD SOCIEY – The Christ Church Guilford Society, Inc., was formed to care for and preserve the historic 1817 church. The Society’s Board of Directors, comprising dedicated volunteers, seeks to make the building and its grounds available to the community for a variety of educational, cultural, religious, and social justice events and initiatives. Please see our display ad, page 41.
ANNIS & GODDARD, P.L.C. – Please see our display ad, page 52
LODGING
HOLIDAY INN EPRESS & SUITES – Please see our display ad, page 41.
THE LANDMARK TRUST USA – Please see our display ads, pages 43 and 53.
MANUFACTURERS
FULFLEX – Please see our display ad on page 68.
REAL ESTATE
BERKLEY & VELLER GREENWOOD COUNTRY REALTORS – with three offices to serve you, is southeastern Vermont’s largest independently owned and operated complete real estate company. With over 24 agents to serve you and in business since 1965, we know we can help you whether you are buying or selling a property. 119 Western Ave., Brattleboro, VT, 802-254-6400. www.berkleyveller.com Please see our display ad, page 52.
BRATTLEBORO AREA REALTY, INC. – 163 High Street Brattleboro; 802-257-1335; 800-452-0233; www. BrattleboroAreaRealty.com) - Serving Vermont and New Hampshire’s real estate market. Listing and selling Real Estate are what the staff at Brattleboro Area Realty do best but the service doesn’t stop there! It continues beyond the scope of real estate transactions as over a thousand satisfied clients and customers have found out during the last 40 years. View our properties online. Please see our display ad, page 51.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS – THE MASIELLO GROUP – Real estate agents serving our clients’ buying and selling needs with professional expertise resulting in 98% customer satisfaction company-wide! Northern New England’s largest real estate company; over 7,500 closed transactions in 2017; 72% more than our closest competition! 218 Main Street, Brattleboro, 802-257-1111. Please see our display ad, page 51.
Holstein Association USA, Inc. 1 Holstein Place Brattleboro, VT 05301 802-254-4551 meyer@holstein.com www.holsteinusa.com Holstein Association USA, Inc.
Retreat Farm
45 Farmhouse Square
Brattleboro, VT 05301
802-490-2270
info@retreatfarm.org www.retreatfarm.org
Kristin Sullivan
Rich Earth Institute 355 Old Ferry Road Brattleboro, VT 05301
– We provide rubbish removal and container service for the home and business. We offer paper and cardboard recycling service. We have 8-15 yard Rolloff containers. We also offer document shredding 802-257-4937; Fax 802-258-6409. Please see our display ad, page 53
RESTAURANTS
BAR 580 – See our display ad, page 55.
TITO’S TAQUERIA– See our display ad, page 55.
WHETSTONE BEER CO. – See our display ad, page 55.
RETAIL SALES
ACHILLE AGWAY – has been in business for over 50 years. It was started by George Achille, Sr. as a poultry farm in the 1950s. George Achille Jr. now owns and operates the family business. Achille Agway is known for its excellent customer service and knowledgeable employees. 1277 Putney Road, Brattleboro, VT. 802-254-2480. Please see our display ad on page 59.
HAMSHAW LUMBER – Please see our display ad on page 63.
LAWTON FLOORING – Please see our display ad on page 62.
MALISUN – Please see our display ad on page 58.
SAM’S OUTDOOR OUTFITTERS – has one of New England’s most comprehensive inventories of quality brand names, spanning from clothing for the whole family, casual, athletic, and work footwear, and sporting goods that encompass a wide variety of equipment and gear with which one can enjoy our great outdoors to the fullest. Please see our display ad, page 57.
THE SHOE TREE – Please see our display ad on page 57.
VERMONT BUD BARN – Please see our ad on page 59.
WW BUILDING SUPPLY– Please see our display ad on page 62.
ZPOTS – Please see our display ad on page 57. display ad on page 57.
SCHOOLS & EDUCATION
BRATTLEBORO MUSIC CENTER – 72 Blanche Moyse Way, Brattleboro, 802-257-4523. One organization, many opportunities for music education, participation, and performance: Chamber Music Series, Music School, Music in the Schools, Concert Ch Windham Orchestra, Blanche Moyse Chorale, Summer Programs and Northern Roots Traditional Music Festival. For event & program information visit: www.bmcvt.org. Please see our display ad page 37.
CALEB’S CHERUBS EDUCATIONAL FUND – Please see our display ad, page 61.
COMMUNITY HOUSE– Please see our display ad, page 61.
HILLTOP MONTESSORI SCHOOL – (99 Stafford Farm Hill, Brattleboro, VT 05301; 802-257-0500, ext. 101;hilltopmontessori.org) – A fully accredited independent school serving 130 students, toddlers (18 months) through eighth grade. Students work and play in an environment specifically designed to nurture academic and social skills, habits, and interests for the lifetime of learning ahead. SummerFUN, a six-week day camp, open to the public, age 3 through sixth grade. Please see our display ad, page 61.
NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR CIRCUS ARTS – Please see our display ad, page 61.
WEDDING ATTIRE
PAMELA MOORE DESIGNS – Please see our display ad, page 37.
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS CLUBS & SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
Brattleboro Outing Club, Inc. 200 Cedar Street Brattleboro, VT 05301 802-254-2291 joinboc@gmail.com www.brattleborooutingclub.org
David Twombly Kiwanis Club of Brattleboro 42 Mountain Home Park Brattleboro, VT 05301 484-680-9795 kathyellor@gmail.com www.brattleborokiwanis.org
802 Credit Union 820 Putney Road Brattleboro, VT 05304 802-254-4800
jfortier@rivercu.com www.rivercu.com
Jill Fortier
Brattleboro Savings & Loan
221 Main Street Brattleboro, VT 05301 802-254-5333 ckelley@brattbank.com www.brattbank.com
Deb Stephenson, Camden National Bank Manchester/Keene NH ....Vermont Statewide 603-716-2404/ C 516-521-6839 ddellorso@camdennational.bank www.camdennational.bank
David Dellorso
Community Bank N.A.
205 Main Street Brattleboro, VT 05301
802-257-7961 ryan.jennings@communitybankna. com
www.communitybankna.com
Ryan Jennings
M&T Bank
479 Canal Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
802-257-7091 Opt 3 mdickman@mtb.com www.mtb.com
Mary Dickman
Members 1st Credit Union 10 Browne Court N. Brattleboro, VT 05304
Ed Metcalfe Town of Brattleboro 230 Main Street, Suite 208 Brattleboro, VT 05301 802-254-4541 townmanager@brattleboro.org www.Brattleboro.org
John Potter
SUMMER CAMPS
Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center (BEEC) 1221 Bonnyvale Road West Brattleboro, VT 05301 802-257-5785 admin@beec.org www.BEEC.org Linda Huebner Brattleboro Music Center
72 Blanche Moyse Way Brattleboro, VT 05301 802-257-4523 info@bmcvt.org www.bmcvt.org
Bud Barn 257 Marlboro Road Brattleboro, Vt 05301 802-246-4367
hempinfo@vthempicurean.com www.vthempicurean.com+www. vtgrowbarn.com+www.vtbudbarn. com
CLOTHING
Scott Sparks
Altiplano 42 Elliot Street Brattleboro, VT 05301 802-258-4899 sales@altiplano.com www.altiplano.com
John von Wodtke & Shari Zarin
Cream of the Crop Consignment Boutique 972 Putney Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301 802-254-0056
creamofthecrop@myfairpoint.net www.creamdecrop.com Lee Russell Equinox Outfitters LLC 617-780-7882 eolvermont@gmail.com stores.ebay.com/Equinox-Outfitters
Bruce Abedon
Experienced Goods Thrift Store 77 Flat Street Brattleboro, VT 05301 802-254-5200 experiencedgoods@brattleborohospice.org
Find us on Facebook Karen Zamojski
Galanes Vt Shop 116 Main Street Brattleboro, VT 05301 802-254-5677 missygalanes@hotmail.com www.galenesvermontshop.com
Missy Galanes
802-257-7563
westrivermarina@gmail.com www.VermontMarina.com
Dennis Smith
The Works Bakery Café 118 Main Street Brattleboro, VT 05301
Jill Stahl Tyler, Executive Director First Proof Press 22 High Street Brattleboro, VT 05301 207-809-9283 firstproofpress@gmail.com www.FirstProofPress.com
Edward Jones - Spenser Adams ......... 802-257-7585 .................. 40, 45, 50 Edward Jones - Andrew George .......... 802-254-5226 .................. 40, 45, 50
Edward Jones – David McFadden ....... 802-251-0405 .................. 40, 45, 51
Edward Jones – Ana Saavedra 802-257-4144 40, 45, 51
Edward Jones – Nick Dubois 802-257-7585 40, 45, 51
Edward Jones – Joshua Roberts ......... 802-579-1364 .................. 40, 45, 51 Efficiency Vermont ................................ 888-921-5990 ...... 32, 33, 34, 46, 47
Epsilon Spires 30, 37, 44
Equinox Outfitters LLC 617-780-7882 56, 61
Estey Organ Museum ............................................................................ 37, 44 Europa IT................................................. 802-275-4848 .................. 33, 35, 36
