The Inn at Manchester

3967 Main St, Manchester, Vermont 05254
Innkeeper(s): Frank and Julie Haness
 
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A Mile of Smiles…We’re Walking… 23 Apr 2012, 10:38 am

Now that the good weather is making regular appearances, it’s time to get out and do a little exploring on foot.

You might be surprised to discover all there is do just stepping out the Inn’s front door. Here are a few of our favorite destinations within one easily-walkable mile of our front porch. As a bonus, walking provides great exercise, perhaps a dose a vitamin D, and uses no fossil fuels. Fear not, our porch, pool, and pub will all be here ready to welcome you home afterward! So will we, Frank, Julie and Kevin, and of course, Chai.

Discover the unique history of fly fishing, part of our local heritage, at the American Museum of Fly Fishing – .1 mile

Feast your eyes on international and local masterpieces at Southern Vermont Art Center - .6 mile

Browse for outdoor gear, clothing and accessories at the Orvis Flagship Store – .2 mile

Satisfy your sweet tooth at Mother Myrics Confectionery .4 mile

Enjoy a spa treatment at The Equniox Spa – .4 mile

Play 18 holes at The Golf Course at the Equinox – .5 mile

Peruse the unparalleled selection of (actual) books at the popular Northshire Bookstore and read the first chapter while sipping a Latte or munching on a sandwich at Spiral Press Cafe – .9 mile

Hungry? You’ll find something for everyone in your group right across the street at Mulligan’s Restaurant & Sports Bar – .000001 mile

Plus, delectable gourmet fare awaits nearby at The Silver Fork - .2 mile

These are just a few of the things you’ll pass by, and only within a mile. We leave you to discover some of the others.

Up for a slightly more ambitious stroll?

How about hiking to your hike at nearby Equinox Pond?

Also, Hildene is under two miles away at 1.9…easily worth a few extra steps.

A Little Walk Through Time 13 Feb 2012, 7:23 am


We enjoy looking back at where the inn has come in the nine years (Yes, nine! can you believe it!) since we’ve been here. Here’s a glimpse of just a few of the transformations.

Santa Slept Here 5 Dec 2011, 8:04 am

…and he didn’t want to get out of bed.

Imagine spreading a little Inn at Manchester indulgence this holiday. Our soft, luxurious sheets are as close as anyone will get to the comfort of sleeping here, while sleeping at home. And when you’re ordering sets to give, be sure to add on a set to keep.

They’re available in all sizes, four colors, and we’ll even drop ship them directly to your lucky recipients if you like. All the details are here. You can order online, by fax, or call us at 800-273-1793. Do it now and it’s one less thing to think about this holiday

They’ll Thank you every night.

Relax this Holiday. Really.

You know that here at the Inn at Manchester we take relaxing VERY seriously. So we want you to relax this year and still know you’re giving a gift they’ll truly love: a stay with us. There’s no better gift than creating lasting memories.

You can order Inn at Manchester Gift Certificates online – right now. Have your holiday shopping done before you get out of that chair!

Order your gift certifcates now and start relaxing, knowing all of “the hard work” is done. And we know there can’t be too many elves at holiday time if you need express delivery, or a special addition to your gift – let us know. We’re here to help!

Our Night to Remember 29 Nov 2011, 3:56 am

What a wonderful time we had at The Woodstock Inn. We were honored and flattered to have been selected by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce as the B&B Innkeepers of the Year. It was wonderful to celebrate with our top-knotch team: Kevin, Aidie and Virgil – and their significant others. You were right there with us too – without you, treasured guests and friends, The Inn at Manchester wouldn’t be what it is today.

The event and the award has us fired up to keep doing what we’re doing – creating an inn in southern Vermont that people want to return to again and again. And as always, we will keep trying to do it even better.

Thank you to all of our guests and friends for allowing us to be this fortunate.

Here are some photos from the night.

You’re making us blush. Really. 21 Oct 2011, 6:19 am

Some of you have already heard the news so we’re going to come right out and say it: Yes, we’ve been named B&B Innkeepers of the Year by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce.

What an incredible honor. And surprise. The best part about receiving this unexpected acknowledgement is that it reinforces that everyone here is on the right track. Because the truth is no matter how much Julie and I love welcoming you and creating a place you want to come back to, we couldn’t do it without Kevin, Adie and Virgil. They understand, and take seriously, the Inn at Manchester’s goal of providing you with the best possible experience when you visit. Every time you visit. Evan Chai does her part!

You, our guests and friends, are also un-named recipients of this award. We can’t tell you what it means that so many of you share your precious time with us here at the inn. Once you walk through our doors you’re part of the Inn at Manchester family and you inspire us to want to make your next visit even more memorable.

So thank you. Thank you for your friendship and support.

(There’s a Manchester Journal piece in this week’s paper. We’ll all be receiving the award officially on November 15th…at the Vermont Chamber’s Hospitality Gala in Woodstock. We’ll share some photos of the event.)

Manchester and the Mountains Merriment Weekends 12 Oct 2011, 5:49 am

We know fall isn’t even over yet but we want to be sure you have ample time to get ready for six weeks of Holiday Celebrations across the Manchester and the Mountains Region! Check out these happenings and make your reservations with us early; it’s a popular time of year and we’d hate for you to miss out.

A percentage of event proceeds goes to support local food cupboards in the Manchester and the Mountains Region.

Friday November 25th

The Holiday Shopping  Season Begins with Black Friday Shopping Specials

“Shop the World’s Best Brands at the Manchester Designer Outlets this holiday season-always 30%-70% off. Never any Clothing Tax”.

Saturday November 26th

3-5PM-Wine Tasting Event at the Reluctant Panther

$10.00/person (Tickets available at the Manchester Chamber 802-362-6313)

5PM-Manchester’s Annual Tree Lighting Celebration on the Town Green with caroling, music, Santa and Refreshment

Friday December 2nd

6-8PM Prelude Reception for Lodging Guests at the Manchester Music Festival (Tickets $10-Available through lodgings and the Manchester Chamber  at  802-362-6313)

Saturday December 3rd

12PM-4PM-Holiday Inn Tours -Enjoy visiting our inns decorated for the holidays with a celebration of “local foods” ($15/person  $25/couple -tickets available at lodging establishments and the Chamber  Office 802-362-6313)

Holiday Inn Tour Participants

  • Arlington Inn
  • Arlington’s West Mountain Inn
  • Battenkill Inn
  • Bromley View Inn
  • Casablanca Motel
  • Deming House
  • Dorset Inn
  • Equinox Resort and Spa
  • Inn at Manchester
  • Inn at Westview Farm
  • Inn at Willow Pond
  • Ira Allen House
  • Johnny Seesaw’s
  • Marble West Inn
  • North Shire Lodge
  • Olympia Lodge
  • Reluctant Panther
  • Silas Griffith Inn
  • Silver Service Inn
  • Squire House
  • Wilburton Inn

1PM & 2:30PM-Horse & Wagon Rides leaving from the Orvis Flagship Store ($5.00/person  Children under 5 Free-Reservations Required by calling 802-362-6313)

3-5PM-Wine Tasting at Gringo Jack’s ($10/person-Tickets available at the Chamber  802-362-6313)

5PM-Lighted Tractor Parade through downtown Manchester Center

Wednesday December 7th

Annual Dorset Tree Lighting on the Dorset Green followed by Potluck Dinner at the Dorset Church (Call  802-867-2260)

Friday December 9th

6-8PM-6-8PM Prelude Reception for Lodging Guests at SVAC

(Tickets $10-Available through lodgings and the Manchester Chamber  802-362-6313)

Saturday December 10th

12PM-4PM-Holiday Inn Tours -Enjoy visiting our inns decorated for the holidays with a celebration of “local foods” ($15/person  $25/couple -tickets available at lodging establishments and the Chamber  Office 802-362-6313)

1PM & 2:30PM-Horse & Wagon Rides by Lively Livery,  leaving from the Orvis Flagship Store ($5.00/person  Children under 5 Free-Reservations Required by calling 802-362-6313)

3PM-5PM-Wine Tasting at Comollo  Antiques and Fine Wines ($10/person-Tickets available at the Chamber  802-362-6313)

4PM-Arlington Tree Lighting  at the Arlington Community Center

5PM-Annual St. Lucia Holiday Celebration in Arlington at St. James Church

Saturday December 17th

12PM Noon-The Posh Pups Parade to benefit Meals on Wheels hosted by Manchester Designer Outlets. Pre-registration required.   ($10.00/dog. -call 802-362-3637 for details)

2PM-4PM-Children’s Holiday Bluegrass Concert with Phil Rosenthal at the Equinox Resort

Children under 12 are Free.  Adults $10.00 (Call to reserve tickets at the Chamber 802-362-6313)

3PM-5PM-Wine Tasting at Honora Winery in Manchester Village  ($10/person-Tickets available at the Chamber  802-362-6313)

Win a “Merriment” Shopping Experience

Throughout the six weeks of “Manchester Merriment” enter to win a “Merriment” Shopping Experience at any of the following retailers. Enter as many times as you like. One drawing per week.

Participating businesses include:

Other Merriment Cultural & Community Events

November 25 & 26

10AM-3PM 17th Annual Christmas in the Country with more than 25 area artists and artisans, silent auction, Christmas Café, hay wagon rides and a visit from Santa. Hosted by The Mountain School of Winhall 802-297-2662.

November 27th

4PM-Manchester Music Festival Chamber Music Concert at the Dorset Church

Music by Haydn, Villa Lobos and Dvorak

(Call 802-362-1956  for ticket information)

December 2nd,3rd,4th,9th,10th,11th

The Dorset Players Holiday Production

“Winnie-The-Pooh” with lyrics by A.A.Milne, Adapted by Kristin Sergel.

Music by Allan Friedman,. Call 802-867-5570 or visit www.dorsetplayers.org

December 2nd

6:30PM-Southern Vermont Art Center’s Winter Ball in the  Colonnade at the Equinox Resort Call 802-362-1405)

December 3rd

Evening Concert by Peter and Paul at the Equinox Resort-Time TBA-Contact  the Northshire Bookstore for tickets and details at 802-362-2200

December 3rd & 10th

Holiday Open House at the Inn at Ormsby Hill to support The Komen Race For the Cure at from 12-4.  Tickets are $5.00 per person. Call for details 362-1163.

December 3rd-31st

Events at Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home

Enjoy a 1912 Victorian Christmas at the Lincoln Family Home where the mansion will be dressed throughout the month of December as the Lincolns might have decorated it when they stayed at Hildene through the holidays in 1912.

On December 3 & 4 the Hildene Museum Store dressed in holiday finery welcomes Neighbors & New Friends to a special shopping experience with apple cider, Vermont tastings and fresh cider doughnuts.

Saturday December 31st

The Manchester Music Festival’s New Years Eve Concert at the Manchester Congregational Church

Never a disappointment. 10 Oct 2011, 4:58 am

Every year we hear the same arguments.

“It’s going to be late.”
“I bet it comes early!”
“It’s too yellow!”
“It’s too brown!”
“It’s better after a dry summer!”
“Noooo,  it’s best after a wet summer!”

And every year we learn that it doesn’t matter. It always arrives and it never disappoints.

It’s here now and we hope you are too!

The photo above was taken October 9th and this video was shot on October 10th by a local friend. There’s still lots of autumn to fall!

Fall Foliage Photo Tours 1 Oct 2011, 12:59 am

Northshire Digital Arts – Photography Workshops, Field Trips and Walk-Abouts

Explore Vermont this fall with your camera, guided by a local professional photographer.

Merck Forest Photo Field Trips

Sat., October 15th $75 per person
Join a small group of fellow photo enthusiasts and enjoy a professionally guided photo safari at Merck Forest & Famland center. Get hands-on instruction, learn new techniques and  tips for improving your photography as you explore the barn areas and the nature trails through the lens. These outings are led by Christine Glade, a professional photographer and Jack Glade, an avid area hiker and amateur photographer, and are appropriate for all skill levels and photographic interests.

You can meet the group at Merck Forest in Rupert or free group transportation is provided from The Tutorial Center in Manchester, or they’ll even pick you up here at The Inn at Manchester. You’ll be at Merck at around 9:00am and will spend the morning photographing Vermont’s natural beauty – from macro florals, brilliant foliage, stunning landscapes and animals. The walk to the farm center is an easy walk but more strenuous hikes can be arranged if you prefer. You’ll head back to Manchester at 12:30 for refreshments along with photo sharing and critique.

Visit their website for more information or call Christine at 802-236-3488.

Custom Photo Walk Abouts

Arrange for your own personal photography excursion in a variety of Southern Vermont settings such as Manchester Village or other local agricultural and natural areas. Led by a professional photographer, your instruction will be tailored to your interests and skill level. These Photo Walk Abouts are available to visitors and residents, and can be arranged for 2 to 4 hours depending on your interests. Small group transportation provided. Contact Northshire Digital Arts at the Tutorial Center to arrange yours.

New for Fall: Silver Fork Restaurant 22 Sep 2011, 6:56 am

Manchester has a new restaurant to love. Julie and I have dined at Mark and Melody French’s new Silver Fork restaurant which recently opened just down the road. You can walk there from the inn – and you will want to! Everything about this little treasure of a restaurant is wonderful.

You’ll enjoy an intimate fine dining experience at one of six tables. That’s right, six tables; you’re going to want to make reservations – especially during the upcoming foliage season. A couple of the menu selections that I really enjoyed were the Oriental Seared Rare Tuna appetizer and the Medallion of Tenderloin with Sauteed Shrimp entrée. Julie was wild about the Caramelized Smoked Salmon and Mango and the Pan Seared Fillet of Cod. It’s really an exceptional restaurant.

If you would like us to make reservations for your upcoming visit – just let us know! We’re gad to take care of that for you.

Food and Farm Tours 19 Sep 2011, 9:37 am

Join Ellen Ogden and tour the area’s most delicious destinations.