Features and Stories
Exploring Manchester and the Mountains
Stratton Magazine proudly showcases the people and places of the Manchester and the Mountains area of Southern Vermont. Explore posts here featuring things to see, the lifestyle, experiences, events and that little thing we call “the X Factor” which makes this Vermont community so unique.
Good Works
A Heartwarming Story
Cota & Cota, a multi-generational family business, brings warmth to the local community through high-quality fuels, considerate customer service, and thoughtful philanthropic initiatives.
Good Works
Stronger in the Shires
United Counseling Services has been empowering members of the community to live healthy, meaningful lives for 65 years.
Profile
SPOTLIGHT: Joshua Smith
An uplifting and informative Q&A with the gifted, Southern Vermont-based interior designer, Joshua Smith, who brings love, light, and beauty to the homes and lives of his clients.
Home
Frame of Mind
Rebecca Goodman, owner and founder of Lola Tucker Interiors, renovates and redesigns a charming A-frame cottage in Manchester.
Local
Groomed to Perfection
Behind the scenes, groomers work throughout the night, creating the corduroy that brings delight to skiers and boarders in the morning.
Area Resources
Legacy of a Bookstore
The culture of Northshire Bookstore—steeped in family and community—is now strengthened by the magical dynamic of the Ihasz sisterhood.
Snow Sports
Build Your Own Board
Jesse Loomis, owner and founder of PowderJet, creates beautiful handmade snowboards and holds in-person classes, in which participants can build and design their own boards from scratch.
Food & Drink
Elegance & Comfort
The Reluctant Panther offers sensational dining and lodging in the heart of Manchester.
Entertainment
Rock the House with Love
R. Fells Foster speaks on his fun and funky new Christmas album, “Rock the House with Love!”—and the creative process behind it.
Good Works
Heroic Hearts
Stratton-area emergency responders join forces to help their communities, while sounding the alarm to recruit the next generation of local heroes.
Home
Deck the Halls!
Mary Jo Gourd, owner and founder of MJG Interiors, offers fun, easy tips for tasteful and festive holiday décor.
Local
The Science of Soap
The owner and founder of Dorset Daughters, Carrie Williams, explains the fascinating craft of artisan soapmaking.
Giving Back
Brattleboro Food Co-op’s “Round Up for Change”
Brattleboro’s downtown offers a hip art scene, delicious eateries, and unique boutique shopping. Perhaps its most well-known denizen is its incredible Food Co-op.
Local
Powering Up with Zeb Powell
A candid Q&A with X Games Gold Medalist and Stratton Mountain School (SMS) Alumnus Zeb Powell about his off-season workout plan, his ties to Stratton Mountain, and his plans for the upcoming season.
Area Resources
Moral Fiber
A behind-the-scenes look at Green Mountain Spinnery’s high-quality yarns and sustainable business practices.
Features and Stories
King and Queen of the Mountain: The OCR World Championships
Over 100 professional athletes from as many as 70 countries will be competing at Stratton from September 22-25, 2022.
Profile
Stratton Spotlight: Liz Putnam
The Bennington Garden Club honors the legacy and impact of the Student Conservation Association and its founder, Liz Putnam, through a celebratory event at The Arlington Common
Local
Built to Last
The seventh-generation owners of H.N. Williams carry on the legacy of their family business through a series of thoughtful and timely renovation projects.