shopping
Snow Sports
Gear for Going Up
You’ve plotted your route, packed your bags, and prepared yourself for the adventure ahead. Now, there’s just one thing left: gathering the gear you will need for a winter climb…
Shopping
2018 Holiday Gift Guide
We’ve curated finds from the area’s local retailers. Check out all of our retail partners for everyone on your list and don’t forget to get yourself a little something also…
Shopping
Shopping with Mr. Orton
By the time we circled over to the checkout counter, it occurred to me that in The Vermont Country Store, you don’t so much finish your shopping, as surrender to the sober realization that, as much as you want it, you simply cannot have it all…
Out and About
B Corp Celebration
On a beautiful summer day, Eileen Fisher Company hosted “B the Change” with B Corp’s King Arthur Flour, Cabot Cheese, Seventh Generation, Prosperity Candle, and others, providing product samples and celebrating their commitment to sustainability…
Snow Sports
Orsden Skiwear
Pronounced orse-den, the name comes from the French word for “snow bear,” ours de neige. The company’s mythical snow bear mascot possesses a unique combination of toughness and playfulness. It is that spirit, along with company founder Sara Segall’s own love for adventure and style, that inspires Orsden…
Shopping
A Village Spree
The Village shops offer more than just friendly faces behind the counter; they supply everything we may have left behind at home and all of the latest styles to keep our outfits looking fresh. Carefully curated, each store has its own unique offerings that change seasonally and that meet the needs of all who pass through…
Shopping
Covey & Nye
Covey & Nye, the nation’s premier purveyor of field sports attire, wing-shooting gear, and expert shooting instruction, moved this summer from its location in Manchester Village to a new, pet-friendly space on Bonnet Street. Stepping into their new location for the first time…
ArtScene
Business Owners and SVAC Partner to Promote the Arts
Southern Vermont Arts Center will offer off-site exhibition space throughout the town of Manchester. The initiative dubbed ART Manchester will connect Vermont artists with visitors and residents by converting storefronts into pop-up art galleries…
Snow Sports
Don’t Ski or Snowboard? No Problem!
The snowy Vermont mountains aren’t only about skiing and snowboarding. If you’re looking for a day off from the slopes or a ski-free country winter vacation, there is plenty to do at Stratton Mountain Resort and in the surrounding area. Have you ever gone dog sledding? Bring the family for an adventure! Want to escape your busy itinerary and just relax? Enjoy a day at the spa or take a dip in the heated indoor pool. Want to embrace a little small-town charm?…
Shopping
Gifts Galore
Get inspired by these finds and give the perfect gift to all of the special people in your life. We’ve compiled the latest and greatest from stores around the area to assist with your holiday shopping.
Attractions
Fall Fun
Experience the vibrant colors and some of the best views in Southern Vermont here in the Manchester and the Mountains area. We’ve done your fall weekend getaway planning for you and there is something for everyone…
Shopping
Small World. Big World.
In July, a new store popped up on Main Street in Manchester, Vermont. Walking through the door, it’s easy to tell that Mela Artisans has brought something completely new and special to the community. More than a boutique, this store has a story behind it.
Attractions
Rainy Days in Manchester and the Mountains
Whether you’re seeking swimming holes in the summer or ski trails in the winter, the area has plenty of options to satisfy your desire to get outside. But what about those rainy days when spending your free time outdoors just isn’t an option, what to do then?