Guests of The Fan House in Barnard, Vermont, experience concierge-style service in a world-class setting. Resident host Sara Widness comes to inn keeping after a career in international public relations that led her to, among others, Rio de Janeiro, Myanmar (Burma), Australia’s Gold Coast and Botswana. Her clients, including many in Europe, schooled her in the art of delivering the finest in service and accommodation which she now brings to Barnard, a region second to none in natural beauty.
THE FAN HOUSE
A place with soul is bound to have a lot of history surrounding it.
Were those bricks discovered in the attic really used as shields against Indian arrows way back in 1840?
What about the gardens that were said to be the showplace of Barnard? (We’re working on bringing those back, by the way.)
Vermont’s first female lawyer lived here.
Inn at Chelsea Farm and The Fan House have enlisted the services of a local Audubon Society leader as well as those of an animal tracker to introduce bed & breakfast guests to the year-round wonders and mysteries of Vermont’s abundant bird and wildlife.
Property amenities:
Red Toile
Yellow Toile
Fireplace
Queen-size bed
King-size bed
Bath en suite
Private Bath
Nearby attractions and activities:
Eco tourism adventures arranged by The Fan House and including personalized snowshoe treks through the Chateauguay wilderness area. Please see Events Calendar for birding and animal tracking outings.
Swimming and boating on Silver Lake (a three-minute walk away)
Hiking the Appalachian Trail (there’s a lovely 1.5-2 hour hike just a few miles down the road)
Biking in four directions out of Barnard (one 14-mile route make a circle to and from the house)
Hot air ballooning in nearby Quechee
Touring the Billings Farm Museum, a working farm adjacent to a National Park deeded by the Rockefellers (just outside of Woodstock)
Watching Michael the Weaver or the glassblowers at Simon Pierce in Quechee or the furniture artisans at Shackleton Furniture, also home to Miranda Thomas Pottery in Bridgewater
Browsing through antique shops and boutiques in historic Woodstock, an architectural gem
World-class dining at The Barnard Inn just up the road and at the award-winning Jackson House Inn in Woodstock
Alpine skiing at a number of resorts including Killington and Okemo, with Suicide Six just over that hill
Cultural events year-round.
Policy:
Reservations and Payment: An advance reservation of 50% by credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or check (US bank only) secures your room for up to two persons for the number of nights requested and includes a daily breakfast. We will refund your deposit if cancellations are made prior to 15 days before planned arrival (30 days for holidays and foliage season). At check-in we accept cash only( to settle your account.)
Welcome and Farewell: Please allow us to welcome you between 3 pm and 9 pm. We will freshen your room daily between 10:30 am and 3 pm. On departure day we appreciate check out by 11 am. (Please let us know if your plans may differ.)
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
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