The Inn at Buck Hollow Farm

A Vermont Inn out in the country at Christmas. How much better could it be? So very “White Christmas”. We were headed up to Vermont to visit family, but due to certain circumstances, we couldn’t stay with family members. So, I wanted to take the opportunity to stay somewhere special, not a motel.

After a search for B & B’s and Airbnb, it became apparent that downtown St Albans lacks a large selection. So, I settled on a more remote choice. Buck Hollow Farm is a little off the beaten path in Fairfax, but it was far from a disappointment. It’s well worth the six-mile drive off the main road to get to it.

The innkeeper’s dogs barked a greeting as we walked to the front door of the sprawling farmhouse, but Jacquie met us at a side entry, so as not to be trampled by them. She showed us the sunroom and then our room. The guest room was a comfortable size with space to move around and impeccably clean with fluffy warm towels. (they hung just above the baseboard heaters) The bed was a memory foam mattress and so very comfortable.

The sunroom is the common area for the guests, connecting the guest rooms to the main house. It is filled with eye candy, antiques, and folk art. There is a small TV in your room but there is a large screen TV in the sunroom. But with the gas stove on a cold winter night, why wouldn’t you want to get comfy on the large sectional sofa, settling in with a snack and some wine that you bought earlier that day in town? For your convenience, there is a small fridge and a microwave for you to use. Also, If you didn’t bring your own, snacks and beverages (non-alcoholic) are available for a small fee.

Walking around the property, you will find interesting outbuildings and trails for walking or x-country skiing. The 400-acre farm provides a great space to enjoy the outdoors. I want to go back during a warmer season and enjoy that inground pool and jacuzzi!

(Jeff explores)
The first morning there (Christmas morning), Lisa was slow to get going, so I got up and went outside to explore. The snow crunched underfoot as I made my way over to the sugar house. For the photographer, there are many areas to explore like the big gray barn and the sugar house.

Vermont Farm with a rustic barn. A Massey Ferguson tractor sits in the field between the old grey barn and the Sugar House. I’m not sure if these piles of cut wood is for the sugar house or a wood stove. Either way, it’s just waiting to be loaded up and put to use.

I walked around and behind the sugar house and found an old outhouse. A one-seater with two big windows, so you could have a view or someone could see in and see if the facilities were free… No curtains! Thank you to the person who created indoor plumbing!

Open door, one seat, and no waiting! I forgot to ask how long this was out here but instead of a hole in the ground, it had a removable iron pot under the seat. I wonder who had that wonderful job? In winter it wouldn’t be too bad (smell-wise) but in the summer… I’m sure it would be way down on my list of favorite chores…

(Lisa at breakfast)
At breakfast, we met Brad helping Jacquie with the preparation. They are friendly people, but not intrusive. The breakfast was nice with eggs or waffles with your choice of the more healthy turkey bacon or the not-so-healthy but yummy seasoned sausage. And they make their own maple syrup on the property which they have at breakfast. (and available for sale)

This is a great place to stay if you want a really quiet place to unwind and get away from it all. (although you don’t have to unplug as they do have wifi in the common room) The dogs don’t bark unless someone arrives, and it was really a silent night. I also have to say, the stars in the sky were amazing!

I want to thank Jacquie and Brad for opening their home on a holiday to the wayward travelers, Jeff and I, and the other couple who were visiting family in the area too.

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