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Wilder Farm Inn
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  • Inn Details

    -Hip stylish decor -Gourmet quality meals made with lots of local, organic and foraged ingredients -Two wood burning fireplaces -Large comfortable common rooms -Afternoon snacks -Fireside s'mores kit -A truly relaxed atmosphere -Pottery workshops for guests and gallery of stoneware & raku -Local knowledge -Mountain bike rides on VT singletrack -Swimming hole access on the Mad River (tubes available) Our motto is: Come as Guests...Leave as Friends

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Linda: Decorating, community theater, running, cooking Luke: Pottery, biking, hiking, cooking, gardening

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Active lifestyle

    • Pottery Gallery

    • Pottery Workshops

    • Antiques/decor

    • Christian Travel

    • Excellent views

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Turndown Service

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Library

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    Other Amenities:

    • Mountain & Road Biking Tours

    • Pottery Studio / Gallery & Workshops

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  • Mountain Bike Vacation

    1/6/2011 - 12/31/2012

    It's never too soon to plan a bike trip! Free guided mountain bike ride with a two night stay. Explore the challenging single track of the Mad River Valley. Tight, twisty, rooty, rocky and fun, fun, fun. These are bike specific trails, designed for maximum fun & technical challenge. Intermediate riders or better will have a blast. Come enjoy the ride!

    Tuesday - Wednesday Winter Deal $115/night

    12/30/2009 - 4/30/2012

    Stay both Tuesday & Wednesday and save BIG. Any room for only $115/night plus tax & fees.Combine our special rate with our discounted lift tickets for Sugarbush, Mad River Glen & Stowe and you have a great winter vacation that is budget friendly. The added bonus of uncrowded trails is the gravy on this sweet deal. Based on double occupancy, not valid during holiday/peak times Please mention at booking

    Craft Workshops & Getaways

    9/10/2008 - 4/23/2013

    Welcome to The Naked Potter at Wilder Farm Inn, a pottery studio & gallery on the property of our beautiful B&B. The circa 1840 post & beam was dismantled & rebuilt on the site of an original barn. Stop by and check out the space & the pots. www.thenakedpotter.org Intro To Wheel Throwing A two hour introduction to the mysterious world of the potters wheel. Get your hands dirty & see what all the fun is about. Demos along with personalized instruction gets you from lump of clay to your very own pot. $60/person *additional firing fee if you choose to keep your creations. RAKU GLAZE & FIRE WORKSHOP You are the artist today as you put your own distinct finish on a hand thrown pot. Watch the culmination of the firing as your red hot pot is pulled from the kiln and the smoke & fire of the reduction can leave their mark on your piece. Learn about the exciting Raku Firing process and take home a one of a kind work of art. Workshop is approximately two hours. Add $45/piece to your B&B stay

    The Naked Potter @ Wilder Farm Inn - Clay & Stay

    1/6/2011 - 12/31/2012

    Check out the Mad River Valley's newest art attraction, The Naked Potter Studio & Gallery. Located at the Wilder Farm Inn, this salvaged and restored 1840 homestead has all the equipment needed for a clay-filled stay. Introduction to the Potters Wheel: Admit it, it looks easy! Now you can give it a try with two-three hour introduction to the mysterious world of the potter's wheel. Get your hands dirty & see what all the fun is about. Demos along with personalized instruction gets you from lump of clay to your very own pot. $60/person *additional firing fee if you choose to keep your creations. Wilder Raku: Experience the excitement of Raku. This Japanese quick-fire pottery technique will captivate your spirit and bring out the creativity in you. Glaze a hand-thrown pot and let us fire it to a red hot 1500 degrees, pull it out of the kiln and into the 'reduction can'. Watch the flames, smell the smoke and in a few minutes see your creations. Come play with fire. Fee: $45/pot The Vacation Studio: A great stay in the beautiful Wilder Farm Inn B&B, materials, firings, wheel instruction and a whole lot of fun. You choose what you want to learn....want to throw better? Fire a raku kiln? Learn about naked raku? Maybe you just need a place to experiment. You can do it at The Naked Potter @ Wilder Farm Inn. From $200/day, B&B stay included. Rates vary depending upon course of study. Contact us for more info.

    Frugal Friends & Free Wine

    1/6/2011 - 4/5/2012

    Short & Sweet, here's the deal: two or more couples traveling together can save some dough. Times are a little tough so we are making it easier to get away. Weekdays only $115/night (two-night min) Weekends only $115/night (three-night min) We will also throw in a nice bottle of wine for each couple!! We know how to have fun & eat on the cheap and will share our knowledge of free or inexpensive ways to have a great time and dine like a king too! Not valid September 3-5, 2010

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    Nightly Rate

    $115 - $165

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00-7:00pm    Check out: 11:00am

    • Minimum stay: 2 night weekend call regarding holidays

    • Deposit amount required: We reserve the right to take a 50% deposit or one nights lodging at the time the reservation is made.

    • Cancellations: We require 21 days notice of cancellation prior to scheduled arrival. The full daily rate for the full reservation will be charged to your credit card if cancellation is not received within the 21 days scheduled arrival. If notified of the cancellation before the 21 days, we will issue a full refund less a $25 processing fee. Cash deposits will be refunded in full if cancellation is received within 21 days of scheduled arrival.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: over the age of 10 and well behaved

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: mostly local & organic

    • Time Served: 8:00am-9:30am

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Signature Dish

    Mad River French Toast
    A custardy french toast sauteed to a moist perfection topped with spiced poached pears, toasted almond slivers and a sprinkle of cinnamon-sugar. There is always plenty of grade A Vermont Pure Maple Syrup to make this dish to an all time favorite. Come experience breakfast the way it should be (when your on vacation!)

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Vegetarian

    • vegan

    Additional food services

    • evening cordials

    Recipes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Mad River French Toast
    Serves: 4
    Prep time: 35 min

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  • Location Type

    • Fine dining

    • Galleries galore

    • Great shops

    • Pristine Valley

    • Spectacular scenery

    • Year round outdoor fun

    • Countryside

    • Mountains

    • Small town

    • Village

    City

    • Montpelier

    • Distance to city: 12 miles

    • Directions to property:
      check website

    Airport

    • Burlington, VT (BTV) 35 miles

    • Directions to property:
      89 south exit 10 (Waterbury) take 100 south approx. 10 miles we are on the right side.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Vermont Icelandic Horse Farm

    • Mad River Glen

    • Sugarbush

    • Vermont Festival of the Arts

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Billiards

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • lounging on a hammock or by the fire

    • Pottery Workshops

    • Guided Mountain bike Rides

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Snow shoe rental

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

    • Tennis racket rental

    • Water sports

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    First time at a B&B. AMAZING!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    beautiful, extremely well kept place! Luke makes insanely great pancakes! The room was spotless and really beautiful! Really quaint sitting areas..friendly. All around, perfect!

    Amazing!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    What an amazing way to spend our 30th wedding anniversary in Vermont. Wilder Farm Inn is in the heart of the beautiful fall foliage. Every view from the home was gorgeous. Luke and Linda were the epitomy of the perfect hosts. From the minute we arrived they made us feel right at home and a part of this community. Breakfast was outstanding and Luke is quite the chef not to mention the creative potter. We would definitely stay with Luke and Linda again and plan to return soon. Thanks for a great time! Seguin, TX

    Great Trip

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Luke and Linda were great. They really helped out when I brought my wife up for her 30th birthday. Breakfasts were very tasty and Luke gave us a lot of great trips for exploring the valley... from cheese to short hikes.... and a great bar too. We will be back in the summer for another stay.

    We had a fantastic time at Wilder Farm Inn

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We recently stayed for a long weekend at Wilder Farm Inn, and had really a wonderful experience. Our group of 7 (2 adults, 5 kids aged 9, 11, 14, 15 & 15) shared 2 rooms and everyone was comfortable. The beds were great, the rooms completely charming in decor, the breakfasts, whipped up to order, were delicious, and Luke and Linda are such lovely hosts, they make you feel like you're visiting family (and not just any family, but favorite family!). Linda even wrapped up strudel for us for the road when we were too full to finish it at breakfast. We all agreed that there is a return visit to Wilder Farm Inn in our future!

    Clay and Stay was AMAZING!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    When I googled "pottery B&B Vermont" I could never have imagined that the first place I found would be so perfect for my goal to relax and bring out the artist within! I loved the Wilder Farm; from the healthy, organic and scrumptious breakfasts, afternoon snacks and gourmet tea, to the cozy, luxuriously decorated common areas that include comfy chairs, cable TV, WiFi and lots of great books to read... Oh and the bed was so comfortable! I have honestly never slept so well away from home. Luke's ceramics studio was truly my haven to get back in touch with my inspiration and start creating pottery again after 7 years. Luke is a really great teacher and gave me terrific insider's tips to getting my own studio on track and improving my technique. Luke introduced me into the local pottery community and I was lucky enough to attend a Potter's Potluck at Robert Compton's studio! In all, Luke was instrumental in giving a workshop that was set within beautiful countryside, surrounded with creativity (artisans shops and galleries in Waitsfield) and which allowed me as the student to drink it all in just create my own art while he gently guided my inspiration. I am grateful to Luke and Linda for creating such a wonderful retreat for the soul!

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