Taraden 183 Park Street North Bennington Vermont 05257 USA http://www.taraden.com Phone: +1-802-447-3434

General Information

TARADEN Bed & Breakfast is nestled on 20 acres of southwest Vermont farmland. TARADEN offers a quiet and private escape, within short traveling distance to many fun and unique attractions.

PRE-HOLIDAY ALA CARTE WEEKEND GETAWAY IDEAS
- Spend 2 Nights at Taraden
- You Can take a Carriage or Sleigh Ride
- Choose and take home a fresh-cut Christmas Tree
- You can get a therapeutic massage in your room

Enjoy a late autumn stay in a cozy, private setting. Sleep late & eat a hearty breakfast while watching birds & other wildlife from the comfort of the Breakfast Room. Take a late morning or afternoon ride: a Lively’s Livery carriage or sleigh will pick you up at Taraden & return you in time for a cup of hot chocolate.
Choose and take home a Christmas tree cut just for you at Pembroke Tree Farm - directly across the street. Reserve a Christmas tree & when you are ready to return home, it will be cut fresh for you.
A therapeutic massage at Taraden will revitalize you when a massage therapist from Green Mountain Institute for Integrative Therapy ….in the privacy of your suite.
Fine & casual dining in North Bennington at Pangaea, Pangaea Lounge & Kevin’s are only a minute by car. Powers Market makes soups & sandwiches to order.
Bring your appetite! Bring your camera! Leave your cares behind! (Regular room rates apply, this is not a package deal)

ON A COLLEGE TOUR? VISITING BENNINGTON COLLEGE? $35 "ADDITIONAL GUEST" FEE FOR THE STUDENT WILL BE WAIVED (WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY PARENTS)

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Suites
• There are 3 guest accommodations (3 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 150.00 and $ 225.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 150.00 and $ 225.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 35.00
• Other Accommodations: For Horse Lovers...
  Taraden also offers equestrian accommodations including two 12'x 12' stalls and one 8'x 12' stall(all rubber-matted), spacious grass paddocks, a turnout shed option and ample parking for trailers and trucks.
  Riding opportunities abound in this very horse-friendly village as well as many trails within driving distance.
  Equine guests are treated to all-day turnout on lush grass, fresh hay, water, shavings and a clean stall every night. We feed twice daily, but special needs can be discussed. A small equine gift bag will be waiting outside your horse's stall when you arrive. Our daughter, with 15 years of equine experience, will be handling all of your horses' care.
  We understand that your horse deserves a vacation too, so we provide the best care for your equine friend (equine veterinary and farrier services locally available).

Amenities

Meals

• A Full breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: Guest's Choice 7:00-10:00 AM
• Breakfast is served in the Solarium Breakfast Room
• Additional food services included in room rate: Popcorn in Rooms, Non-alcoholic beverage
• Special meals available: Macrobiotic Diet, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
• Our signature dish is Hearty Vermont Breakfast
  Fresh Brewed Coffee, Regular and Decaf. All types of tea.
  
  Orange Juice, or perhaps cider (in season)
  
  Perhaps Fresh baked apple honey bran muffins, or maybe corn muffins. Served with apple butter.
  
  Fresh Fruit Cup - mixture of fruit in season - topped with dash of vanilla yogurt.
  
  Vermont Cheddar Cheese and Dill Omelette with sides of steamed tender asparagus and maple sausage links. Sometimes, sauteed zuchini with butter, onions and salt.
  
  Choice of toast

Policies

• No minimum stay required
• Smoking is not allowed (Absolutely no Smoking or use of candles.)
• We cannot accommodate guest pets (Only Service Animals will be acceptable)
• Limitations on children staying (TARADEN is not childproof. safety of kids.)
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Legal Age, In Moderation Only)
• Deposit amount required (One night's deposit per Suite reserved - Balance is due upon arrival. Please confirm your reservation with your credit card number or forwarded check to Taraden B&B.)
• Check in time is 4:00PM - 7:00PM and Check out time is 11:00 AM
• Cancellations:
  Cancellations made within 2 days prior to arrival are subject to a full charge unless the suite can be re-booked.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Bennington Chamber of Commerce
  • Williamstown Chamber of Commerce
  • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is American Tudor Farm House
• Built in 1900
• Opened for business in 2006
• Restored / Remodeled in 2006
• Parking available (More than adequate)

Location

• Location is best described as: Historic Estate Dairy Farm, Park-like Landscaped Grounds, Pasture Land, Private Pond on Property
  
• Nearest major city: Bennington, VT (4 miles southeast)
• Directions to property:
  FROM BENNINGTON CENTER(4-Corners)Go north on NORTH STREET/US-7, LEFT onto KOCHER DR./NORTHSIDE DR./VT-67A. Continue north on VT-67A to the center of N. Bennington where you will make a LEFT onto West Street (Follow signs to Park-McCullough House), go one block and make a left onto Park Street. Look for TARADEN sign 1/4 mile on the right. Enter driveway and at the fork take left to B&B.
• Nearest major airport: ALB 40 miles

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Nan & Bob Lowary
• The innkeepers speak: Un Poco Español, English
• There are 4 cats on the property
• Other pet(s) on the property: 5 Horses, 2 Nubian goats

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Movie Theater, National/State parks, Park-McCullough House Museum, Hiking Trails Adjacent to Property, Walk to Pubs and Casual Dining, Riding Lessons Arranged, Carriage, Wagon and Sleigh Rides, Manchester Outlet Stores, Ski area

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bird watching, Boating, Cross-country ski trails, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Horseshoes, Carriage and Sleigh Rides, horseback riding, Trail Rides, Lessons, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Snow shoe rental, Snow shoe trails