Travel magazines and adventurers alike often wax poetic about autumn in Vermont. And it’s true, the peak fall season is truly something special! But there’s lots to be said about some of the other more underrated seasons here, and winter in my opinion tops that list. Here are a few reasons why: 1. Natural beauty …
Our area of northeast Vermont is full of great places to stop and imbibe — you’re on vacation, after all! Whether you’re hoping to sip on an elegant craft cocktail or sample some of the best beer ever brewed, or simply find a cozy spot where the locals hang out, there are options for you. Here …
There are so many places to eat near Sky Meadow! In general, Vermont is known for farm-to-table cuisine and classic comfort food, although there are certainly places to enjoy more unique flavors too. Our amazing local farms and makers, and the incredible ingredients they produce, are very much our state’s pride and joy, and featured heavily …
Last fall we were fortunate to welcome Tim Reynolds to host a fall men’s retreat at Sky Meadow. Tim is an adventure guide, vitality coach and arborist who brings his many years of experience to create meaningful events and conscious community for men. I recently caught up with Tim to learn more about the retreat and …
This week, one of my to-do list items is to strain and bottle the various tinctures I started over the summer and fall months. Echinacea, motherwort, valerian, nettle, hawthorn, goldenrod, lemon balm, St. Johns wort — the list is long! These lovely little herbal extracts are an easy way to use herbal medicine on a regular …
Inside Our Winter Apothecary + What is a Tincture? Read More »
Many people struggle with their mood this time of year, and understandably so. Managing the busy-ness of the holidays on top of our already busy lives, all while the world grows darker and colder by the day, can feel incredibly disorienting. There’s something to be said for listening to the lessons of nature during this time …
The time leading up to the Winter Solstice is one of my most favorite times of year. As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, all I crave is coziness! I make a point to rest and reflect on the past year and all of its lessons, memories, accomplishments and things to be grateful …
At Sky Meadow Retreat we’re so grateful to be able to cultivate a peaceful space for folks to reconnect to nature and to themselves. As the biologist E. O. Wilson once wrote, “Nature holds the key to our aesthetic, intellectual, cognitive, and even spiritual satisfaction.” The importance of getting outside is not exactly breaking news, but …
5 Benefits of Nature — How Time Spent Outdoors Makes Life Better Read More »
There are an abundance of beautiful trees to be found all around Sky Meadow, each with its own unique properties and associated folklore and legends. It’s so interesting to learn what kinds of associations and uses people have had for individual trees throughout history. Today we’re taking a moment to meditate on the lovely birch tree, …
Our beloved Vermont winter getaway is beautiful in every season, and winter is no exception — even when the winter weather does come a little earlier than usual! We recently got our first snow up here in the Northeast Kingdom and it’s so beautiful to see the land blanketed in white. Come along on a little …
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