This fall, we welcomed the wonderfully whimsical Vermont-based cosmetics brand LunaRoots to do an autumn elven-themed photoshoot at Sky Meadow. The shoot was directed by LunaRoots founder and CEO Brooke Frost and photographed by Cam Hoeff and Katherine Nelson. Models included Scout Reina Wiley, Emily Grondine, Becca Ainley (who was also MUA) and Ariana — plus …
Winter is on her way, and we’ve been keeping busy stacking wood, stockpiling hay and putting the garden to bed in preparation for the coming cold. We’re also currently offering 20% off winter bookings until the end of November — a perfect excuse to reserve your Sky Meadow winter retreat! Here are some of the attractions …
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The theme of the garden this month is letting go. Autumn is a supremely beautiful time here in Vermont. The colors of the trees peaking in early October, then slowly fading and falling off the trees by month’s end. This autumn garden update, likewise, is about showing gratitude for summer’s bounty and saying goodbye. (Goodbye for …
This past weekend saw some of the most stunning weather we’ve had all month! Mid 60s and sunny, with barely a cloud in the sky. It gave us the perfect opportunity to get out to the garden and plant next year’s garlic. Garlic is so easy and satisfying to grow. We planted a whole row this …
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Autumn in Vermont is legendary, and for good reason! We live for this time of year, when the many trees of Sky Meadow are awash in glorious color. Vermont fall foliage is prime in our area around late September to early October. Of course, every year is a bit different so we never know exactly when …
Is there anything more quintessentially autumnal than picking apples and turning them into delectable, cozy treats? I certainly don’t think so. Enter this homemade apple butter recipe! Apple “butter” is a bit of a misnomer. It does not actually contain butter, but instead gets its name from the consistency and typical use (as a spread on …
Last month we had the pleasure of hosting Angie Andrews and Hera Bosley for their second Equinox-centered retreat at Sky Meadow. It was a stunning weekend with warm, sunny weather and the trees just starting to show their fall colors. Mid-September is the perfect time to host a magical retreat in Vermont and we are so …
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It may be hard to believe it, but winter is coming! We’ve been busy putting the garden to bed and stacking the woodpiles high. We’re also currently offering a rare Sky Meadow discount — 20% OFF winter stays! Consider this the sign that you’ve been waiting for to treat yourself to a cozy getaway this winter. …
There are several Vermont ski locations within an hour’s drive or less of Sky Meadow Retreat here in Stannard, Vermont. Whether you’re looking to visit the family-favorite Smuggler’s Notch in Stowe, or looking for a best-kept secret spot that only the locals know about, there are options nearby for you. Here are our top 6 recommendations …
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September has come (and nearly gone) so it’s time for an update from our Vermont fall garden! There is much folklore surrounding the idea of September as a “second harvest.” It’s a time when the more intentionally human-cultivated vegetable crops begin to wane, while Mother Nature takes over with her abundance of late-summer fruit trees, berry …
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