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At the heart of it all is the West Townshend Country Store, which serves as a café, post office, thrift store, and meeting house all in one. Located on Route 30 in Windham County, The West Townshend Country Store is part of The West River Community Project, an organization that was founded in 2010 by local residents. The country store, which dates back to 1848, hosts weekly pizza nights, live music, art exhibits, as well as an outdoor farmer’s market in the warmer months. Persson, an organic farmer and former chef, approached Salvation Farms in Morrisville to use the farm’s gleaned produce and help offset costs for the donation-based approach.

The family’s maple syrup comes from trees tapped on and near their three-acre property, located down the road from the Barnard General Store. In a new sugarhouse the Withingtons built near their home, the family is gearing up for Maple Open House Weekend, an annual Vermont event that takes place the third weekend in March. More than Maple: Syrups from Trees and Plants Vermont is home to many maple syrup producers and is the nation’s leading maple-producing state. It’s a great substitute for molasses cookies (replace the molasses with dandelion syrup), and tastes so good over ice cream or pancakes.

The spirit of Johnny Seesaw’s is alive and well. After reopening under new ownership in 2018, the historic establishment in Peru still feels like the legendary lodge that’s been welcoming skiers since the 1930s

What’s your favorite ski area in Vermont? Vermont is home to the best skiing in the East, offering plenty of alpine and Nordic options. Whether you’re looking for a full resort experience or more of a homey, old-school vibe, Vermont has no shortage of terrain for beginners, intermediate and expert skiers and riders