Four Columns Inn, a 160-year-old Greek Revival mansion,
overlooks the historic village green in a storybook Southern
Vermont community laced with forested beauty. In 1999, Country
Home magazine selected the inn as one of the United
States' three most romantic, and the inn's executive chef Greg
Parks enjoys a world-renowned reputation for his unique blend
of New American, Asian, and French cuisine.
The Four Columns Inn accommodates guests with 15 finely
appointed rooms, each with a private bath. Most of the rooms
have fireplaces, and some have two-person Jacuzzis. The inn's
on-site restaurant is as exquisite as its gourmet fare, and
the property's swimming pool always beckons with its own
sparkling blue refreshment. The property's natural beauty,
though, is what truly sets the mood. Some 150 acres of
forested emerald green provide full complement of color as
well as endless hours of quiet reflection and romantic
connection.
The recipe for romance is further stirred by Greg Parks,
who has run the Inn's kitchen since 1976. This culinary
artist's culturally diverse cuisine is as pleasing to the eye
as it is to the palate. In fact, Parks' repute routinely
attracts media celebrities and dignitaries to the Four Columns
Inn and continues to draw critical acclaim from such
prestigious culinary institutions as the James Beard
Foundation. You will not only savor a wonderful
continental-plus breakfast, but also sit down to an AAA-rated
Four Diamond gourmet dinner.
The staff at The Four Columns Inn will go out of their way
to make your stay hassle-free. To this end, they've prepared
extensive "discovery maps" that detail all the many
things to see and do in southern Vermont. You may, for
example, want to spend one afternoon shopping for antiques or
visiting some of the area's historic and cultural attractions
such as the nearby Norman Rockwell Museum or the Mary Meyer
Teddy Bear Factory. If so, the map will not only point you in
the right direction, but also provide you information relevant
to your self-guided tour. |
If you plan to visit during the warmer months, bear in mind
that Southern Vermont is well-known for its summer music
festivals. And when the days turn long, there's nothing better
than spending an afternoon picking fresh berries or taking a
winding country drive to Stratton Mountain and all its
surrounding beauty.
Of course, the mountain, 45 minutes away, offers much more
than a pretty face. If you're into hiking or biking, you'll
love Stratton, and when the mountain turns to powder, it's
time to hit the slopes with some of the best skiing in New
England. There's also a picturesque frozen pond for your
wintertime pleasure, and most guests find time to sneak in a
sleigh ride or two. And if that's not enough to keep you busy,
there are some excellent golf courses and fishing holes
nearby.
Four Columns Inn is easily accessible from New York (4
hours), Boston (2-1/2 hours), and Hartford (1-1/2 hours). Your
hosts know what discerning travelers want and deliver it
happily. |
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