Blow-Me-Down-Farms National Park for the Arts is a wonderful new initiative in the Upper…read moreConnecticut Valley, uniting the land and building infrastructure resources of the Saint Gaudens National Historic Park, with the artistic and immeasurable talent of Opera North, a non-profit performing arts organization in Lebanon, NH since 1984. If you're aware of the works and legacy of Augustus Saint Gauden, you may remember that it was Charles Beaman, a New York City lawyer and patron of the arts, whose friendship with Saint Gauden brought the artist to Cornish in 1885. The farm, dating to the 1770s, was bought by Beaman in 1882 and renamed Blow-Me-Down Farm after the nearby brook. Beaman immediately began building his "Blowmedown" cottage, a three story barn, and continually improved the farm adding several buildings and houses. He developed orchards and gardens and had considerable livestock. He also bought the land to the east that is now the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site. Beaman leased this property to Augustus Saint-Gaudens and his family, who came to Cornish for the first time in 1885 at Beaman's invitation. Beaman's real estate investments and his work attracting artists to the area was key to the creation of the Cornish Art Colony. The Blow-Me-Down Farm property was eventually purchased by the Saint-Gaudens Memorial, a non-profit operating partner of the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site. In 2010 the 42.6-acre Blow-Me-Down Farm was transferred to the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site. A local farmer grows corn and hays the fields. The performing arts center has a large circus tent and ample grounds for both indoor and outdoor concerts. While the original farmstead and original auxiliary buildings are being totally renovated, the place serves as both a historic place and a concert venue. We went there for one of their concerts under their relationship with Opera North and the National Park Service. Havana Nights was a superb mix of orchestral music and both, variety skits and circus acts of immense quality. Musical works of Bizet, Lecuona, Bernstein. Valdés and Rodrigo were followed by stupendously performed parts of Man of La Mancha. It was an afternoon to remember. The New Hampshire/Vermont Upper Valley. Is no stranger to culture, with an Ivy League university, several colleges nearby, and one of the most educated populations in the nation. The addition of the Summerfest is just more icing on the cake for this beautiful area's cultural heritage

Here's a fun review for one very cool spot to catch up with the world of literature and WiFi…read more I needed (!!!) some access to publish an obituary for one of the members of the church where I work. Where is one to find access to this kind of distracting technology in the hills of, specifically, Weston, VT? The nearest open Library - in Londonderry, of course. The library was open, and the staff wonderfully helpful! The had a good supply of books, an even better supply of amazing history, and best of all, a strong and free WiFi! I published my article, and since it was raining (POURING!) when I wanted to leave, stayed to chat with the man minding the building. He was great to talk with, and offered some warm and welcoming insights to the library and area. We talked about a lot, including the Weston Priory where I was headed. If you need a quiet spot to get a good book, or just to get some things done, check out this gem.

Wonderful helpful staff in a small comfortable town library that actively supports the children and…read morecommunity.

The day before I went to this library, I'd discovered that a nearby library left it's wi-fi up 24…read morehours a day. In a region with unbelievably poor cell reception and nearly no 4G cell service anywhere wi-fi suddenly became terrifically valuable. The library is easy to miss. It's set a little deeper into the property and it's next to a school. So the school's sign was the first one I saw. I entered the gated property and drove up to the dark building. I wondered if passers by might think I was trying to steal something. I pull out my phone and "Lo and behold" connection! I was surprised how isolating it was not to be able to call my wife or to have access to any of the information I've become accustomed to and it was equally surprising to realize my sense of relief when that ability was returned to me. It's kind of a small thing until you loose it. Then it's a big thing. So to the employees and management of the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library, thanks for leaving your wi-fi on, even when no one's there.

Typically the DMV is a great experience in Vermont but not here. The women were just down right…read morenasty looking to make your experience bad, looking for a problem. I packed up and left and drove to the Dummerston DMV, class act! So glad I did. Maybe you ladies can look into taking a personality pill.

I had no hope, having waiting fruitlessly for hours at the Bennington office the day before, but…read moreinstead of apathy I discovered ease, important advise, and actually kindness.

Wonderful staff. Nice child area. I always have exceptional service at this location.read more