It has been a long time but we have never given a review. We thought it was about time when we read…read moresome wonderful reviews in the recent newsletter. We stayed in 1995 when our son was 11 months old. He needed surgery very early in the morning so David's House was suggested to us. We were so grateful to have this place to stay. Everyone was kind, helpful and hospitable. The rooms were spacious and we were able to use the refrigerator for anything we needed. It is wonderful to know a warm and caring place like this exists when you have the need.

I've always loved come to David so if I like how old he did the rooms with different characters I…read morewould love coming back here again if I live close by

I wish we lived closer to this institute because we would probably visit every weekend! The Vermont…read moreInstitute of Natural Science does praiseworthy work by rescuing aviaries and raptors from the side of highways, etc. These once injured birds are now thriving and the staff working here really care for the inhabitants. It is wonderful to see. It is worth the money to come visit! Kids love it and adults do too. Besides the beautiful rescue stories and gorgeous creatures living here, the nature walk and look out tower is another fun experience! There is a netted trampoline that is many feet up towards the back of the nature walk. It gives kids cool views of down below and is fun to prance on top of! The look out tower walk up is a great work out for the adults and the promising view up top is worth it. The gift store has some lovely treasures as well. I hope we can visit again soon!

A must-visit for all ages! Highly recommend! Wish we had left more time for this. We were 6 adults…read morein our early 30's and 60's. The birds here are all unable to survive in the wild. Mostly outdoor exhibits with well maintained paths. Lots of shade. Enjoyed the very well done Raptor presentation appropriate for all ages. Plenty of room for families with younger kids to "frolic in nature" as one of the VINS inspirational signs shared. Beautiful grounds including a Canopy walk with optional Tower! Pleasant friendly staff. Picnic tables to bring your own food. Would love to go back next time we're in VT. Very reasonably priced Adoption program if looking for a gift. Nice souvenir shop. For a $2 off per ticket, pick up a VINS 5x9 card in racks showing local attractions.

We dropped off my late father-in-law's items and we are happy they will go people who need them,…read moregreat staff.

We love donating to and buying goods from this Barre location Resource . People there are friendly…read moreand you can get great deals on housewares and home care products. We have purchased and donated toys and every kind of book. We are always excited to look and see something we need. John and Wendy Hall.

I found out about this organization through the Catamount Trail Association, of which it is a…read moresubsidiary, and while participating in the annual backcountry forum held in Rochester Vermont. They have done an excellent job coalescing people and organizations over the past three of four years to produce, implement, and create access for the first ever legally cut downhill backcountry ski areas up in Brandon Gap and Braintree Mountain Forest on both state and private land. They are working under compliance and full support of the Forest Service to conserve and sustain the wilderness setting in these areas and Dartmouth College has started studies on wildlife dynamics, especially in concerns to the moose population, of which there is a large contingent! There has been a huge effort by backcountry enthusiasts and a massive amount of volunteer hours put in to make these beautiful areas accessible and therefore provide excellent sources of enjoyment for those willing to get out and work for their turns. I have been out to Brandon Gap a number of times already this winter and I can say it is my favorite backcountry zone I have yet to explore in Vermont, with over 15,000 ft of vertical skiing and three distinct separate areas to tour through. The ski trails are tight and unmarked with a variety of fun and sporty terrain features that will excite and deliver a great experience to any willing to search in the wilds. The uphill skin track is marked by yellow R.A.S.T.A. markers and their website has excellent maps that are invaluable for orienteering and navigation. On top of creating access for backcountry skiers they are also creating access for mountain bikers as well! Check out their website and get out there!

Very helpful staff and loads of hiking books and maps to purchase.read more

I purchased a winter CSA subscription and the Intervale Food Hub reimbursed me for the remaining…read moreweeks when I had to move across the country and could no longer use the subscription I paid for! They would send me hand written notes and make it right if the vegetables weren't looking great. Great customer service! Super accommodating! Technologically savvy!

The Intervale is the best thing about Burlington, Vermont. I know, bold statement, but I assure…read moreyou that there are many who would argue in my favor. I first visited the Intervale on a walk with my dog. This large piece of property that lies right along the edge of the city is divied up and made available for people to rent affordably and use for farming. The farms that are at the Intervale are able to share large pieces of equipment and resources and practice sustainably, while contributing to the community in a major way. They make locally grown food accessible to the community through the Gleaning and Food Rescue program, which supplies free fresh veggies to income eligible residents and the Intervale Food Hub's farm shares, which vary in size and can be purchased seasonally. The Intervale helps people to focus on the soil and our interaction with the earth and educates the public on how we all can live more sustainable lives. They offer a composting program, The Abenaki Heritage Garden, and a Conservation Nursery. There are also a number of trails to walk and bike and a river to relax by. They have plenty of community events that encourage the viability of agriculture and promote community engagement with food systems Weather you're going to boogie down at Summervale, a Thursday night music and food ritual that The Intervale and a number of local vendors orchestrate each summer or just go snowshoeing by the river on a still evening in January, The Intervale will quicky become your sanctuary. It is a reminder of the beauty in the world and the importance of getting our hands dirty and providing the source for food that we eat. We are so fortunate to have such a place and if you have an opportunity to enjoy it, I encourage you to do so; your soul will be grateful.

My son has been to several summer camps at the Middlebury Studio School. He was fully engaged in…read moreeach camp he attended. He loved going in the morning, and when I picked him up he looked forward to what they would do the following day. I thought his teacher was fantastic. She kept the kids thinking and creating all week and I always felt that my son's experience was fully about him, and not about finishing something to be brought home to a parent. Now, he did bring home amazing creations, but they were completely from his imagination (not from a pre-packed arts and crafts dealer!). This year summer classes were offered at St. Mary's School in Middlebury. We loved the location and much preferred it to the Gailer School, where they were offered last year.