Montpelier is beyond fortunate for a town of its size to have a wellness center as vibrant,…read morecompassionate, and spectacular as Blossom. They offer a diverse and ecceletic array of yoga and movement classes, delicious body work offerings, and special workshops and events from sound baths to estactic dance to prenatal movement. This is a studio that centers community, and it shows. This is a studio that centers joy, and one feels it. Let's start first with yoga. For at its heart, Blossom is a yoga studio. Set in a gorgeous brick building near the Winooski river in downtown Montpelier, the main yoga studio is infused with light, pulsating with positive vibrations, and enveloped with warmth from the warm wood floors to the translucent window curtains. It is spacious and grounding. There are plenty of mats, blankets, and yoga props to use, a changing space with clothing to borrow, a lending library, and easy online booking. Blossom is committed to ensuring that its classes are accessible; as such, sliding scale prices for classes and passes are offered, they offer a discount to seniors, teachers, and farmers, and no one is turned away. Visitors and new clients can pay only $35 for two weeks of unlimited drop-in classes. The yoga teachers are world-class, and the studio offers an array of classes, from vigorous ashtanga to restorative yoga. Their monthly Friday night restorative yoga + massages class is especially extraordinary and nurturing. I've had classes with Joanie, Anjali, Hope, and Devon. They each offer something different and special. Again, we would be lucky in a town of Montpelier's size to have access to just one of these talented and gifted teachers. To have all of them in one place is something I do not take for granted. We are so fortunate indeed. The gifted practioners at Blossom are transformational in their teachings and massage. Many of these teachers are also skilled bodywork practioners. The treatment rooms at Blossom echo the solid bones of the yoga studio - you'll be enveloped by warmth, light, soft textures, greenery, and peace. The menu of treatments is rich with the kind of services one would find at a much bigger wellness center. I've received at least half a dozen massages from Blossom, and I am left astounded every time by the body of knowledge and compassionate skill every practioner brings to their work. The generosity of the owner and practioners, who give back to their community in so many ways, ensures that the flow of karma is strong, committed, authentic, and joyful. Blossom Wellness Center is a treaure box to discover. I've been to many studios in cities and places much bigger than Montpelier, and Blossom is unmatched. I am so very grateful to be a part of this community, and can't recommend them highly enough for locals and visitors. ~~Let go so that you can receive ~~

We have been on the Blossom Wellness retreats in the past and are very excited to join them this…read moreyear (2026) in Mexico. The attention to detail, yoga and meditation program, and fun attitude they bring to the retreats is a blessing. Can't wait to participate with them again!

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.

This was the most comfortable i have ever felt on a horse. The horses are so calm and well mannered…read moreand the lady that led us was excellent. I am a beginner and was riding with my daughter who has taken lessons. We were invited to arrive early and groom the horses which was so nice. The ride was mostly on dirt roads which ended up being great because we had the freedom to ride next to each other. The occasional cars on the road were so respectful. We even got to trot (tolt) which was an exhilarating experience for me, fastest I've ever gone on a horse!

Terrible (lack of) communication. I left a message wanting to ride the next day…read more No response back. No simple answer of sorry we aren't able to accommodate you. Just a big disappointment like a load of fresh horse droppings. You honestly think that i eould give any patronage to a place that doesn't return calls? Dead customer service.

Simply put, the best yoga studio - by far - i've ever practiced in…read more Christine Hoar - and a few advanced students - offer ashtanga (led and mysore-style) classes every day of the week (1-2 classes/day). What makes this studio superior is, basically, the teachers and the students. Christine is a natural teacher; patient, incisive, caring. And she knows her anatomy as well as any doctor; she'll take a quick look at your posture, and then correctly guess that you took a 3-mile hike up a steep grade two days ago. The she'll suggest a subtle workaround for those tight calves. And the students: they're serious. Most of them are regulars, and the atmosphere once class begins is one of concentration (but not solemnity; there's regular bouts of laughter, incited mostly by christine). Throw in a lovely, light-drenched studio with views of the green mountains, a few friendly dogs, and $110 for a 10-class pass, and you've got the best yoga studio in the state.

This was my first experience for yoga. And I LOVED IT! There was a very great vibe going on in…read morethe simple room, which in it's previous life housed the elementary school. The woman in the class as well as the teacher were all very welcoming and supportive on my efforts to keep up. I was a great work out and I would love to join the class again.

This is a beautiful campus, located less than 5 hours from New York. Campus is not huge and blends…read morein with the surrounding business area. It's a small town. Everything is within walking distance. The folks in the town and at the school are so helpful and friendly. You walk and you get a smile or a hello. Everyone is polite and what a difference from NY. That's Vermont for you. Tip: Middlebury puts on quite a show for all the seasons.

This is a review of the summer intensive language program in Spanish: Awesome. Great dedicated…read moreinstructors and such interesting students! I had a blast here learning Spanish, living in Spanish, partying in Spanish, you even speak Spanish when you order food in the cafeteria and talk to the people in the dorm, also while swimming nearby in the beautiful Vermont rivers and lakes. A really great program. http://www.middlebury.edu/academics/ls/

3/27/10 From Middlebury, travel south on Route 7 to where it…read moreintersects with Route 125. Travel east on Route 125 for 5.8 miles. The parking area is on the right. we finally found it, started walking and just a few minutes in found out the trail is closed! and has been closed since aug 2008 when there was a huge flood. still hasn't been repaired. we tried to go past the fence where it was closed off but had to stop because there was water and a bridge and the bridge did not look safe to cross. too bad! I love Robert Frost and was looking forward to reading excerpts while walking.

If you like Robert Frost poetry, and prefer a simple walk in the woods instead of a hike, you'll…read morelove the Robert Frost Trail. The wide, easy to walk trail has Robert Frost poems to read along the way. Part of the trail is handicap accessible. This is a great trail for little kids too.

I did not attend a workshop onsite, instead I was lucky enough to live near a Whole Foods that…read moreoffered a cheese making seminar with the couple that owns Three Shepards. It was an amzing experience, a short overview of cheese making. Enough to get you started with the basics and wanting to know more! They really know there stuff and use the best organic ingredients. I'd highly recommend learning from them when they go on the road and hopefully someday I'll make it to their farm in Vermont for the longer workshops they offer!

June 7 2025: The wooden bridge to the quick hike is closed due to storm damage. If it is open, it…read morewill lead you to see the fall closer. It is still beautiful from the highway view. Definitely stop by and take a photo.

This is what I would call nature for novices! Moss Glen Falls is a beautiful waterfall that is…read morelocated right off the scenic Route 100. Make sure to pay careful attention to your GPS - because you may just pass it as you drive by. There is a small shoulder where cars can park, but it isn't a super obvious stop so once GPS has alerted you that you have arrived, you really have! No worries if you pass it (like we did) you can turn around a little ways ahead and be on your way to some beautiful photo ops. There is a pretty short bridge that leads you from the street to the falls - less than 5 min max. Once you get to the falls, they are so so beautiful. This is a really quick and easy stop if you are in the area.