Located above a small wooded glen, The Hidden Garden's Bed and Breakfast is a contemporary large-timbered Post and Beam home surrounded by 26 acres of woods and gardens. The property borders on over 120 acres of protected natural habitat. As you approach the house, be prepared to be greeted by very friendly labrador retrievers -- they love company.

This contemporary Post and Beam home, partially furnished with antiques and Oriental rugs, awaits your arrival. Your hosts will get you settled in and on the way to a relaxing and peaceful visit.

Sit in the sunken wall garden and listen to the tumble of water from the fountain. The ornamental fish and frogs will amuse you...the stonework will impress you. Considered to be one of Vermont's largest, the ever-evolving private gardens are in color continuously from April until winter. Beautiful conifers and other specimens make the gardens a year-round delight. Curved paths wind through an extensive collection of varied plantings.

On the second floor, the Bed and Breakfast offers two guestrooms which share a bath, a private bath option is available. These are rooms in which you can spread out, relax, and enjoy views of the grounds. In the mornings, enjoy a bountiful breakfast in the sunroom overlooking the gardens or in the formal dining room.

After breakfast, you can stay on the premises for a truly relaxing vacation. Stroll down woodland paths to reach the Lower Garden and trout pond. Bring a picnic and relax near the fireplace, then float in the blissful stillness that surrounds the trout pond.

The Hidden Garden's Bed and Breakfast is conveniently located just twenty minutes from Burlington and thirty minutes from Middlebury. Historical and sight-seeing places of interest include Shelburne Museum, Shelburne Farms, Burlington Waterfront and Market Place, and Lake Champlain. Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory and the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory are two can't-miss stops when visiting Vermont.

If you really want to get away from it all, take a short downhill woodland walk away from the house to "camp." During the day you can swim or float on the pond or feed the trout. In the evening, sit and listen to the tree frogs and watch the bats fly free. If you take a flashlight, you can walk the pond's edge to see crawfish, tadpoles, and other fascinating aquatic life.

Some evenings your hosts have bonfires, roast marshmallows, and enjoy s'mores. If "camp" doesn't appeal to you, spend some of your evenings in the sunken garden. There are path lights and underwater pond lights that shimmer on the stone wall. It's peaceful and romantic; your hosts will provide the glasses, and you bring the champagne!

The neighboring conserved lands have hiking trails that are connected to gravel and paved roads for walking, jogging, bird watching, and other quiet outdoor activities. Several golf courses are nearby, as are streams for fishing.