The Applebutter Inn is nestled in the quiet and peaceful hamlet of Taftsville, Vermont, three miles from the centers of Woodstock and Quechee.

As a guest, you're away from the hustle and bustle of the villages, enjoying the breath-taking views of the Green Mountains and the landscaped grounds while peacefully strolling along the country roads of this New England bed and breakfast inn.

On the National Register of Historic Places and built in 1854, the Inn is a Federal gabled house with a magical atmosphere that reflects the joy of living in an authentically restored Vermont home. The interior of the Inn is tastefully decorated to create a touch of elegance combined with comfort and warmth. Guests are welcome to watch television in the Yellow Room, play the gorgeous Mason & Hamlin grand piano in the Music Room or enjoy a glass of iced tea on the porch overlooking the grounds. Soft traditional colors, unique antiques, original stenciling, wide pine floorboards and oriental rugs all add to a memorable and comfortable stay at the Applebutter Inn (making it worthy of its recommendation in Yankee and Food and Wine Magazines.

Hospitality is foremost at Applebutter, which is evident in its quality, comfort and attention to detail. The lodging accommodations, each with private bath, are adorned with fresh flowers. Four-poster antique beds with feather mattresses, fine linens, and down comforters and pillows make it "hard to get up in the morning."

You'll awaken in the morning to the aroma of the breads, muffins, scones or biscuits gently baking in the oven. The healthy gourmet breakfast also may include granola, crepes, French toast, pancakes, or berry and apple bread puddings plus, of course, homemade applebutter, all graciously served in the sunny Breakfast Room.

Complimentary teas and snacks are available in the afternoon. For dinner, let your hosts make reservations for you in one of the many fine restaurants minutes away. Spacious and quiet, the Inn is a perfect place to hold weddings, retreats, family reunions, workshops, and small conferences or meetings. Barbara and Michael will be happy to help you plan an event.

Activities abound at this country hideaway: travel through the Taftsville Covered Bridge by the rushing waterfall and walk, jog or bike on River Road along the Ottauquechee River. On the Inn's lawn, you can picnic, read and relax, or go sledding and cross-country skiing in winter.

Area attractions include Dartmouth College, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Park, St. Gaudens National Historic Site, the Vermont Institute of Natural Science, the Taftsville Country Store, Sugarbush Cheese and Maple Syrup Farm, Simon Pierce pottery and hand-blown glass showrooms, and the President Calvin Coolidge homestead.