Situated on what was once a 40-acre Ottaquechee River estate, the Village Inn of Woodstock is a Victorian mansion built by the Merrill family as a wedding gift for their son in 1899. The historic Inn is located in the scenic village of Woodstock, a wonderful place to experience the best of every season.

The Village Inn of Woodstock has been treasured over the years and retains much of the mansion's original splendor. An impressive oak staircase, fireplaces and hearths, wood floors, rich oak wainscotting and molding, ornate tin ceilings, cranberry glass lamps, pocket doors, built-in drawers, and heavy beveled glass are all original to the home. Downstairs in the cozy tavern you will find stained glass windows, a 19th-century bar top, and a custom brass rail. A large chess table, made by Evelyn's uncle, invites you to a game of chess or checkers. The dining room is accented with antiques, David's original artwork, and a folk art collection. Guests may relax in the tavern, the parlor, an intimate sitting room upstairs with television and VCR, the first- and second-floor porches, and the professionally landscaped Victorian shade garden.

The guest rooms, each with private bath, are elegantly appointed with period antiques. Guest rooms are uniquely decorated and equipped with extended cable television, cozy down comforters in the closets, and air conditioning during the summer months. Four have a fireplace and three have a whirpool tub. There is a wireless network throughout the Inn.

In the morning, awaken to the gentle aromas of a delicious three-course breakfast. Indulge in fresh, seasonal fruit, juice, coffee straight from New Orleans, a selection of fine teas, Evelyn's home-baked muffins or coffee cake, and a cooked-to-order main entree. So that you may have a choice for your breakfast, your hosts always offer bacon and eggs, Evelyn's hearty homemade granola, or David's special of the day, which might be an omelette, French toast, or fluffy pancakes, served with real Vermont maple syrup.

Woodstock's own natural beauty, historic homes, covered bridges, and elegant shops are some of the many reasons why people first come to visit. But these combined with many other attractions keep visitors coming back year after year. For some, it may be the challenge of alpine skiing, cross-country ski touring, or romantic sleigh rides.

For others, the lure may be the adventure of biking, horseback riding, canoeing, or hiking the back trails. You might enjoy a relaxing game of golf, tennis, or basking in the sun at one of the many lakes in the region. Many appreciate the varied cultural activities at nearby Dartmouth College and the Hopkins Center in Hanover, or the dramatic views of the Quechee Gorge.