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C H R O N O F H O R S E . C O M M AY/J U N E 2 017 105 THE WOODSTOCK INN AND RESORT The Woodstock Inn And Resort is an iconic hotel, located in the heart of downtown Woodstock right on the village green, and it's a popular destination for travelers. The 142- room facility was recently renovated and now showcases a welcoming and classic New England Federal-style lobby, library and public spaces. Guests can enjoy seasonal activities through the resort, including golf, the New England School of Falconry, an Orvis-endorsed fly fishing school, and downhill and Nordic skiing. Visitors seeking a more leisurely pace will enjoy the 10,000-square foot, LEED-certified Woodstock Spa. At the end of the day, enjoy one of their restaurants: the Red Rooster features fine dining with fresh, local ingredients, while Richardson's Tavern offers a cozy and casual atmosphere, with small plates and a selection of local craft brews and spirits. Proceeds from the resort's operations support The Woodstock Foundation and Billings Farm and Museum education and conservation programs. 14 The Green (802) 332-6853 Woodstock, VT 05091 woodstockinn.com THE VERMONT HORSE COUNTRY STORE Located right next to GMHA, the Vermont Horse Country Store is the place to go for "everything for horses and the people who love them." Owner Laura Spittle prides herself on maintaining a traditional tack shop, geared toward people who come to the physical store. The shop carries everything from double-ended snaps to fly spray to bridles and saddles. In addition, Vermont Horse Country carries a full line of carefully chosen equestrian sportswear, toys and gifts. In the back of the store is an art gallery, where local artists can display their work, and the store carries a number of one-of-a-kind items. 5331 South Road South Woodstock, VT 05071 (802) 457-4677 vermonthorsecountry.com SLEEP WOODSTOCK MOTEL The Sleep Woodstock Motel is a newly renovated yet classic 1960s-style roadside motel. Open all year, it offers 12 single rooms—six with king-sized beds, six with two double beds—and a two-bedroom suite. Rooms are cozy with modern amenities, yet they retain the charm of a classic motel; guests park right in front of their rooms for easy unloading. Ask for one of the four pet-friendly rooms (for a small extra fee), as well as a "local deal sheet" for discounts at restaurants, stores and attractions. Just 10 minutes from GMHA, the Sleep Woodstock Motel is one of its corporate sponsors. 4324 West Woodstock Road Woodstock, VT 05091 (802) 332-6336 sleepwoodstock.com THE UNICORN The Unicorn is a quirky shop, offering an "eclectic mix of the sublime to totally ridiculous, all in close proximity to each other." Items for sale run the gamut, from a pair of socks bearing a "colorful" phrase to gorgeous jewelry to the best collection of fine pocketknives in the state of Vermont— prices range from less than $20 to thousands of dollars. Proprietor Jeff Kahn says he and his staff believe they are in the entertainment business. "Here, you are going to play, and the staff is going to transfer a sense of joy," says Kahn. 15 Central Street (802) 457-2480 Woodstock, VT 05091 unicornvt.com PHOTO COURTESY OF THE UNICORN PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WOODSTOCK INN

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