Apple Blossoms & Mother's Day

Apple Blossoms

Happily we've gotten a few days of much needed rain, and natures is responding with an explosion of new green growth! In particular, the apple blossoms are now in full bloom and are filling the air with their sweet scents. If you are in the Bennington area, try taking a drive on Carpenter Hill Road (about 1 mile south of Bennington's four corners downtown on Route 7) to see the apple orchards in full bloom. The orchard owners had to install fencing to keep out the deer, so you can't wander about, but just the effect from the road is gorgeous. The lilacs are also in bloom, and you can see literally HUNDREDS of lilac bushes while following the John Dostal Lilac Trail in Bennington. Visit the Downtown Welcome Center in Bennington (located just south of four corners in Downtown Bennington) for more information.

Happy Mother's Day! 

How about taking mom out to Vermont for dinner? Many area restaurants are offering specials, and you might want to call ahead to see if reservations are needed. The Hawkins House craftsmarket in Bennington is having a sale 10-30% off storewide to celebrate Mother's Day (pick a jelly bean, the color of the bean wins you a discount of 10 to 30% off your purchase!)

The Rybrook Tavern is having their Grand Opening this weekend! They are located on Harwood Hill (the old "Hunter's Tavern") on Route 7A in Bennington. I hope to get up there to try it out myself. Good luck to them.