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S e r e n i t y  B y  D e s i g n,  I n s p i r e d  B y  N a t u r e

Places To Eat and Local Grocers
(These are just some... There are many, many others)

BROWNSVILLE AND READING
Brownsville Butcher and Pantry - our local NYT featured general store with an excellent cafe menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. High end grocer.
Reading Greenhouse and Farm Market - coffee, tea, pastries, local farm foods. 
Bohan's Cafe and Bakery - breakfast and lunch.
WINDSOR AND HARTLAND 
More can be found at www.windsorvt.org/1203/Dining

Boston Dreams - a short drive to Windsor will bring you to a local favorite coffee shop and bakery.

The Windsor Station is a local favorite, a short 10 min drive away. Great American food and the building itself is worth a look. The restaurant is located in an old train station. 
Harpoon Brewery - great for a quick bite and a drink. Live music Thursday and Sunday nights. 
Skunk Hollow Tavern (The Skunk) - another local favorite. Just a short drive away to Hartland Four Corners, you will find this gem in its 18th century setting. Worth a visit! 
Pizza Chef - if you are in a mood for a traditional American pizza, this is the place. Only a 10 min drive from Ascutney Lofts.
Frazer's Place - looking for comfort food a killer creemees, visit Frazer's. Creemee stand is cash only.
Rutland Little Bangkok - new addition to Winsdor. Great Thai food. Takeout only.
The Hartland Diner - great breakfast and lunch!
Price Chopper - traditional grocery store.
Mike's Store and Deli - convenience store and a gas station. Try their fried chicken on a stick!
SPRINGFIELD, CHESTER AND SURROUNDINGS
More places can be found at www.springfieldvt.com/placestoeat and www.chestervt.gov/dining.html
Purrmont Cat Cafe in Springfield is your chance to have a great bite and a coffee and snuggle with cats. 
The Copper Fox is a popular farm-to-table restaurant in Springfield. 25 min drive from Brownsville. If you are staying in our Scandinavian Serenity House, it's just 10 min away. 
BlackRock Steakhouse is very popular in the area and beyond. You have a choice of having your protein served on a hot rock. 
The Sub-Way - the original subs and pan pizza in Springfield. 
Two Neanderthals Smokin' BBQ - a very popular BBQ food truck. 
The Hidden Kitchen at Weathersfield Inn is a fine dining experience 15 minutes away. 
Meditrina - upscale Italian fare and a wine bar. 
Leslie's Tavern - unique dining experience in a 200 year old tavern in Rockingham. 
Country Girl Diner - traditional diner food in Chester.
The Pizza Stone - stone-baked, thin-crust pies, ample beers & hard cider & live music.
Springfield Food Coop is a local grocer with specialty items and breakfast and lunch options.
Shaw's traditional grocery store.
WOODSTOCK AND QUECHEE
More places can be found at https://www.woodstockvt.com/dine-drink/
Dreamscape Coffee - specialty coffee and breakfast.
Abracadabra Coffee Co. - local coffee roaster and light snacks.
Mon Vert Cafe - breakfast and lunch, as well as excellent coffee.
Farmer And The Bell - donuts, crullers, breakfast and lunch.
The Woodland Fairy - hand rolled NY style bagels.
The Skinny Pancake - Vermont creperie, breakfast all day.
South Woodstock Country Store - only 15 minutes away from Brownsville, quick stop for breakfast or lunch.
Ranch Camp - hearty fresh-casual cuisine including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options.
Au Comptoir - seasonally curated signature craft cocktails, organic wines, local beers, and small bites.
Positive Pie - NY style pizza and curated cocktails.
Worthy Kitchen - a favorite burger spot.
Oakes & Evelyn - small menu, big flavor and atmosphere.
Simon Pearce - voted one of “America's Most Romantic Restaurants” by Travel and Leisure.
Public House At Quechee Gorge - Quechee's local pub and meeting place, live music, trivia night.
Ransom Tavern - wood fired pizza and craft cocktails. Try for their porch seating.
Woodstock Farmer's Market - cafe, bakery and upscale grocer.
Woodstock Village Market - family-owned local grocery store.
Jake's Quechee Market - grocery market and deli.
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