Alive with Activities
The first days by the outdoor pool have arrived with budding leaves and blooming tulips to set the spring scene in Woodstock, Vermont. As the season presses on, it ushers in more sunshine and longer days, a favorite combination for extra time spent outdoors. Vermont is alive with activities, some leisurely and some vigorous! Though the days are warming, the local streams and rivers continue to run clear and cool - perfect to cast for fish or enjoy a respite from the oncoming heat. We welcome you to discover the perfect blend of spring and summer at Vermont’s most beautiful address.
Back to the Barns
Our Red Barn Dinner Series returns this summer with specialty menus and curated wine pairings! These unique meals on select Sundays, June to September embody what genuine garden-to-table cooking is. If you stroll through our 3.5-acre organic Kelly Way Gardens in the late afternoon, chances are you’ll see Chef picking fresh herbs, harvesting vegetables, and plucking ripe fruit for that evening’s experience! The crafted menus highlight seasonal produce and the best of our region’s farms and purveyors. Local products just taste better when they’re matched with truly fresh garden ingredients. We invite you back to the Red Barns at Kelly Way Gardens to discover these guest-favorite meals!
Adventuring Daily
Our Activity Center is in full swing with fun adventures for the whole family! Our local experts and guides will show you new experiences and places to enjoy your favorite ways to get outside.
- Hiking miles of trails in Vermont’s only National Park.
- A guided mountain bike ride to explore 3 nearby trail networks.
- Create a vacation to remember with a unique experience at our Falconry center.
- Guest-favorite complimentary cruiser bikes are ready to sail through the village.
- Find lawn games and leisurely family fun right at the Inn.
- Try new outdoor gear and fly-fishing products in the Shop!
Full Swing
Golf at the Woodstock Country Club has teed off into another beautiful season! Our grounds crew has the course looking fantastic and the Golf Shop is stocked with your favorite brands. 18-holes of championship play that winds along the scenic Kedron Brook and the base of Mt. Peg makes for a challenging and gorgeous day on the links. Book a lesson with our PGA Pro, Matt Closter, to get back into the swing after a winter off or receive pointers for the technical course (like the dogleg over the brook on hole 3). A favorite lunch spot for golfers and non-players alike, the Fairway Grill overlooks the course and invites you to cool off with a local brew and an alfresco bite after your round.
Q&A With Shay
Get to know our Orvis Endorsed Fly-Fishing Program with Lead Fly-Fishing Guide, Shay Berry.
Q: For someone who has never tried fly fishing before, what is the best way to be introduced to the sport and get the most from the experience?
A: I think a good mix of dry land to learn the fundamentals and then get in boots and waders, get knee-deep in the water, and take what you’ve learned and apply it, is the best approach. That is why, with direction from Orvis, we created our Educational Excursion.
Q: What is your favorite place to take an experienced guest fly fishing?
A: I think experienced fly-fishermen like to catch wild fish. For this, we would head to the Upper White River or deep in the forest to fish small streams. Shhhh, those spots are a secret.
Q: You’re our Lead Fly-Fishing Guide, but we have a whole team. Who are the other Orvis Endorsed Guides that our guests may get to learn from?
A: We have a great team of guides and staff in our shop. Many have years of experience fishing our local waters and guiding guests, and they all have a passion for not only fly-fishing but also educating others about the importance of the conservation of Vermont's fisheries. Meet the team!
Shay Berry, Lead Guide - Year 7, Brian Burkholder - Year 4, Mike O’Neil - Year 4, Shawn Hannux - Year 3, Noah Phipps - Year 3, Samantha Aronson - Year 2, Andrew Borden - Year 2, Gregg Maddock - Year 2, Mica McGinley-Smith - Year 2, Owen Ward - Year 2, Colin MacMillan, Fly Shop & Activity Center Team - Year 1
Q: What is your favorite piece of Orvis Fly-Fishing Equipment that you’re using this season?
A: I casted our Helios 4F Fly Rod in our Fly-Fishing Shop for about a year and then I had to have it. I’ve been fishing the Helios 3 4F this spring and it is the best rod I’ve ever owned. The perfect combination of flexibility, accuracy, and strength.
Q: Sometimes the fish just aren’t biting, why is the experience still worth it even if you don’t get a catch?
A: We work very hard at Education and Conservation. Our guides are teachers first and foremost and they will educate our guests that it’s about the total experience. It’s about being in the water and figuring out what the fish are feeding on, being submerged in the scenery and enjoying nature and the outdoors. There are many variables that we can’t control like weather, water flows, feeding patterns, and time of year. When a guests land a fish, that’s just the confirmation that you did it all right. The right time, the right place, the right fly, and the right cast! It all comes together! Fly-fishing is a journey that will take you to many great places that often starts right here in Woodstock, VT at the Woodstock Inn & Resort.
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