River flowing through autumn trees under a cloudy sky.

September in Woodstock, Vermont

Between Sunshine & Crisp Air

The tops of the trees are turning the slightest tinge of yellow, the morning air has a fresh crispness that we haven’t felt in months, and the local school buses have returned to their usual routes. Yes, it feels like summer is wrapping up, although the sunshine and long days will hang around a bit longer for those who aren’t ready to dive right into autumn. In Woodstock, Vermont, September truly is the best of both summer and fall seasons. Your favorite outdoor activities still have time to be enjoyed, warm days still invite you for a cocktail on the lawn, but overnight the brisk air cools the hills and valleys as the trees begin to change into their fall colors and welcome the next season.

Cozy autumn setup with apples, cinnamon, and skincare products on a blanket.

Spiced Autumn Cider Spa Treatment

This fall season, relax into the warmth of delicious aromas and whole-body wellness at The Spa. Our Spiced Autumn Cider seasonal spa treatment is available September – November for the ultimate pampering, including:

Body exfoliation with an Apple Sugar Scrub
Warm Aloe Gel Mask to moisturize your whole body
Wild Lime Scalp Massage & Peppermint Foot Massage
Sweet & Spicy Cinnamon Body Oil to nourish your skin
Book Our Seasonal Multi-Layer Body Treatment

Happy Harvest Season

Summer coming to a close means something special to our chefs and gardeners – it’s harvest time! Here are a few things that you don’t want to miss about harvest season in our organic Kelly Way Gardens.

Our final three events of the season feature produce harvested right from the gardens and locally sourced proteins. These chef’s-table specialty dinners are a celebration of seasonal ingredients and our culinary team’s creativity!

Sunday, September 14th: An Early Harvest Feast
Wednesday, September 24th: Featuring Executive Pastry Chef Philippe Niez
Sunday, September 28th: A Celebration of Vermont Maple

Our organic Kelly Way Gardens focuses on heirloom and specialty produce that goes right from the soil to our resort kitchens. Bushels of beans, tons of tomatoes, basket of beets, crates of carrots, scores of squash, and much, much more is harvested this time of year for use by our team of chefs.

From oranges and yellows that match the foliage, to vibrant late season blooms, our Kelly Way Gardens is home to an incredible variety of cut flowers. Our complimentary Garden Programming continues in September, so you can have the chance to build your own Kelly Way Bouquet every Wednesday & Saturday morning through September 20.

This garden display grows all summer long - up and over a special trellis that our gardeners created! In the fall, the unique ornamental gourds begin to hang down and create an other-worldy tunnel of green to explore.

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Bride and Groom in front of the Red Barns at Kelly Way Gardens

Kristy Burrell Photography

Favorites for a Foliage Wedding

Getting married in the height of autumn is the epitome of a Vermont wedding. The Woodstock Inn & Resort offers many venues that will immerse you and your guests in the beautiful scenery, with all our exceptional services and amenities included.

Kelly Way Gardens: A hidden gem all season, our resort’s garden becomes extra special during fall. With nature surrounding the hillside space, the event lawn is set against the scenic foliage on Mt. Peg, and walls of blooming hydrangeas boarder the opposite edge.
Billings Farm & Museum: A special venue right in the heart of Woodstock, Vermont that blends luxury with the beauty of a working farm. You can opt outside for a tented event with the colorful mountains as the backdrop, or inside the beautiful event barn with windows that look out onto the scenic autumn pastures.
Woodstock Country Club: The ballroom of the Woodstock Country Club is lined with windows that overlook the golf course as it meets Mt. Peg. During fall, the hillside is a painted canvas of colors to be enjoyed from inside, or outside on the deck.

Time for Autumn Adventures

Leisurely hobbies to exciting new passions, our resort offers tons of things to do! Scroll through the images below to see a few favorites for fall.