Woodstocker proud to be green - and yellow, orange and mango Dora and David have been awarded Green Cards under the category of ‘Aliens of Extraordinary Ability’ and thus are able to remain in the United States indefinitely. “We are on a high. We have a growing business, recognised beyond even the ambitious targets we set ourselves. We are grateful for all of our clients’ visits, their referrals and feedback. We have enjoyed strong personal support from our friends and neighbours (old and new) and we owe not a little of our success to the fabulous location in which we find ourselves”. PAMELA LANIERS 2010 BED & BREAKFAST INNKEEPERS OF THE YEAR Beds and Bangers – Calling all Brit-Philes! It’s time to put all those quirky British sayings to good use at The Woodstocker Inn in Woodstock, Vermont. Knackered guests will be in jolly good spirits after relaxing in the British style rooms. Guests can also hang out in the library which houses a collection of British publications which span over 25 years. The B&B also cooks to order a European breakfast where guests can nosh on homemade muesli, a selection of breads with marmalade, jams or marmite, HP sauce with smoked salmon, porridge, bangers (sausages) and a selection of teas. "The
Woodstocker Inn puts a contemporary spin on the category of "vintage"
boutique inns. Located just a few blocks walking distance from the old town
center and steps away from quaint covered bridges off of River Street sits
the most cleverly inspired inn imagined tucked within one of New England's
most charming villages. From the outside one might think it's yet another
quaint New England 18th or 19th century inn - albeit painted in bright
sunshine yellow. However, on the inside, proprietors David Livesley and Dora
Foschi have carved out a new niche of lodging akin to an "eclectic vintage"
aesthetic. The neon yellow exterior is a hint of funky things within….run by native Britons…who offer one of the most fantastically expansive and all-organic breakfasts in town. The inn features nine rooms in all, all different, all with personalities all their own. The Westminster features twin claw-foot, cast-iron tubs custom made for his-and-her soaking after a long day on the slopes. In the Chelsea room you’ll find brick-red walls and a red illuminated soaking tub with matching sink. Want to spread out? Try the three-room suite, the Richmond, with its leather furniture, bold yellow design and Bose media center’.” “Un couple d'anciens éditeurs, grands voyageurs, a ouvert le Woodstocker Inn, un B &B original, coloré et plein de livres. Quand ils ne lisent pas, ils partent faire du ski de fond ou des promenades en raquettes.” “The Woodstocker Inn is a wonderfully eclectic inn of nine rooms, all brightly painted (the building's exterior is screaming yellow) and quirky; one room's bathroom has his-and-her claw foot tubs, another a bright red tub and sink. There is a wonderful, large library, and a tasty allegiance to health and the environment with a most expansive and delicious organic breakfast.” “The neon-yellow exterior hints at the eclectic atmosphere inside this boutique B&B, converted from an 1830s farmhouse. The nine rooms differ dramatically in style yet are united by vivid colors and whimsical décor—from the brick-red walls and matching tub in the Chelsea room to bachelor-pad leather furniture and a Bose sound system in the Richmond. Couples should splurge on the Westminster, nicknamed Twin Tubs because the oversize bathroom is decked out with a pair of claw-foot cast-iron tubs that invite a dual soak session after a day on skis." The Woodstocker Inn was excited to apply for a Tourism for Tomorrow Award, which National Geographic co-sponsors. It is open to all and we were in excellent company from across the world. We were delighted to receive acknowledgement of our tiny efforts towards sustainable development and quote from a letter we received in recognition of our application. “On behalf of National Geographic Adventure and the World Travel Tourism Council (WTTC) we would like to congratulate you on your successful application to the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards… We commend the initiatives that your organization has undertaken towards sustainable development… Good luck with your continued sustainable initiatives and we salute you for your application.” “Florida residents, who book a king-bed room for a visit between June 1 and August 31, with prices starting at $175 per night, will be treated to a complimentary package of locally produced goods.” “David and Dora were the hosts at the Woodstocker Inn, with hot English breakfasts to order, their dog in residence: Stanley a Wheaten terrier.” The Woodstocker Inn of Woodstock, Vermont, was selected as one of the top B&Bs in the United States in the annual Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards, 2007-2008. The Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards were presented based upon a qualitative and quantitative review of the nearly 10,000 independent reviews submitted to BedandBreakfast.com, the leading online B&B directory and reservation network worldwide. “We know how important independent reviews are. We’re delighted that inngoers concurred that The Woodstocker Inn is a favorite among those seeking B&B getaways,” explained Sandy Soule, Editor of BedandBreakfast.com and one of the most highly recognised authors in the B&B industry. “Clearly The Woodstocker Inn earned high marks from reviewers for their fine accommodations, romantic amenities, and wonderful hospitality and service,” commented Soule.” “The Woodstocker Inn is in the vanguard of environmentally conscious hospitality…Guests are pampered with luxurious robes and slippers, bathe in deep tubs with Vermont-made organic soap and fall asleep under comfy organic duvets with a choice of firm, soft or buckwheat pillow…the couple created an eclectic mix of contemporary European and Shaker traditional.” “The Woodstock area Chamber of Commerce is particularly grateful to member David Livesley …who helped organise Saturday’s 2007 British Car Show on the Green.” “Rooms at the Woodstocker Inn…have been retrofitted, with a priority on bathrooms. Each has different features from his and her claw-foot tubs (two in one bathroom) to showers with body sprays and rain forest shower heads.” “Especially attractive is the Woodstocker Inn at 61 River Street owned and run by a British couple. The inn is ecologically correct, and all foods and amenities are organic. David Says “I believe we will be successful because of the low chintz factor and our eclectic style. We’re playing up our European heritage.” “Enthusiasm…is what distinguishes every successful innkeeper…and enthusiasm is what these innkeepers have in spades. Especially about food, about sustainable agriculture and local farms, and about the green movement.” “David and Dora have maintained the highest standards of hospitality and personal service since taking over the Woodstocker Inn in Woodstock Vermont. At the same time they are taking the property in a new direction, adding contemporary amenities in technology and personal comfort.” |