The Peregrine Lodge is located on a beautiful 70 acre Christmas tree plantation just 2 miles off Interstate 91 at Vermont Exit 7 It is nestled in the Connecticut River valley between the river and the Skitchewaug Mountain. This is in a very private and quiet location with beautiful views of the valley.
The Lodge is a one story building with 3 bedrooms, one with a queen size bed, one with a double bed and one with twin beds. In addition there are sleep sofas in both the living room and the family room.
There are two bathrooms, one with a jet tub and a separate shower. There are two gas fireplaces and two satellite HD TVs.There are two completely equipped kitchens, one with a dishwasher. The Lodge also has a washer/dryer.
NOTE: the Lodge is configured so that anyone needing smaller accommodations may rent a one bedroom unit or a two bedroom unit. Please call for details and rental rates.
You may spend your days swimming, boating, hiking and touring in summer or simply resting in the beautiful setting. In winter you may choose to spend your day outdoors and then curl up by the fire and watch TV or read a book. Nightlife is available as well.
Local attractions include some of New England's loveliest towns. There are 7 nearby ski areas. Ski a family area or an awesome mountain. All Vermont is within a 2 hour drive. Shopping in the Manchester Village outlets just 60 minutes away.
Springfield village is 10 minutes away and has a movie theater, a supermarket in the shopping center, restaurants, clubs, art galleries, etc. Nearby are many covered bridges, antique and 'junk' shops, romantic restaurants and beautiful snowmobile and X-country trails.
We offer FREE storage for snowmobiles, skis, and other equipment..
The 70 acre property is located on the west bank of the wide and deep Connecticut River. The river is controlled by dams and is very calm and also very clean and warm for swimming. Our large and secluded private dock is a 3 minute walk down the driveway from this property. We provide canoes, a rowboat and several tubes for fishing and frolicking on the river. For those of you who might prefer not to swim with the fishes, we have a large in ground pool.
You will find that the charming country lane which runs along the riverbank is a perfect place for walking or bicycling.
There is very little traffic on the river road and only slightly more on nearby Route 5 so cycling, skating, walking, and jogging are safe for young and old. We have an assortment of elderly bicycles which you may use if you choose not to bring your own. We even have helmets. Excellent hiking is available at Ascutney State Park just a few miles away. A beautiful state boat landing is 2 miles away.
You will not run out of places to eat and drink on the property. The frog pond surrounded by wildflowers is inviting and so is the shady outdoor living and eating area by the in ground pool.
Adjacent to the gazebo is a sunny seating area located for viewing the nearby pool. There are picnic tables on the lawns as well. Your private out door covered living area has a view of the playground, bonfire area and picnic tables. The large dock is a very quiet inviting place for a picnic, reading or having drinks in the evening.
The village of Springfield, about 10 minutes away, makes life easy. There is a large shopping center many fast food places and about a dozen restaurants both casual and more serious.
The village center has a newly restored 3 screen movie theater. There are free tennis courts, nature preserves, a fitness center,l and even a lake and beach.
Nothing in Vermont is more than 2 hours away, including Ben and Jerry's and the Teddy Bear Factory.
A 20 minute drive takes you to Claremont, NH with its WalMart, unlimited shopping opportunities, 6 screen cinema, and good restaurants.
Nearby ski areas include Okemo, Magic, Stratton, Bromley, Sunapee, Suicide Six, and Killington which are all within 60 minutes of the farm.
We want to answer your questions in person, so do call us and ask for Sandra.
Be sure to look at all the many photos on our website for Christmas Trees of Vermont.
SMALL PETS ARE WELCOME BUT THERE IS A $50.00 SPECIAL CLEANING FEE.
FOR THE COMFORT OF OUR FUTURE GUESTS, WE DO NOT PERMIT SMOKING IN THIS FACILITY.