There’s plenty to do in Rochester.…..

Liberty Hill Farm is just up the road from us here in Rochester. Beth & Bob have 7 guest rooms and you can experience life on a working Vermont dairy farm. libertyhillfarm.com

Sandy’s Books and Bakery is right in the heart of town. Great selection of books on sustainable living and a terrific bakery featuring organic ingredients. seasonedbooks.com

Green Mountain Bikes is also right in Rochester. Inarguably the best bike shop in Vermont. greenmountainbikes.com

Rochester Cafe has excellent diner food at totally reasonable prices. This is not a greasy spoon. You have to try the home made bread pudding! rochestercafe.com

School Street Bistro has friendly atmosphere without being rowdy. They always have offerings for vegans as well as meat and dairy eaters. schoolstreetbistro.net

The Huntington House is a local Inn with accommodation and a great pub. Good comfort food, and a great view over our lovely village park. huntingtonhouseinn.com

The Pumpkin Patch is a B&B in the center of the village. Very homey and welcoming and Deb makes great baked goods. pumpkinpatchbnb.com

Big Town Gallery hosts art exhibitions and other cultural events. bigtowngallery.com

Green Mountain Glassworks in Granville, VT. Watch Michael blow glass and make beautiful pieces with his unique multi-colored glass rods. eganglass.com

Farmers Markets.On Saturdays, from the last week of May through Columbus Day weekend, we have a booth at the Waitsfield Farmers Market, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM: www.waitsfieldfarmersmarket.com. On Wednesdays, from mid-August though early-October, we have a stall tn Woodstock Market on the Green, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM: www.woodstockvt.com/market.php

Green Mountain Valley Business Community promotes our valley, “the Vermont you’re looking for.” idigvt.com

The Town of Rochester also has a guide to our town rochestervermont.org