Stone Hearth Inn & Eatery

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Reception

Farm at Williams River House

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

After Party

Farewell Brunch

Our Wedding

Our Story

Engagement Photos

Through the Years (2013-2023)

Photos

Wedding Party

Travel

FLYINGIf you are flying to the celebration, we recommend flying into Albany International Airport (Albany, NY), Bradley International Airport (Hartford, CT), Boston Logan International Airport (Boston, MA), or Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (Manchester, NH). Each of these airports are approximately a two hour drive from Chester.&nbsp; AMTRAK&nbsp;If you’re coming up the Northeast Corridor, you can also take the <a href="https://www.amtrak.com/vermonter-train" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vermonter</a> train on Amtrak, which stops in various places in southern Vermont. The closest stop to Chester is Bellows Falls, VT, which is approx. 20 minutes from Chester. If you take the train all the way to Vermont, you will need to arrange transportation between the Amtrak station and your accommodations. However, you can also take the Amtrak to one of the other stops along the Vermonter route that also has accessible rental car locations (New Haven, Hartford, or Springfield). DRIVINGVermont is incredibly driveable! There will be parking available during the wedding celebration on-property.&nbsp; LOCAL TAXI AND CAR SERVICESIf you need to get to and from the airport or wish to schedule rides for any other reason, check out these local taxi and car services: <a href="https://bestuvride.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Best Transportation</a><a href="https://doortodoordrivingservices.com/home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Door to Door Driving Services</a>

Accommodations

We appreciate you traveling to Vermont to celebrate with us! Chester, VT is located in southern Vermont and, as you may imagine, public transportation is somewhat nonexistent. You will need a car (or to buddy up with someone who will have a car!) to get around the area, as well as to the wedding events.&nbsp; Below you’ll find options for accommodations and notes on the best way to travel to Chester. We recommend you book your accommodations early, as October is peak leaf peeping season and there is a higher potential of lodging options booking up quickly! AccommodationsThere are a number of inns, bed and breakfasts, and local hotels within a 30 minute drive of Chester, VT. Due to the limited capacity of each lodging option, we will not have a dedicated room block. If you’re looking to stay local to Chester, we’ve included a few of the local lodging spots below. We highly recommend that you book your lodging no later than June 2024 —&nbsp;October is peak leaf peeping season in Vermont and lodging options will book up quickly!&nbsp; If you want a more flexible option, there are also many affordable options available on <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/s/Chester--Vermont--United-States/homes?tab_id=home_tab&amp;refinement_paths%5B%5D=%2Fhomes&amp;flexible_trip_lengths%5B%5D=one_week&amp;monthly_start_date=2024-01-01&amp;monthly_length=3&amp;price_filter_input_type=0&amp;channel=EXPLORE&amp;date_picker_type=calendar&amp;query=Chester%2C%20VT&amp;place_id=ChIJ29p4gwK04YkRpLGhvoAKG5s&amp;checkin=2024-10-18&amp;checkout=2024-10-20&amp;source=structured_search_input_header&amp;search_type=autocomplete_click" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Airbnb</a> and <a href="https://www.vrbo.com/search?adults=2&amp;d1=2024-10-18&amp;d2=2024-10-20&amp;destination=Chester%2C%20Vermont%2C%20United%20States%20of%20America&amp;endDate=2024-10-20&amp;latLong=43.262848%2C-72.595108&amp;regionId=89014&amp;semdtl=&amp;sort=RECOMMENDED&amp;startDate=2024-10-18&amp;theme=&amp;userIntent=" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VRBO</a>. If you go this route, we recommend looking in… Chester (where the wedding is)Grafton (6 miles / 13 minutes)&nbsp;Springfield (10 miles / 15 minutes)Proctorsville (13 miles / 19 minutes)Cavendish (17 miles / 27 minutes)Londonderry (17 miles / 24 minutes)

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Travel & Accommodations

Where to eat

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepizzastonevt/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pizza Stone VT</a> (291 Pleasant St, Chester, VT 05143)<a href="https://maclaomainns.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MacLaomainn’s Scottish Pub</a> (52 S Main St, Chester, VT 05143)<a href="https://www.countrygirldiner.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Country Girl Diner</a> (46 VT-103, Chester, VT 05143)<a href="https://www.fullertoninn.com/restaurant-tavern" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ye Olde Bradford Tavern</a> (40 The Common, Chester, VT 05143)<a href="https://www.thesouthernpiecompany.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Southern Pie Cafe</a> (94 The Common, Chester, VT 05143)<a href="https://foursquare.com/v/heritage-bakery--deli/4d34a7c9b6093704893c0de0/menu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Heritage Deli and Bakery</a> (642 VT-103, Chester, VT 05143)<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MariasMexicanFood802/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maria’s Mexican Food</a> (571 VT-103, Chester, VT 05143)<a href="http://copperfoxvt.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Copper Fox</a> (56 Main St #1, Springfield, VT 05156)

Visit Local Shops

<a href="https://endlesscreationspottery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Endless Creations Pottery Studio</a> (23 Maple St, Chester, VT, 05143): Walk-in pottery painting — head in and paint your piece, the studio will kiln fire it, and you can either pick it up or have it shipped to you! <a href="http://www.stonehouseantiquescentervt.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stone House Antique Center</a> (557 Vermont Route 103 S, Chester, VT 05143): Featuring antiques and collectibles, shop around the antique center’s 90+ vendors!&nbsp; <a href="https://rosearbour.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rose Arbour</a> (55 School St. Chester, VT 05143): A tearoom, bed and breakfast and gift shop in Chester, Vermont. <a href="https://sagejewelryvt.com/about-us" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sage Jewelry and Gifts</a> (78 The Common, Chester, VT 05143): Gift shop featuring jewelry and other American and fair trade crafted gifts

Hiking in Chester

There are two hiking trails in Chester, VT. You can find information on how to access each of the trailheads on the <a href="https://www.chestervt.gov/recreation.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chester town website</a>. <a href="https://www.trailfinder.info/trails/trail/lost-mine-trail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lost Mine Trail</a> (2.2 mile loop)<a href="https://www.trailfinder.info/trails/trail/butternut-hill-trail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Butternut Hill Trail</a> (1.9 mile loop)

Other Hikes and Outdoor Activities

<a href="https://vtstateparks.com/assets/pdf/ascutney_rec_guide.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mount Ascutney State Park</a>: Mount Ascutney has some lovely hiking trails — or you can drive to the top and see the summit via car if you so choose! Kylie and Caleb (plus Sam Harris) have hiked Ascutney twice and only successfully reached the summit once (though this was due to a late start, not any particular trail difficulty). <a href="https://vtstateparks.com/assets/pdf/okemo_sf_trails.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Healdville Trail</a> (6.0 mile up and down): The Healdville Trail climbs from the base to the summit of Okemo Mountain in Ludlow and Mount Holly. Highlights of this trail include the former fire lookout tower on the summit and a vista along the trail with views to the north and west. <a href="https://vermontriverconservancy.org/sites/buttermilk-falls" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buttermilk Falls (Ludlow, VT)</a>: Buttermilk Falls is a series of waterfalls and swimming holes in Ludlow.&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://www.visit-vermont.com/southern/covered-bridges/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Covered Bridges</a>: Vermont has many covered bridges —&nbsp;and you can visit a few while in southern Vermont! Check out the guide to find some local covered bridges to visit and explore. Some of them will even take you to New Hampshire, home of Jed Bartlet.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.okemo.com/blog/fall-foliage.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Leaf Peeping</a>: It’s that time of year, folks. Go see the fall foliage! Live your best autumnal aesthetic life!&nbsp;

Breweries and Distilleries

<a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/windsor-brewery/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Harpoon Brewery Taproom and Beer Garden</a> (336 Ruth Carney Drive, Windsor, VT 05089) <a href="https://www.whistlepigwhiskey.com/tasting-rooms?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=gbp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WhistlePig Whiskey Parlour</a> (1792 Quechee Main St Second Floor, White River Junction, VT 05001) <a href="https://vermontspirits.com/visit/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vermont Spirits</a> (5573 Woodstock Rd, Quechee, VT 05001)

Kylie & Caleb

Kylie & Caleb

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