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From the moment you step into this late Victorian country home, you are surrounded by gracious elegance and warm hospitality befitting its first owner, Vermont Governor William Stickney. With its extraordinary slate fireplaces and antique-filled rooms, as well as afternoon tea, multi-course gourmet dinners and full hot breakfasts, The Governor's Inn provides the perfect base from which to explore Vermont. Here you will find excellent food, a luxurious room, friendship, and generous hospitality.

The Governor's Inn is a stylish, romantic country house circa 1890 with eight individually decorated guest rooms, including one suite, each with its own antiques. Most guest rooms have gas fireplaces or Vermont Castings gas stoves, cable TV with DVD and VHS players, and sitting areas. All rooms have queen or king size beds, private baths, and wireless internet access. Some rooms have aqua massage tubs and views of the mountains.

Morning brings sunshine and a gourmet breakfast to the breakfast room with delicious aromas wafting throughout the inn. The chef's specials include a hot apple cranberry crisp, Rum Raisin French toast or ginger bread pancakes served with Vermont maple syrup, Vermont cheese and eggs in a puff pastry or our "Cuckoo's Nest" individual egg souffle.

Multi-course gourmet dinners are an event at The Governor's Inn. While diners chose their entrees, the other courses are a surprise, making this an adventure in gourmet dining. Dinner is available to groups of six or more by advance reservation.

The Governor's Inn is one mile from Okemo Mountain Resort, renowned for its excellent snow quality, grooming, and service to skiers and snow boarders. [Okemo photo by Donald Dill] Explore Vermont from this central location. Play golf at one of the area's challenging and beautiful courses. Hike one of the many trails, including portions of the Appalachian Trail. Enjoy live music and summer theater. Shop at one of the many shops from antique shops and craft fairs to designer outlets. In the fall, nature's glory blesses the landscape. The Governor's Inn is the perfect base to explore Vermont. Surrounded by the Green Mountains, five lakes, the Black River, miles of picturesque country roads, and acres of natural beauty, you can enjoy activities in any season.

Experience the relaxing pleasure of a bountiful afternoon tea with sweets and tea sandwiches served in the dining room and enjoyed in the parlor or on the front porch. Visit with fellow guests, sharing the adventures of the day.

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