As our perpetual vacation continues, we stop in Manchester, Vermont; a five season location. What?!? You have never heard of or experienced a fifth season in Vermont before? Well, let me introduce you to MUDD season!
Why anyone would choose to live here in the early 20th century or before is beyond me! Some locals may say that why anyone would choose to live here NOW is beyond them.
An exquisite method to ensure you receive regular holiday cards from and elevate the standard of living for your local automobile mechanic.
Getting mudd on my tires, I discovered some gems on a drive through town.
Hildene. This was the summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln, first child of President Abraham and Mary Lincoln. It remained in the Lincoln family until the 1970s. Today it is utilized for weddings, philanthropic events, and public education. Her massive grounds hold polo tournaments, children's sporting events and art festivals.
Equinox Hotel and Resort.
Directly behind this camera would be a trailhead that takes one to the lovely Equinox Pond - and trail network for Equinox Mountain. At the top of Equinox Mountain, the view north to Danby and Dorset looks like....
As in the time of the Lincolns, Manchester is a mecca for retirees, second, third, and fourth home owners. Many resident 'Snowbirds' seem to winter together in places like Vero and Palm Beaches in Florida. In fact, Manchester is blessed to possess incredible social and artistic venues for such a small community. Non-profit organizations thrive here and many a fund raising activity is held down south at swanky parties at these winter residences.
'The Village' is comprised of tight zoning, in fact, I think ALL houses are white and many have the same or similar color shutters. Although some may find this stifling and arrogant, it can be a nice detraction from the vast majority of Vermont where "anything goes'. Not that one wants to go through a major zoning process to erect a tiny dog house on their property, but in Manchester Village, that is how it is done. This undoubtedly maintains the area as a quaint, predicable respite for down country tourists, who keep the lights on for many that live and love here.
Conclusion: a GREAT place to visit, recreate and raise children; live a simple quiet life yet access amenities typically not found in a smallish town.
Next stops, Dorset and Danby!
Ciao!
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