Tamarack : Pine

Pine is one of 3 private ensuite bedrooms atTamarack Bed & Breakfast, an 1828 Vermont farmstead & former coach stop in historic Shaftsbury, Vermont where you will enjoy expansive views of the Taconic Mountain range. In Winter months, your king sized bed has 100% cotton flannel sheets & a fluffy down comforter with plenty of extra blankets. Tamarack has two additional bedrooms, Spruce and Hemlock, which you could combine for a completely private wing of your own based on availability. Tamarack is a fantastic blend of an 1828 Vermont Farmstead with a cathedral ceiling post and beam addition that is an expansive great room with a 24 foot tall Rumford fireplace, red felt pool table, and numerous musical instruments for your use. You may also utilize the kitchen equipped with a wood burning pizza oven & 1920 wood fired stove. There is an outdoor fire pit, a deck, covered patio, and 15 acres of grounds to explore. The house is situated in a rural quiet setting surrounded by local farms, a lake, hiking, ski areas, artists, and music venues. Large timber frame great room: full size billiard table, Soapstone wood stove burns 24/7 winter. Numerous musical instruments: piano, banjo, guitars, accordion, mandolin, ukulele available for your use. Large glass patio doors lead to outdoor deck , firepit for bonfires and expansive gardens. The kitchen is fully equipped and available for your use. I value my independence, that said, I am receptive and open to answer your questions and give guidance on the many activities in the area. I'd like you to settle in and feel welcome here. I'm open minded and enjoy sharing this wonderful home. It's majestic with mountain views. On clear nights the sky is brilliant, quiet and peaceful. The road is a fairly flat 3 mile long affording an easy morning walk or take a half mile hike down the tracks to Lake Shaftsbury state park . Nearest ski resorts: -20 mins to Prospect Mtn (cross country) -30 mins to Bromley -40 mins to Stratton -40 mins to Willard Mtn -55 mins to Mt Snow You need a car to get around. Bennington is seven miles south: cafes, restaurants, groceries, museums, art, live music, great local beer and a wonderful independently owned bookstore. Manchester is 35 min. drive north with shopping outlets, artist studios and the best bookstore. The Battenkill river is 15 min drive with world class fly fishing and kayaking. There are endless hiking opportunities, birding, foraging and enjoying the starry skies. This is a vacation stay for adults. Minimum age 19. Liability/Safety...Axes, bonfires, 2 ponds, wood stove.