From September 30th through October 25, the vibrant colors of Vermont Fall foliage delight visitors from around the world. The Wilburton’s hilltop is the perfect place to bask in the panoramic views. Savor this special time of year and book one of our romantic mansion guest rooms, dog friendly villa guest rooms and spacious vacation homes.
Guest rooms in the historic Wilburton mansion require a 2 night stay.
guest rooms on the estate have only a 1 night minimum during foliage.
The Battenkill Valley Mansion is available for groups on the prime foliage weekends of September 27 and October 4th.
September 29 - October 25
FALL FOLIAGE MIDWEEK PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• A curated list of the best drives, covered bridges, apple picking and seasonal activities - warm cider donuts and corn mazes. Pick your pumpkins too!
• A Vermont maple welcome gift
• Organic maple doggie treats for doggie guests
• Muffins and coffee in the mansion.
• Guided sculpture tour of The Museum of the Creative Process
ADD ON:
• Discounted tickets nearby Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home, gardens, Pullman railroad car and farm. (Closed Tuesday & Wednesday).
• In room massages.
• Champagne and chocolates
discover some of our favorite fall activities:
Pick apples at Mad Tom’s orchard.
Play in the pumpkin patch, enjoy freshly made cider donuts & get lost in the corn maze at Equinox Nursery
Walk 45 minutes around the beautiful nearby Equinox Pond, or hike 3 hours up and be rewarded by the dazzling views from the peak of Equinox Mountain! The pond is a dog friendly, flat 45 minute loop. Park on West Union Street behind The Equinox hotel. For those who prefer to drive, navigate the hairpin turns winding your way up Mount Equinox Sky Line Drive. There’s a monastery at the top of the mountain as special surprise.
Explore the charming nearby Vermont covered bridges.
Bike from Manchester to Dorset past the gorgeous farmland to Pawlet.
Drive 30 minutes to Weston and go to the Vermont Country Store - a legendary old fashioned shopping experience for everyone in the family. The penny candy and nostalgic brands will truly delight all ages.
Experience cheese making and working farms at nearby Hildene, the Lincoln family home, North Road Farm 5 minutes away, and Taylor Farm (past Bromley, on your way to Weston. )
Meet the local artisans at the Farmer’s Market in Manchester on Thursdays from 3-6 & Sundays in Dorset from 10 -2.
Go to our own family farm, Earth Sky Time Farm and take home their delicious hearth made breads, granola, and organic veggies.
Walk the onsite Museum of the Creative Process at The Wilburton.
At the Wilburton, we don’t just say that we love fall foliage — we sing it!
Enjoy this song by family innkeeper, Melissa.
See you in Vermont!
