Autumn Leaves at Four Columns Inn, Newfane VT

Vermont is one of those states that is splendid and lends to road trips. And any time of the year is a good time to see Vermont. In Newfane, the leaves on the hillside begin to change mid-October and you get that fall foliage in New England look that is so remarkable. What I liked best here is the way the style of the homes and the way they sit in contrast against the forest. And autumn makes for that perfect time when the air is not too cold, but night can bring a briskness that lends to mom making some apple cider.

At Four Columns Inn, the foliage turns golden right behind the property. Make plans to visit now and take advantage of all the autumn leaves along the road winding through this area of Vermont.


On the town green of a timeless New England borough, this roadhouse offers the definitive harmony of township and country life. In front, you'll find streets with white clapboard, green-shuttered buildings, the Windham County Courthouse and a fountain, and in back, 150 wooded acres, including a private mountain, ablaze with ever-changing shades of the season's colors.

"There's a staff horticulturist not to mention the property is just charming. Stroll down a close by country county road to the Newfane Rural depot and shop for all things Vermont, including quilts, chocolate and maple candy," Soule says. 800-787-6633; fourcolumnsinn.com.

Romantic Vermont Inn

Tucked away on a tranquil village green, The Four Columns inn sits nestled at the foot of a 150-acre private mountain. Fulfilling all your romantic notions of southern Vermont, our white, Federal-style inn (complete with green shutters and a rooster weathervane!) offers 15 comfortably elegant rooms and rambling grounds with back-to-nature trails through wooded forests. For guests who want to stay connected during their stay, we offer high-speed wireless internet access in our common areas, and in rooms 8 through 15 in the main building.

Early in the afternoons, you’ll notice the aroma of dinner being prepared as the kitchen staff gears up for the evening's visitors. Our famous restaurant and long-time executive chef Greg Parks are favorites of our guests and locals alike.

In the fall and winter seasons, Four Columns is a favorite for leaf peeping, skiiing, or curling up by the fire. In fall, the trees are bursting with color and the crisp air invites walks through the grounds or down local country lanes. Summer brings hiking, biking, kayaking in the Green Mountains, or just lounging around the grounds and relaxing by the stream or pool. Call (800) 787-6633 now to check availability.



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