Things To Do

Moore's Orchards

Pick those blueberries and apples!

Mount Peg Trail System

The Mount Peg Trail System is a pretty set of hikes for walking, biking or running that are easily accessible from different parts of Woodstock.

Silver Lake State Park

Lake swims, canoes, kayaks right near Fable Farm. Fishing, paddling and SUPing are also on offer.

Sugarbush Farm

An honored stop for cheese and maple-syrup heads.

Norwich Farmers' Market

Large farmers' market every Saturday from 9 AM - 1 PM (rain or shine)

Ben & Jerry's Factory

Home to the Ben and Jerry's factory, about 1.25 hours north of Barnard. Tantrum-throwing children are overshadowed by the quality of the ice cream.

Bread & Puppet Theatre

If you're looking to catch some theater on your way out of town (two hours north of Barnard): Show schedule for Sunday August 25th - 2 p.m. Sideshows 3 p.m. The Principle of Hope Circus followed by Pageant 5 p.m. Guest Performers To Be Announced

Mon Vert Cafe

Exceptional coffee and breakfast in Woodstock village.

White Cottage Snack Bar

50s style ice cream, burgers, lobster rolls and fried food on the roadside by the river. According to their website: Moms bring the towels and bathing suits –the kids are going in!

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park

A very small but charming forested national park with exhibits on conservation history and tours of the Victorian mansion.

Simon Pearce

Old world glass to remember... and cherish.

Woodstock Scoops

You want the Maple Cremee.

Mt. Toms Farmers' Market

Smaller Saturday morning farmers' market near Woodstock (10 AM - 1 PM)

Long Trail Brewing Company

Lovely brewery with outdoor seating.

Yankee Bookshop

Pleasant Street Books & Cards

Barnard General Store

Opened in 1832, the store serves sandwiches and provisions near the lake and Fable Farm.

Balnea Spa

This is our favorite spa in the world. If you're making a week out of it and want to go to Canada and/or Montreal, a full day here is one you'll never forget.