Happy New Year's!

We have almost reached the first decade of the new millennium! What better way to see it in then by coming to The Quechee Inn! Take advantage of our New Year's Eve package for only $699! That includes two night's lodging, New Year's Eve dinner, dancing and more!

Or how about our New Year's extravaganza! Two seatings! Just contact us at 800-235-3133!

Make your resolution now to come to The Quechee Inn! There's no better way to ring in the New Year!

See you here!!

Rick Trahan
Innkeeper

Holiday Events

Only 16 days left and the big holiday will be here! You know which big one I'm talking about. Looking for how to celebrate just the right way? The Quechee Inn has a great line up of holiday events! Just give us a call at 800-235-3133 and reserve today! Let us take care of everything--all you need to do is bring your loved ones and have fun!!

Christmas Eve Dinner, A La Carte ~December 24 ~5:30-8pm
Christmas Prix Fixe Dinner ~ December 25 ~$49 per person
New Year’s Eve Dinner ~ December 31
6-6:45pm Seating ~ $60 per person and includes four-course dinner,
glass of champagne or wine
8pm Seating ~ $80 per person and includes four-course dinner, party favors,
dancing to five-piece band and a midnight toast.

See you here soon!
Kristie Poehler
Director of Marketing

Happy Holidays!

It's December 3--I can't believe it! I'm sure you all feel the same way--where is the year going and am I ready for the holidays?

Well, we can help--with a few gifts and dinner at least!


From December 7-21, you can get one of our great gift cards at 20% off! You can't pass that up! Present your loved ones with our beautiful Inn or restaurant for their present! They will love you for it!


And here is the menu for our Christmas Dinner! It is a great selection of delicious food! Call 800-235-3133 for reservations today!

See you here!
Kristie Poehler
Director of Marketing

Enjoy our End-of-the-Year Packages at The Quechee Inn!

OVERNIGHT ESCAPE

Not Valid during Holidays
Available Sunday through Thursday

Escape to the Quechee Inn for one night in our best available room.
Enjoy a romantic three course gourmet dinner for two, and a buffet breakfast in the morning!

$189.00 + tax



HEARTH & HARVEST

October 25-December 17, 2009. Not valid 11/25-11/28
Available Sunday through Thursday

Enjoy a quiet getaway, take a peaceful walk to the Gorge while reveling in the crisp, sweet essence of fall in New England. Visit Quechee Village and nearby Woodstock for unique and quaint Vermont village shopping. Back at the Inn, enjoy hot cider, home baked cookies and a good book in front of the fire. Enjoy a two-night stay in a deluxe room a full country breakfast each morning, and a three course gourmet dinner for two one evening.

$275.00 + tax



CHRISTMAS IN VERMONT

December 18-December 30, 2009
Available Sunday through Thursday

Enjoy a three night "Christmas in Vermont" package and let the beautiful Quechee Inn become your home over the Christmas Holidays! Package includes three nights in a deluxe or best available room, a three course gourmet dinner for two one evening, and a hearty buffet breakfast each morning!

$599.00 + tax


CELEBRATE A QUECHEE NEW YEAR'S!

December 31, 2009

Enjoy two nights lodging in a deluxe room, a bottle of champagne upon arrival, New Year's Eve dinner for two, dancing to a live band, champagne toast and party favors. And of course, breakfast for two the next morning!

Only $699.00 + tax

What a great way to celebrate the exit of 2009 and the entrance of 2010!! Call us at 800-235-3133 to make a reservation!

See you here soon!
Kristie Poehler
Regional Director of Sales & Marketing
The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm

Fall is Here and so are Great Deals at The Quechee Inn!

FALL IS HERE!

GET SOME GREAT DEALS AT

THE QUECHEE INN AT MARSHLAND FARM!

Stay with us midweek until the end of October and the rate will only be $129/standard and $139/deluxe (plus tax). What a great price! And Breakfast is included!

(Sunday-Thursday; not valid with any other offers or on reservations already made)

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You can make reservations for Thanksgiving Dinner also!

Just call us at 800-235-3133 or visit our website www.quecheeinn.com

Artist of the Month--Yvonne Shukovsky

What an amazing artist! Yvonne Shukovsky is The Quechee Inn's October Artist of the Month.

Yvonne characterizes her work by "the marriage of found objects, painted passages, and paper scraps." She used corrugated cardboard, newspapers, old hymnal books, handmade and oriental papers, torn watercolors, charred papers, photographs and magazine images. In order to create her intricate collages, she employs a process of tearing, arranging, rearranging, and adhering materials. Yvonne says, "I consider the process more intuitive than intellectual and I love to incorporate disparate elements that show the effects of time on our earthly and spiritual values."

She has exhibited widely in the greater Boston area, New Hampshire and various national competitions. Her pieces can be found in many private collections nationally and internationally. She is a juried member of the New England Watercolor Society, a distinguished artist of the Concord Art Association (Mass) as well as the New Hampshire Women's Caucus for the Arts and various art associations.

Yvonne attended the Ohio University-School of Fine Arts, Boston University, B.A. and the Decordova Museum School in Lincoln, Massachusetts.

(information on artist courtesy of shukovskygalleries.com)

To see some of her work, come by The Quechee Inn Art Gallery throughout the month of October!

SEPTEMBER SPECIALS

Dig these specials for September at The Quechee Inn!! Come see the foliage in beautiful Quechee, Vermont!

$109 for a standard room; $119 for a deluxe room Sunday-Thursday! Breakfast is included!
(taxes are not included; not valid on reservations already made or with other offers or discounts)

10% off dinner at The Quechee Inn Restaurant!
(alcohol and gratuirty not included; reservations recommended; serving dinner 6-9pm daily)

Call us today at 800-235-3133!

See you soon!
Kristie Poehler, Regional Director of Sales & Marketing

Have you been to The Quechee Inn recently?

We would love you to come back and spend some time with us in the fall! You can only imagine how beautiful the leaves are going to be! I also wanted to show you some of the beautiful room types we have here. We are truly blessed to have such a unique Inn!

Just give us a call at 800-235-3133 and make your reservations!

Thanks!
Kristie Poehler
Regional Director of Sales & Marketing

WE'RE GETTING SOME GREAT PRESS

Check out the article on The Quechee Inn in the latest issue of

WOODSTOCK MAGAZINE!

Hope to see you soon!
Kristie Poehler
Director of Marketing

Attractions in Quechee, Vermont

Some of the coolest attractions can be found in Quechee, Vermont. One of the most famous in a natural phenomenon--Quechee Gorge!

Words like Laurentide Ice Sheet and Glacial Lake Hitchcock can be tossed around when delving into the history of this 100,000 year old formation. According to David Laing, a local geologist, "A great waterfall had begun to migrate rapidly up the Connecticut River from the breached dam, eroding a deep canyon in the soft lake-bed sediment..."

However it was formed, it is SPECTACULAR, and shouldn't be missed. When you stay in Quechee, Vermont (preferably at The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm), you must take in this site. Picture yourself standing on a bridge, looking into the past, as you see water rushing down from this "great waterfall." Amazing!

The power from this waterfall was harnessed and used for a woolen mill, owned by the A.G. Dewey Company.

Come to see us and visit Quechee Gorge, only a few minutes from our great Inn!

Call us for more information! 802-295-3133 or email us at info@quecheeinn.com.

We have special rates for the rest of August! Hope to see you soon!

Kristie Poehler

Director of Marketing

ARTIST OF THE MONTH

What a cool exhibit we have this month!

Klara Calitri
Klara Calitri was born in Vienna, Austria and came to the U.S. in 1939. She came to Vermont to attend Trinity College and fell in love with the people, the mountains, and Lake Champlain. She began a teaching career at Columbia and the College of the City of N.Y. She taught French, German and Spanish in the public schools in New York and worked as a professional artist. Klara has devoted herself to art full time since 1980. She works in ceramics, oils, pastels, and has been influenced by her childhood in Vienna and Impressionism. Our exhibit is in honor of the Quadricentennial of Samual de Champlain's exploration of Lake Champlain. U.S. Senator, Patrick Leahy of Vermont owns Klara's works and one resides on his website!

Come see the exhibit at The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm! Oh, and check out our August Hot Deals! Stay the night!

See you soon!

Kristie Poehler

Director of Marketing

AUGUST IS LOBSTER TIME AT QUECHEE

Who doesn't love lobstah! Well, every Friday and Saturday night throughout August, The Quechee Inn is featuring three great lobster dinners! Look below for more information and we hope to see you soon!



LOBSTER AUGUST MENU



Kristie Poehler

Director of Marketing



(Hey, it's not too early to purchase one of our gift cards!)

Have your meeting at The Quechee Inn!

That's right--we have a NEW all-inclusive Daily Meeting Package for only $30 per person per day! Sound too good to be true.



See for yourself and we hope to see you here!

DAILY MEETING PACKAGE

It's not too early to book that Holiday Party!

And The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm is the perfect, intimate gathering place. With our lovely banquet spaces and terrific food, your employees will attend a party they will never forget!

Click here for The Quechee Inn special Holiday Party package!

Call us at 800-235-3133 or email us!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS (in August!)
Kristie Poehler
Director of Marketing

Who is the Artist in our Gallery?

When you visit The Quechee Inn, you will notice some intriguing art in our Gallery Room. This is the work of Vermont resident, Helen Dillon. Helen holds a degree in Fine Arts from Wellesley College and holds post-graduate degrees from Boston College and Boston University. In 1979, she gave up teaching in Massachusetts to relocate to Vermont and devote more time to printmaking.

Helen's serigraphs are each an original and handprinted. Only one color is printed at a time, and a separate screen is required for each color! She draws her inspirations not only from the changing seasons, but also by the diversity of the landscape in Vermont.

Come to The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm to see Helen Dillon's beautiful pieces for yourself--and maybe take some home to grace your walls!

Hope to see you here!
Kristie Poehler
Regional Director of Sales & Marketing

Have your corporate event at Quechee Inn!

When you think of Quechee Inn maybe you think about getting away for a weekend--maybe you think about having your wedding on our beautiful tented patio! But did you know you could have your meetings with us too? We are perfect for manager's retreats, CEO meetings, sales strategy meetings and more!

The Gallery

This 12’ x 20’ carpeted room with paintings by local artists is perfect for small meetings and intimate dinner parties. The charming multi-paned bay window allows plenty of natural daylight. Capacity: 14 conference style at one large rectangular table

The Porter Library

This sunny 28’x 14’ carpeted room features built in bookshelves and French doors leading out to the patio. Two magnificent portraits of John and Jane Porter, the inn’s 19th century owners, grace the room. Capacity: 20 at 1 long table, 27 at 3 separate tables seating 8 each

The Main Dining Room

Great views of the Ottauquechee River highlight this 25’ x 22’ room with oak floors and southern exposure, complete with French doors leading out to the patio. Capacity: 26 at a “U” shaped conference style table, 46 banquet style

The Common Room

This inviting lounge with fireplace, hand-hewn beams, grand piano, comfortable chairs and sofas, is a great spot for cocktail parties and informal gathering, breaks, etc. Art work from local artist is also exhibited. Capacity: 75

The Tented Patio

A beautiful outdoor location available from early May until late October. Awards Ceremonies, Corporate Retreats, Fundraising Galas, Casual Barbeques and Black Tie Affairs, we can do whatever you are looking for. Capacity: 100 to 200+ guests.

Call us to talk about your next meeting or retreat! Call Mary at 800-235-3133 or email her.

An Event for a Worthy Undertaking!

Look at the great press release we just received!


Twenty-Six volunteers helped turn a dream into reality on the morning of June 6 at the first annual Ottauquechee Trail Day. Sheila Armen, Sharon Taylor,Linda Fisher and John Taylor of the Upper Valley Trails Alliance led the group. With the aid of a pickup truck, a mini dump truck and a tractor, pushing wheelbarrows, dragging large buckets, the group managed to mulch almost the entire first leg of the trail which begins at the entrance to the Polo Field and runs through the front lawn of the Quechee Inn. The Covered Bridge Half Marathon prevented the Polo Field section from being completed until after the race and the group ran out of time, if not energy, before a section through the woods and the Quechee Inn property could be completed.


Signs are posted and the first leg is ready for walkers and runners. The workers then were served a well deserved lunch on the terrace of the Quechee Inn thanks to the generosity of the inn and Innkeepers Mary and Rick Trahan. Dave Clark provided live music.

(Innkeepers Mary and Rick at the FOOT event)

FOOT also wants to thank John Taylor of the Upper Valley Trails Alliance for his support, hard work and generosity and acknowledge the donations from members and the Covered Bridge Half Marathon and funding by the Ottauquechee Health Foundation. And it was anice afternoon for a well-earned nap!

(Chowtime at the Quechee Inn for the FOOT event on June 6)

We love to help out!
See you soon!

Kristie Poehler
Director of Marketing

Artist of the Month

Each month, the Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm chooses an Artist of the Month to showcase in our Common Room. These prints are for sale so please come and look. Through this blog, we will alert you to these very talented local and regional artists!

This month--Lois Macuga

Lois, a Quechee native, is a member of the Vermont Watercolor Society and the Bryan Gallery in nearby Jeffersonville. Her watercolors are sublime! She is interested in portrait work and would be happy to hear from anyone who is interested in sitting for her.

Her work is on display at the Quechee Inn Art Gallery until July 9.

Hope to see you here!
Kristie Poehler
Director of Marketing

Get in touch with the Outdoors!

Did you know that at Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm, you can really get to experience the outdoors! Right behind the Inn is Marty Banak's "office", that is, his very cool little house that has a myriad of fun toys, including kayaks, canoes, fishing equipment and in the winter, skates, skis, snoeshoes and more! He has equipment for all ages and will be happy to lead you on tours of the gorgeous areas surrounding the Quechee Inn.


Marty runs the Vermont Fly-Fishing School. As he says, "Come experience the soul-soothing simplicity of casting a fly in a clear Vermont trout stream." Here is a photo of Marty in action.

To contact Marty to get some fly-fishing of your own in while visiting Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm, call 802-295-7620 or email him at wildernesstrails@comcast.net. His website is http://www.wildernesstrailsvt.com/.



See you soon!
Kristie Poehler
Director of Marketing

Small World

Our Innkeeper, Rick Trahan, ran into some friends from his "former life" as manager of the Clinton Country Club. As this couple approached the Inn, Rick knew they would need help with their luggage and once outside, they all recognized each other. It has been over a decade since Rick and Chef Ed Kroes worked at Clinton Country Club and you know it's a small world with you meet up like this with folks from the past.

(left to right: Innkeeper Rick Trahan, Mr. and Mrs. Drabkin)

Come to the Quechee Inn to meet up with your friends!

See you soon!

Kristie Poehler

Director of Marketing

Happy Birthday!

What an exciting weekend at Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm! This weekend we celebrated the 67th birthday of Chef Ed Kroes' dad!

Mom and Dad had a great meal in our restaurant and Chef Ed even had time to pose for a photo!

Happy Birthday Peter!

(left to right: Pia Kroes, Chef Ed, Peter Kroes)

Celebrate your special occasions with us at the Quechee Inn!

See you soon!

Kristie Poehler

Director of Marketing

Website Makeover

Hello!

Slowly but surely you might be noticing that we are making some subtle and not-so-subtle changes to our website, mainly changing content as things happen and adding new packages, rates, coupons, menus, and photos right as we get them. We hope this will bring you back to our website again and again and in turn, back to the Quechee Inn for your next getaway!

We have some new photos of the Inn--you can see them below...

But to get the full experience of our beautiful inn, go to our virtual tour! You can find it here! Just click on the link on our homepage--and keep checking back, we are putting up more and more great new content!

See you soon!

Kristie Poehler

Regional Director of Marketing

Great Memorial Day Weekend Specials!

What could be better than to visit the Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm over Memorial Day Weekend?

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
is the perfect time to
Get Away From it All!

The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm has two exciting specials to share!

One night getaway for two including deluxe room and breakfast for two
for $109 plus tax

OR

we are extending our Overnight Escape Package to include
Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
May 22, 23 & 24!
Included: a gourmet three-course dinner for two (including tax and gratuity)
& deluxe room and breakfast for two
for $189 plus tax

Contact us at 800-235-3133 to make your reservation

(Subject to availability; not valid with any other special offers or discounts;

not valid on reservations already made)

Quechee Main Street, P.O. Box 747, Quechee, VT 05059

Happy May!

Yes, it's MAY!!!

The Quechee Inn has a lot going on--including an update to the website. Keep checking things out at http://www.quecheeinn.com/ to see the changes and additions.

Also, don't forget about Mother's Day!! You can still make your reservations by calling us at 800-235-3133. The menu is delicious and a great price. See for yourself! We even have filet mignon! That's a great way to treat Mom.

Hope to see you here in May!

Kristie Poehler
Regional Director of Sales & Marketing

Spring Packages

There is still time to take advantage of our great spring packages!

SPRING THAW
April 1-May 21, 2009
Available Sunday through Thursday
We provide the ambiance for your stay! A deluxe room for two nights, hearty country breakfasts both mornings, cookies and tea in the afternoon and a delightful three course gourmet dinner for two one evening!
$289.00 + tax

SPRING WEEKEND PACKAGE
March 27-May 16, 2009
Enjoy a breath of fresh Vermont spring air for the weekend. Join us to watch the first crocuses appear and the daffodils start to bloom. This package includes 2-nights in a deluxe room, and a three course gourmet dinner for two one evening.
$329.00 + tax

Call us at 800-235-3133 for more information!

Hope to see you here soon!

Kristie Poehler

Regional Director of Sales & Marketing

History of the Quechee Inn at Marshland Farms

Who built the Quechee Inn?

Colonel Joseph Marsh, born in 1726 in Connecticut moved to "New Connecticut" as Vermont was known in 1772. He became lieutenant-colonel and then colonel of a Vermont regiment in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. His Northern or Upper regiment of Cumberland County was sent to relieve the soldiers after the Battle of Bennington. Marsh himself is said to have escorted some soldiers to Fort No. 4 in nearby Charlestown, New Hampshire.

He became a member of the Vermont State Convention in 1777. Soon after, he became Lieutenant Governor and served in the State General Assembly for 10 years. The house was built on land close to the Ottauquechee River. Some called it the "Baronial Mansion", but Colonel Marsh simply called it Marshland.

Marsh married Dorothy Mason in 1750 and the couple had 11 children, including James who became the president of the University of Vermont. His grandson George would be one of the founders of the Smithsonian Institution. Colonel Joseph Marsh died in 1811.

More information on the Quechee Inn coming soon--

Kristie Poehler
Regional Director of Sales & Marketing

Welcome to the Quechee Inn Blog

Welcome to the brand new blog for Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm--


I will be sharing news, events, history, recipes, guest stories and more with you. This will be an interactive blog and we hope to hear your comments.

Before I dive into some great topics for discussion, I wanted to share with you a couple of pictures that really say so much about our great property.

This one shows our wedding tent and the lushness of summer

This one shows the famous Hot Air Balloon Festival

held in Quechee each year--you can see it right from our driveway!

This year, the festival is on June 19, 20 and 21, 2009

I hope to see you soon--check room availability and price here or call us at 800-235-3133.

Kristie

Regional Director of Sales & Marketing