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Halifax room,our largest room, with queen sized bend, a second bed and convertible couch.Wood fireplace, private bath and complementary wi-fi.
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Hiking the nearby Appalachian Trail October 27, 2009. A chance to get enjoy the Green Mountains on foot.
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Driving south 10 miles to Colerain we are rewarded with this view and lunch at the Green Emporium. October 13, 2009
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North River
The North River runs through Jacksonville. Here is a picture taken in the village October 4, 2009.
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A red maple.
A red maple at a cemetery in West Dover, taken October 4, 2009.
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The herd
Dairy cattle in pasture in West Dover, taken October 4, 2009
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Beaver Pond
A beaver Pond in the Village of Jacksonville, Taken September 30, 2009
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Guests enjoy walking the grounds at the Candlelight B&B. Our gazebo overlooking a small trout pond invites you to relax and enjoy a summers day.
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Stratton Pond
Stratton Pond is the largest pond on the Appalachian trail in VT. It is accessible from the top of the mountain or from the Stratton Arlington Road.
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In early september this year. I hiked the Application Trail to the fire tower. This tower provides 360 degree views above the trees and is accessible weekend from the gondola at the ski area.
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Balsam firs
This picture of our balsam fir trees was shot June 16, 2009. These trees are showing signs of new growth. The field can be seen from the rear of the house. The new growth will be trimmed, with a pruning knife, to create a full Christmas tree for December sales.
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Haying time
Haying comes early and often in Vermont. Our grandson Michael helps load bails of hay for next winter.
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dining room
This is where we serve breakfast. There are two only tables, but since we have only three rooms it works out just fine. Expect a large country breakfast with fresh fruit, juice, coffee or tea and eggs and bacon or something that you can pour Vermont Maple Syrup on.
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planting trees
We put in 1000 seedlings spring of 2003. They have been transplanted trimmed and are available for Christmas trees in December.
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living room
This is the living room where guests gather for some tea and conversation.The blue stone behind the fire has a carving of a dragon by Peter O'Sullivan. The grandfather clock was a kit that I built and the picture to the left we picked up in China. If you do a 360 there should be something to delight you in this room.
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Molly Stark Room
This is our downstairs room. Molly Stark would recognize the quilt and wood fireplace but would find the indoor plumbing, queensized bed and TV not of her centry.Make yourself at home.
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gametable
Tucked away in the living room under the stairway you can relax with a board game.
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Glass kiln
Bill LeQuire heats up some glass in Readsboro, VT.
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Mary Agnes
Mary Agnes, a local artisan signs her work in Readsboro.
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The leaves have fallen and morning snow hints of winter.
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Vermont in autumn is one of the simple pleasures of life. Colors abound beginning in late September at higher elevations and lasting some years as late as Halloween.
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As of June 24, 2002 our living-room has this site specific stone carving entitled "Journey." The artist, Peter O'Sullivan from Litchfield, Connecticut is shown on the date of the installation. Engraved in the circle are a Celtic dragon and a bird. We are very proud of the addition which complements our art collection and the house.
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An artist paints the candlelight B&B on an autumn day.
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After a nights stay at the candlelight and breakfast the riders continue on scenic Vermont trails.
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Saddling up after pasturing horses over night in our pasture behind the Candlelight.
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The glory hole
The nearby Lake Whitingham Dam, the lake overflow drains through this opening. In the spring the water rushes through.
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Film scene
The Halifax room as a scene for a film.
The Candlelight B&B was contacted to provide a setting for a film, so with much furniture moving and some disruption we accommodated.
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"Enjoy your nights and days by Candlelight"
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Enjoy your days and night by Candlelight!
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