Tag Archives: Dummerston

CHANGE OF SCENERY – III — 5-8 FEBRUARY 2023

Posted on February 11, 2023 by Ray Boas

Why CHANGE OF SCENERY III ? – well I decided not to title this post CHANGE OF SCENERY REDUX, but this was my third relaxing stay at Rudyard Kipling’s Carriage House in Dummerston, Vermont, following:CHANGE OF SCENERY – 13-16 JANUARY … Continue reading →

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OCTOBER LEAVES POTPOURRI – 2022

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Ray Boas

I am turning a corner, and in the last days have booked two overnights in the near future. But, in time you will read of those. But on this page is a compilation of three adventures “on the road” 6, … Continue reading →

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Three Nights at “A JEWEL BEYOND PRICE” – 13-16 MAY 2021

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Ray Boas

If you have attentively followed my meanderings, you may remember that I discovered NAULAKHA on Flag Day, 2015. And then toured it during an open house in June of 2019. Landmark Trust USA has a number of historic, impeccably preserved … Continue reading →

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TWO PLUS WEEK REPORT — 21 FEBRUARY 2021

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Ray Boas

I enjoy writing. I write to remember. I write for enjoyment. And, I enjoy writing to share. This past week I have done a great deal of writing for the March issue of my CLARION newspaper, and I cannot stop … Continue reading →

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CHANGE OF SCENERY – 13-16 JANUARY 2021

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Ray Boas

For safety, of course, options for travel, diners out, movies, and the like are limited, and best should simply be avoided. But a CHANGE OF SCENERY can help, and I have found a great way (for me) to enjoy a … Continue reading →

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“A JEWEL BEYOND PRICE” – NAULAKHA – A VERMONT TREASURE – MAY 2019

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Ray Boas

“Did you know that…” Rudyard Kipling, who was the most famous author in the world, built his home, Naulakha, in 1892 in Dummerston (just north of the Brattleboro line) where he lived for four years. Here he wrote some of … Continue reading →

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FLAG DAY – 14 JUNE 2015 — 80 BLUE BELLE MILES at 13 MPH

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Ray Boas

This, 13-14 June, was a perfect weekend weather-wise. Yesterday, Saturday, I was invited to a graduation party for a young man who has been with us in The Walpole Players since moving to town in 2007 – and a wonderful … Continue reading →

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