Tag Archives: Vermont

ESCAPE TO A LITTLE KNOWN MANSION — 17–19 FEBRUARY 2026

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Ray Boas

And, less than an hour away for an easy escape. Do you believe that something is “meant to be?” I do. How about “making lemonade from lemons?” I am now the pro. This trip began thanks to three cancellations of … Continue reading →

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HOLIDAY TOURS — DECEMBER 2025

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Ray Boas

I have shared over the years a number of the holiday tours I have taken in Vermont and New Hampshire, and still have some past tours to share. Again this year I have taken some tours – the choices were … Continue reading →

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The GILFEATHER TURNIP – VERMONT’S STATE VEGETABLE – 25 October 2025

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Ray Boas

I receive many emails of local events, both in New Hampshire and Vermont. On October 10 I received a note from happyvermont.com about an upcoming festival in Wardsboro, Vermont (population 869 in 2020). I pass through there on VT 100 … Continue reading →

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RHODODENDRON TIME AT NAULAKHA – 2 JUNE 2024

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Ray Boas

If you read my “posts” you know I have a special affinity for Landmark Trust USA and its historic properties. In fact, if you CLICK THIS LINK, you will get a list of my writings of these very special and … Continue reading →

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A THIRD “REST WITH AMOS” – 14-17 NOVEMBER 2023

Posted on November 18, 2023 by Ray Boas

And this completed my tenth stay at a Landmark Trust USA property, starting 10-12 November 2020, also at the Amos Brown House in Whitingham, Vermont. Gary joined me then, and he and Ilana joined me just now. I also enjoyed … Continue reading →

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TWO OCTOBER OUTINGS – 26 and 28 OCTOBER 2023

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Ray Boas

I am behind in traveling and in posting my adventures – time gets away from me, but I am out and exploring (or in and planning adventures). I have so much to write about to remember and share. Still have … Continue reading →

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THE WORLD IS CHANGING – JULY 2023 – And NOT For the Better

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Ray Boas

Extreme heat; mass shootings; and destructive weather events, including flooding, most recently again in Vermont, cause me concern for the well-being of our children and grandchildren – we are leaving them a world unlike, and worse, than the world we … Continue reading →

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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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HEADING TO LAKE GEORGE for CRUISING, and CRUISING – 30 and 31 AUGUST 2021

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Ray Boas

A POST LONG OVERDUE. I reported my return trip home from Lake George back on 1 September 2021, but I never got you to Lake George for my adventure there and on the water. So while relaxing at Kipling’s Carriage … Continue reading →

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ANOTHER YEARLY TRANSITION — 2022 to 2023 — 31 December 2022

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Ray Boas

My last post relating memories and adventures for the year 2022, and hopefully posted before “the ball drops.” Starting off, and truthful, I am not as thrilled as usual with my images and tales, but as always would like to … Continue reading →

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