Lotus house guide book
MARKETS
grocery stores, health food stores, food co-ops & bakeries
Shaw's
97 E Main St10 min away on rte 9. A great selection of organic vegetables
30 min away on rte 2 west on the way to lotus house if coming up rte 91 in Greenfield. Wonderful mix of conventional and natural foods. Great selection of wine, gluten free and dairy free options
13 habitants recommandent
Big Y World Class Market
237 Mohawk Trail30 min away on rte 2 west on the way to lotus house if coming up rte 91 in Greenfield. Wonderful mix of conventional and natural foods. Great selection of wine, gluten free and dairy free options
Its been around for over 40 years. Lots of local and organic food including specialty items from skin products to herbs and homeopathy. Great deli with plenty of take out options
102 habitants recommandent
Brattleboro Food Co-Op
2 Main St Its been around for over 40 years. Lots of local and organic food including specialty items from skin products to herbs and homeopathy. Great deli with plenty of take out options
Greenfield Ma -Health food store with organic and local produce. Good place to grab a healthy dinner to go
18 habitants recommandent
Green Fields Market
144 Main StGreenfield Ma -Health food store with organic and local produce. Good place to grab a healthy dinner to go
Delicious home made goodies. They serve breakfast sandwiches and lunch all within walking distance of the house. Call ahead and order a specialty dessert for an occasion including gluten free options.
North River Bakery
Delicious home made goodies. They serve breakfast sandwiches and lunch all within walking distance of the house. Call ahead and order a specialty dessert for an occasion including gluten free options.
Fun place to shop for local and organic vegetables. Open Saturdays
51 habitants recommandent
Brattleboro Farmers Market
570 Western AveFun place to shop for local and organic vegetables. Open Saturdays
Now called the Farm House Market it is 10 minutes away and has a good selection of health foods and specialty foods including wine gluten free and vegan options. Has things that Shaw's does not. Open until 6 pm
8 habitants recommandent
River Bend Farm Market Wilmington
136 Vermont Rte 100Now called the Farm House Market it is 10 minutes away and has a good selection of health foods and specialty foods including wine gluten free and vegan options. Has things that Shaw's does not. Open until 6 pm
Food scene
In Greenfield on the way up , a good stopping point. Wonderful coffee and goodies including gluten free
21 habitants recommandent
Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters
1207 Mohawk TrailIn Greenfield on the way up , a good stopping point. Wonderful coffee and goodies including gluten free
10 min away - Breakfast and lunch natural and organic foods including gluten free options
46 habitants recommandent
The Village Roost
20 W Main St10 min away - Breakfast and lunch natural and organic foods including gluten free options
It has so much more than just pizza, big menu, great food and wonderful people at a fantastic price. Casual with a bowling alley in the back.
23 habitants recommandent
North Star Pizza
179 Vermont Rte 100It has so much more than just pizza, big menu, great food and wonderful people at a fantastic price. Casual with a bowling alley in the back.
Wonderful Mexican food at a reasonable price. Outdoor dining in the good weather. Parking is behind the building
50 habitants recommandent
La Casita
14 S Main StWonderful Mexican food at a reasonable price. Outdoor dining in the good weather. Parking is behind the building
Some of the best Indian food we have ever had. Nice outdoor space in good weather.
6 habitants recommandent
India Masala House
889 Putney RdSome of the best Indian food we have ever had. Nice outdoor space in good weather.
Fantastic seafood with a gorgeous outdoor patio on the river. Moderately priced - easy to spend more than you planned because everything is soo good!
59 habitants recommandent
La Marina
28 Spring Tree RdFantastic seafood with a gorgeous outdoor patio on the river. Moderately priced - easy to spend more than you planned because everything is soo good!
Maple Leaf Tavern
3 N Main StGreat menu- Wilmington
Wilmington Village Pub
7 S Main StSports bar, in good weather outdoor seating overlooking the river
Dot's
3 W Main StGreat breakfast and lunch menu including gluten free pancakes
Anchor Seafood Restaurant
8 S Main StGreat seafood options in a very nice atmosphere
Its known for its steak and seafood but has vegetarian and gluten free options. The food is fantastic and I think it has the best seafood around. Good prices. Open on Mondays, they prefer reservation.
Robert's Roadhouse
Its known for its steak and seafood but has vegetarian and gluten free options. The food is fantastic and I think it has the best seafood around. Good prices. Open on Mondays, they prefer reservation.
Alpenglow Bistro
If you would like a something a bit different
Italian cuisine at its best. Fine dining or pub fare Fantastic reviews, less than 10 min from house(Wilmington), outdoor seating in good weather with fabulous views.
Clara's Cucina Italiana
Italian cuisine at its best. Fine dining or pub fare Fantastic reviews, less than 10 min from house(Wilmington), outdoor seating in good weather with fabulous views.
Mouth watering goodies. They serve breakfast sandwiches and lunch all within walking distance of the house. Call ahead and order a specialty dessert for an occasion including gluten free options.
North River Bakery
Mouth watering goodies. They serve breakfast sandwiches and lunch all within walking distance of the house. Call ahead and order a specialty dessert for an occasion including gluten free options.
American and pub food within 5 minutes on rte 100 S next village after Whitingham center
8 habitants recommandent
Readsboro Inn
7077 Main StAmerican and pub food within 5 minutes on rte 100 S next village after Whitingham center
Great ice cream and burgers at a great price. Only open in the summer. 10 min from house
31 habitants recommandent
Wahoo's
2 Whites RdGreat ice cream and burgers at a great price. Only open in the summer. 10 min from house
A casual restaurant with amazing food that offers many gluten free options including vegetarian an vegan . Much of their food comes from local farmers. Their menu spans small plates at the bar, sandwiches and burgers as well as an exquisite dinner menu with house made desserts. They serve inspired cocktails, have an eclectic by-the-glass wine menu and 12 great beers on tap.
41 habitants recommandent
Hope & Olive
44 Hope StA casual restaurant with amazing food that offers many gluten free options including vegetarian an vegan . Much of their food comes from local farmers. Their menu spans small plates at the bar, sandwiches and burgers as well as an exquisite dinner menu with house made desserts. They serve inspired cocktails, have an eclectic by-the-glass wine menu and 12 great beers on tap.
Sightseeing
The Art of Humor Gallery
30 Not-A RdRobert Frost Stone House Museum at Bennington College
121 Vermont Rte 7aHistoric site
Basic needs
Walgreens
107 East Main Street10 min away. All your basic pharmacy needs
Unusual shops
Wilmington - A little bit of everything, fine clothes , jewelry, lotions soaps and so much more. Its were we get our the hand lotion at the Lotus house
8 habitants recommandent
Incurable Romantic
16 W Main StWilmington - A little bit of everything, fine clothes , jewelry, lotions soaps and so much more. Its were we get our the hand lotion at the Lotus house
Wilmington - Great toys and good assortment of souvenirs, hand made chocolate and cheese
10 habitants recommandent
1836 Country Store
28 W Main StWilmington - Great toys and good assortment of souvenirs, hand made chocolate and cheese
Wilmington - An Independent book store offering a variety of books, cards and games for adults and children with a specialty section on Vermont
11 habitants recommandent
Bartleby's Books
17 W Main StWilmington - An Independent book store offering a variety of books, cards and games for adults and children with a specialty section on Vermont
skiing
It has 45 trails, 5 lifts, snow tubing and 100% man made snow. 100% of Electricity is produce by renewable resources. Mid December to Mid March best times to frequent for skiing
107 habitants recommandent
Berkshire East Mountain Resort
66 Thunder Mountain RdIt has 45 trails, 5 lifts, snow tubing and 100% man made snow. 100% of Electricity is produce by renewable resources. Mid December to Mid March best times to frequent for skiing
Mt. Snow is 3.600 ' elevation with a vertical drop of 1700 ' . 19 lifts allows skiing on all 4 faces over 600 acres. Skill level: beginners to expert. Located about 25 minutes from house.
231 habitants recommandent
Mount Snow
Mt. Snow is 3.600 ' elevation with a vertical drop of 1700 ' . 19 lifts allows skiing on all 4 faces over 600 acres. Skill level: beginners to expert. Located about 25 minutes from house.
Highest mountain in southern VT at 3,875'. It has 99 trails with 11 lifts for beginners to experts with a vertical drop of 2003 feet over 670 acres. In the summer it has mountain biking and a 27 hole championship golf course. roughly 45 minutes away.
248 habitants recommandent
Stratton Mountain
Highest mountain in southern VT at 3,875'. It has 99 trails with 11 lifts for beginners to experts with a vertical drop of 2003 feet over 670 acres. In the summer it has mountain biking and a 27 hole championship golf course. roughly 45 minutes away.
City/town information
The village of Wilmington sits on the crossroads of scenic north/south rte 100 and east/west rte 9. A farm to table culture that enjoys country back roads, outdoor sports and scenic vistas. The village offers a huge selection of food venues, boutiques and unique stores and and galleries. It has easy access to Brattleboro, Bennington, Dover and Mt Snow.
Vermont Rte 100, Wilmington, VT, États-Unis
The village of Wilmington sits on the crossroads of scenic north/south rte 100 and east/west rte 9. A farm to table culture that enjoys country back roads, outdoor sports and scenic vistas. The village offers a huge selection of food venues, boutiques and unique stores and and galleries. It has easy access to Brattleboro, Bennington, Dover and Mt Snow.
Nestled in the foothills along Vermont's eastern border. It hosts world class Jazz concerts, film festival and theater companies. It's downtown meanders along the Connecticut river with a diverse offering of great food and unique shopping within a community of independent merchant. Can access via rte 9.
Brattleboro
Nestled in the foothills along Vermont's eastern border. It hosts world class Jazz concerts, film festival and theater companies. It's downtown meanders along the Connecticut river with a diverse offering of great food and unique shopping within a community of independent merchant. Can access via rte 9.