It’s that time of year again, albeit a little later than usual, when thoughts turn to the sticky, sweet smell and taste of maple syrup...<< MORE >>

Be careful what you ask for, you just might get it! Here in Vermont we’ve been praying for snow. Ever since the stretch of high temperatures in December we’ve been literally begging for snow. The Donomar Inn is located just three miles from Smugglers’ Notch Resort. You can see the slopes from our sun room while you enjoy breakfast. So, in the winter snow is crucial. It started snowing Wednesday, Valentine’s Day, around 2am. It didn’t stop until, well, it still hasn’t really stopped. It’s been flurrying for days! It snowed so hard on Wednesday that ...<< MORE >>

As owner of the Donomar Inn in Jeffersonville, Vermont, on occasion I've had the chance to sit up, take notice and say, "What's that smell?" Of course, as parents, we often get this chance as well, but that's another story for another time! My latest olfactory tale is one that created an abundance of anxiety, but luckily had a happy ending.My Godson and his girlfriend came to visit for the weekend. He hadn't been to the Inn since he helped us move in two years ago so upon arrival I took them on a tour. We made quite a few ...<< MORE >>

My hope is that readers might be interested in the daily workings of a Vermont Inn, the trials and tribulations of owning and maintaining a circa 1865 homestead which includes eight acres of land, the joy of meeting new friends, the fears of starting a new business and everything else that goes along with this venture. << MORE >>