FEATHERBED INN BLOG

Hello Featherbed Friends, Ahhh, we've landed in Stick Season, that quiet time between the splendor of foliage season and the magic of ski...

In this article, we will delve into the captivating world of boutique lodging

So it seems we are these kind of people. About a minute after our wedding, we needed a new project and started planning a three-month...

Hello friends, There is never a shortage of fabulous things to experience when you visit the Mad River Valley (especially when the...

Check out the Featherbed Inn, one of the Mad River Riders' generous landowner partners, and the great trails that connect from the property

One of the silver linings of having your state as the lead story in the New York Times because of a natural disaster is the outpouring of...

Tripadvisor 2023 National Award Karen and Mick Rookwood, the dynamic husband and wife duo behind the Featherbed Inn in Waitsfield,...

Blind Justice parade float

Father's Day - a day to celebrate fathers and father figures in our lives. But what about the countless folks whose fathers are dead? Or...

Let's just say that we never imagined we'd be writing this, yet here we are writing this. TripAdvisor has included the Featherbed Inn as...

Thanks to The Valley Reporter for doing this piece as we start our barn renovation project.

You know those experiences that you are certain in a million years you'll never forget? For me, the moments I held each of my newborn...

Hi there. While we still have snow on the ground, and spring skiing is going strong, there are signs that a change in seasons is around...

It looks like it's going to be a fine weekend, with snow predicted for Saturday. We thought we'd let you know about some special...

And the 2023 ski season definitely ain't over. In fact, the best conditions we've had all season began in March and are forecast to...

Just to be clear, Mick and I love each other. A lot. And we enjoy a romantic dinner out now and again. And we occasionally buy each other...

Since we moved to the Mad River Valley three years ago, we've become a bit, shall we say, precious about when we ski. Living eight...

Have you ever walked through the woods, at night, in the snow? If the answer is no, then something should really be done about that. It's...

When Mick and I (Karen) first got together 30 years ago, we spent many a-winter weekend at a dear friend's (you know who you are!)...

Hello Featherbed Friends, One thing we love about Vermont is the way the change of seasons completely transforms our sensory experience...