Chester House has Special Guest

CHESTER, VT -- The Chester House Inn was delighted when a famous Hollywood actor stayed at the Inn in early 2012.

Special Guest on his recent visit to Chester. Yes, that's really him, with innkeeper Bob (r)!

Chester House Welcomes Spring Guests

CHESTER, VT -- Occasionally guests arrive at the Chester House Inn without having made a reservation.  Of course if we have a room available, they may have it, but guests without a reservation take a chance that there will be no vacancy.

Well, this Spring some unexpected guests showed up and took some available room that suited them just fine. Since they let us take their pictures (below), we decided not to charge them for their stay:

Unexpected guests stayed atop a porch pillar.

Barely a peep out of the children during their stay.

Christmas in Chester in Spring!

CHESTER, VT -- When the Hallmark Channel announced that it would film its Christmas movie "Moonlight and Mistletoe" here in Chester, we were delighted.

Main St. has been transformed into a movie set

Mid-May through mid-June, 2008 they filmed the movie along the Village Green, across the street from the Chester House and in several of the nearby quaint shops and homes.

Scenery and artificial snow is in place.

Hollywood celebs such as Tom Arnold, Candice Cameron Bure, Barbara Niven, Christopher Wiehl, Matt Walton, Allan Nicholls, and Heather Remick played the major characters in this family feature about the spirit of Christmas and about a family's successful attempt to rejuvenate its year-round "Santaville," which has fallen on hard times.

Santa's sleigh, with the Chester House behind.

Many Chesterites are in the film as "extras".  

The Chester House was honored to have some of the celebrity cast staying here during the film shoot.  Even some of our regular guests were extras in the TV movie.

"Lights, camera, action!" is now a phrase familiar to our ears.  

Candice Cameron relaxes on our front porch between takes, while Allan Nicholls has makeup applied.

"Moonlight & Mistletoe" airsd on the Hallmark Channel several times each year between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Ski & Snowboard Packages

CHESTER, VT -- Get ready for some mighty fine winter fun, as the Chester House releases details of its 2011-12 Skiing and Snowboarding Packages.

During a tough economy, skiers and riders will welcome lodging and lift discounts of up to 25% every day during the Early and Late seasons and mid-week during the Peak Season.  Up to a 15% lodging and lift discount will be available during seven Peak season weekends.  This year we are enen offering a modestly-discounted Package during Presidents' Week

Skiers and boarders from New England, the mid-Atlantic states and beyond have enjoyed many an economical winter mini-vacation at the Chester House.  This year will be no different.  Click here for package rates, availability and more detailed information.

Winter!

CHESTER, VT -- Winter brings tremendous smiles to lovers of winter sports and outdoor activities in Vermont! 

Many Chester House guests have found a romantic sleigh ride a nice addition to their winter visit to Vermont.  

The Chester House is ready with its Stay and Ski / Board packages, with substantial discounts both on the room and on the Okemo lift tickets. Even most "peak weekends" and Presidents Week, Chester House guests will save on their snow getaways.

We also have a package for Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing at Grafton Ponds!

No Lack of Fine Dinners

CHESTER, VT -- When visitors to the Chester House preview the Restaurant Menu Book at the Chester House, they often marvel at the number of fine restaurants in the Chester area.  

"Not only does the area around Chester have so many, many interesting places to see and things to do," said Ben Jackson of Somerville, NJ.  "But the number of really fine restaurants is astounding!"

Roots on the River, June 6-9, 2012

BELLOWS FALLS, VT -- The lineup for the 14th annual "Roots on the River Festival" has been announced and it looks as if it'll be another great musical event.  Excitement is building for this year’s four-days of memorable music and song.

The festival started years ago with two small concerts at a local watering hole and an artist's studio, and has blossomed into an event that draws fans from across the United States, Canada, and Europe who attend year after year.

Once again, the Chester House Inn is ready to be home-base for those attending the Roots on the River Music Festival.

For more information, please go to the Roots on the River website or call 802-463-9595.

Playhouse Announces 2013 Season

WESTON, VT -- The famous Weston Playhouse has announced it's production line-up for its 2013 summer season of plays and musicals.

And the Chester House Inn once again has it's "Buy 1 Ticket...Get 1 Free" Theater Package available.  Click here to view details.

Here are the productions and their dates:

The Hound of the Baskervilles - June 26-July 7

Ella - July 12-28

Fiddler on the Roof  - August 2-25

Pregnancy Pact -- August 30-September 11

Mary's Wedding -- July 19-August 5

Bad Dates -- August 16-September 9

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown - June 21-July 8.

To both order your tickets and reserve your room, just give us a call .  And remember, when you buy one, we'll buy one for you!

802 875-2205

Covered Bridges Uncovered

CHESTER, VT -- The innkeepers have this year found that more and more Chester House guests are interested in visiting the covered bridges while touring southern Vermont.  

 beauty.  "They are so delicate, yet so strong and durable, she said.  "I've never seen such a marvelous collection.  Every bridge I've seen rivals the previous one.  I've taken some great pictures at each covered bridge I visited."

Vermont has the greatest collection of covered bridges in the US, many of which are still in use. A century ago, there were over 600 covered bridges, but the flood of 1927 left only about 200, many of which have since been lost to fire or development. The remaining bridges in Vermont are among the nation's finest.

With 22 of Vermont's 114 covered bridges located within 35 miles, it's no wonder that the Chester House is a popular hub for visitors interested in visiting these historic architectural marvels.

Chester Winter Carnival

Thanks to the owners and staff of the Chester Hardware Store, Chesterites and those visiting the town revel in some good old fashioned winter fun in February.  

The list of planned activities usually includes a bonfire, ice skating, sled races, snowshoe softball, sled dog rides, a snow sculpture contest, and a Winter Carnival Dinner, a snowmobile poker run and a broom hockey tournament.

With Mother Nature's help, it will be a great winter festival again this upcoming winter for all ages.

New Arrival

CHESTER, VT -- Innkeeper Bob recently helped welcome into this world a new member of his family: 

Bob's daughter Abigail and his new granddaughter Alisandra.

Innkeepers Took a Break

Chester House Inn owners Bob & Jan on 2012 trip to Mexico