Jeff and I flew solo this past weekend. We left the kids behind and headed to Vermont, my old stomping grounds, so we could attend my cousin Emily's wedding. The wedding was held in the Woodstock/Quechee area in central VT. More on the wedding later but for the hours leading up to the event we had some time to explore. Top on our list was to check out to Simon Pearce for lunch and to watch some glass being blown.
Here's the view from the outside the mill. This is where the retail, restaurant and glassblowing happens. It's situated on the Ottauquechee River which provides hydroelectric power for the glass furnaces and electricity for the entire facility.
Across the street there is a gallery that houses some unique art and furniture...
View from the gallery...
First things first...food.....there was a line out the door 30 minutes before opening to get first seating on the terrace overlooking the water. We didn't know what to do but like a lemming I jumped in line while Jeff browsed around. He thought I was crazy but I got us the last river-side view...AMAZING!
Terrible picture but that drink deserved a viewing...yes it was 11:30 am...
Then we shopped some...
and educated ourselves in the art of glassblowing...
This is what powers this place...
Simon does pottery too...
View from the hydroelectric turbine room...
This guy was on that wall you see out the window in the above picture...he was even larger in person...
ahhhh...
See that guy in mid-air? These kids were swinging from a rope attached to the bridge...they had to let go at just the right time or they would be dead meat. This was like 30 feet from the end of the water fall so I can imagine the current is pretty ridiculous down there.
This was outside the restaurant and is just so Vermont to me...bread and muffins as you walk in...
This is what we purchased...Jeff said he wants to serve meat on it...gross right?
Then back to the Inn to get ready for the wedding...if you've never stayed at the Woodstock Inn...it's worth a look-see...absolutely beautifully quaint...kicking myself for not taking more pictures of it.
6 comments:
Thank you so much for visiting Simon Pearce and sharing your beautiful photography. Please come again soon!
Melissa D.
Simon Pearce
OK, so I don't know you guys...but love your pictures...and loved that you were having a drink at 11:30...that is my husband and I...just and anyone at the Inn (We stay there often...we live in Fl)...Again, loved your pictures and who knows...we might run into you at eh in or SP one day...we were just there a few weeks ago and will be back in 4 weeks...then again for 2 weeks at Christmas...the Inn is the best place to be at Christmas...My little ones love it there...Santa knows where they are ...he stops by at the inn...FYI...Happy Friday! Julie in Orlando :)
FROM GRAM: hi Kate
Thank you for sending your pictures of your pre-wedding visit to SP...great photos of the operation and of you and Jeff dining at the restaurant. What a gorgeous platter you purchased...a fresh smmer salad would look elegant on it!!!!
Kelly and family are here now...just showed Kelly pictures of the wedding and of Aston and Stellyn....Jeff is very interested in pictures of th eentire family...especially Aston and Stellyn. You and Jeff brought delightful weather to Vermont which has remained into this week.
Dinner tonight at the Windjammer with Kelly and family, Julie and family and us (minus Luke who is still at Camp Abnaki !!
Must go since the man delivering 2 cords of wood just arrived...Chuck will be very happy!! love to all, Gram
so i'm a TOTAL nerd but i've always thought glass blowing was W.A.Y cool - must have been SO neat to see in person. is there anything better than having a bevvy pre-12 p.m.? I think not. what a cool trip!
I'll never get over how we have this passion in common. Bruce and I have poured over this post...Bruce says, "I could spend some serious cash in this place" heehee.
Our wedding champagne glasses were SP too, think I forgot to tell you that. We have both mourned a minute about the dropped bowl again. LOVE the pic of the platter being held up. Love all the glass blowing ones and the one of the guy in motion in the back. Love the view/the drink in the morn. We would LOVE this place and frankly need to go there ASAP. I had no idea this all existed.
what a great getaway for you guys. totally want to plan a trip up there now. love all of the pics of the glass blowing. awesome waterfall and rocks pic. looks like such a nice weekend.
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