Blue Horse Inn

Top choice in Vermont


In 2018, Jill and Tony Amato completely renovated and reopened this grand Federal Greek Revival inn in the heart of Woodstock. Set on 2 acres of grassy lawns sloping down to riverside Adirondack chairs, the red-brick and white-clapboard 19th-century home conceals a sprawling collection of fireplace-equipped common areas and carpeted guest rooms gazing out over the yard or downtown Woodstock.


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