In this issue

Saved you a slice! Apple crumb, chocolate & pumpkin from a small-town gem / Perfect Powder Days: Amazing deals on the slopes / Wine Country Thanksgiving: Easy ideas for a gorgeous table / Tree Lightings, Santa Sightings: Charming traditions to make your own

Wine Country Cozy

Chateau Chantal has the feel of a visit to a country manor, and that’s because the owner of the house makes it so. Book a stay in one of 11 hilltop rooms with views of orchards, vineyards, classic red barns and—yes— two bays, and your custom breakfast mimosas will be poured by owner Bob Begin, the same guy who likely stoked your real wood fire the night before. If Bob and his family aren’t serving you directly, you’ll still feel part of it. As one staffer says he tells his friends: If you want to learn a lot about wine, come after the busy harvest when the tasting room takes on the feel of a private class—and retreat. Day visitors can also call ahead to book a private tour and tasting or take the day and wander a new founder’s trail through the vines.

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Tucked In Up North

November seems made for travel focused on quiet contemplation, or a road trip through rural countryside to a place of gathering. Mostly, though, it calls for cozy.

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The Moment Between Seasons

The trail was crisp. The first snow had fallen overnight, a dusting, not enough to crest the top of my running shoes.

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Ready Set, Bake!

Welcome to the crumb topped meringue swooped buttery-good holiday bustle of a small -town pie shop

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Over The River And Through The Woods …

These are our readers’ favorite sleigh rides across the North!

1 min

Warm The Hearts, Heels And Heads Of Your Favorite Outdoor Folks

Warm the hearts, heels and heads of your favorite outdoor folks.

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