Imagine a guided tour of Vermont's best scenery during fall foliage. Inn Victoria, a Bed and Breakfast in Chester, Vermont has sponsored a number of outdoor adventures from fly fishing to fall foliage tours in a Tundra four wheel drive luxury truck for five.
  Some adventurists prefer the quiet roads of the back woods where the forest floor is carpeted with gold leaf. Some prefer the thrill of seeking out the elusive moose. Some prefer the fly fishing adventure of Vermont rivers filled with wild trout. Some want to drive until they have exhausted every hill top and valley for the best fall colors. Some want to hunt down every covered bridge in Vermont. The list goes on and on of adventures to find the sights or spots of interest in the comfort of a chauffeured four wheel drive, limited edition, Toyota Tundra for 5. And what a time we have!
Here are some photos of two couples from the Southwest whom have enjoyed the most recent three day tour of South Central Vermont's foliage.
Inn Victoria sponsored Vermont Tours are an all inclusive package including:
- Meals
- Lodging in the most spacious rooms at Inn Victoria
- Wine and liquor
- Soda and refreshments on the tour
- Transportation
- Photographs
- Field Picnic
- A guarantee of locating the best foliage in Vermont
Penny and Dan Cote
Look for Inn Victoria Bed and Breakfast Packages for planning your Vermont Vacation .
The Official Riding Club of Harley-Davidson, H.O.G. will host the 2013 Iron Adventure Run here in the Okemo Valley Region. For lodging near Okemo Mountain, Inn Victoria will share sponsorship of The Iron Adventure Run, August 22, 23, 24 of 2013. Over 1000 Harley-Davidson
riders and other motorcycle enthusiasts traveling to the Okemo Valley
region for this exciting three-day event will share their passion for
motorcycles and riding from the moment they arrive in our region. From
the array of colors, motorcycle models, lights, and chrome, visitors
will have an opportunity to experience some of the finest motorcycles on
the road. For more information about the Iron Adventure Run stay tuned to this blog. I will post more information as it becomes available.
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For now, trust me when I say, this is going to be a BIG deal for New England. This is an international event held each year in a state that has great riding roads...and Vermont has the BEST riding roads in the country, according to Inn Victoria guests who ride here. You don't believe me?.......ask this rider!
 Go to the H.O.G. site and gather information on the Harley Owners Group for information about the organization.
Penny & Dan Cote
For Lodging Near Okemo Mountain, Choose Our Bed and Breakfast
Chester, Vermont is home to Inn Victoria, the home of the Prettiest Painted Place in Vermont.
Chester, Vermont is one of the top 10 Prettiest Painted Places in the Northeast.
Chester, Vermont is one of the top 60 Prettiest Painted Places in America.
No matter how you look at it, Inn Victoria sits in the Prettiest Painted Village in Vermont....and soon we hope it will be voted by a panel of judges as one of the top 12 finalists in the USA!
 The Prettiest Painted Places in America is a nationwide contest in which painted homes and buildings throughout the United States are judged according to color scheme and creativity. On Tuesday Chester was named in the top ten in the Northeast and top 60 nationally, by the Paint Quality Institute. This designation is bestowed upon the top 12 nationally only once every 10 years. To date Chester is the smallest of the communities within the Northeast region that has been identified in the competition. With a population of 3500+-, it is likely that Chester may very well be the smallest of the communities in the entire competition....that is yet to be seen.
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 The Paint Quality Institute has conducted this competition twice before,
most recently in 2000. It says the purpose is to vividly show how an attractive
paint color scheme can greatly enhance the "curb appeal" of any
structure’s exterior.
 "We feel there is no better way to demonstrate the importance of
exterior paint color than to focus on these beautiful real-world communities
that take so much pride in their appearance," said Debbie Zimmer, paint
and color expert at the Paint Quality Institute. "The places involved in
our competition are a tremendous inspiration to us all, and by giving them
recognition, we hope to instill in the public a better appreciation for the
role exterior paint can play in protecting and enhancing the appearance of any
home or building."
To see the entire slate of these beautiful Chester, VT homes...just send an e-mail to: innkeeper@innvictoria.com
Penny & Dan Cote
The Proud owners of Inn Victoria, a Chester, Vermont Bed and Breakfast in Vermont's Prettiest Village
Are you looking for packages for weddings & elopements at a bed and breakfast in Vermont? Take a look at Vermont Vows Destination Spotlight; Inn Victoria....you'll love what you see! Inn Victoria's Secret Garden is a perfect out-of-doors venue for your intimate wedding.
 If you prefer indoors, our main parlor is a made to order, Victorian palace. Take a look at some photos taken for a recent wedding. Judi and Neal made this their wedding palace and home for a week. Penny prepared a feast fit for our king and queen, a Rib Roast with Yorkshire Pudding and all the fixings. Jessica created this masterpiece of a cake with love.
Here is what Judi and Neil had to say about their intimate wedding at Inn Victoria:
  "We have just had the most beautiful wedding, a candlelight ceremony in
the front parlor & reception fit for royalty in the dining room, at
Inn Victoria-far beyond anything we could have hoped for or dreamed of-
We fell in love at 1st sight w/ the Inn and the Inn Family-Dan,
Penny,Jess,Rachael,Gail, Kim & Ashley.The love,joy, prayer &
loving attention to every detail was a blessing that has truly left us
in awe of the memories the Inn Victoria family has helped to create-We
will cherish every moment for the rest of our lives-& if we forget
any single moment we have Dan's 200 plus photos-everything from the
altar we created to the bride's shoes! This was the blessing &
memory of a lifetime-after an exhaustive & thorough search the
lenght & bredth of NE, Inn by Inn, we are convinced that Inn
Victoria is the only place on earth that our beautiful wedding could
have taken place. We are forever & eternally grateful
Love Judi
& Neal"
Penny and Dan Cote
Owners of Inn Victoria, a Bed and Breakfast in Chester Vermont
 Join us for High Tea at our Victorian Bed and Breakfast. We recently
received a wonderful letter from a very satisfied guest of Inn Victoria's, High
Tea. It's always a
delight to hear from our guests after enjoying Inn Victoria amenities. This note was a
special surprise due to the circumstances.
Enjoy the Read!
Dear
Penny, Jessica and Dan;
My
best friend and I had reservations to attend High Tea at Inn Victoria, Chester Vermont
on the 28th of August 2011 to celebrate her birthday. But Mother Nature had other plans for all of
us. We finally were able to make reservations for spring to celebrate her
birthday. Sometimes it takes us a while…and it was well worth the wait.
  I
am writing to tell you that both Joline and I had a delightful time. High tea at
the Inn Victoria felt like we took a mini vacation. We ate and drank
until we thought we would burst because the food and teas were so delicious.
And
then there was Jessica. She added so much to our experience. We were
planning to return in August of 2012 but we couldn't wait….we loved our return trip again in the spring! Thank you for providing this special experience. Rachel
Penny
and Dan Cote
Chester, Vermont is Nominated as one of the Prettiest Painted Places in America
 Included in the list of the Prettiest Painted Places in Chester, Vermont was Inn Victoria. The
Paint Quality Institute, whose mission is to educate the public about paints
and paint performance, has been seeking to find and promote the prettiest painted
communities in America. Just edging into the deadline of August 31st, Chester's nomination was received with tremendous excitement.
In just a few days we'll all know if Chester, VT will go on to the finals. Chester may be one of the 60 finalists to be selected as one of 12 Prettiest Painted Places in America. If so, Chester will stand out as one of the smallest communities in the competition.
 "We know that there are thousands of applicants, but only Chester, Vermont is worthy of the distinction within the smallest of categories. Chester has long been a community which takes great pride in the quintessential nature of the village. It would be great to see a community within the Okemo Valley Region to be selected", says Marji Graf, CEO of the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Enjoy a few fabulous photos of the quintessential Vermont village.
By Penny & Dan Cote
For Lodging Near Okemo Mountain, Choose our Bed and Breakfast, Inn Victoria in Chester, Vermont
 Shelburne Museum will be on your left.
You can’t miss it, unless of course you enjoyed a bit too much wine at
the multiple wineries along the way.
This is one of the most fascinating museums I’ve ever been to because of
its size and comprehensive collections that will suit everyone in your
party. Although my favorite venues
were the gun and duck decoy collections, Penny’s favorites
were the quilt collection (which in and of itself is huge). Penny also seemed content to enjoy her
stay in the jail cell until the local constable said he needed a volunteer to
stay locked up for the night.
 One can easily invest an entire
day touring
building after building filled with all sorts of Vermont life artifacts of
yesteryear; including a large steam operated paddle boat for passengers
crossing Lake Champlain, a massive round barn,
and so much more. Don’t allow
the day to get away from you without visiting the Shelburne Farms, a national historic site, 1,400 acres of
working farm, an environmental education center, a children’s farmyard, and
much more.
Penny & Dan Cote
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Some adventurists prefer the quiet roads of the back woods where the forest floor is carpeted with gold leaf. Some prefer the thrill of seeking out the elusive moose. Some prefer the fly fishing adventure of Vermont rivers filled with wild trout. Some want to drive until they have exhausted every hill top and valley for the best fall colors. Some want to hunt down every covered bridge in Vermont. The list goes on and on of adventures to find the sights or spots of interest in the comfort of a chauffeured four wheel drive, limited edition, Toyota Tundra for 5. And what a time we have!
