Vermont has lots of lodging and fun for folks at your reunion or group getaway

Whether it’s for a work retreat, a bridal shower, or a family reunion, the Grafton Inn has a selection of beautiful places to gather. The most popular spaces for groups to reserve for meetings or special occasions include the Vermont-chic Pine Room Bar, the sun-filled Garden Room, historic Phelps Barn Pub, and the Presidents Room or Homestead Room (both popular for business meetings). In addition to the Inn’s rooms and suites, guest houses are available for added privacy and convenient group lodging. With nearby access to hiking and biking in the summer, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, planning activities for groups is easy. Escape to the Vermont countryside and let the inn’s experienced staff help you plan your next event. Check the website for updates, safety protocols, and for Vermont’s travel regulations.

For an authentic immersion in Vermont country life there’s no better excursion than a visit to Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks in Montpelier. The benign overseer of this maple kingdom is Burr Morse, of the eighth generation of a family that first learned maple sugaring techniques from Native people. Your group – a bunch of friends or an organized bus tour – can enjoy tours of the sugarhouse, displays in the woodshed theater, an outdoor Vermont farm life museum and shopping at the country store. A nature trail is peopled by whimsical carved folk characters created by Burr Morse. Taste and buy maple products like maple creemees, other Vermont foods, crafts, and gifts. Purchases may be mailed. Tour groups are always welcome. Open year-round.