At The Inn

Enjoy a hearty three-course breakfast in the dining room with its mountain view. If you prefer, it's often possible to have it served in your room or outside on the portico. In summer, you'll be greeted with fresh lemonade and homemade cookies. In fall, it's likely to be cold cider with Vermont cheese and crackers. Winter guests are often warmed with mulled cider.

Our goal is to make the Governor's house a very comfortable place to be. Could be the down pillows and warm comforters or maybe the restful quiet of a small village, but guests often tell us they've never slept so well. While there is lots to do in the area, you'll also find the inn's large, quiet rooms very inviting. The well-stocked library is a good place for a comfortable game of chess or for settling in with a bottle of wine. The elegant parlor is the perfect place for afternoon tea. The cozy reading nook on the second floor has a panoramic view of the mountains. The shaded portico looks out on the lawn toward the mountains and it's a great place to enjoy a cool summer drink. While away a winter afternoon with a book in front of the fire or choose a Mozart CD to play as you soak in your big claw-foot tub. You'll find the ingredients for a luxurious bath in the little gift and antique shop at the top of the stairs. In summer, play croquet or watch the children roll old-fashioned hoops on the lawn. Choose a movie to watch in your room while you're munching popcorn or Ben & Jerry's ice cream. On snowy nights, stay in and join us for hearty soup and homemade bread and then linger for an evening of games.

The Governor's House in Hyde Park is the perfect setting for family reunions, small private events, and intimate weddings. If you want a special birthday cake, we'll bake you one. If you want to take along a picnic lunch, just ask the night before and it will be ready in the morning. You'll find a picnic basket in the shop if you forgot yours. You'll find fresh flowers in your room and fresh Toll House cookies in the cookie jar. You'll find cozy robes and high-sped internet and even hot chocolate at bedtime. And you'll always find a warm welcome. The Governor's House in Hyde Park is worth the trip from anywhere - even the 21st Century.