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Rokeby Museum

Rokeby Museum is open and a great place to visit this summer. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The museum’s special 2020 exhibit MENDING FENCES: NEW WORK BY CAROL MACDONALD includes prints and objects in the gallery, and outdoor installations – all inspired by Rokeby Museum – that explore simple and profound acts of repair. (For an exhibit review, search Seven Days Art Review Mending Fences.)

For a deeper understanding of race issues in America today, the museum’s award winning, multi-media exhibit FREE & SAFE: THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD IN VERMONT is a great exploration of the history of slavery and the work done by many to abolish it.

Rokeby also offers walking trails, historic farm buildings including an early 20^th century creamery, virtual tours of the historic Robinson family home, and extra care to make your visit clean and safe. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Summary provided by Joan Gorman, our friend and previous Inn owner.

Pies

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August 4-9, 2020

Sunday Pie is back – with a (COVID) twist!

Whole pies are available Wednesday through Saturday.

Interested in a slice of heaven on Sunday afternoon? Sunday Pie is back with a twist starting this Sunday, August 9. Stop by the Swanson Inn between 3-6p for a slice of pie to-go for $5.50, tax included. If you wish to enjoy your pie at the inn, we will have limited outdoor socially-distanced tables and lawn chairs, with forks, napkins, coffee and tea available. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, we are unable to offer indoor seating or table service. Please wear your mask until seated at your table.

Sunday Pie by the slice menu:

Peach Pie

Creamy Mango Pie

Blueberry Pie

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Whole Pies

Would you like a whole pie to enjoy at home with family or friends? Cherry Pie, Lemon Chess Pie and Chocolate Cream Pie all speak for themselves.

Cherry Pie	$20 plus tax
Lemon Chess Pie	$20 plus tax
Chocolate Cream Pie	$25 plus tax

Pie options are not limited to our weekly specials. We make cheesecakes too! Click here to see many of our offerings.

The Mini

Swanson Inn pies are expanding with a new pie – The Mini. Made in a 5.5″ pie shell, The Mini is perfect for 4 servings and is available in limited quantities and varieties, so order early! A Mini Mixed Berry Pie or Banana Cream Pie are the perfect ending to wonderful summer meal.

Banana Cream Mini	$12 plus tax
Mixed Berry Mini	$10 plus tax

Place your order at [email protected] or call Tim at 802-496-2405. We will email you an invoice so you may pay online. If you prefer we can process your credit card when you pick your pie. Check or cash are also welcome. We will meet you curbside with your order. If you wish, we will deliver to your home in Warren, Waitfield, or Fayston for $4.

Quiche

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August 4 – 8, 2020

Summer is a great time of year to enjoy quiche. Our Mushroom quiche and Quiche Lorraine are always on the menu along with a new quiche every week. Pot pie specials will return when the leaves start to turn color in the fall.

Quiche Specials for August 4-8
Please order one day in advance.
Mushroom Quiche, Quiche Lorraine, and Tomato-Feta
$15

Prices do not include 9% state sales tax

We will deliver to your home in Warren, Waitsfield, or Fayston for $4.

Passover Desserts

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The Swanson Inn is taking orders Passover desserts. We currently offer our Flourless Chocolate Cake for $25.

If you have a special request, please call Tim at 802-496-2405. We may not be able to accommodate all special requests. Call Tim to see what he can do.

We wish all our Jewish neighbors a wonderful Passover celebration.

In these uncertain times, please join the Swanson Inn and light a candle for hope.

Gift Certificates

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Consider giving a get-a-way weekend to the Swanson Inn. The Mad River Valley has much to offer – from skiing to fishing, shopping to hiking, and music to beer, vacation opportunities in Central Vermont never slow down until you get check-in at the Swanson Inn. Why not give such a gift?

You can also give the gift of pie! A gift certificate can be used for Sunday Pie or whole pies.

Please contact us for more details.

What’s Happening at the Inn Today?

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Friday, July 26, 2019

The Inn continues to bustle with guests and friends. Tim is making a pie for a social event, Rick is working in the gardens, and the dogs are resting. We continue to welcome Long Trail hikers needing a rest for the rocks, roots, and weather of the LT.

Saturday, July 13, 2019

Long Trail Hiker “Butterfly” spent a “zero” day at the Inn with her parents. She was back on the trail this morning, well fed and rested. Keep it going, Butterfly! We know you can make it! Check out the Green Mountain Club for more information on the Long Trail.

June 14, 2019

The Swanson Inn is getting a facelift. Starting in late May, Amanda has been scraping, priming, and painting the Inn.

At first it looked like the Inn had the measles with brown spots over the blue paint.

But with the first top coat slowly spreading, you can see a glimpse of the future.

Keep an eye out right here to see how this project, and many others, is shaping up.

Long Trail Hiker’s Special

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The Swanson Inn is proud to support those who take to the woods with a pack on their back and trek poles in their hands while hiking the Vermont Long Trail. We are located 5 miles from the App Gap trailhead on Vermont Route 17. Whether you are a thru-hiker or section hiker, The Swanson Inn offers room and meal specials.

Thru-Hiker Specials include:

Transportation to and from the App Gap, Lincoln Gap, or Duxbury trailheads
Resupply run to Waitsfield Village
Mail drop location for resupply packages
Dinner on the night of arrival
Early breakfast on the day of departure
One load of laundry per room
One night reservation accepted on weekends (if available)
Late night reservations accepted

Section Hiker Specials include:

Two night non-consecutive stay (including weekend reservations, when available)
Transportation to and from any trailhead between VT Rt. 4 (Killington) and Vt. Rt. 15 (Johnson)
One load of laundry per room
Free parking

Both hiker special reservations must be reserved through [email protected] or by calling the Inn at 802-496-2405.