I would like to take over the blog this month to report to our fellow “Ridge Lovers,” that spring is in the air! Red Wing Blackbirds have been sited and Geese flying home for the summer have been heard. Another sure sign – steam billowing out of the chimney’s of sugarhouses (March 24&25 is VT [...]
03
Feb
Plumbers and Chefs do go hand in hand.
20 years ago… Sue & Scot became chefs, housekeepers, grounds keepers, builders and more! Scott’s first job was contractor/builder/carpenter with a brand new puppy shed for their pregnant golden retriever: Sienna. Sue became housekeeper and chef at the inn, her first recipe was granola that she still serves today to friends and family. Visit www.sterlingridgeresort.com [...]
15
Jan
20 Years of Sterling Ridge: The Road to Being an Innkeeper, Part I
The upcoming year, 2012, holds a lot in store here at Sterling Ridge. We are celebrating our 20th Anniversary! Can you believe, a once 8 bedroom Bed & Breakfast on 80 acres is now a thriving 360 acre RESORT with 20 log cabins and 2 additional homes! It all started when Sue & Scott Peterson [...]
22
Nov
I am thankful for…
All of us here at The Ridge are so thankful for so much; Our guests, the beautiful place we work in, friends and more… Here are some of our personal thoughts: I am thankful for living in a beautiful and peaceful area in Vermont. I love to share our wonderful area with guests and framily. [...]
27
Oct
Get Ready for Winter!
You may enter our property these days and wonder “Where are all the beautiful gardens? Why are there random sticks along the driveway?” Answer: Sterling Ridge is getting ready for Winter! Its time to trade the volleyball, croquet set and bathing suit for skiis, ice skates, boots and coats. Even though there isn’t any snow [...]
22
Sep
Fall Foliage Is on Its Way!
As the days get shorter and shorter, we gear up for fall and winter. We start putting our summer wardrobe away in exchange for pants, long sleeve shirts, fleece jackets and socks. Along with this comes the Fall Foliage. A great place to view Fall Foliage is in Smugglers Notch Pass. 1000 foot cliffs adorn [...]
06
Sep
New Season, New Website!
With Fall approaching fast and the leaves starting to change, here at Sterling Ridge we have been making some changes as well! Our big news is our new WEBSITE! Launched on September 1, 2011 it is all new with lots of pictures and information about the surronding area. Thank you Lara Dickson at Deep Dish [...]
01
Sep
Vermont is Open for Business!
As many have seen on national news, Vermont (mostly southern) has been hit by Irene. All Vermonters are teaming up to help friends, family and neighbors for timely cleanup. We hope, here at Sterling Ridge Resort, that everyone gets back on their feet quickly. The pictures are devastating and lets you know what is going on, [...]
23
Jun
On Becoming a Gardner, Part II
For all our followers, it is an exciting time! I have moved up a rung on the gardening ladder. I can water pretty darn good – according to Evelyn, Queen Gardener here at Sterling Ridge Resort. I have also found out a couple of things the past few weeks that I would like to share: [...]
06
Jun
Special Day for a Young Innkeeper
Ok, so this isn’t so much about my gardening adventures – more posts to come on that. However, it is a special day for a special person here at Sterling Ridge Resort and it is shown with a beautiful Korean Lilac. Fifteen years ago today, Eric “came home” to Vermont. To celebrate this amazing event, [...]
