We're Thrilled to Announce Our New Executive Chef...

We're thrilled to announce our new executive chef... MICHAEL EHLENFELDT joins The Inn! Finding the right executive chef doesn't happen overnight when you're sitting in the middle of the woods in Southern Vermont. We've learned from experience it takes someone with true experience, a shared philosophy, maturity and an honest respect for guests' needs in order to uphold and carry on an established culinary excellence. "We're thrilled to make this announcement. Ironically, we crossed paths twice with Michael over the last few years but the timing just wasn't right," said Richard. "Michael's  'the real deal.' He's not afraid of hard work and paid his dues in professional kitchens. He grew up on a Wisconsin dairy farm and learned early how to garden, forage, pickle, can and butcher as a child and continues to this day. For years, he also taught cooking classes to under-served urban populations in Boston." Michael comes to the Inn from Solo Farm & Table in South Londonderry where he was a key member of their culinary team. While retaining his home in Charlestown, NH, just over the Connecticut River, the majority of Michael's 25+ year culinary career kept him in Boston, including 14 years as the executive sous chef under renowned chef/owner Gordon Hamersley of Hamersley Bistro.   Michael will develop and execute The Inn's menus for the restaurant, weddings and special events, which includes our August 22nd Annual Farm Dinner Celebration. Additionally, he will be one of the key instructors in The Hidden Kitchen, The Inn's non-professional cooking classroom where chefs and cookbook authors teach hands-on and demonstration classes. Join in the fun! 2015 Annual Farm Dinner Celebration Saturday, August 22 5-8 pm Join us for a memorable night! Live Music with Stringfield Springers & Johnny "O" plus a fun mixology demonstration class compliments of Vermont Spirits! Silent Auction with incredible wines, classes, stays, and art with proceeds going to The Springfield Area Parent & Child Center. PLUS, an incredible multi-course dinner! $75 per person includes food/wine pairings/tax/tip Don't miss out on the fun! Dine with our Farm Partners! Explore the inn! Bid on great prizes! Call (802) 263-9217 for details or to make reservations.  Annual Pit Roast Class + Dine with Indian Chief Saturday, August 1  10 am-1pm + 6 pm dinner Only TWO SPOTS left this weekend! We start the fire the night before in our stone-lined garden pit. In the morning, we pull the coals aside and place the meat wrapped in cheesecloth then corn husks into the pit, cover with ferns and more husks, lay barn tin on top and then shovel the coals on top.    At 10 am, the class starts with the unveiling and continues inside The Hidden Kitchen for a traditional Native American meal.    Later, you return to the inn's wine cellar for dinner with Chief Roger Longtoe Sheehan. $149 per person Call us (802) 263-9217  Learn More Here! Chef/cookbook author Virginia Willis teaches us all to "LIGHTEN' UP Y'ALL"  Demonstration Cooking Class - August 29 10-1  Virginia Willis has cooked Lapin Normandie with Julia Child, prepared lunch for President Clinton, and catered a bowling party for Jane Fonda... The Chicago Tribune praised her as one of "Seven Food Writers You Need to Know." Her legion of fans love her knack for giving classic French cooking a down-home feel and re-imagining Southern recipes en Français. Join her in The Hidden Kitchen for this demonstration cooking class. $95 per person Don't wait - Call (802) 263-9217 Learn More Here!

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