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Christmas in Chester in Spring! CHESTER, VT -- When the Hallmark Channel announced that it would film its Christmas movie "Moonlight and Mistletoe" here in Chester, we were delighted.
Main St. has been transformed into a movie set Mid-May through mid-June, 2008 they filmed the movie along the Village Green, across the street from the Chester House and in several of the nearby quaint shops and homes.
Scenery and artificial snow is in place. Hollywood celebs such as Tom Arnold, Candice Cameron Bure, Barbara Niven, Christopher Wiehl, Matt Walton, Allan Nicholls, and Heather Remick played the major characters in this family feature about the spirit of Christmas and about a family's successful attempt to rejuvenate its year-round "Santaville," which has fallen on hard times.
Santa's sleigh, with the Chester House behind. Many Chesterites are in the film as "extras," and one of our innkeepers (Bill) plays the non-speaking part of "Chuck,"an assistant to the innkeeper at Santaville.
Bill, dressed for "Winter" in June, as cameras roll. The Chester House was honored to have some of the celebrity cast staying here during the film shoot. Even some of our regular guests were extras in the TV movie.
Innkeeper Paul and Barbara Niven pose for pics. "Lights, camera, action!" is now a phrase familiar to our ears.
Candice Cameron relaxes on our front porch between takes, while Allan Nicholls has makeup applied. "Moonlight & Mistletoe" aired on the Hallmark Channel Nov. 29, Dec. 5, 11, 19, 20 and 22, 2008. |
Ski & Snowboard Packages in Place CHESTER, VT -- Get ready for some mighty fine winter fun, as the Chester House releases details of its 2009-10 Skiing and Snowboarding Packages. During a tough economy, skiers and riders will welcome lodging and lift discounts of up to 25% every day during the Early and Late seasons and mid-week during the Peak Season. Up to a 15% lodging and lift discount will be available during seven Peak season weekends. This year we are enen offering a modestly-discounted Package during Presidents' Week Skiers and boarders from New England, the mid-Atlantic states and beyond have enjoyed many an economical winter mini-vacation at the Chester House. This year will be no different. Click here for package rates, availability and more detailed information.
Winter! CHESTER, VT -- Winter brings tremendous smiles to lovers of winter sports and outdoor activities in Vermont!
Many Chester House guests have found a romantic sleigh ride a nice addition to their winter visit to Vermont. The Chester House is ready with its Stay and Ski / Board packages, with substantial discounts both on the room and on the Okemo lift tickets. Even most "peak weekends" and Presidents Week, Chester House guests will save on their snow getaways. We also have a package for Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing at Grafton Ponds!
Festival Series' Show Line-Up
On February 6th Sam and Barbara Lloyd will perform A.R. Gurney’s, Love Letters, a Pulitzer Prize for Drama nominated play by A. R. Gurney. The play centers on just two characters, Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III. Using the epistolary form, they sit side by side at tables and read the notes, letters and cards - in which over nearly 50 years, they discuss their hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappointments, victories and defeats - that have passed between them throughout their separated lives. Also performing will be dancer Ashley Hensel-Browning who will be joined for this event by artistic partner, Zoe McDonnell. The two will perform a piece which they choreographed and will include several student dancers. On March 6th, world-renowned conductor and pianist Ignat Solzhenitsyn returns to Chester for a live performance Both performances will be at the Green Mountain Union HS at 7:30 PM. Details at www.greenmountainfestivalseries.com.
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Chester Winter Carnival
Thanks to the owner and staff of the Chester Hardware Store, who will once again sponsor and organize the Carnival, Chesterites and those visiting the town will revel in some good old fashioned winter fun on Feb. 12th thru Feb. 14th. The list of planned activities includes a bonfire, ice skating, sled races, snowshoe softball, sled dog rides, a snow sculpture contest, a Winter Carnival Dinner and Midnight Valentine Dance, a snowmobile poker run and a broom hockey tournament With Mother Nature's help, it will be a great winter festival for all ages.
Covered Bridges Uncovered CHESTER, VT -- Innkeepers Bill and Paul have this year found that more and more Chester House guests are interested in visiting the covered bridges while touring southern Vermont.
beauty. "They are so delicate, yet so strong and durable, she said. "I've never seen such a marvelous collection. Every bridge I've seen rivals the previous one. I've taken some great pictures at each covered bridge I visited." Vermont has the greatest collection of covered bridges in the US, many of which are still in use. A century ago, there were over 600 covered bridges, but the flood of 1927 left only about 200, many of which have since been lost to fire or development. The remaining bridges in Vermont are among the nation's finest. With 22 of Vermont's 114 covered bridges located within 35 miles, it's no wonder that the Chester House is a popular hub for visitors interested in visiting these historic architectural marvels.
No Lack of Fine Dinners CHESTER, VT -- When visitors to the Chester House preview the Restaurant Menu Book at the Chester House, they often marvel at the number of fine restaurants in the Chester area. "Not only does the area around Chester have so many, many interesting places to see and things to do," said Ben Jackson of Somerville, NJ. "But the number of really fine restaurants is astounding!
Roots on the River 2010 BELLOWS
FALLS, VT -- The lineup for the 11th annual " Roots on the River Festival"
hasn't yet been announced, but it's certain it will be a great musical
event. Excitement is building for this year’s four-days of
memorable music and song. For more information, please go to the Roots on the River website or call 802-463-9595. |
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