Hill Farm Inn

09/09/2026

What Makes Hill Farm the Right Home Base for a Midweek Fall Foliage Getaway in Southern Vermont?

Choosing where to stay for fall foliage season is about more than a room with a view. At Hill Farm in Sunderland, Vermont, a midweek stay puts you on 70 acres of working farm and riverfront with fewer crowds and more room to enjoy the fall colors.

Here's what makes Hill Farm the right base for a midweek fall visit:

• Historic Vermont charm on a property dating back to 1790.
• A large farm-fresh breakfast served on-site each morning, with ingredients from Hill Farm's own market garden.
• Riverside walking trails along more than a mile of Battenkill frontage, right on property.
• Nearby hiking trails in the surrounding Green Mountains, an easy drive from Hill Farm.
• Evening fire pits with complimentary s'mores, built for the first cool nights of fall.
• Accommodations ranging from inn rooms to private cottages, with fewer weekday guests sharing the grounds.
• A convenient location just minutes from Manchester, Vermont's shops, restaurants, and attractions.

With this year's forecast pointing toward a longer, more gradual foliage season, a midweek stay at Hill Farm means catching the color without competing for a weekend room.

Plan your midweek stay at Hill Farm today.

09/09/2026

Cool nights. Warm days. Is there anything more perfect than September in Vermont?

Too warm yet for the fireplace, too crisp to leave the wool blankets folded away. Curl up with a throw over your lap. Summer is hanging on, but fall is tiptoeing in...

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day.

We hope you enjoy a comfortable place to sit and a view as beautiful as this one.

The Madeline Cottage, where the best seat in the house includes watching the light move across the mountains.

08/28/2026

Friday greetings from Hill Farm’s crew.

Tiger and Maple staked out their spot on the porch before coffee was even poured, while Bromley struck a pose in the flower beds waiting for work to begin.

It’s the start of the weekend at Hill Farm, and the four-legged staff is already on the job.

08/24/2026

Afternoon sun hits the sign at an angle steep enough to throw a second Hill Farm underneath the first.

We only have one Hill Farm. The sign, apparently, disagrees.

08/24/2026

Why is River House at Hill Farm ideal for a family reunion in Vermont?

The best family reunion venues bring everyone together in one place while offering plenty of space to relax, reconnect, and create lasting memories. At River House at Hill Farm in Sunderland, Vermont, families can enjoy a private setting designed for gathering.

Here's what makes River House a great choice:
• Two 4-bedroom and one 2-bedroom lodging options that can flex to accommodate both small and large family gatherings.
• Spacious kitchens, living areas, and wraparound decks for spending time together.
• Shared amenities including a sauna, billiards room, fire pits, and scenic views along the Battenkill River.
• Easy access to Hill Farm's farm-to-table dining, heated saline pool, walking trails, and guided fly-fishing experiences.

Whether you're celebrating a milestone or starting a new family tradition, River House offers the space and setting for a memorable Vermont reunion.

Start planning your family reunion at River House today.

Experience the charm of the fully renovated 1840 River House at Hill Farm Inn, located in a serene, private setting near the river with fire pits and scenic trails. Ideal for families and groups, offering two 4-bedroom units and a 2-bedroom townhouse, each with full kitchens and cozy living spaces.

08/20/2026

At Hill Farm, the wood-fired oven does more than cook. It shapes the menu.

Vegetables from the market garden, picked hours before service, take on smoke and char that no conventional oven can replicate. The result is food with a distinct kiss of flavor, grounded in place and season.

This is one detail among many that makes dining at The Restaurant at Hill Farm, in Sunderland, Vermont, a genuine extension of the farm itself.

08/18/2026

Planted in June.
Tended all summer.
Bursting by August.

Now the culinary minds get to play.

08/13/2026

Maple has the right idea.

The wraparound porch at Hill Farm offers a rotating pocket of cool shade, depending on where the sun sits.

By early afternoon in August, it’s the best seat on the property. The porch invites you to slow down and find a comfortable chair. Keeping your eyes open is optional.

08/06/2026

There’s a new bench along the river loop trail, tucked into the wildflowers with a view toward the mountains.

Consider it an invitation, not a landmark.

Bring a book, or a small travel journal and a pen, tucked in your back pocket for when you find it. Sit down, watch the grass move in the wind, and take a breath.