Bed & Breakfast / Inn Options
Frog Meadow: A Country B&B and Massage Oasis for Men
Frog Meadow is a
unique country bed and breakfast catering exclusively to men. Located atop
Newfane Hill where the village of Newfane was originally built (the entire
village was moved 1000 vertical feet and two miles down the road to its present
site in 1820.)
Frog Meadow offers a
setting of extraordinary natural beauty and historic significance. It offers
three types of accommodations (two standard double rooms in the main
house, a large barn suite which sleeps up to six, and a small, secluded cottage)
in a clothing-optional environment. The accommodations are very well
appointed. Please note that the rooms in the main house share a bath and
guests in the cottage must walk 300 yards to the main house for use of a bath.
Amenities include onsite professional massage service, gym, wireless internet, a
pristine 12-foot deep brook-fed pond for swimming, a wood fired hot tub
overlooking the gardens, an outdoor shower next to the hot tub, extensive hiking
trails, and lovely, comfortable common areas. A full country breakfast is served
daily.
Because the climb up to Frog Meadow is long and challenging, it's
best suited to travelers seeking a comfortable, clothing optional (and potentially
playful), retreat-like atmosphere from which one does not stray for the duration (the owner
has agreed to arrange an on-site dinner service for Diverse Directions customers
with advance notice).
For travelers planning excursions on their free day in Newfane
however (i.e. visit to the Rock River's gay nude swimming hole, dinner out, etc),
the challenge of climbing the hill up to Frog Meadow multiple times should be
taken under consideration.
Room Rates: $125 - $195.
Website:
www.frogmeadowvt.com
Newfane Woods Guest Suite
Located on the ground level of the owners' log home, this tourist accommodation, with
its private entrance, offers a comfortable home-like atmosphere for 2 persons
only. It includes a spacious living room, bedroom with a queen-sized bed,
private bath (shower), and patio with pleasant views of the pretty setting.
Amenities include a fridge, microwave, coffee-maker, toaster, dishes, glasses &
utensils, as well as everything you'll need for a satisfying, continental-style,
self-serve breakfast.
A seasonal sandwich / burger shack at the confluence of the West and Rock Rivers
is a short walk from Newfane Woods, and the very popular Rick's Tavern is 1.7
miles by bike. Guests are also welcome to pick-up provisions at Dutton's farm
stand across from Rick's (local fruits & cheeses and fresh baked goods) and / or the
Newfane Market and Newfane Cafe and Creamery (freshly made salads and
sandwiches) for dining in at Newfane Woods.
At the Newfane Woods Guest Suite you'll experience a private, peaceful, slice
of authentic Vermont living that is walking distance to the West River beaches
and the Rock River's unspoiled swimming holes.
Room Rates
: $115 /
Foliage Season: $135.
Website:
www.vtcycling.com/nw/home1.html
Four Columns Inn
The Four Columns Inn is a legendary 15 room country inn built in the elegant
Federal style. It sits nestled at the foot of a 150-acre private mountain and
rushing stream. The inn's comfortably elegant rooms, all with private bath and
most with spa tubs and fireplaces, are extremely well appointed featuring luxury
linens, fluffy robes, custom bath accessories, individual heat/air
conditioning, high speed wireless internet access, and complimentary bottled
water. Rates include a hearty country breakfast each morning in the inn's
elegant dining room, complimentary newspapers, and afternoon tea and coffee
service with sweets.
Other amenities include a swimming pool, walking trails, and gourmet restaurant.
In addition to the award winning restaurant on-site, the Old Newfane Inn,
another fine dining establishment, is a three minute walk from the Four Columns.
By bike, Rick's Tavern is 1.1 miles from the Inn and the River Bend Grill is 2.5
miles from the inn.
Room Rates
: $170 - $195 /
Foliage Season: $215 - $240
Suite Rates: $227 - $329 /
Foliage Season: $340 - $390
Website: www.fourcolumnsinn.com
Motel Option
The River Bend Lodge
The River Bend Lodge, located on the banks of the West River
2.5 miles north of Newfane village, offers twenty recently redecorated standard rooms. For breakfast, coffee and doughnuts are
served in the lobby. Amenities include a popular full service restaurant (not
open for breakfast), a golf driving range, indoor game room and close proximity to the Townshend State
Park entrance.
Room Rates: $55 - $65 /
Holiday & Foliage: $82
Website:
www.riverbendlodgevt.com
Camping Options
Townshend State
Park
The campground, situated in a wooded area, has 30 tent / trailer sites. There
are two bathrooms, one of which has showers ($). A picnic shelter with a
fireplace and three tables is attached to the ranger's quarters. Visitors can
take a hike up the Bald Mountain Trail, passing various chutes, waterfalls and
pools on the way to spectacular vistas to the north, south and east. Those
seeking a less strenuous experience can relax in the campground or picnic area
and enjoy the tranquility of this natural area.
Open: Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. 2-night minimum stay required.
Rates: $18 per night per tent site.
Website:
www.vtstateparks.com/htm/townshend.cfm
West River Camperama
Located on the banks of the West River between Newfane and Townshend, this
full-service campground offers a number of amenities, as well as easy access to
Townshend State Park. 170 campsites, all with water. On-site camp store.
Open
: Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend
Standard Site: $29 per night per tent site.
Waterfront Site: $32 per night per tent site.
Website:
www.camperamacampground.com
Kenolie Village
Kenolie Village
offers 9 primitive tent sites in a beautiful, wooded setting just a short distance from the village of Newfane. River swimming, rafting, canoeing, and
fishing are within walking distance. On-site camp store.
Open: April 1 - mid-November
Rates
: $17.75 per night per tent site.
Website:
www.kenolievillagecampground.com
