Simple Pleasures of Floral Arrangements, Quilts, Sculptures, and More from Applewood Manor Bed and Breakfast in Vermont

    This is the back of  Applewood Manor as seen from the pool!

NOTE: Dayle, from A Collection of This and That http://alittleofthisandthat2.blogspot.com/ is sponsoring her very first blog party on Thursday called Simple Pleasures. Bloggers participate by telling what simple pleasures of life they have been enjoying.


The simple pleasure from Writing Straight from the Heart to be highlighted is the second installment about a stay at a Vermont Bed and Breakfast called Applewood Manor in Castleton. It's almost always a pleasure to stay at a B&B because one meets great people, feels pampered by the innkeepers, and can "escape" the difficulties of life for a short space of time.

(I'm posting this Wednesday evening and Dayle's Mr. Linky is not up yet so check in on her blog after midnight.)

Thanks, Dayle, for sponsoring this Simple Pleasures party.

 Here goes:

Anyone who has a penchant for old, historical properties will fall madly in love with Applewood Manor Bed and Breakfast in Castleton in the Green Mountains of Vermont.

The immaculate grounds are peaceful and picturesque.  There are  many unique aspects to the establishment such as it being one of the three oldest houses in the area. The middle section of the house dates to the 1780s! Originally built by a family named Hoit, (Hoyt),  the house's front part was added in 1803. Imagine all the people who have walked along the wide board wooden floors!

Everywhere one looks at the Bed and Breakfast, there is something lovely to see! Numerous elegant floral arrangements in a wide array of colors and textures fill the old home.  Knick knacks and beautiful furnishings are also feasts for the eyes.

At the time the building was constructed, when a family member died, the wake and visitation took place at home. Consequently, there's a casket door at the Applewood!  There are also original marble and brick fireplaces. It's nice to dream of sitting in front of a crackling fire during winter as snow swirls outside.

Nancy Cameron and Ralph Hirschfeld bought the property in 2004 and opened it as a Bed and Breakfast three years later. Nancy, an attractive blond woman and native of Scotland, makes everyone feel comfortable and welcomed. Ralph helps keep the property maintained and cooks the wonderful breakfasts, including eggs Benedict that look as pretty as a picture.

Staying at the Applewood Manor Bed and Breakfast is a great way to rejuvenate, relax, and spend some very precious hours! Being a guest there is, indeed, a pleasure!

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P.S.  You haven't seen the last of Applewood Manor!  Eventually you will have the chance to see the beautiful grounds including the patio and porch! So keep checking new posts. Thank you all so much for visiting.  Even though  this blog is not a Bed and Breakfast, you are all wonderful guests.