Guides we keep for our guests

We write these for the people who stay at the house, and check each one against the organizers' own pages. Every guide says when it was last checked.

Last checked on November 11, 2026.

Winter at the lake houseSkiing, snow tubing, skating, Christmas by Candlelight and Fireplace Feasts, each with its drive time.November to April
Staying near Salem Cross InnFor wedding guests, Fireplace Feast weekends and family dinners, 7 minutes from the house.All year
A quiet house for the wedding partyEight wedding venues within about half an hour, from Salem Cross Inn at 7 minutes to the Harding Allen Estate in Barre.All year
Where to stay for the Brimfield antique showsThe three 2027 show weeks, 23 minutes from the house, and room for the whole crew.May, July and September
College visits and graduationsTwenty campuses within about an hour, with road miles, drive times and the 2027 commencement dates that have been posted.Spring and fall
26 places worth leaving the dock forOrchards, trails, museums and breweries, each with its official page, plus our own list of where to eat and where to stock up.All year
Events near the lake, 2026 to 2027Holiday lights, Christmas by Candlelight, the Brimfield weeks, commencements and the Big E, with drive times.All year
Summer on Lake WickaboagSwimming and kayaks from the dock, fishing, sunsets after 8 PM, and summer outings nearby.May to September

See open dates and prices on Airbnb

The house is booked through Airbnb from this website, where you'll find the calendar, the price for your dates and guest reviews.

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