LGBTQ Guide to Woodstock, Vermont: Where to Stay, Eat, and Explore

queer person in front of the Woodstock Inn and Resort in Woodstock Vermont during Pride

When we arrived in Woodstock on Pride weekend, the first thing we noticed was how many Pride flags there were. They lined Main Street, hung from storefronts, and appeared in the windows of local businesses throughout town. Front porches displayed them alongside flower boxes and American flags. Before we’d even parked the car, it was […]

The LGBTQ-Owned Distillery Building Something Bigger Than Spirits

many photos from around the Silo Distillery

At first glance, Silo Distillery feels quietly inviting. Located in Windsor, Vermont, the distillery is housed in a cozy, newly renovated barn with warm light and an open layout. It is the kind of place where nothing feels rushed. You can see the distilling process happening in real time, ask questions, and settle in without […]

Lesbian Vermont Getaway: NYC to Stowe for the Ultimate Ski Trip

gender non conforming lesbian in Stowe vermont

I’ve never skied. My partner, on the other hand, grew up on the slopes. So now, in my mid (fine, late) 30s, she decided it was time for my first-ever ski weekend. I played sports through college, so I like to think of myself as a generally athletic person—but strapping slippery sticks to my feet […]