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In this newsletter . . .
- Welcome Note
- Londonderry Welcomes New Brewery
- Weston Theater Company's 89th Summer Season Shows
- 6 Weird House Smells: Which Ones Are Concerning?
- Getting Wet and Cooling Off - Lakes, Rivers, and Swimming Holes
- Local Farmers Markets Schedule
- Green Mountain Gourmet - Banana Cake
- Calendar of Upcoming Local Events
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May 15, 2025
Dear Claudia:
While summer doesn’t officially start until June 20th, it’s starting to feel like it now and I could not be more excited to welcome the warm weather and enjoying all of the fun, summer activities and events in store for us. Vermonters know that summer is fleeting, so we’ve got to pack it all into 3+ short months and take full advantage of everything it offers. Some of the things I’m most looking forward to are:
- Fresh produce – There is nothing better than a farmers market haul to inspire your inner chef and savoring healthy choices. Local locations and schedule below.
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All five of the Weston Theater Company’s shows slated for this summer - I am excited for them all, but especially the pleasure of watching my grandchildren develop a love for the theater with this summer’s FREE kids show, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus”; and, also for what I anticipate to be an incredibly moving production of “A Distinct Society” (which I have learned was chosen for its poignancy and Vermont connections and selected to be on Weston’s schedule well before this spring’s political upheaval (immigration, deportations, tariffs)).
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Londonderry’s Music Mondays (alternating weeks throughout the summer) - Summer evenings (6PM) with live music and camaraderie at Pingree Park. Listen to some great music, nosh on BYOB snacks and bevys, and enjoy time with friends! Keep an eye on our Facebook page for scheduling info and updates.
- Time on the water – Anytime and anywhere! While we’re always game for a visit to the Cape, Maine, Long Island Sound, and other sandy, ocean venues, little ole land-locked Vermont has some pretty special places as well.
- Cocktails on the patio, picnics and evenings outside – Taking full advantage of the warm weather and gathering with friends.
Enjoy your summer and I’ll be back in touch in a couple of months with more news and information to share so that you can see what’s in store for the 2nd half of the summer.
Be well and stay in touch. And, of course, please contact us for all of your Vermont real estate needs.
- Claudia Harris
Broker/Owner
Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate
E-Mail: Claudia Harris
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| | Londonderry Welcomes New Brewery | | |
There is a new brewery in Londonderry – hip hip hooray! Join us in welcoming Twisted Horn Brewery to the area.
Launched by longtime Londonderry residents (and the owners of Glebe Mountain Gardens) Curt and Martha Cowles and Martha’s brother and sister-in-law David and Jen Barker, the brewery is now offering three beers with plans for additional brews as they build their inventory and reputation. The tasting room shares space with and is located at Glebe Mountain Gardens and is open most weekends for retail sales, so be sure to stop in for a taste and to pick up a 4-pack during their weekend hours. Twisted Horn beers are also available on tap at local establishments including the New American Grill, Magic Mountain’s Black Line Tavern, and Red Slate at the Upper Pass Lodge, and for 4-packs for sale at Meuleman’s Craft Draughts in Rawsonville, West River Provisions in Jamaica, and the Bromley Market in Peru.
The current lineup includes:
- Hazy Mazie DIPA – hints of grapefruit and pineapple are balanced with a lightly toasted malt flavor making this a remarkably drinkable DIPA. It has been coined “a double IPA for people who don’t like IPAs” by those who have visited and tasted it.
- Ground Breaker Pale Ale - easy drinking, slightly hoppy pale ale with Cascade hops sourced from the Champlain Valley in Vermont. At 5.3%, it is easy and refreshing to drink, offering subtle notes of grapefruit and pine.
- 7 Seasons Lager – a smooth, delicious, well-balanced beer that’s perfect for any occasion and enjoyable all year-round. This will be the perfect quaff for your upcoming summer barbecues.
Be sure to follow Twisted Horn on Facebook and Instagram.
Twisted Horn Brewery
3714 Route 11, Londonderry, VT
Tel: (617) 955-9914
twistedhornbrewery@gmail.com
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Weston Theater Company
Introducing Season 89 - Summer 2025
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From John Denver's Rocky Mountains in “Almost Heaven” to the Green Mountains of Vermont in “White Christmas; from “A Distinct Society’s" moving story about love and migration to “The Twelfth Night Show's” comedic spin on a classic tale, this year's lineup promises to transport you to new heights while making you feel like you're coming home.
Almost Heaven: John Denver's America
A Tribute to Heart & Home | June 11 - July 6 | at Walker Farm
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
FREE Young Company performances at Weston and touring Southern Vermont | June 17 - June 29
White Christmas
A Summer Wonderland of Holiday Cheer |July 16 - August 10 | at Walker Farm
A Distinct Society
A Moving Story of Love, Migration, and Finding Home | August 20 - August 31 | at Walker Farm
The Twelfth Night Show
A Classic Tale for Contemporary Times | September 26 - October 12 | at Walker Farm
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6 Weird House Smells:
Which Ones Are Concerning?
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Unpleasant odors in a home can be more than just a nuisance. Sometimes, weird smells in the house can be early warning signs of underlying problems that may lead to bigger issues down the road.
Taking the time to identify and address the source of these smells can prevent them from becoming a nuisance and, more importantly, stop small problems from turning into costly repairs. Here are some home smells that may require immediate attention.
1. Fishy Odor - Level of urgency: High
2. Sewage - Level of urgency: Moderate to high
3. Ammonia - Level of urgency: High
4. Rotten eggs - Level of urgency: High
5. Damp or musty - Level of urgency: Low to moderate
6. Sweet - Level of urgency: Low to moderate
See the following link for more detailed information, including action items, preventative measures, and “Tips to Minimize Odors.”
| By Courtney Klosterman, home insights expert at Hippo home insurance. Reprinted from REALTOR® Magazine Media with permission of the National Association of REALTORS®. Copyright [insert year of original publication date]. All rights reserved. REALTOR Magazine, July 29, 2024 | | Getting Wet and Cooling Off | | |
A partial list of some of our favorite places to get wet, cool off, and enjoy Vermont’s lakes, rivers, and swimming holes.
Plymouth State Park (Echo Lake)
State recreation area with beach and swimming, kayak and canoe launch, camping. Fee. 1979 Scout Camp Rd, Plymouth, VT
Hapgood Pond
No motorized boats; kayaks and canoes only, with very pretty and serene walking trail around the lake. Fee. 1615 Hapgood Pond Road, Peru, VT
Lowell Lake
No motorized boats; kayaks and canoes only, with 3+ mile walking trail around the lake. Fee. 260 Ice House Road, Londonderry, VT
Big Branch (Peru Peak Wilderness Area)
Hiking, swimming (for the brave; wear good shoes and be careful if you’re hiking on the rocks!!). Under the Silver Bridge on the Danby-Mount Tabor Road (Forest Service Road 10) at Brooklyn Road in Danby, VT
Gale Meadows
No motorized boats; kayaks and canoes only. Fee. At the end of Gale Meadows Road, Near Winhall, VT
Clarendon Gorge
Hiking, exploring, and swimming for the brave. 2000 VT Route 103, Shrewsbury, VT
Buttermilk Falls
One of the area’s best swimming holes. Gets crowded on hot days! Buttermilk Falls Rd, Ludlow, VT
Jamaica State Park
Hiking, swimming and camping. Fee. 48 Salmon Hole Lane, Jamaica, VT
Lake Rescue
No public swimming beach, but boat launch and fishing access for those with watercraft. 38 Fishing Access Road, Ludlow, VT
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Vermont is home to more than the average per-capita farmers markets, so be sure to visit and support local farmers, growers, makers and more as you travel around the state.
And, here is our annual reminder and schedule for our local farmers' markets. Click on town name for additional information.
Londonderry - Saturdays from 9 to 1 at the intersections of Routes 100 and 11 (North Main Street) in Londonderry.
Manchester - Thursdays from 3 to 6 at Adams Park, Rt 7A North in Manchester.
Dorset - Sundays from 10 to 2 at the HN Williams General Store, 2732 Vermont 30 in Dorset.
Ludlow - Fridays from 4 to 7 at 53 Main Street in Ludlow.
| | Green Mountain Gourmet - Banana Cake with Brown Butter Frosting | | |
Banana "Bread" Cake
with Brown Butter Frosting
With summer around the corner and dreaming of potlucks and picnics, I am sharing this old favorite recipe, source unknown. Easy to make, transports well, and is always a crowd-pleaser!
1.5 cups sugar
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1.75 cups mashed ripe bananas (3 or 4 depending on size)
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Brown Butter Frosting:
1/2 cup butter
3 cups powdered sugar
1.5 tsp. vanilla extract
3 tbsp. milk
* Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease and flour a 10-inch or 12-inch round or 15 x 10-inch baking dish.
* In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, sour cream, butter, and eggs until creamy. Blend in bananas and vanilla extract. Add flour, baking soda, salt, and blend for 1 minute. Stir in walnuts or chocolate chips (if using).
* Spread the batter evenly into pan and back for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside for frosting.
* Just before your cake is ready to come out of the oven, make your frosting by heating the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil and watch it very carefully as it turns a soft, nut brown in color and remove from heat immediately without letting it burn.
* Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and milk to your browned butter and whisk together until smooth and glossy. It will appear thinner than a traditional frosting, which will allow it to be absorbed a bit into the cake as it cools.
* Spread the brown butter frosting over the still warm cake and then let cool before serving.
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