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In this newsletter . . .
- Welcome Note
- Londonderry Has a New Coffee Shop: The West River Coffee Barn
- Pass-Through Benefits from the National Association of REALTORS
- Weston Theater Presents Final Show of the 2025 Season: The Twelfth Night Show
- How's the Market? Statistical Information and Local Real Estate Market Data
- Peru Fair is September 27
- Green Mountain Gourmet - Espresso Coffee Cake
- Calendar of Upcoming Local Events
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September 18, 2025
Dear :
The days are getting shorter and the temperatures are dropping (but not by much!) and that means fall is here. Vermont is beautiful in all seasons - yes, even mud season! - but it truly shines during September and October.
The big question this year is, what's our foliage going to look like? My answer is, as of today, Who Knows?!?! I am predicting that it will be earlier than usual, and if I had to guess, it may be peaking as early as the weekend of September 23rd or so. The drought continues with no rain in the foreseeable forecast, and already the leaves are well on their way to turning.
For foliage updates, visit:
Late September also marks the return of the Grafton Nature Museum's annual Fairy House Festival (September 27-28). This is been a big hit with our grandchildren (ages 3-8) and I encourage a visit. It's a fundraiser for the Nature Museum and one of the most entertaining events of the fall season. Information and photos to pique your interest are in the Events section below.
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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Office: (802)824-3176
Cell: (802)379-0347
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Londonderry Has a New Coffee Shop
The West River Coffee Barn
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West River Coffee Barn
Conveniently located at the intersection of Routes 11 and 100 at the blinking light in Londonderry:
2309 North Main Street
info@westrivercoffeebarn.com
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- Small-batch coffee and fancy teas
- Fresh baked goods from local bakers and bakeries
- Indoor and outdoor seating
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We are excited to welcome the West River Coffee Barn to Londonderry! Stop in and say hello to owners Kristin and Gary.
Hours:
Thursday - Tuesday
7:30 am - 2:30 pm
| | Pass-Through Benefits from the National Association of REALTORS | | |
As members of the National Association of REALTORS, we have the opportunity to pass along some of our membership benefits in a “pass-through” capacity, meaning our clients and customers get to take advantage of the same benefits we receive as members.
Offers range from moving services to insurance and appliances. Click on the photo here to be linked to a PDF with all of the offers available.
- 1-800-Got-JUNK
- Hertz, Avis and Budget Car Rentals
- GE Appliances
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Lenovo
- ... and more
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Weston Theater Presents
"The Twelfth Night Show"
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Shakespeare like you’ve never heard it before! Weston Theater Company proudly invites audiences to The Twelfth Night Show, a genre-blending, music-filled reimagining of the Bard’s classic comedy running from September 26 to October 12 at Walker Farm.
Born out of Weston’s own Writers’ Retreat in 2022 and created by alumni Megumi Nakamura and Jacob Brandt, The Twelfth Night Show turns a band’s last-chance effort to save their beloved theater into a hilarious and heartwarming adventure. Mistaken identities, tangled love lives, and original music collide as four musicians are thrust into the spotlight. This wildly entertaining and joyous new comedy proves that the show must — and will — go on.
The cast features a vibrant ensemble of actor-musicians, many of them returning Weston favorites: Jacob Brandt (at Weston: Hair, Once, Ring of Fire, with other credits including Lincoln Center, Shakespeare Theatre Company, and The Huntington) as Jacob; Eileen Doan (select credits include The Lord of the Rings: A Musical Tale at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre and Civic Theatre Aukland, and Once at Coachella Valley Repertoire) as Eileen; Seth Eliser (at Weston: Ring of Fire, Once, and Pump Boys and Dinettes. Off-Broadway: The Jonathon Larson Project and Beau: The Musical) as Seth; and Allie Seibold (at Weston: Jersey Boys and The Music Man. National and International Tours of Disney on Classic and The Lightning Thief) as Allie.
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How's The Market?
(Everyones Favorite Topic of Conversation)
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Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate Market Data
Year-to-Date August 2025 v. 2024
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Vermont Association of REALTORS Market Review (YTD August 2025 v. 2024
16 Towns in Bennington, Rutland, Windham and Windsor Counties
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Vermont Association of REALTORS Market Review (YTD August 2025 v. 2024
16 Towns in Bennington, Rutland, Windham and Windsor Counties
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Vermont Association of REALTORS Market Review (YTD August 2025 v. 2024
16 Towns in Bennington, Rutland, Windham and Windsor Counties
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National Association of REALTORS
Pending Home Sales as of July 31
(most recent data available as of 9/15/25)
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The World-Famous PERU FAIR
Is September 27, 2025
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The Peru Fair
Fabulous Pig Roast, Music & Family Entertainment, Vermont Crafts, Cloggers, Antiques & Art Exhibits, Vermont Artisans Demos, Face Painting & Magicians, Food & Vermont Fare, Baked Goods, & Fun for Everyone!
- LOCATION: Main Street through Peru Village
- ENTRY - $10.00/10+ and $5.00/5-9 and under 5 are free
- TIME - 9AM - 4PM
- PARADE - 9:45AM Sharp
- Parking - All parking at Bromley Mountain
- Free shuttle to and from the fair 8am - 5pm
- No dogs are allowed
- No rain date
- No early entry
- All proceeds benefit the Peru Fair Scholarship Fund
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Green Mountain Gourmet
~ Espresso Coffee Cake ~
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In honor of our new local coffee shop, I am sharing this favorite recipe, adapted from Good Housekeeping. Super easy and delicious. All credit goes to the GH recipe team!
Ingredients
For the Cake
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, plus extra to grease
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 medium eggs
1.25 cups self-rising flour, sifted*
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tbsp coffee liqueur, such as Tia Maria (optional)
3 tbsp. instant espresso coffee*, dissolved in 1 tbsp of boiling water
For the Icing
1.5 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
2 tsp. instant espresso coffee* dissolved in 2 tbsp plus 1 tsp boiling water
Notes:
* I prefer Nescafe’s Gold Espresso Blonde Instant Coffee, which has a nice, smooth taste.
* If you don’t have self-rising flour, use 1.25 cups all-purpose flour, 1.5 tsp baking powder and 1/4 tsp salt.
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Line a 9”x5”(2 lb) loaf pan with a non-stick liner or parchment paper.
- To make the cake, put the butter and sugar into the bowl of a freestanding mixer and cream together until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, adding 1 tbsp flour if the mixture looks like it's starting to curdle.
- Sift the remaining flour and baking powder into the bowl, add the coffee liqueur (if using) and fold everything together. Put half the mixture into another bowl and mix in the coffee powder.
- Spoon a dollop of each mixture into the tin, then repeat with the remaining mixture to create two layers.
- Shake the tin once to distribute the mixture, then swirl a skewer backwards and forwards through it three times to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Turn out on to a wire rack and leave to cool.
- To make the icing, put the confectioners' sugar in a bowl, add the coffee and stir together. Pour over the top of the cake and enjoy!
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| | Photos from 2024's Fairy House Festival | | |
Sunday, September 28
The Barn in Vermont - In celebration of updates to the Frost Museum's historic barn, please join the museum for a talk with historic preservationist and timber frame expert Jan Lewandoski. This talk is sponsored by the Preservation Trust of Vermont, with additional support from the Windham Foundation. 3:00PM - 4:00PM at the Robert Frost Stone House Museum at Bennington College , 121 Vermont Route 7a in Shaftsbury.
Sunday, September 28
Vermont Pumpkin Chuckin' Festival - The festival celebrates the sport of “chuckin'” pumpkins, for distance, using a do-it-yourself constructed trebuchet (a gravity powered catapult). There are three rounds of chuckin' throughout the day. Enjoy live music, a chili cook-off, a giant robot demonstration, kids’ activities, a volleyball tournament, a craft fair with 40+ vendors, and 8 food/drink vendors. All proceeds support the Clarina Howard Nichols Center’s work to end domestic and sexual violence in Lamoille County. Admission: $10 for ages 6 and over, free for 5 and under. Stowe Events Field at 120 Weeks Hill Rd., Stowe. https://vtpumpkinchuckin.blogspot.com/
October 4-5
The Southern Vermont Arts Center (SVAC)’s Fall Craft Market is the perfect place to find handmade, local gifts items and enjoy a weekend of shopping! The SVAC Fall Craft Market will host vendors from around the region. You will find various arts and crafts including ceramics, decorative fiber, wearable fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, wood and more. 9 AM–4 PM. Free Admission. Southern Vermont Arts Center, 860 SVAC Drive / West Road, in Manchester.
October 4 and 11
27th Annual Mount Snow Oktoberfest - Mount Snow invites guests to experience its unique spin on Oktoberfest on Saturdays, October 4 and 11, from 11 AM to 5 PM, with free admission and beer tickets available for purchase. Visitors can enjoy seasonal beers, ciders, and other beverages at popular winter spots like Cuzzins, Station Tap Room, and 1900’ Burger, which will be transformed into festive German-style bierhalles. Traditional Oktoberfest fare will be offered at Marketfresh and the Zero Gravity Beer Garden, along with a variety of food trucks and local vendors. The base area will feature live music, games, and family-friendly activities, as well as the Mount Snow Oktoberfest Craft Fair inside the Main Base Lodge, showcasing local and regional artisans. 11:00 am - 5:00 pm each day. For More Information
Sunday, October 5
5th Annual Tap to Table Autumn Market - Join us for the 5th Annual Tap to Table Autumn Market, hosted by Stewart Maple on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 10 AM to 4 PM—rain or shine—at 5444 VT Route 103, Shrewsbury, VT. This family-friendly fall festival features over 80 small business vendors from across Vermont. Enjoy a day full of live music, kid’s activities, delicious local food, and tastings of Vermont craft beer, wine, and spirits (21+). Free, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. www.facebook.com/taptotable
Sundays – October 5, 12 and 19
Fall Wagon Rides and Family Fun at Hildene Farm - The Hildene farm staff will host autumn wagon ride tours of the dene. Stops along the route include the greenhouse, pastures, orchard, wetland/floating boardwalk, apiary, animal barn (including alpaca, Randall cattle, pigs, sheep, rabbits and chickens), and vegetable and flower gardens. Come meet our animals and learn about Hildene’s diverse natural and cultivated ecosystems and sustainable farming practices. The tractor—drawn wagon rides will be making a continuous loop of the dene between 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM. You may get on and off at any stop, as room permits. Free with admission. All parking is at the Welcome Center; participants may walk or take the tram to the dene. For more information: https://hildene.org/pages/events
Tuesday, October 7
River Memories: Exploring Settlement Patterns on Waterways in Vermont - Devastating recent rain events, including in July 2023 and 2024 and Tropical Storm Irene in 2011, have demonstrated that many communities in Vermont are vulnerable to damage from flooding. In this presentation historian Alan Berolzheimer examines how the development of settlement patterns over time have contributed to the problem of flooding in Vermont. Free at 5:30pm at the Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 138 Cemetery Ave. in Manchester.
October 11
2nd Annual Vermont Farm & Foliage Festival at Kimberly Farms in Bennington -
A fall festival for the whole family! Featuring live music, food vendors, horseback pony rides, hay rides, crafts, games, and more. Spectacular and idyllic views from the Upper Meadow Stage where three bands will be performing. Enjoy local apple cider and treats with various food vendors as you explore the farm and meet the horses. Kids will love the hay rides, pony rides, face painting and seasonal crafts. Admission is free, but donations are deeply appreciated. All proceeds go to support Gallop To Success, providing summer camp, riding instruction, and other equine experiences free of charge to hundreds of at-risk youth since 2012. The event will take place at 1214 Cross Hill Rd, North Bennington VT and run from 12pm-4pm. For More Information
October 11 -12
Mount Holly’s Cider Days - The event of the year! Two days over Indigenous Peoples Weekend. Fresh apples squeezed to perfection and at their peak. Dozens of vendors! Music. Apple cider doughnuts, homemade apple crisp. The famous cow plop. AND…….soooooooo much more. 10:00 AM 4:00 PM in the center of town.
October 11 -12
BrewFest at Stratton Mountain - Savor the flavors of your favorite brews at Stratton's annual Brewfest. Sample Vermont's finest craft ales, lagers, porters, sours, ciders and more. While you sip and kick back for the weekend, enjoy live music on the outdoor stage in front of scenic Fall foliage. Saturday's Brewfest will run from 11:30am to 6pm, with doors at 11:30am and the last pour at 5:30pm. Kick your feet up and take in the colors, it's Brewfest and Fall Foliage season in Vermont. Enjoy live music from The Mallet Brothers and Saints & Liars. All guests are required to purchase an admission ticket, with option to add on beer sampling. https://www.stratton.com/things-to-do/events/brewfest
Sunday, October 12
Heirloom Apple Day at Scott Farm Orchard - Spend a perfect Fall weekend at the National Register listed historic farmstead for a celebration of apples of all shapes, colors, tastes, and their histories. Learn the difference between a Cornish Gilliflower and a Newtown Pippin, and better yet taste it! Delicious heirloom apple tastings, educational talks, walking tours, pick-your-own, local food, farm market, games, music, and displays of more apple varieties than you knew existed make this a fun day for the whole family. Admission is free. No dogs. Scott Farm Orchard, 707 Kipling Rd., Dummerston, VT. https://www.scottfarmvermont.com/
November 2-9
Vermont Circus Festival - The Vermont Circus Festival presented by the New England Center for Circus Arts brings people together to celebrate the joy of circus through workshops, performances, and community events. By sharing the magic of this art form, we strengthen community connections, inspire creativity, and bring cultural and economic vibrancy to the region. New England Center for Circus Arts, 10 Town Crier Drive in Brattleboro. For a full schedule of events: https://necenterforcircusarts.org/about/vermont-circus-festival/
Saturday, November 22
The Great Bennington Battle and Vermont - The surrender at Saratoga of a British army under John Burgoyne, now almost 250 years ago, has long been called the decisive battle of the American Revolution. But perhaps Burgoyne was doomed after the Battle of Bennington, a bloody day of fighting along the Vermont border that happened two months before Saratoga? Historian Howard Coffin discusses the history-changing Burgoyne campaign, focusing on the dramatic battle of “Great Bennington,” which was a Vermont battle as well as a New York battle. He also reviews heroes John Stark and Seth Warner, and the Vermont Constitution, itself about to turn 250 years old. 1:00pm at the Wardsboro Town Hall, 99 Main Street in Wardsboro. https://www.facebook.com/WardsboroCurtainCall/
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