The Rafters

My family has been staying here almost every year for 40+ years. My parents got married here, by the babbling brook in the late 70's. Every year we return for the psuedo-camping feel. The Rafters has always billed itself as a wilderness living training center. On the site of a former dairy farm you can see where the cows used to roam. Watch for deer, turkeys and even the occasional bear. Cook inside over the wood kitchen stove or outside over open flame. There's a loft for sleeping, bring your own games. Lots of woods for hiking or maybe biking. We go back late September, so don't take our weekend! Now under new ownership, but still the same great family we've always loved to work with. Getting some great updates thanks to the new owners, but it'll always be my favorite VT retreat.

Now it even has a real flush toilet, and a wonderful outdoor shower.

I have been going to this place for over 15 years. Ralph and Cathy Coleman couldn't have been better. For a few years the next generation have taken it over and they are just as accommodating and fabulous as their parents. Katie and hubby have spruced it up big time and it's getting luxurious from the outdoor outhouse to an indoor flushy toilet and granite sink. It's rustic at it's finest. I was part of a group going up and evolved to continuing getting the group there. Typically I go in the winter but have been in every season and they each have their own beauty. Bring what you need because you aren't going to want to leave. Have fun!

We love the Rafters, we go every year with friends for the weekend. It's a big barn converted . They make maple syrup on the property to sell. Fire place inside and outside. Wood furnace heat 2 showers 1 inside and 1 outside. It's big and roomy.

Got married here 44 years ago. Come back every year

Have been going for years would not miss going its Rustic . large does have shower toilet full kitchen if you want a lavish time don't go if you want a back to nature quiet time this is the place for you ''WONDERFUL IN MY BOOK''

Great rustic place to stay in any season. We bring the boy scout troop every year.

A wonderful spot for family and friends to gather with picturesque Vermont as your backsplash.

A yearly vacation spot that we look forward to! ❤❤❤

Beautiful location and building. Wonderful trails and river.

Was still sealed up for winter..could've used some screens.