The White House Inn

The White House Inn Officially Turns Green

2007-10-27T12:16:55Z

The White House Inn has recently become a member of the Green Hotels Association. "Green" hotels are environmentally-friendly properties whose managers are eager to institute programs that save water, save energy and reduce solid waste, and save money-- in the interest of protecting our earth and environment.
While the owners of the White House Inn have been actively engaged in recycling for over ten years, the decision to increase our efforts brings our commitment to a higher level of awareness. We will be taking measures to, on a daily basis, save water, energy and to reduce solid waste. Further, we will begin cleaning exclusively with products which have been proven to be environmentally safe.

At The White House we have been asking our guests to consider using towels and bed linens more than once. This, of course, is a choice. Research has found that making this choice, however, may save up to 5% of utility costs per year.
Determined to integrate as many as possible of the best practices for operating a green business in Vermont, innkeeper Adam Grinold has sought out local partnerships to assist in this goal. The inn has partnered with Windham County Solid Waste Management andTriple Tee Trucking for a composting program called Project COW: commercial organic waste composting. The white house is helping our waste district meet its recycling goal of 50% by diverting food and paper waste into compost. About a ton of organic waste is collected each week from local businesses which is then transported to Martin Farm in Greenfield, MA, where it is composted and turned into a beneficial soil amendment, available to the public.
The White House of Wilmington is located in the Mount Snow Valley of Southern Vermont and is 4-season country inn and restaurant. Each of the inn’s 25 guest rooms is individually decorated, with many having wood-burning fireplaces and whirlpool tubs.

The inn’s restaurant has been serving award-wining meals for the last 30 years. Most recently the restaurant was awarded Wine Spectator Magazine’s Award of Excellence.
For more information visit our website at www.whitehouseinn.com or call the inn @ (802) 464-2135.

Haunted House Seance

2007-10-19T16:58:37Z

PRESS RELEASE/PSA

9/28/07

VERMONT’S MOST UNIQUE HALLOWEEN EVENT,

THE 9^TH ANNUAL “HAUNTING OF THE WHITE HOUSE INN”

At this time of the year, strange happenings abound at the White House Inn in Wilmington Vermont. Former residents are said to still walk the halls and communicate with the guests. Each year, this beautiful turn-of-the-century mansion becomes a domain of the supernatural as the parapsychology group known as, “Haunted Vermont” explores the ghostly past of the White House. A thrilling and fascinating evening is presented by “Haunted Vermont” (featured on ABC television), and the staff of the White House.

Visitors will participate in an actual séance, tour the eerie hallways, basement vault and secret staircase.

The White House has been recognized in, USA Today, NY Post, Yankee Magazine, The Boston Globe, Flair, Real Simple and featured in Green Mountain Ghosts, by Joseph Citro. Tickets to “The Haunting” include dinner beginning at 6:00pm, followed by the show at 8:15. The cost is $70. Due to the realistic nature of the program, it is not recommended for children under 13 years of age. Reserve by calling the White House Inn at 802.464.2135, or log on at www.whitehouseinn.com.

The Premier Wedding Facility in the Mount Snow area Vermont

2007-08-27T10:20:11Z

The White House of Wilmington is the premier wedding facility and the most romantic setting in southern Vermont.

In the 29 years that Innkeeper, Robert Grinold has been helping to orchestrate weddings, he has learned that no two weddings are the same.Your wedding is exactly that, ..... your wedding. We will assist you in making your perfect dream day a reality. We understand that you have very particular ideas about how some aspects of your wedding will be planned. Yet, we have learned that you probably have not even considered some important details. Our experience in assisting with the planning of weddings will assure you of a day that everyone will recall with fondness.Whether a wedding of 8 or 148, your special occasion will be custom designed to fit your wishes. Whatever your style, our professional staff will assist you in your search for a DJ or a band, horse drawn carriages, churches and ministers, bakers and florists.

Robert Grinold, Innkeeper, assisted by his son, Adam, grant couples exclusive use of the inn and the splendid grounds for the entire weekend. "Our couples enjoy the fact that they get to spend a full weekend rather than a few hours with their family and guests." All in all the White House Inn offers couples a one of a kind wedding experience that is sure to remembered forever.

When you take into consideration the stately impression of the Inn and its’ architecture; surrounded by 25 acres of well-manicured lawns, flower gardens, fountains, and mountain views, it is readily obvious why the Boston Herald named, “The White House as one of the ten most romantic places in the world”. We believe that the combination of our experience, scenic beauty, and romantic surroundings makes us......Vermont's Premier Wedding Facility.

Contact us for a consultation for your romantic Vermont wedding.

WINE SPECTATOR MAGAZINE Honors Local Establishment

2007-08-27T10:14:14Z

WINE SPECTATOR MAGAZINE Honors Local Establishment

The White House of Wilmington Receives Award of Excellence

Wine Spectator Magazine , one of the leading and most respected wine publications in existence today, has recently honored The White House of Wilmington in Southern Vermont town of Wilmington, the 2007 Award of Excellence for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world. The restaurant will be listed in the annual dining guide in the August 31, 2007 issue of Wine Spectator.

The White House offers fine diningin a relaxed and elegant atmosphere. For nearly 30 years the inn has been under the management of one family. Over the years the reputation of the White House has grown steadily and become known for excellent service, a select menu and the warmth and beauty of the stately Victorian mansion overlooking the Deerfield Valley. Mt. Snow is seven miles north on historic Rt. 100. The White House building complex includes the main inn, a guest house and a cottage. The inn is a perfect destination for any season of the year and caters to corporate retreats as well as to honeymooners. For more information about the inn and wine tasting presentations, call 802.464.2135.

YANKEE MAGAZINE Applauds Local Establishment

2007-08-27T10:09:40Z

YANKEE MAGAZINE Applauds Local Establishment

The White House of Wilmington Receives Editors’ Choice Honor

DUBLIN, NH (August 10, 2007) The White House of Wilmington, Vermont today announced it was selected as an “Editors’ Choice in the 2007 Special Travel Issue of Yankee Magazine. Yankee’s trusted endorsement will be recommended to nearly two million readers this spring, summer and fall.

“Readers often point out that the recipients of the Editors’ Choice endorsement represent the rustic, the refined, and everything in between, then ask what criteria we use to select them, “ said Mel Allen, editor of Yankee. “Whether it’s a farmstand, a lobster shack with paper plates, or a restaurant that serves its meals on fine china, they all share a singular quality. These are places that travelers will remember, that locals love, and that promise visitors the opportunity to experience New England’s unique character firsthand.”

The White House, a Victorian mansion, overlooks the Deerfield Valley and the beautiful little town of Wilmington, placed at the cross section of historic Vermont Rt. 100 and Rt. 9 and located seven miles south of the Mt. Snow Ski Resort in West Dover. Nine of the inn’s 14 fireplaces are in guest rooms (of which there are 25 total, including three suites), antiques are everywhere, and several rooms have private balconies. There are two pools: one outdoors, adjoining a formal garden, and one indoors. Cross country ski trails and snowmobile trails begin at the White House and cover over 20 miles of breathtaking Vermont countryside. The White House offers fine dining in a relaxed but elegant atmosphere. This year the inn was honored by the Wine Spectator Magazine for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world. For more information on the inn and upcoming events call 802.464.4726.

Bears in the Valley Summer 2007

2007-07-25T15:41:00Z

Lions? No. Tigers? No. Bears? Oh my! Bears come to Mount Snow Valley Vermont in Summer 2007.

Bears are coming out of hibernation in Mount Snow Valley, Vermont and at The White House of Wilmington. The valley will be home to 39 new resident bears this summer. But don’t worry – these bears don’t bite!! The 4 foot by 5 foot fiberglass bears will be hand-painted by local artists and will be on display throughout the Mount Snow Valley along Routes 9 and 100 and secondary roads creating a summer-long arts event. This public, multi-artist outdoor event will run from Memorial Day through Columbus Day and acts as the centerpiece of an event-filled summer for the area.

Thirty-nine bears have been sponsored by local businesses and paired with local artists to create one-of-a-kind collectable art pieces. A wide range of artistic styles and techniques are expected, creating an interesting exhibit for the art enthusiast as well as families and people looking for a bit of fun and adventure.

There will be a host of events all summer long to celebrate the bears, culminating with a black-tie, live auction on Columbus Day Weekend. In between there will be more Village Stroll evenings with entertainment, artist receptions, scavenger hunts, raffles, bear goodies and lots more. Bears in the Valley will be a celebration of art, community and summer fun in the area including golf, lakes, hiking, mountain biking, and touring historic villages.

In addition to the large bears, 56 “baby bears” have been sponsored by community members and local businesses. These bears will be on display in galleries and retail outlets all summer and will be bid on via silent auction. All proceeds from the sale of these bears will go directly to arts programs in the local schools. Bears will be designed by budding artists from local schools.

Mount Snow Valley, Vermont is conveniently located on Routes 9 and 100 in Southern Vermont between Bennington and Brattleboro with 30 minutes driving distance to each.

Bears in the Valley will benefit the following organizations: Deerfield Valley Health Care Volunteers, Deerfield Valley Food Pantry, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Deerfield Valley Community Cares, Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce and arts education programs in local schools. A percentage of the auction price will also go back to the artist who designed the bear.

Be sure to stop by the White House to view our bear. For information and reservations please go to www.whitehouseinn.com