The Shires' Holiday Inn Tours - Saturday, Dec. 6 2025

Schedule

Sat Dec 06 2025 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The Shires of Southwestern Vermont | Bennington, VT

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Join us Sat, 12/6 for self-guided tours of Vermont’s finest lodging—enjoy holiday charm while supporting local food cupboards
About this Event

Continuing a cherished tradition more than three decades strong, the 2025 Shires’ Holiday Inn Tours invites you to join in the holiday cheer on Saturday, December 6 and/or Saturday, December 13. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season as seventeen Shires lodging properties—from historic hotels and cozy inns to charming B&Bs and rustic lodges—open their doors from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admire the festive decorations at each establishment, savor local treats and cheerful beverages, and bask in the warmth and wonder of Vermont hospitality at its finest.

In the true spirit of giving, each ticket sold helps fight food insecurity, with proceeds benefiting the Manchester Community Food Cupboard, Arlington Food Shelf, and Bennington County Meals on Wheels.

Participating Properties:

  • Bennington - South Shire Inn, The Four Chimneys Inn
  • Arlington - West Mountain Inn, **Rockwell's Retreat
  • Sunderland - *Hill Farm
  • Manchester - The Inn at Ormsby Hill, *Kimpton Taconic Hotel, *The Wilburton , The Equinox Golf Resort and Spa, The Reluctant Panther, North Shire Lodge, Hampton Inn & Suites and the Barnstead Inn
  • Dorset - Barrows House, The Dorset Inn, **Squires House B&B
  • East Dorset - **The Wilson House

Note - The following properties are only available for touring on:

*12/6 - Kimpton Taconic Hotel, The Wilburton, Hill Farm

**12/13 - Rockwell's Retreat, Squires House B&B. The Wilson House

Click the link to view a map of participating lodging partners and their locations:

Tickets: One Person - $25; Two Persons - $40 (not including Eventbrite processing fees of $2.50 for single ticket and $3.33 for two tickets)

>>> Tickets can be purchased online only. No tickets available onsite. <<<

TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-CANCELABLE


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The Shires of Southwestern Vermont, 100 Veterans Memorial Drive, Bennington, United States

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USD 27.50 to USD 43.33

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