COVID update: The border with Quebec is back open. No more tests required!! You will need a passport and a vaccination card to get across. ArriveCAN is no longer necessary. Willow Creek farm has been looking out over the Jay Peak range for 106 years. Only a mile from the US/Canadian border, 50mn from Burlington and 1.25 hrs from Montreal The space (Description in French below) COVID update: The border with Quebec is back open and back to normal. Bring vax cards and passports to cross over. Kids less than 16 can get across with a vax card and a birth certificate. ArriveCAN no longer necessary. Willow Creek farm has been looking out over the Jay Peak range for 106 years. Only a mile from the US/Canadian border, 50mn from Burlington and 1.25 hrs from Montreal -------------------------------- Situated in beautiful Northern Vermont, Willow Creek farmhouse-- built in 1910-- has been looking out over the Jay Peak range for the past 106 years. At the base of Pinnacle Mountain, on border between Richford VT and Frelighsburg, Quebec only a mile from the Canadian border. 9 miles from chic Sutton and Mont Sutton in the fabulous Eastern Townships of Quebec and just 75 minutes from Montreal; 18 miles from the base of Jay Peak, 56 miles from Burlington, VT and Lake Champlain. This classic Vermont farmhouse sits on 4 acres with a captivating view of the Green Mountains. The house can accommodate seven people comfortably in its 3 bedrooms: A large king Bedroom with an additional twin bed for kids, a Queen Bedroom and a Bunk room with Triple Bunks. A formal dining room, large living area with pellet stove, a sunroom/ library, and a large, fully equipped eat in kitchen with a nook overlooking the mountains. The two sofas in the living room are deep enough for a comfortable bed in the event you have a large group and need an extra space. This area is a "best kept secret": you can ski at Jay, Sutton, Smuggs, Orford or Stowe, snowshoe at Plein Air or Hazen's Notch, Dog Sled in Montgomery, hike the Long Trail at Jay Peak, or take the Tram...and easier way to the top! Sky biking through the trees at Au Diable Vert, navigate the Arbor Trek at Smuggler's Notch, or Canoe on the Mississquoi on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail that passes just in front of Willow Creek. Biking on the trails or back roads or picnicing at David Stromeyer's "Cold Hollow Sculpture Park"... Then hop over the border for wine tastings at Domaine du Rige in Dunham, Quebec, or shop in chic Sutton or Frelighsburg, Stop at Domaine Pinnacle on the other side of the mountain for some award-winning ice cider and apple brandy. Relax for the day at the amazing Balnea spa in Bromont, Quebec or the more rustic yurt spa at Les Chutes de Bolton-Est. Take a day in Montreal, it's only an hour and a half away...you can be back by evening to fall into bed at the farm. The number of outstanding restaurants in the area: The Inn or The Belfry in Montgomery or La Fontaine or Brouerie de Sutton in Sutton or La Sucrerie or Lyvano in Frelighsburg, Quebec or stop at the famed Abercorn bakery for some pastries or baguettes. Or just relax at the farm. Enjoy the pergola and firepit on the back hill or if it's warm enough eat under the Willow tree in a magical setting. The kitchen is amply stocked with everything to make huge group meals. We don’t have a TV here (intentionally), but we do have plenty of games, books, and we do have Wi-Fi in case you need to check that email (resist!!) or put a film on for the kiddies while the parents sip brandy by the fire. Note: Adults need a passport to get across the border (Kids under 16 years old can use their birth certificates. Best to bring adoption papers for adopted children). -------- Willow Creek is an old farmhouse over 100. It is located on 2.5 hectares between the villages of Richford VT and Frelighsburg QC, 500 m from the Quebec border. Mount Sutton is 12 minutes away for those who love hiking or skiing surrounded by forest on powdery snow. Jay Peak, often mentioned as the best ski resort in Vermont, is 20min (18 miles) door-to-door, Jay also has an indoor water park, to relax after a good day of skiing. Finally, Smuggs and Stowe are respectively 45 minutes and 1 hr away. The House was renewed 15 years ago without taking away its original charm. It is decorated with Persian rugs and rustic antiques. Its relaxing, warm and quiet atmosphere is ideal for rest by the fire (pellet fireplace) or relax with a book in the library, the mountains in the landscape. The high-speed internet ensures you have permanent contact with the office. A spacious and well-equipped kitchen allows you to cook happily. For the greedy, you can try one of the 30 fabulous restaurants in Sutton or Frelighsburg or the Eastern Townships. Les Cantons de l 'Est offers charming shops with countless gastronomic specialties. Domaine du Pinacle, 1 km from our farm, makes a “ice cider” known throughout Canada. Auberge Appalaches et Bistrot Beaulieux in Sutton offers refined Provencal cuisine using local products. The Route des Vins, which offers tours and tastings, has more than 25 Vineyards around Du Dunham. Check out the guide at the bottom for a brief perspective on just a few of the things to do around Willow Creek The farmhouse has three bedrooms: Bedroom 1: Two-seater bed (Queen) for adults. Bedroom 2: Three-seater bed (King) for adults and one single bed for adults or children; Bedroom 3: Triple bunk bed for children. In the living room two sofas are large enough can accommodate another two more adults as needed. There is two bathrooms with showers and two garages to protect your vehicles from snow or rain. Once you experience the charm and adventure of the Eastern Townships and North Vermont, I assure you that you will visit us often again at Willow Creek! Guest access You will have access to the house and the grounds. Other things to note To get the most out of this, you should ideally bring your passports. Going back and forth between Canada and the USA is easy...just a few minutes. Crossings include Frelighburgh and Abercorn/Sutton. Young kids under 16 years can get across the border using just their birth certificates. Adopted children should have proof of adoption ideally (if they ask). Groceries can be acquired in Enosburg at Hannafords or both in Sutton or on a more limited basis in Richford. Driving up here is best accomplished with winter snow tires as the roads can be icy from December to April. Snow tires are also required in Quebec.