Reluctant Panther News & Updates

We've got POW!

Posted On: 01/12/2012

Thank you, Mother Nature, for the first real powder of the season! A couple inches of fresh, fluffy snow fell overnight and the weatherman says there's more on the way! Nearby Bromley Mountain opened this morning with 25 trails, 2 parks an...

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Going Local

Posted On: 12/06/2011

I recently learned that “going local” in the kitchen is more than just “farm to table,” the component I have always thought to be the best, most defining one. I asked our chef how much more difficult crafting a farm to tabl...

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Wonderful Weddings

Posted On: 11/15/2011

We recently had the privilege of hosting Jessica and John, who chose Manchester Village, the Hildene Estate and the Reluctant Panther, for their destination wedding celebration. Having gathered together a very special group of family and friends,...

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So much to do!

Posted On: 10/24/2011

So much to do, so little time! And so goes the recent mantra, check-out after check-out. Our guests can't get enough of what southern Vermont has to offer – great hiking trails, local art, local food and farmers markets! Manchester's ea...

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Celebrating the Valley: A Farm to Table Dining Event

Posted On: 09/28/2011

Celebrating the Valley: A Farm to Table Dining Event In partnership with the Vermont Fresh Network, the Panther is presenting a celebrat...

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Hurricane Irene in VT

Posted On: 08/30/2011

All of us at Reluctant Panther want to thank every one of our well-wishers and let you know we escaped Hurricane Irene unscathed. There are so many in Southern Vermont who are suffering however and we wish to let you know that there are many pl...

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