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SERENDIPITY An inside look at the spectacular Glebelands Estate - and a loving tribute to its former owner , Diana Morgan Olcott .
BY JOSHUA SHERMAN , MD
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LET ’ S GO SHOPPING ! Stock up on stylish apparel and home décor pieces with a fun and fashionable weekend shopping trip in Manchester !
BY BENJAMIN LERNER
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VT VOICES A Q & A with the owners of Manchester ’ s Preeminent art galleries , who shed light on the Southern Vermont arts scene .
BY BENJAMIN LERNER
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JUST AROUND THE CORNER A comprehensive guide to “ Farm Stand Readiness ”.
BY EMMETT DUNBAR
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THE PULLMAN CAR The story behind one of Hildene ’ s most compelling cultural exhibits .
BY BENJAMIN LERNER
64 THE WEDDING EXPERTS Three of Southern Vermont ’ s premier hosts share their own wedding stories .
BY ANASTASIA STANMEYER
74 GOOD TASTE DINING GUIDE Explore Southern Vermont through casual fare and fine dining .
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LIFE IN THE CAST LANE An inside look at Orvis ’ world famous fly rods .
BY BENJAMIN LERNER
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THE PARK MCCULLOUGH Bennington ’ s beloved mansion looks toward the future with exciting restoration projects .
BY BENJAMIN LERNER
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