Christmas in Manchester & Woodstock, Vermont | Photos
A collection of images celebrating the magic of the holiday season in Manchester and Woodstock, Vermont from photographer Joel Laino.
By Heather Marcus|Dec 23 2021|
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Photographer Joel Laino captured the classic winter holiday celebrations of Manchester and Woodstock, Vermont, for our 2015 holiday feature, Christmas in Vermont. From the historically significant Hildene Estate to the classic rural landscape of Billings Farm, we hope you too will embrace the beauty of the holiday season and what these two culturally rich towns have to offer.
See the original Yankee feature: Christmas Celebrations in Manchester and Woodstock, Vermont
Christmas in Manchester & Woodstock, Vermont
The Hildene Estate in Manchester, Vermont, is a classic Georgian Revival home, built for Robert Todd Lincoln and his family in the early 1900s. Photo Credit : Joel LainoThe parlor room features ornate period furnishings and one of eight fireplaces at Hildene. Photo Credit : Joel LainoA detail of decorative red berries and fresh pine bough at Hildene. Photo Credit : Joel LainoThe formal dining room at Hildene features a painting of Robert Todd Lincoln. Photo Credit : Joel LainoVintage decorations adorn a christmas tree at Hildene. Photo Credit : Joel LainoOwners Frank and Julia Haynes welcome guests at the Inn at Manchester. Photo Credit : Joel LainoWoodstock’s annual Winter Wassail Parade features horses and riders in traditional costumes. Photo Credit : Joel LainoSimple holiday decorations adorn the storefront of F. Gillingham & Sons, a classic general store on Elm Street in Woodstock since 1886. Photo Credit : Joel LainoA vintage sleigh ride at Billings Farm and Museum in Woodstock, a working farm and museum dedicated to preserving its rural heritage. Photo Credit : Joel LainoLynne and Sue, a pair of black percheron mares, are one of four working teams at Billings Farm. Photo Credit : Joel LainoFrom the summit of Mount Tom, the rural Vermont landscape and twinkling lights of downtown Woodstock can be seen. Photo Credit : Joel LainoThe Middle Bridge in Woodstock is a lattice covered bridge that was built by Milton Graton and Sons in 1969. Photo Credit : Joel Laino
Learn more about this year’s schedule for Manchester Merriment and Winter Wassail Weekend.
This post was first published in 2015 and has been updated.
Mt. Tom (in this article) is in Woodstock. They light a star in the Christmas holiday and a cross during Easter which can be seen throughout the valley.
Vermont is my favorite New England state. I have many happy memories of its challenging ski slopes, charming towns, and the great places for Vermont cheese. New England is special, especially at Christmas.
I live in Alabama, but love Vermont. Was fortunate to visit when there was 24 inches of snow one October. Wow, fall color and snow. What a combination.
My husband and I recently visited Manchester Vermont. We stayed at the Equinox hotel, and then got to go to Hildene. It was a wonderful trip enjoyed seeing everything there.
Mount TOM is in MA, is there one in VT?
Turns out there is a Mt Tom in Vermont, New Hampshire (Crawford notch), and a Mt Tom State park in Litchfield CT.
Homesick for this time of year in New England. Loved the photo.
Mt. Tom (in this article) is in Woodstock. They light a star in the Christmas holiday and a cross during Easter which can be seen throughout the valley.
the spirit of Christmas is found at the New England States…
? sigh* so beautiful, I miss home so much!
I loved the pictures, made me homesick, I’m in Florida and boy do I miss New England.
I live in texas I miss home and family so much. I am a widow now.
I miss the winters in Vermont , call me crazy but the snow and cold are part of Vermont. I live in Alabama but miss New England.
OK, guys, be honest: when you are there, in real life, in about January and February, you hate the cold and the piled up snow, don’t you?
Vermont is my favorite New England state. I have many happy memories of its challenging ski slopes, charming towns, and the great places for Vermont cheese. New England is special, especially at Christmas.
I live in Alabama, but love Vermont. Was fortunate to visit when there was 24 inches of snow one October. Wow, fall color and snow. What a combination.
Everyday I travel the scenic roads of Vermont is a Christmas gift to me.
My husband and I recently visited Manchester Vermont. We stayed at the Equinox hotel, and then got to go to Hildene. It was a wonderful trip enjoyed seeing everything there.
LIVED IN NEW ENLAND MOST OF MY LIFE AT 90 PLUS I HAVE MOVED TO VA. MISS NEW ENGLAND.