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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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Christmas in Manchester & Woodstock, Vermont

Vintage decorations adorn a christmas tree at Hildene.

Photo Credit : Joel Laino
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.
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 Laino
The parlor room features ornate period furnishings and one of eight fireplaces at Hildene.
The parlor room features ornate period furnishings and one of eight fireplaces at Hildene.
Photo Credit : Joel Laino
A detail of decorative red berries and fresh pine bough at Hildene.
A detail of decorative red berries and fresh pine bough at Hildene.
Photo Credit : Joel Laino
The formal dining room at Hildene features a painting of Robert Todd Lincoln.
The formal dining room at Hildene features a painting of Robert Todd Lincoln.
Photo Credit : Joel Laino
Vintage decorations adorn a christmas tree at Hildene.
Vintage decorations adorn a christmas tree at Hildene.
Photo Credit : Joel Laino
Owners Frank and Julia Haynes welcome guests at The Inn at Manchester.
Owners Frank and Julia Haynes welcome guests at the Inn at Manchester.
Photo Credit : Joel Laino
Woodstock's annual Winter Wassail Parade features horses and riders in traditional costumes.
Woodstock’s annual Winter Wassail Parade features horses and riders in traditional costumes.
Photo Credit : Joel Laino
Simple holiday decorations adorn the storefront of F. Gillingham & Sons, a classic general store on Elm Street in Woodstock since 1886.
Simple holiday decorations adorn the storefront of F. Gillingham & Sons, a classic general store on Elm Street in Woodstock since 1886.
Photo Credit : Joel Laino
A vintage sleigh ride at Billings Farm and Museum in Woodstock, a working farm and museum dedicated to preserving its rural heritage.
A vintage sleigh ride at Billings Farm and Museum in Woodstock, a working farm and museum dedicated to preserving its rural heritage.
Photo Credit : Joel Laino
Lynne and Sue, a pair of black percheron mares, are one of four working teams at Billings Farm.
Lynne and Sue, a pair of black percheron mares, are one of four working teams at Billings Farm.
Photo Credit : Joel Laino
From the summit of Mount Tom, the rural Vermont landscape and twinkling lights of downtown Woodstock can be seen.
From the summit of Mount Tom, the rural Vermont landscape and twinkling lights of downtown Woodstock can be seen.
Photo Credit : Joel Laino
The Middle Bridge in Woodstock is a lattice covered bridge that was built by Milton Graton and Sons in 1969.
The 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. 

Heather Marcus

Heather Marcus is the senior photo editor for Yankee Magazine. She works closely with the art director and a large group of contributing photographers to tell our stories about people and place in a compelling way. Living and growing up in New England, she continues to be inspired by the communities, the landscape, and the wonderful visual opportunities the region affords.

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