"Always trust your cape". The refrain from a wonderful Guy Clark song inspires us to follow dreams and sometimes do crazy things. Sixteen years ago, it seemed crazy for us to move across the country, transplanting our youngest child, leaving much of our family, and many wonderful friends in California. Our vision was to convert an old farmhouse into a Bed and Breakfast, and beautiful big barn into a space for events. We didn’t know anyone and had no experience in hospitality or event planning. It has proven to be one of the most enriching chapters of our lives.

Chris Stapleton’s “Starting Over” and The Highway Women’s “Crowded Table” both resonate with us now. The property has been sold to the next stewards and we are at the threshold of a new chapter in our life. It’s time for us to reinvent ourselves, take time to explore new interests, travel, and spend much more time with our growing family and wonderful friends. We love Vermont and will make our home on a quiet back road in Tunbridge.

So many people have had a hand in making the place what it is. We feel that all of you, neighbors that welcomed us to a new community, everyone who visited, celebrated, worked, and jammed with us. You are part of our story and the story of the Farmhouse Inn. We are proud of what we collectively created, and supremely grateful for the memories and friendship you brought to our life here in Woodstock.

We welcomed you to the Inn, our home, as friends and hope the friendships continue to grow.

With love, Barry and Tory (8/3/23)