Moose Meadow Lodge & Treehouse – Vermont Gay B&B

Moose Meadow Lodge & Treehouse - Vermont Gay B&B

Vermont Gay B&B That Has Redefined Glamping

Experience a rare opportunity to enjoy natural surroundings in our Vermont gay B&B, a luxury log home and treehouse. If you’ve been wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, enjoy a romantic weekend of being pampered, or simply relax, the Moose Meadow Lodge & Treehouse is your place. Since 1997, we have been hosting visitors from throughout the world who have been pleasantly surprised by the setting as well as the friendly community.

We offer four luxury guest rooms with private baths (some with steam showers) and one magical treehouse (with water, electricity and private bath). Rent a room or rent the entire property for your family reunion, wedding or other celebration.

Located in Duxbury, Vermont – only three miles from Waterbury, we are close to the State’s most popular tourist attractions (Ben & Jerry’s Factory, Cabot Cheese, Cold Hollow Cider Mill) and world-famous breweries (The Alchemist, Lawson’s Finest, and others). Vermont is famous for its farm-to-table culture and many restaurants at all price levels and cuisine are located a nearby. We are ideally situated between Stowe, the Mad River Valley and the State Capital of Montpelier.

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Visit a Charming Vermont Village, & Stay at a Gay Owned B&B

Newfane Vermont fall 2009 - Image Credit chensiyuan - Wikimedia
Newfane Vermont fall 2009 – Image Credit chensiyuan – Wikimedia

Newfane is a small village of about 1600 residents in Southern Vermont, surrounded by tree-covered hills and filled with New England charm. The village dates back to the mid 1700s – it has a long history, and even featured in H.P. Lovecraft’s The Whisperer in Darkness.

Not far away, you’ll find the Gay Beach and Nude Swimming Hole on the Rock River, which has been a safe space for men to gather for over 50 years. At the end of the trail, there are a series of deep, clear water swimming holes. Known as “Indian Love Call” by the locals there is a long tradition of nude bathing on the Rock River as there is in Vermont in general. On any summer weekday or weekend, you will find 50-150 friendly men at the Rock River’s men’s beach.

The Brattleboro area (Brattleboro is 12 miles from Frog Meadow) is well known for its open, gay-friendly progressive values, welcoming attitude, and longstanding embrace of diversity. Vermont was a trailblazer in farm-to-table restaurants and that movement is well represented here. There are numerous Farmer’s Markets and a natural foods coop, 3 microbreweries & a distillery. Brattleboro boasts a rich cultural & visual/performing arts community that includes monthly gallery walks, museums, music, theatre, circus arts performances, frequent artist’s open studio tours, literary & film festivals -including an annual LGBT film festival. Aa a result, it’s no surprise that Brattleboro has been: 

  • Voted #11 of the “20 Best Small Towns in America” by Smithsonian Magazine…
  • Listed as one of “Eight Great Places You’ve Never Heard Of” by Mother Earth News…
  • Named #13 among “America’s Top 25 Art Destinations” by AmericanStyle Magazine…
  • Ranked one of the Ten Best Small Art Towns in “The 100 Best Art Towns in America”

Newfane’s Own Gay Oasis

Frog Meadow - Newfane Gay B&B

Newfane is also home to a well-established gay B&B. Frog Meadow is 4 miles from the Rock River trailhead.

When you pull into the driveway at Frog Meadow you can immediately sense you have arrived at an oasis. A place, as the website promises, where you can shed the trappings of the outside world and be yourself. Owners Scott and Dave – a couple of 32 years – at once make you feel welcome and at ease with their easy openness and good humor. 

Bucking the trend of assimilation and the disappearance of gay places, Frog Meadow offers single and coupled men a place to relax, recharge and reconnect with themselves and other guests. Frog Meadow’s guests are primarily Gay, Bi and Trans men but all men are welcome. This unique and special destination resort is off the beaten path and well worth the visit. 

Frog Meadow - Newfane Gay B&B

After a 16-month pandemic pause Frog Meadow is busier than ever and is a sought-after destination for men of all ages from the US, Canada, and Europe and beyond. Amenities include massage by Dave, a wood-fired hot tub, spring-fed swimming pond, full gym, recreation trails, extensive annual and perennial gardens, and plenty of options to just chill and do nothing on the 63-acre park-like property. 

Frog Meadow’s six unique suites, rooms and cottages offer comfy beds with premium bed linens and other high-quality amenities. Your stay comes complete with a full, made-to-order hot country breakfast prepared daily. In season, you will find local berries, apples, preserves, edible flowers, asparagus, fresh herbs – and of course, honey from Frog Meadow’s beehives and apple cider from the orchard at the breakfast table.

In 2023 Frog Meadow will reinstate their all-inclusive Men’s gatherings, workshops & retreats programming with a Fall Yoga & Wellness retreat in late September and a Massage & Tantra retreat in late October. Scott enthusiastically notes “We’re so happy to once again be supporting the community with retreats following the extended COVID break…our men’s gatherings, workshops & retreats provide a rich opportunity to celebrate, transform, integrate and heal body, mind, spirit and sexuality…in a relaxing and comfortable, supportive and safe environment for men.”

Frog Meadow - Newfane Gay B&B

Dave’s no-nonsense philosophy on massage is that the body, mind, and spirit are intricately intertwined components of the whole being. If any one part is out of alignment all three suffer. By assisting in bringing the body into balance, the mind and spirit benefit as well. With his XXL hands and a 5’10” and 220-pound muscular frame Dave has the strength and power to work out the deepest tension, and the finesse and gentle touch to pamper and comfort. 

Scott & Dave have also been community activists for many years through Frog Meadow’s Community Partners in Pride program. Past and current community partners have included AIDS Project of Southern Vermont, Pride Center of Vermont, Fenway Health, the New England Center for Circus Arts, Grace Cottage Hospital, Out in the Open, Equal Justice Initiative and Rock River Preservation.

Discover Newfane, Brattleboro, and Vermont’s Gay Oasis – why thousands of men from around the world have enjoyed the unparalleled experience that Frog Meadow offers to the Men’s community. 

More info: Frogmeadow.com | 877.365.7242 | Facebook | Trip Advisor | Instagram

Getting there: Frog Meadow Oasis for Men is approximately 2.5 hours from Boston, 3.5 hours from New York City and 2 hours from Hartford, CT. Fly into nearby Hartford/Bradley Airport or Boston/Logan. There’s daily train service from NYC, Philadelphia, and DC.

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Frog Meadow Bed & Breakfast – Gay Vermont B&B

Frog Meadow Bed & Breakfast - Gay Vermont B&B

GAY VERMONT B&B & MASSAGE OASIS FOR MEN

Welcome to Southeast Vermont’s Frog Meadow Bed & Breakfast and Massage Oasis – a welcoming, non-judgmental place for men of all colors and backgrounds. Stay with us and relax and get away from your busy modern life.

Frog Meadow is a gay Vermont B&B that’s surrounded by 63 private acres with hiking trails (snowshoeing in the winter), mountain views, gardens, swimming pond, a wood-fired hot tub, and a full gym. We’re just 2.5 hours from Boston, 3.5 hours from NYC and 4 hours from Montreal.

Enjoy Frog Meadow’s spring-fed swimming pond & gym, and then relax your sore muscles and tired soul with a long soak in our wood-fired hot-tub.

At our Vermont gay bed and breakfast, we offer six unique lodging options:

Main House South Room: king bed and lovely views of the Vermont hills, the swimming pond and gardens. The room’s southwestern exposure is bright and sunny and offers wonderful cross breezes. On the rare occasion when it does get warm and muggy at night, the room offers quiet central a/c. There’s also a large full bath tiled in beautiful blue handmade ceramics, shared with the North Room.

Main House North Room: the mirror image of the South Room, complete with king-sized bed and a plush yet firm pillow top mattress. 

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Brass Lantern Inn Bed & Breakfast – Stowe Gay B&B

Brass Lantern Inn Bed & Breakfast - Stowe Gay B&B

Award Winning Historic Stowe Gay B&B

The Brass Lantern Inn is a special place to discover the charm of Vermont as you appreciate a memorable stay here in Stowe.

Innkeepers Andrew and Don, who took over ownership of the Inn in summer 2022, welcome you to their Stowe gay B&B to experience the spectacular setting looking out onto Mt. Mansfield. Savor the award winning and very personal level of service while connecting to a sense of home in our 9 guest room Inn. See why so many return to our peaceful retreat in the Green Mountain State.dresm

Recent renovations to the outside now offer new furniture and a great view of Mt. Mansfield. The common areas have been refreshed with lovely paint, beautiful wallpaper, and new objects of art that will surprise and delight. Guest rooms now feature Roku Smart TV’s with Guest Access, meaning you can use your own streaming accounts that will safely be cleared once your stay is complete.

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Frog Meadow – Vermont Gay Bed and Breakfast

Frog Meadow - Vermont gay bed and breakfast

VERMONT GAY BED AND BREAKFAST
& MASSAGE OASIS FOR MEN

Welcome to Southeast Vermont’s Frog Meadow Bed & Breakfast and Massage Oasis – a welcoming, non-judgmental place for men of all colors and backgrounds. Stay with us and relax and get away from your busy modern life.

Frog Meadow is a Vermont gay bed and breakfast that’s surrounded by 63 private acres with hiking trails (snowshoeing in the winter), mountain views, gardens, swimming pond, a wood-fired hot tub, and a full gym. We’re just 2.5 hours from Boston, 3.5 hours from NYC and 4 hours from Montreal.

Enjoy Frog Meadow’s spring-fed swimming pond & gym, and then relax your sore muscles and tired soul with a long soak in our wood-fired hot-tub.

At our Vermont gay bed and breakfast, we offer six unique lodging options:

Main House South Room: king bed and lovely views of the Vermont hills, the swimming pond and gardens. The room’s southwestern exposure is bright and sunny and offers wonderful cross breezes. On the rare occasion when it does get warm and muggy at night, the room offers quiet central a/c. There’s also a large full bath tiled in beautiful blue handmade ceramics, shared with the North Room.

Main House North Room: the mirror image of the South Room, complete with king-sized bed and a plush yet firm pillow top mattress. 

See the Frog meadow Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

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Frog Meadow – Vermont Gay Bed & Breakfast

Frog Meadow

Frog Meadow Bed & Breakfast and Massage Oasis for Men is a welcoming, non-judgmental place for men of all colors and backgrounds to unwind and shed the trappings of busy modern life. Situated on 63 private acres with mountain views, gardens, swimming pond, a wood-fired hot tub, and a full gym, Frog Meadow is what you’ve been looking for!

Frog Meadow Vermont is New England’s premier four-season resort for men. Centrally located in southeast Vermont, Frog Meadow is 2-1/2 hours from Boston, 3-1/2 hours from New York City and 4 hours from Montreal.

Enjoy Frog Meadow’s spring-fed swimming pond and full gym. Take the time to release muscle aches, stiffness, pains and renew your body and soul with a soak in the wood-fired hot-tub. Frog Meadow’s private 63-acre recreation trail network is ideal for hiking, snowshoeing & cross-country skiing, in season. The highlight of the trail network is the “Brokeback Cabin”, a small rustic hut with beautiful views that is a fun destination for guests!

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Jackson House Inn – Gay Woodstock, Vermont Inn

Jackson House Inn - Gay Woodstock, Vermont Inn

Originally constructed in 1890, the Jackson House Inn combines history with contemporary luxury to be one of the most sought-after and acclaimed inns in New England. Located on the edge of one of Vermont’s most beautiful, the Inn features stylish public rooms for relaxing or socializing and guest rooms of exceptional comfort, including Frette linens and Anichini bed coverings. A museum-quality collection of historic and contemporary art is dispersed throughout the Inn. A beautiful and bright dining room with vaulted ceilings, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, and exceptional views of the gardens, along with a cozy tavern featuring house cocktails and local beers complete the interiors.

The Inn sits in three acres of landscaped English gardens beautiful in any season, with views of the surrounding mountains and even a spring-fed pod that is stocked with trout. Breakfasts are renowned and feature local ingredients in three courses, including eggs from the Inn’s own chickens.

The Jackson House Inn has been named one of the nation’s top 25 inns by TripAdvisor, and New England’s most romantic inn for couples by Yankee magazine. Gay-owned and operated, the Jackson House Inn proudly welcomes guests from all over the world and prides itself on helping all guests feel welcome and comfortable. We want every guest to become a regular visitor!

Please join us soon in beautiful Woodstock, Vermont.

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Ira Allen House – Vermont Gay Bed & Breakfast

Ira Allen House - Vermont Gay Bed & Breakfast

The Ira Allen House is one of Vermont’s oldest inns and taverns, dating back to 1779. It is the historic home of Ethan and Ira Allen, colonial pioneers and fervent defenders of the Republic of Vermont during and after the Revolutionary War.

The Inn is situated on 10 acres of land abutting the Batten Kill River – one of the country’s premiere trout-fishing streams. We’re nestled in the heart of the Green Mountains, the perfect home base for hiking, skiing, canoeing, biking and other outdoor activities.

The town of Manchester with its fine dining and excellent outlet and boutique shopping is four miles to the north.

All of our rooms are 2-bedroom suites, each with its own bathroom – perfect for groups or families. Two of our guest rooms have private fireplaces. A full breakfast is served each morning, and our home-cooked dinner is available for a small charge with a day’s notice.

The beautiful lawn on the Batten Kill is a perfect spot for weddings, ceremonies, reunions, etc. The Innkeepers are delighted to help organize your event.

We aspire to be good local and global citizens. The Inn is heated primarily by wood pellets, a “green” and renewable resource. Much of our food comes from local farms.

The cozy, rustic inn/tavern is gay owned and operated, and welcomes all.

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Hugging Bear Inn – Vermont Gay Friendly B&B

Hugging Bear Inn

Stay in one of six guest rooms blending 19th century charm and modern touches, each with a private bath. Rooms accommodate couples, singles, families and children. And you will find a Teddy Bear in every bed! Included in your room rate is a hearty country breakfast, including Pure Vermont Maple Syrup. Seconds? Certainly! Relax on a spacious wrap-around porch, in the living room, or the cozy den with a game, television or a good book.

We welcome children of all ages to this lovely Victorian Inn. This place is enchanting and magical. You get friends for life here!

The Hugging Bear bed & breakfast and teddy bear shop – a Victorian residence circa 1825, is an enchanting b’n’b in the Vermont tradition. Located in Chester, Vermont, the Hugging Bear features a wonderful shop with the finest selection of Teddy Bears in the Northeast.

Country Inns and Teddy Bears are both symbols of warmth, closeness and family ties. They belong together. You’re likely to find anything from aardvarks to zebras and a lot in between. We have a large selection of Steiff collectibles, artist bears and Muffy Vanderbear, puppets (Folkmanis and others), Gund, Boyd’s, Merry thought, Hermann, Douglas, jewelry, ceramic collectibles, books and endless other bearaphernalia.

Inn History – In 1825, a unique Italian Colonnade home was built and situated across form the village green in Chester, Vermont. It saw many years, many seasons and went through many changes. It had different owners, was a schoolhouse for a period and went through the Victorian era, which changed this home into a beautiful Queen Anne style Victorian home by adding a tower, bow windows and a big wrap around porch. Circa 1905, a Carriage House was constructed on the property. One of the finest examples of carriage barns in New England, it shares the Colonial Revival style – notably the gambrel form of roof – with several contemporary Chester village buildings. The projecting loft gable and the pyramidal-capped cupola distinguish the finely executed barn.

In 1982, this Victorian home went through another transformation when it was renovated to accommodate guests with a private bathroom in every bedroom. The Hugging Bear Inn was born and continued to welcome families, children, and everyone from all over the world that love Vermont, enjoy a Bed and Breakfast Inn and, most of all, have a passion for Teddy Bears. Teddy Bears, you ask? Yes, the theme of the Hugging Bear Inn revolves around teddy bears, family, fun, collecting and enjoying the lovely countryside of Vermont.

Not long after the Inn was established, the Hugging Bear Shoppe began. It’s a gift shop that quickly grew from one to four extensive rooms of the finest selection of teddy bears in the Northeast, with over 10,000 teddy bears and similar products available for purchase.

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Frog Meadow B&B – Newfane, Vermont

Frog Meadow B&B Periodically we’ll feature one of our properties here to let our readers know about some great gay friendly places to stay: Frog Meadow Bed & Breakfast and Massage Oasis for Men is a welcoming, non-judgmental place for men of all colors and backgrounds to unwind and shed the trappings of busy modern life. Situated on 63 private acres with mountain views, gardens, swimming pond, a wood-fired hot tub, and a full gym, Frog Meadow is what you’ve been looking for! Frog Meadow Vermont is New England’s premier four-season resort for men. Centrally located in southeast Vermont, Frog Meadow is 2-1/2 hours from Boston, 3-1/2 hours from New York City and 4 hours from Montreal. Enjoy Frog Meadow’s spring-fed swimming pond and full gym. Take the time to release muscle aches, stiffness, pains and renew your body and soul with a soak in the wood-fired hot-tub. Frog Meadow’s private 63-acre recreation trail network is ideal for hiking, snowshoeing & cross-country skiing, in season. The highlight of the trail network is the “Brokeback Cabin”, a small rustic hut with beautiful views that is a fun destination for guests! Guests can choose from five different and unique lodging options at Frog Meadow:

  • The Main House South & The Main House North: Two spacious standard rooms, each with king bed and A/C. Both rooms have garden & mountain views and share a beautiful, large ceramic-tiled bathroom.
  • The Frog Meadow Suite: A deluxe junior suite with a king bed and sitting area, A/C, mini-fridge, huge en-suite private bath with a two-man Jacuzzi and separate walk-in shower, garden & mountain views.
  • The Deluxe Barn Suite: A spacious 700 square-foot housekeeping suite with kitchenette, A/C, private deck with BBQ, two queen beds and a queen sleeper sofa, mountain & garden views, sleeps up to six.
  • The Brook Cottage: A charming brook-side, cedar cottage with queen bed, private outdoor sitting area. Fully insulated and heated for year-round enjoyment. Lots of windows with gorgeous views everywhere!
  • Your stay at Frog Meadow comes complete with a full country breakfast, access to the gym, wood-fired hot tub, swimming pond, surrounding gardens, orchard, grounds and 63-acre recreation trail network.
Frog Meadow also hosts many men’s retreats & events including:
  • Yoga, Massage, Wellness & other Men’s Retreats: An opportunity to relax, explore, de-stress, re-connect and have fun!<
  • Quarterly Potluck Dinners: create community, bring together guests & locals and have a turnout of 35-55 guys.
  • Saturday Night Dinners January-March: Lodging guests are invited to join us for a tasty, family-style dinner during winter season!
  • Frog Meadow’s Annual Summer Barbeque & Garden Party Benefit typically brings together 80 to 125 guys for AIDS Project of Southern Vermont – a great cause!
Treat yourself to a welcoming and restorative space where men come to relax and leave the outside world behind! So much of today’s mass media society is about exploitative sex, violence, wealth and physical perfection. All this serves to stifle the ability to be comfortable in one’s own body and the opportunity to embrace your imperfections and those of others. Frog Meadow is a place to leave that behind and celebrate the Brotherhood of Men!

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