Reading rewards residents with a rare blend of country quiet and cultural spark. Weekend mornings might mean a scenic drive along Route 106 to photograph Jenne Farm’s rolling fields, then an afternoon immersed in contemporary art at the Hall Art Foundation. When you crave a classic New England stroll, lively shopping, or a farm-to-table meal, you’re minutes from Woodstock; winter brings turns at Okemo’s groomers in Ludlow and year-round family fun at Ascutney Outdoors. Nearby public lands invite exploration too—Camp under the stars at Coolidge State Park and learn the story of conservation at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park.
Families appreciate the strong regional education network. Elementary students benefit from small class sizes and close-knit school communities, while many older students continue on to Woodstock Union Middle/High School within the Windsor Central system. Afternoons and weekends fill up fast: equestrians trailer to the Green Mountain Horse Association’s trailheads and competitions, cyclists spin quiet backroads, and hikers find trailheads a short drive from home. With four seasons of recreation and a calendar of arts and agricultural events, life here feels both grounded and engaging.
Explore more:
- Hall Art Foundation
- Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
- Green Mountain Horse Association
- Okemo Mountain Resort
- Ascutney Outdoors
- Coolidge State Park
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