Stratton blends mountain energy with small-town ease, offering year-round adventure and a welcoming community in the heart of Windham County. Winter centers on the slopes at Stratton Mountain Resort, with top-tier skiing, riding, and a lively base village. When the snow melts, residents trade skis for hiking boots and bikes to explore the Green Mountain National Forest, the Long Trail’s ridgelines maintained by the Green Mountain Club, and nearby rivers and swimming holes. Weekends often lead to leaf-peeping drives or a quick outing to Manchester for dining and boutiques, while arts and live music radiate through neighboring Brattleboro. Great day trips include a paddle at Jamaica State Park or lake time at Ball Mountain Lake.
Education options are a standout. Many families leverage Vermont’s school-choice tuition model to select nearby public or independent schools, and the elite Stratton Mountain School develops student-athletes in alpine, Nordic, freeski, and snowboard disciplines. Daily life feels refreshingly manageable: scenic backroads, local markets, and trailheads are minutes away, while essentials and employers are accessible in Dover, Winhall, and Londonderry. Seasonal events, farmers markets, and resort concerts keep the calendar full without sacrificing the quiet that makes home feel like a retreat.
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