Enjoy the queen bed with fine linens.

And a full bath with tub!

Prepare meals in our fully-equipped kitchen.

If planning to entertain guests, the dining room table seats up to 14.

High speed WiFi and a desk in the living room make for a quiet space to work.

Comfy couches in the living room,with one that pulls out into a bed.

A full laundry is conveniently located on the ground floor.

Comfortable, Spacious & Private

Our Conveniently Located Guesthouse is Ideal for Short or Long-term Stays

Relax in the Comfort of our Private Guesthouse on 400 Acres

Enjoy the beauty of Vermont’s countryside as you relax in the comfort and privacy of our fully-furnished guesthouse, situated on 400 scenic acres in the heart of the Green Mountains. Conveniently located, Sweet Retreat is just 2 miles from I-89, and 5 miles from Norwich University and services in downtown Northfield.

The Entire House is Yours—Stay 2 Days, a Week, a Month or More!

The Guesthouse apartment, accessed by stairs, features a bedroom with a queen bed, full bath, well-equipped kitchen, spacious dining room, and a living room with a desk, pull-out couch, flat-screen TV, high speed Internet, and full laundry. You can even catch a sunrise from the covered back porch, where you can enjoy a view of Spruce Mountain while grilling, reading, or relaxing. Please note: We do not accept pets and there is no smoking in the guesthouse.

Sweet Retreat Guesthouse kitchen

A Popular Choice for Travel Healthcare Professionals

With all the comforts of home and its close proximity to five area hospitals, Sweet Retreat Guesthouse is attractive to travel healthcare professionals. It is located 13 miles from both Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin, VT and Gifford Medical Center in Randolph, VT; and 50 miles from Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Alice Peck Day Hospital in Lebanon, NH, and the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont. Special long-term rates are available.

Four Season On-Site Recreation

Located on a small farm, a number of recreational opportunities are readily available to guests. Watch maple syrup being made in spring, visit with our show oxen when accompanied by Ray, and enjoy hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing or cross country skiing on our many miles of private trails, otherwise not open to the public.

5 Covered Bridges, Norwich University & 3 Ski Areas

Northfield is also home to five covered bridges, Norwich University, the oldest private military school in the nation, and a golf course. It is fifteen minutes south of the capital city of Montpelier, forty-five minutes from Sugarbush, Bolton Valley, and Stowe ski resorts, and an hour from Burlington International Airport. See our Area Activities page for a more comprehensive list of activities in the Central Vermont area. (Covered bridge: Images by Carol Smith)

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See more photos of Sweet Retreat Guesthouse & Sugarworks in the Photo Gallery.

Sweet Retreat Guesthouse dining on deck

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