FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 11th October 2010
Contact: Peter MacLaren, 802-496-7162
WEST HILL HOUSE B&B CHOSEN AGAIN AS ONE OF THE BEST IN NEW ENGLAND IN THE BEST OF BEDANDBREAKFAST.COM AWARDS
Warren, Vermont — The West Hill House B&B of Warren, Vermont was selected as one of the Best in New England in the annual Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards, 2010-11. The Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards are based upon a qualitative and quantitative review of the nearly 50,000 independent reviews submitted to BedandBreakfast.com, the leading online B&B directory and reservation network worldwide. This is the 3rd year out of 4 that West Hill House has been selected in this category, and it is one of only four Vermont B&B’s recognized by awards in various categories byBedandBreakfast.com this year.
“We are pleased that we were chosen once again for a Best of BedandBreakfast.com Award for the 3rd year out of 4 and are gratified that our guests posted reviews that resulted in this award,” stated Susan and Peter MacLaren. “Since purchasing West Hill House just over four years ago, we have focussed on continuing to improve the small details to offer our guests a consistently excellent experience.” commented the MacLarens. “Here’s an excerpt from one of our recent reviews posted on the BedandBreakfast.com site that we are particularly proud of: “Susan & Peter have mastered the fine art of hospitality!“ ”
West Hill House is a great choice as a quiet, comfortable central location for a multi-day visit to all the scenery, attractions and activities of central Vermont. It is located just one mile from Sugarbush skiing and golf and seven miles from Mad River Glen. The B&B is in the midst of the Vermont countryside, yet just minutes from the shops, artisans and marvelous restaurants in the Mad River Valley, Vermont.
Contact:
Peter MacLaren
802-496-7162
innkeepers@westhillbb.com
http://www.westhillbb.com
More information and photos are available from our Press Room: http://www.westhillbb.com/pressroom.html
More information on West Hill House and on the Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards…
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More information about West Hill House B&B:
West Hill House owners and hosts Peter & Susan invite guests to their historic 1850′s home in the Mad River Valley to enjoy four glorious seasons for romance, relaxation and recreation. West Hill House is a great choice as a quiet, comfortable central location for a multi-day visit to all the scenery, attractions and activities of central Vermont. It is also a great choice for weddings and receptions up to 80 guests, business retreats and family reunions.
West Hill House is just one mile from Sugarbush skiing and golf and seven miles from the Mad River Glen ski area. The B&B is in the midst of the Vermont countryside, yet just minutes from the shops, artisans and marvelous restaurants of Warren and Waitsfield, Vermont.
West Hill House is located on a quiet country road nestled in a hillside forest, surrounded by its gorgeous perennial gardens. The B&B offers 8 unique non-smoking guest rooms all with fireplaces, air conditioning, direct dial phones with free calling and voice mail, WiFi/DSL, cable TVs, in-room movies and all with private ensuite bathrooms featuring Jacuzzis and/or steam showers.
The beds all have memory foam making them amazingly comfortable, and the hosts serve a delicious breakfast to their guests each morning after their great night’s sleep. The B&B also has 3 large public rooms with fireplaces, including a library with a pool table.
The B&B also offers a spacious self-catering 2-room apartment available by the week or longer.
West Hill House provides the finest comfort, hospitality and food, and offers a personal concierge service for all their guests to help them get the very best from their visit to the area, both by helping them plan their visit ahead of time and by making suggestions while they are staying at the B&B. There are excellent restaurants nearby and the hosts are happy to make recommendations and book a table for guests.
West Hill House is a Select Registry Property, Distinguished Inns of North America, and a BedandBreakfast.comDiamond Collection member property.
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More information on the Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards:
BedandBreakfast.com, the leading online bed and breakfast directory and reservation network worldwide, is pleased to announce the winners of its sixth annual web-based awards program for B&Bs and inns. Since launching theBedandBreakfast.com reviews program almost three years ago, inngoers have submitted over 100,000 B&B reviews. The selection criteria for the Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards included both quantitative and qualitative analysis of the independently posted reviews on BedandBreakfast.com.
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Update: Apple has now addressed this problem with a software update. Be sure to run “Software Update” from the Apple Menu and install all the available updates. No further action will be required, unless you were infected; in that case follow the advice below to change your password. Original blog follows…
“Mac Malware” is almost an oxymoron as the virus related issues that have plagued Windows users for years have been almost unknown on the Mac.
Given the minimal problems to date, many Mac users will have been concerned about the recent news of an estimated half million or so Macs possibly infected by “Flashback”, a drive-by-download attack that requires absolutely no input by users in order to install itself–apparently all you have to do is accidentally visit a malicious website. The code exploits a vulnerability in your Java runtime, an optional part of the OS that most people will have on their Macs.
However there is no need to panic: it’s easy to check if you have the problem, it’s easy to resolve if you have, and if you install the latest software updates from Apple (as you always should) the vulnerability is eliminated.
An excellent article on PCMag.com provides details. The first step is is to download an app to check if you are infected. If not, as will be the case for almost everyone, make sure you run ‘Software Update” from your Apple menu and you are all set.
If you do find you have a problem, the article recommends the free Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition app to eliminate it. A prudent tip is then to immediately change your Mac password in System Preferences/User & Groups.
Bottom line – this current problem is not a cause for panic and to run out to buy and install anti-virus software. However it is prudent to check your Mac as noted above and keep your Mac software up to date.
Another relevant tip is to ensure your Mac is password protected. Do not leave your password blank or configure your Mac for auto-login – both of these approaches are just asking for trouble. And don’t forget to back-up – with TimeMachine built in there is no excuse not to!
If you have questions or concerns about your Mac, feel free to discuss them with Peter on your next visit to West Hill House.
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In Vermont we are proud of our woodlands, our mountains and our waterways. In fact, the mission of our Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation is to practice and encourage a high quality of stewardship of Vermont’s environment by managing forests for sustainable use and by providing and promoting opportunities for compatible outdoor recreation. This mission echos the concern for the environment expressed by John Muir in the late 1800′s as he explored the vast magnificence of the natural wonders of the US west.
John Muir, a Scottish born American naturalist was an early advocate of the preservation of the American wilderness. His many writings tell of his adventures in nature and especially his love of the Sierra Nevada. An outspoken supporter and active defender of nature preservation, his enthusiasm for nature was boundless.
An early advocate of the idea of national parks, Muir petitioned the US Congress to pass the Nation Park bill which, when passed in 1890, brought about the creation of both Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks. Today the name John Muir graces numerous trails, glaciers, camp-grounds and monuments in national park lands. Founded by Muir, The Sierra Club continues to be one of the most active and important conservation groups today.
If you watched the Ken Burns documentary on the National Parks you will remember the first part focuses on the life of John Muir.
Today in the United States, this Scottish born naturalist is referred to as the “Father of the National Parks”. Thank a Scot and go out and enjoy a national park this week. April 21-29 isNational Parks Week .
"Father of the National Parks" John Muir April 21, 1838- December 24, 1914
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Grace & Charlie enjoy a picnic.
A basket filled with Vermont cider, cheeses, crackers, home made cookies and other goodies brings smiles to Grace and Charlie who welcomed the warm spring weather with a picnic by our pond. Spring has indeed sprung in the Mad River Valley. Signs of the season are all around us; chipmunks are sunning themselves on the rocks, peepers are singing our guests to sleep each evening and our beautiful gardens are coming back to life with brilliant daffodils now in bloom. We won’t even mind a few April showers. Sugarbush has opened the golf course, folks are out walking and cycling as well as hiking on the many local Green Mountain trails.
Though we can’t guarantee that there will be warm picnic weather when you come, we can guarantee that a warm welcome awaits you.
See you soon!
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Give Mom a relaxing couple of days away with all the trimmings of Mothers’ Day. We will prepare a special gift certificate and send it to you or directly to your Mom with your greetings. She can arrange her stay at West Hill House at any time in the coming year (except for a few black-out dates).
Call us at 802-496-7162 to purchase this gift for your Mom.
The all inclusive package will pamper your Mom and her significant other. Details are:
- Mom and her guest will be treated to a comfortable and inviting guest room at West Hill House B&B for two nights
- 6 Long stemmed roses will be in her room
- A half -bottle of sparkling wine on ice (375ml) will be standing by
- 2 Champagne flutes will be hers to take home
- Champlain Chocolates of course
- Breakfast served in-room
- Dinner for two at the Common Man Restaurant on one evening (Tuesday to Saturday)
- 2 fifteen minute chair massages at Mad River Massage
The gift packages include all of the above and are priced (including all applicable taxes) at:
- Queen Room Package – $599
- King Room Package – $649
- Suite Package – $699
Your Mom can book her stay when she wishes, based on availability. Black-out dates September 14 – October 13, 2012, December 21 – 31 2012, February 15 – 23, 2013. Package expires on April 30, 2013.
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