Outdoor Adventures Await in Central Vermont

Bailey’s Mills Bed & Breakfast is the perfect launching point for outdoor recreation in every season. Nestled on 35 private acres in the hills of Reading, Vermont, the property itself invites exploration — with peaceful meadows, wooded trails, and a brook that winds through the landscape. Step outside and you’re already immersed in the natural beauty of the Green Mountains.

Whether you're seeking quiet moments in nature or adrenaline-fueled excursions, the area offers a wide variety of outdoor experiences, all within a short drive from our front porch.

Right on the property, guests can:

• Walk wooded trails and open meadows surrounded by native wildlife

• Relax by Bailey Brook with a book, journal, or picnic

• Enjoy birdwatching, wildflower spotting, and peaceful photography opportunities

• Stargaze under Vermont’s famously clear skies

• Gather around a bonfire on cool evenings (weather permitting)

• Request use of Weber gas grills for casual outdoor cookouts

• Simply soak in the quiet beauty of our historic grounds

Nearby outdoor activities include:

• Hiking local trails or summiting Mount Ascutney for breathtaking views

• Swimming and wading in Buttermilk Falls, Echo Lake, or secret local swimming holes

• Biking through Ascutney Trails or Reading’s scenic gravel roads

• Downhill skiing and riding at Okemo Mountain Resort and Killington Resort

• Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at Suicide Six Nordic Center or nearby public trails

• Snowmobiling on VAST-maintained trails with access throughout Windsor County

• Horseback riding and year-round events at Green Mountain Horse Association in South Woodstock

• Fly fishing in the Black River or Connecticut River

• Kayaking and canoeing on Lake Rescue, North Springfield Lake, or the Connecticut River

• Maple sugaring tours in late winter and early spring (ask us for local recommendations)

• Foliage drives along Route 106, Route 100, and the roads surrounding Woodstock

• Off-roading and gravel touring on scenic Class 4 roads

• Attending races such as the Vermont Overland and Vermont 100 trail races

• Scenic chairlift rides and summer events at Mount Ascutney Outdoors

• Exploring covered bridges like the Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge, the longest in the U.S.

• Picnicking and photography at Coolidge State Park, just minutes away

Prefer a slower pace? Guests often enjoy plein-air painting, writing, foraging walks, or simply greeting the day with a hot mug and a front porch view.

Every season reveals something new — from sugaring steam in March to golden canopies in October. Whether you’re an active adventurer or a nature lover seeking stillness, Bailey’s Mills is your gateway to the quiet wonders of Central Vermont.