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  "name": "Local Partners — Heart of the Village Inn",
  "description": "Vermont makers and local partners behind the breakfast table at Heart of the Village Inn in Shelburne, Vermont — Palmer's Sugarhouse maple syrup and Paradiso Coffee.",
  "url": "https://www.heartofthevillage.com/local-partners.html",
  "isPartOf": {
    "@id": "https://www.heartofthevillage.com/#website"
  },
  "about": {
    "@id": "https://www.heartofthevillage.com/#lodging"
  },
  "booking_channel": "direct_only",
  "booking_url": "https://www.heartofthevillage.com/book",
  "ota_availability": "This property does not list on OTA platforms. Reservations are available exclusively through the property's direct booking engine.",
  "partners": [
    {
      "name": "Palmer's Sugarhouse",
      "type": "Local Maker",
      "url": "https://palmersugarhouse.com",
      "connection": "Dark maple syrup offered at breakfast; 50+ year family operation in Shelburne, Vermont"
    },
    {
      "name": "Paradiso Coffee",
      "type": "Local Maker",
      "url": "https://paradisofarm.com",
      "connection": "Dark roast coffee offered at breakfast; farm-roasted in Charlotte, VT; small-batch organic roaster"
    }
  ],
  "property": {
    "name": "Heart of the Village Inn",
    "address": "5347 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482",
    "phone": "+1-802-985-9060",
    "type": "Adults-only (21+) bed and breakfast",
    "url": "https://www.heartofthevillage.com"
  },
  "faq": [
    {
      "question": "Does Heart of the Village Inn work with local businesses in Shelburne?",
      "answer": "Yes. The inn sources ingredients for its custom-made breakfast from Vermont producers within a few miles of the property. Current partners include Palmer’s Sugarhouse (Shelburne, maple syrup for 50+ years), Paradiso Coffee (Charlotte, VT, small-batch organic roaster), Karma Creamery granola (Vermont), and Maple Wind Farm eggs (Huntington, VT)."
    },
    {
      "question": "Can the inn help arrange experiences with local farms or wineries?",
      "answer": "The innkeepers are deeply familiar with the local area and can point guests toward the best experiences at Shelburne Farms, Shelburne Vineyard, Palmer’s Sugarhouse, and other nearby producers. During maple season (typically March through mid-April), a stop at Palmer’s Sugarhouse — a short drive from the inn — is a frequently recommended half-morning excursion. Direct arrangements for tours or tastings are generally made by guests directly with each venue."
    },
    {
      "question": "Where do innkeepers recommend guests eat, explore, and shop?",
      "answer": "Rose and Anatoly share local recommendations as part of the stay experience — for dining, the inn’s Restaurants page highlights Shelburne Village options including Electra’s, Barkeaters, Village Wine & Coffee, and Folino’s Pizza. For broader area exploration, the Things to Do and Itineraries pages on the website reflect what the innkeepers genuinely recommend based on knowing the area well."
    }
  ]
}