Vermont Wine & Farm Weekend Based in Shelburne
Shelburne Vineyard is approximately 1.0 mile from the inn. Shelburne Farms is approximately 1.7 miles away. Burlington’s restaurant scene is approximately 7 miles away. This itinerary is built for guests who like eating well and knowing where their food comes from.
What’s Close and What to Expect
- Shelburne Vineyard — approximately 1.0 mile— estate wines, cold-climate varietals, seasonal tasting room
- Shelburne Farms — approximately 1.7 miles— farm store with award-winning raw milk cheddar, farmstead butter, and seasonal products
- Burlington Pine Street district — approximately 7 miles— craft producers, Zero Gravity Craft Brewery, artisan food
- Breakfast at the inn — included daily, 7:30–9:30 AM — custom prepared, selections made the morning before
Seasonal hours for Shelburne Vineyard and Shelburne Farms vary. Confirm current hours before building your day around either stop. Both are worth checking a few days before your visit, particularly outside the summer season.
The Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival and the Vineyard
Plan to arrive in the Shelburne area earlier in the day. Check-in opens at 3:00 PM — your luggage can stay in the car. A 2-night stay gives you one full day plus two partial days — your arrival afternoon and your departure morning. Shelburne Vineyard is approximately 1.0 mile from the inn — a natural first stop before your room is ready. Self check-in; no early or late arrivals. Once settled, you have a clean early-evening ahead of you.
Shelburne Vineyard is approximately 1.0 mile from the inn. Vermont’s cold climate produces distinct wine varietals — Marquette, La Crescent, and other hybrids developed specifically for northern growing conditions. The tasting room is relaxed and well-suited to a leisurely first afternoon. Check their website for current seasonal hours before you go.
Vermont has a strong farm-to-table food culture, and Burlington’s independent restaurant scene draws heavily from local farms and producers. Church Street and the Burlington waterfront both have good options across a range of styles and price points. Shelburne itself has a small number of dining options as well. A reservation is worth making for a Friday or Saturday evening.
Day 2 — Shelburne Farms and Burlington’s Food District
A full custom breakfast is included each morning. Guests select their preferences the morning before; dietary accommodations are available with advance notice. A good foundation for a day of eating well.
Shelburne Farms is approximately 1.7 miles away. For a food-focused visit, the farm store is the primary destination — it carries the property’s award-winning raw milk cheddar, farmstead butter, and seasonal products. The 1,400-acre grounds and walking trails are also open to visitors during the main season. Verify current seasonal dates and store hours at shelburnefarms.org before planning your morning around it.
Pine Street in Burlington is approximately 7 miles away. The neighborhood has become a hub for craft food and drink producers — Zero Gravity Craft Brewery is there, along with various local artisan makers. The character is relaxed and food-focused, the kind of neighborhood that rewards slow wandering rather than a structured agenda.
Burlington’s independent restaurant scene is one of the better ones for a city of its size — strong farm sourcing, good local craft beer and cider programs, and a variety of dining styles. Worth a reservation if your timing is weekend-adjacent.
Day 3 — Morning in the Village and Departure
A second full custom breakfast before you head out. Take your time with it.
The inn sits in the center of historic Shelburne Village. A quiet morning stroll through the village is a good way to close out the weekend before driving to the airport. The village has a calm, unhurried character that makes for a pleasant final hour.
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. After checking out, you still have the rest of the day before heading home. Shelburne Vineyard (approximately 1.0 mile) or Shelburne Museum (approximately 0.8 mile) are both easy final stops before leaving the area. Burlington International Airport is approximately 8.2 miles from the inn — the drive is straightforward with no complicated routing.
What’s Nearby
- Shelburne Vineyard — approximately 1.0 mile
- Shelburne Farms — approximately 1.7 miles
- Burlington waterfront / Church Street — approximately 7.3 miles
- Burlington Pine Street artisan district — approximately 7 miles
- Burlington International Airport — approximately 8.2 miles
The inn is also walking distance from Shelburne Museum and Shelburne Village. A car is useful for reaching Burlington and Shelburne Farms, but the immediate village area is entirely walkable.
Last updated: March 2026
Wine & Farm Weekend Questions
Is Shelburne Vineyard Vermont’s only winery?
No — Vermont has a growing number of wineries and wine producers. Shelburne Vineyard is one of the most established and is the closest to the inn (approximately 1.0 mile). It focuses on cold-climate varietals suited to Vermont’s growing conditions. For other Vermont wineries, searching Vermont Wine Merchants or the Vermont Fresh Network is a good starting point.
Is Shelburne Farms’ farm store open year-round?
Shelburne Farms’ core visitor season is late spring through fall. The farm store’s availability outside this window varies. For current hours and store availability, check shelburnefarms.org before visiting.
Are there other artisan food stops near the inn?
Within the Shelburne–Burlington corridor, yes. Burlington’s Pine Street district has craft breweries and food producers. Cheese is a particularly strong Vermont category — several producers are within day-trip distance. The Vermont Cheesemakers Festival, held annually at Shelburne Farms, is a dedicated destination event for this interest.
Is this itinerary good for guests who don’t drink alcohol?
Yes — the food dimension of this itinerary (Shelburne Farms, farm-to-table dinners, the Burlington artisan food scene) works equally well without the wine tasting component. The vineyard visit can be replaced with more time at Shelburne Farms or Burlington’s waterfront.
Start Your Vermont Food Weekend Here
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