It was much too beautiful to stay inside yesterday so we decided to enjoy a beer and lunch at our local brewery - Long Trail.  The building itself is similar in design to the Hofbrau House in Munich Germany.  It's a unique blend of industrial design and the comforts of down-home.  Beer and food are plentiful and Long Trail is Vermont's #1 selling craft-brewed beer.  The atmosphere is lively and friendly.  They are open for lunch only - hours are from 11am to 6pm.  Dining can be enjoyed outdoors on the deck which offers beautiful views of the Ottaquechee River.  In cooler weather diners enjoy the comfort of a cast iron woodstove.  Yesterday, David enjoyed their special brew of Triple Bag and I enjoyed their Coffee Stout, also a limited brew.  Both were outstanding.  Another great lunch spot is the White Cottage, located a few miles west of Woodstock Village.  They offer outside dining and takeout.  Their picnic area sits alongside the Ottaquechee River and offers a lovely setting.  They are closed right now but will re-open in May for the summer/fall season.  When you're in Vermont, be sure to visit the White Cottage and "take a hike" over to Long Trail.  See you in the spring!