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Swanson Inn Of Vermont
533 Mill, Brook Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673
PH: 802-496-2405 

swansoninn@gmail.com 


Your Vermont Country Home 

In an historic, Fayston, Vermont farm house, The Swanson Inn continues
a seventy-year tradition of hosting visitors to the
Mad River Valley for skiing and sightseeing, and as a destination for rest and relaxation.

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Situated on Vermont Route 17, The Swanson Inn (formerly the Millbrook Inn) is a short 5 mile drive to Sugarbush Resort and 4 miles to Mad River Glen, and just two miles to Waitsfield village shopping and restaurants.

​The Mad River Valley is a four-season destination filled with activities for the whole family including skiing, horseback riding, mountain and road biking, birding, sightseeing and relaxing.


Welcome to your Vermont Country Home.

The recently re-named Swanson Inn continues a seventy-year tradition of hosting visitors to the Mad River Valley. Starting in 1948, Henry and Ginny Perkins opened a ski lodge the same year Mad River Glen opened its doors just up the road. The Perkins became a fixture for welcoming skiers to Vermont. In 1979, Thom and Joan Gorman took over operations of the then, Millbrook Inn. 

Under their 40 year ownership, the Millbrook Inn became well known for its restaurant and hospitality all four seasons of the year. Rick Swanson and Tim Heath-Swanson purchased the Millbrook Inn in 2018 and re-named it the Swanson Inn of Vermont. Returning the name of the Inn to its owners, and honoring Thom and Joan with the re-named Gorman Room,
​we look forward to sharing our history and our future with you.

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The Inn

In an historic, Fayston, Vermont farm house, The Swanson Inn continues a seventy-year tradition of hosting visitors to the Mad River Valley for skiing and sightseeing, and as a destination for rest and relaxation.

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Late check-in dinners

Are you coming to the Swanson Inn (formerly Millbrook Inn) and will be arriving after 8:30pm?

Consider reserving a late check-in dinner between 8:30pm and 10:00pm (Sunday through Friday evenings).
We prepare a light and delicious three-course meal consisting of a salad,
​soup or pasta (gluten free is available), bread, and dessert for $15 per person.


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Special Getaway Weekends

Come join us for a weekend or holiday getaway at Your Vermont Country Home that includes special meals. Generally offered as a two-night package, we will provide a light meal upon arrival, a light continental breakfast and a traditional dinner on the holiday or full day of your stay, and a full hearty breakfast on the following morning.


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Guest Rooms 


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​ The Retreat:
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A cozy, second-floor room in the original farm house, The Rose Room is beautifully stenciled, inviting, and relaxing. It features matching twin beds, a sitting chair, and a private, 3/4 bath across the hall.


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Jack Dana Room:

​Named after a Civil War solider and the builder of the old farm house, the Jack Dana Room is warm and inviting with mountain and garden views, a queen bed, sitting chair, and a full ensuite bath.


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Log Cabin Room:

​Connecting the restful atmosphere of a log cabin with the beautiful setting of an old farm house, the Log Cabin Room features a queen log bed on the second floor of the Inn, with a full ensuite bath.


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Gorman Room: 

​ This recently re-named room in honor of Thom and Joan, owners of the Millbrook Inn from 1979-2018,
​The Gorman Room overlooks the relaxing backyard gardens and features vintage shell furniture.
The Gorman Room has a full ensuite bath. This room is on the second floor.


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The Vermonter: 

In honor of our home state, The Vermonter, located on the second floor, is the most spacious
​ room with a comfortable queen bed, two sitting chairs and a full ensuite bath.


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The Henry and Ginny Perkins Room:

Named in honor of the first Innkeepers and original name of the Inn, the Perkins Room
is comfortable and roomy with a king bed that can be separated into two twin beds.
This first floor room features a 3/4 ensuite bath, a comfortable chair and a secret safe!
​Stay in the Perkins Room to taste a slice of history.


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Journey’s End:

​Located at the far end of the second-floor, the Journey’s End room celebrates the famous Vermont Long Trail with a Vermont Map duvet, Vermont map décor, two sitting chairs and a full, ensuite bath.


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The Mad River Valley Area


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From the Swanson Inn, you can easily reach these destinations:

Mad River Glen Ski Area: 4 miles

Sugarbush Resort Lincoln base: 5 miles, Mt. Ellen base: 3 miles

Green Mountain Club / Long Trail, App Gap: 5 miles Downtown in the Valley Clearwater Sports,
outdoor gear and activities

Lawson’s Taproom & Brewery South Killington Ski Resort/ Pico Ski Resort: 47 miles, 1 hour, 10 min. North
Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream (Waterbury): 15 miles, 25 minutes

Stowe Mountain Resort: 31 miles, 50 min.

Montpelier/ State Street: 20 miles, 30 minutes Greater Burlington Burlington/
Church Street Market Place
: 41 miles, 50 minutes

Shelburne Museum (seasonal): 45 miles, one hour Education University of Vermont: 40 miles, 50 minutes

Middlebury College: 34 miles, one hour

Norwich University: 19 miles, 30 minutes



The Swanson Inn of Vermont
533 Mill, Brook Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673

PH: 802-496-2405

swansoninn@gmail.com 


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