2024 Fall Real Rutland Weekend Getaway Recap In October, Rutland County opened its doors to five families from across the country for an unforgettable weekend getaway focused on exploring the area for potential relocation. Hosted by Real Rutland, the families embarked on an immersive adventure showcasing the natural beauty, vibrant communities, and unique charm of…

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How Rutland County is Similar to Stars Hollow   Come Alive Outside might have gotten our nature-loving booties handed to us at Real Rutland Feud tonight by Rutland County Pride Center, but we loved every moment of it. Reason #110 to love Rutland, Vermont— these sorts of community events are a norm here,” says Arwen…

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VEDA Helps Make Business Plans a Reality VTDigger, a Vermont news source, recently highlighted Jamie Hamilton. Jamie is a Rutland County resident who runs Hamilton Cattle Company, located in Chittenden and Florence, Vermont. Real Rutland is happy to introduce you to Jamie and help you picture your potential business here in Vermont. Hamilton Cattle Company…

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Some of Our Favorite Infoor Winter Activities You don’t have to be a skier or snowboarder to live in Vermont. There are still plenty of activities for you to do during the winter months! We have compiled a list of ten fun INDOOR activities to do when you want to escape the cold. Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum If…

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Meet Brian Budrow Karly Haven, our Real Rutland Concierge Coordinator has been interviewing Real Rutland Concierge Volunteers and new residents. This week, we are featuring Brian Budrow, an Assistant Baseball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator for Vermont State University – Castleton Campus Baseball. Brian and his family moved to Rutland via the Concierge Program in 2019. He now volunteers as a…

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A long weekend in Rutland County Last month, we hosted four families for a long weekend, Thursday through Sunday, in Rutland County. The families had the opportunity to explore the area with a focus on relocating. Here is a little recap about the giveaway and who the families are. Who are the families and what activities…

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Bellevue Avenue Haunted House is a Local Halloween Favorite 🎃👻 Karly Haven, our Real Rutland Concierge Coordinator has been interviewing Real Rutland Concierge Volunteers and new residents. This week, we are featuring Barbara Spaulding, a volunteer since 2020, and host of the Bellevue Avenue Haunted House for twenty years. Watch the video detailing Barbara’s Bellevue Haunted…

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Whoopie for Local Festivals This past weekend, The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region hosted the Second Annual Whoopie Pie Festival! The event attracted around 5,000 people to Rutland’s historic downtown to eat whoopie pies, play on a green street, watch Dream Maker Bakers create Vermont’s largest whoopie pie, and have fun! What…

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Meet Arwen Turner Our Real Rutland Concierge Coordinator, Karly Haven, has been interviewing Real Rutland Concierge Volunteers and new residents. This week, we are featuring Arwen Turner, Executive Director of Come Alive Outside. The mission of Come Alive Outside is “To inspire collaborative community systems that create awareness, intention, and opportunity for people to live healthier lives…

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