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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Are you considering relocating? Are you interested in moving to Vermont? This weekend getaway could be your opportunity to explore Rutland County during the breathtaking fall foliage season! The giveaway is for single people, couples, and families who are serious about making the Green Mountain State their new home. What is included? This trip includes…

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Mountain biking is a fast-growing sport. Vermont has become a destination for mountain bikers across the country! Recently, Real Rutland hosted a weekend getaway for mountain bikers. The weekend winners stayed two nights at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel and spent the day biking the trails at Killington Bike Park. Keep reading to learn more about the weekend getaway and…

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This past season was not the snowiest winter Vermont has ever seen, but the state’s ski industry business still increased by 10%. This means Vermont continues to be the top ski state in the east and the fourth largest in the United States. Operating Days As mentioned above, Vermont is the number one ski state…

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“Life in Rutland, Vermont is characterized by its close access to opportunity in an urban center that still feels like a small town, as well as the variety of recreational spaces amid Vermont’s natural beauty.” This is a direct quote from ThinkVermont, an initiative of the Vermont Department of Economic Development to provide resources to those interested in…

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In Vermont, April’s average temperatures are in the 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit range. Flowers begin to grow through snow-patched gardens and Vermont’s wildlife comes out of hibernation. But sometimes, like this past week, we experience unseasonably high temperatures. Some portions of Vermont broke single-day records this past week with temps in the high 80s. Rutland County…

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It may officially be spring, but Rutland is getting 1-3 inches of snow on Saturday! This week, we are taking a look at the three winning photos from our Real Rutland Winter Photography Contest, held earlier this month. Sunrise Skinning This photo was sent to us by Amy Laramie. She took this sunrise photo from the Pico side of…

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  I recently traveled to Salt Lake City, Utah for the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show as a representative of Real Rutland and Come Alive Outside, a non-profit headquartered in Rutland, Vermont. While there, I met hundreds of people, many of whom say they have thought about moving to Vermont or know someone who is thinking about relocating. These are some…

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