Still Very Much Alive (and for Sale)

As we inch our way into another Vermont spring—the kind where it’s blue skies and t-shirts one day, and gray skies and snow pants the next—it feels like a good time for an update from Chipman Inn.

Yes, the inn is officially on the market.

And yes, we’re still here—drinking tea in the dining room, hanging fresh curtains, chatting with hikers, and cooking up all kinds of gatherings and ideas. The flowers may still be hitting snooze, but inside, things are humming along.

It may take some time to find the right buyer, and we’re in no rush. In the meantime, we’re continuing to host community events (like our Turkish Lunch on March 30 and the Death Café in May), celebrate milestones (including Middlebury College graduation parties), and look forward to a wild summer of hikers, bikers, writers, and wanderers filling these rooms once again.

A Place That’s Evolving

Since we arrived, Chipman Inn has continued to evolve. What was once a slightly weary old home is now a place buzzing with life—thanks to friends who have helped us patch, paint, repair, reimagine, and remind this place of what it can be. We're still making little improvements, room by room, corner by corner.

Why the Sale?

Some people ask, “Why are you selling if things are going well?” Fair question. The truth is, we love this place and the community around it—but we're also open to the idea that someone else might be able to take the inn even further. With 9 guest rooms plus a cozy 2-room owner’s quarters, a lively local scene (yes, right here in lil ol' Ripton!), and more potential than we can personally manage, it feels right to explore what’s possible.

Every pop-up dinner, coffee morning, and casual gathering we've hosted has been a real success—proof that people are hungry (sometimes literally) for more of this kind of thing. But truthfully, I just don’t have it in me to add “grow a café/event empire” to my to-do list. Someone with a bit more go-get-’em could really take those sparks and turn them into something bigger.

Also—if we’re being honest—our kids are getting really tired of hearing “Shhh! There are guests!” every time they open a bag of chips.

Until Then…

Until the right person comes along, we’re still here. Still laughing over coffee with guests. Still adjusting the thermostat too many times a day. Still adding new names to the guestbook. Chipman Inn is on the market, yes—but it’s not on pause.

Want to Know More?

If you’re curious about what owning an inn like this might look like—or if you just want to hear about the time the upstairs closet door opened on its own during a snowstorm—we’re happy to talk.

Thanks, as always, for being part of this story. Whether you’ve stayed with us once or followed along from afar, we’re grateful. -Elizabeth

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