Make Vermont Your Home

Ever wonder what it would be like to live in Vermont? We can help. Stay to Stay Weekends are exploratory vacations to learn about moving here. Connect with employers, realtors, community leaders, entrepreneurs, and potential neighbors all while enjoying a weekend away in the Green Mountains. Come sample Vermont to stay here full time.

Which Community is Right For You?

THE SHIRES OF VERMONT

September 13–16 and October 25–28, 2019

Bennington and Manchester are located in the beautiful region between the Taconic Range and the Green Mountains.

GREATER ST. JOHNSBURY AREA

September 13–16 and October 4–7

The southern gateway to the beautiful Northeast Kingdom, St. Johnsbury and its environs offer culture, recreation, delicious food, and modern amenities, combining economic opportunity with a rich quality of life.

Woodstock

September 13–16

Nestled within the Green Mountains, Woodstock is a nature-lover’s paradise with big-city conveniences in a charming small-town package.

BRATTLEBORO

October 25–28

Overlooking the Connecticut River, this downtown is lined with buildings that house galleries, restaurants, shops, breweries, and a 1938 art deco hotel and movie theater.

RUTLAND

October 18–21

Welcome to the real Rutland County — a colorful combination of country roads, quaint villages, and historic downtown centers in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains.

BURLINGTON

November 8–11

Compact and beautiful, Burlington is home to a thriving arts scene, creative entrepreneurship, great shopping, three colleges and a university, and a full range of four-season outdoor pursuits.

GREATER NEWPORT AREA

December 13–16

Just south of the Canadian border, welcoming Newport straddles cultures and waterways. This small city, perched on jewel-like Lake Memphremagog, is surrounded by natural beauty and vast recreational opportunities.

MOVING TO VERMONT

Jonathan, Jacqueline, Nicole and Bret share their stories of moving to the Green Mountain State.

In the News: NBC

NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt came to Vermont to cover Stay to Stay Weekends. Learn about the experience from the perspective of some of the first participants.

In the News: NPR

Here and Now on National Public Radio recently highlighted Stay to Stay Weekends, speaking with a new resident who moved as a result of attending a Stay to Stay weekend.

Questions about Stay to Stay Weekends?

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RELOCATE & RECALIBRATE

For us, Vermont is the ideal place to call home, and we’re delighted you’re considering becoming a Vermonter. Let us show you what a difference a state can make.

Free Vermont Vacation Guide

Also available online, the Vermont Vacation Guide is filled with great content to steer your Vermont visit in the right direction.