Vermont Business Magazine After 15 years of offering Vermont’s most romantic getaway, the Lilac Inn Bed and Breakfast of Brandon has been awarded the prestigious Hall of Fame Award of Distinction by the travel website Trip Advisor. Owners and innkeepers Doug and Shelly Sawyer were especially pleased that the award was based on visitor feedback.
“Over the years, we always kept a diary in each room for guests to leave comments about their stay,” said Shelly. “Now Trip Advisor allows everyone to see what guests say about our property—and we could not be happier. This award is wonderful recognition for our inn, and a great way to get the word out about our destination weddings.”
The Lilac Inn is a boutique bed and breakfast with nine individually decorated guest rooms and a ballroom that seats 130 guests. The renovated 1909 summer mansion has two acres of perennial gardens and is considered one of the leading romantic inns in Vermont. It is centrally located in the Champlain Valley, making day trips to Stowe, Manchester and Woodstock easily accessible.