The Victorian Charm of Chester's Village

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Welcome, you've found us! Chester's boasts of being the "Vermont you were hoping to find". During the 20th century, as the farms mechanized and trains gave way to trucks, Chester retained its elegance and charm of a Victorian village and rural countryside that attracts visitors from around the world. Many of whom, intoxicated by its beauty stay and make it their home or their home away from home.

Perfectly situated between Okemo Mountain Resort, Bromley & Magic Mountain's, it is a skier's paradise. Only a short scenic drive to the Weston Playhouse, the world famous Vermont Country Store in both Weston and Rockingham, and only 30 miles from both Manchester Village and the famed Woodstock.

Chester has upwards of 15 Inns, B&B's, motels and hotels. The "Village Green", which is the center of town has over two dozen boutiques, specialty shops, restaurants, markets, deli's, galleries, lodging complete with an information center, a beautiful old graveyard, library and playground to burn off a little steam. As well as stores, galleries and restaurants tucked away in the mountainside or along its widing backroads.

The other side of town has the historic Chester depot which runs the Green Mountain Rail Tours to Bellows Falls, the Yosemite Firehouse Museum and the historic Stone Village, more markets, galleries and shops.

Best of all the village of Chester has kept its sense of community that weaves the town together through well managed town services, quality businesses, excellent schools, both elementary and upper grades, along with many active churches, clubs and organizations. There is a sense of pride amongst it residents to keep Chester a quaint Vermont village tucked neatly between the hustle and bustle of Manchester Village and the growing up and coming art communities of Saxton's River and Bellows Falls.

THE SONGYARD
4238 Andover Weston Rd PO Box 421 Andover, VT  05143 phone: 802-376-7163		A Waldorf-inspired playspace, immaculately clean and equipped with the finest wooden and woolen toys, bathroom, changing table, wooden climbing apparatus, silk canopied book nook and comfy couches. A peaceful respite for parents with small children during the ski season.
TYDANS MOVING
Chester Rd, Rt. 11 PO Box 775 Chester, VT  05143 phone: 802-875-6677 fax: 877-204-9919 toll free: 877-204-9919 tydans@vermontel.net		Tydans Moving offers "integrity on the move" with free local estimates and complete packing and moving Service available. Packing Supplies are in Stock We provide local and long Distance moving, both commercial and residential. Major credit cards accepted.
NEWSBANK,INC.
397 Main St. Chester, VT  05143 phone: 802-875-2531 fax: 802.875.2904 custservice@newsbank.com		Newsbank provides information products and curriculum materials to schools, libraries, colleges, and research centers worldwide. Our customers can access their reference databases
CHESTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Clock Tower Building Ludlow, VT  05149 phone: 802.875-2939 fax: 802.228.7642 heartovt@tds.net		Providing services to the business community from one of Vermonts best small towns. See the events listing here for details of our supurb events which maintain our small town atmosphere.
GRIST MILL WELLNESS CENTER
3301 Green Mountain Turnpike Chester, VT  05143 phone: 802-875-5525 gristmillwellctr@aol.com		A Wellness Center providing space for yoga, massage and other health care related professionals. Also, a feel good, smell good store called Serenity Now.
THE PAINTER
534 Elm Street Cheter, VT  05143 phone: 802-875-2424 fax: 802-875-2424 thepainters@vermontel.net		A full service interior and exterior painting company
JAPANESE CUISINE BY MICHIKO
at Old Town Farm Inn on Rt 10 Chester, VT  05143 phone: 802-875-2346 otfi@vermontel.net		Enjoy fine Japanese dining in a historic vermont farm house. Full menu including sushi. Open Wednesday to Sunday 5 PM to 9 PM. BY RESERVATION ONLY.
COUNTRY TREASURES
12 Common Street P.O. Box 994 Chester, VT  05143 phone: 802.875.4377 sue@vermontquilting.com		Country Treasures is known for its quilts by Suzanne Ashe. The quaint store features an attractive inventory of fabrics, patterns, quilters books, quilted wall hangings, folk art and unusual greeting cards.
CHESTER POLICE DEPARTMENT
556 Elm St. Chester, VT  05143 phone: 802.875.2233 fax: 802.875.2237 ppolice@vermontel.com		The Chester Police Department provides professional law enforcement services to residents and visitors to the community. The Departments objective is to safeguard rights and maintain a safe peaceful environment.
WILLIAMS RIVER HOUSE
397 Peck Road Chester, VT  05143 phone: 802-875-1790 relax@williamsriverhouse.com		Beautiful historic Inn built in 1780 set on 46 private acres offers beautifully appointed rooms with private baths. Amenities include hot tub, A/C, fireplaces, tavern, home theatre, greenhouse, and gourmet breakfasts.
OKEMO VALLEY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE		Great Deals!
57 Pond St, Okemo Marketplace PO Box 333 Ludlow, VT  05149 phone: (802)228-5830 fax: (802)228-7642 toll free: 1-866-21-OVRCC info.ovrcc@tds.net		A visitor and business service organization which specilizes in visitor services. Visitor Center is loacted on Rt 100/103 opposite the entrance to Okemo. A seasonal Info Center is also located on the Village Green, RT 11, in Chester. MapQuest Directions
BONDVILLE REALTY GROUP
287 Main Street 287 Main St. Chester, VT  05143 phone: 802-875-5102 sharon@bondvillerealtygroup.com		"Excellent Agents, Exceptional Properties" is what you will find at Bondville Realty Group. We are a full service real estate office covering southern Vermont. Our Chester office offers complete coverage of the Okemo/Ludlow area for our customers who want resort property and those who prefer off-mountain living.
KNOCKOUT CARPET
647 Main St Chester, VT  05143 phone: 802.875.4409 fax: 802.875.4254 knockout@vermontel.net		One stop floor covering store, with 2,000 sq foot show room featuring all brand name floors, Armstrong, Mannington, Mohawk Lees, Philadelphia plus many more. With our 3,500 sq foot Warehouse we cater to wholesale and retail stocking carpet, vinyl, tile and all flooring material needed to do any job. Remnants also available. Conviently located in downtown Chester. All prices garanteed competitve.
VERMONT BUILT, INC
591 Remington Rd PO Box 520 Chester, VT  05143 phone: 802-875-3811 fax: 802-875-3812 vermontbuilt@aol.com		Building custom homes throughout Vermont
CHESTER ART GUILD, INC
1881 Academy Building Box 154 Chester, VT  05143 phone: 802.875.3608 doadiem@Vermontel.net		A gallery, in Chester,where some of this region's finest artists showcase thier work. All proceeds go towards artistic scholarships and furthering the arts in the region.
POLISH POTTERY GIFT SHOP
225 Pleasant Street, RT 11 Chester, VT  05143 phone: 802-875-2794 toll free: 888-829-9874
CHESTER DRIVING RANGE
36 VT Rte 10 Chester, VT  05143 phone: 802-875-5755 craigpurcell@yahoo.com
VERMONT BUILT REALTY
591 Remington Rd. PO Box 520 Chester, VT  05143 phone: 802-875-5511 fax: 802-875-3812 vtbuiltrealty@aol.com
AWAKENINGS MASSAGE BY RUTH
87 North Street Chester, VT  05143 phone: 875-3917
VERMONT T'S INC
354 Elm Street Chester, VT  05143 phone: 802-875-2091 vtts@vermontel.net
P.J. NELLIGAN PHOTOGRAHY
P.O. Box 1032 Chester, VT  05143 phone: 802-875-1890 pjnelliganphotography@yahoo.com
BRYANT CREDIT UNION
569 Route 103 South P.O. Box 998 Chester, VT  05143 phone: 802-875-6591 fax: 802-875-6646 colby1@vermontel.net