Living a Mountain Lifestyle in Waitsfield and Warren, Vermont

Often thought of together with the small adjacent town of Warren, Waitsfield is just a few miles from 3 top Vermont ski resorts, Sugarbush, Sugarbush North, and Mad River Glen. The town itself is cute and exudes a New England feeling as it meanders along Route 100. There is good but limited shopping here, or one can drive a short distance to Montpelier (the State Capital) or Burlington, home of the University of Vermont and a port on Lake Champlain.

While it does get very cold here in winter, the skiing (downhill or cross country) is usually good. Sugarbush Mountain is a very big resort with golf and tennis too. Mad River Glen is one of the most unusual ski resorts anywhere. It is a cooperative and is a refreshing throw back to the early days of skiing in the 1950’s and 60’s – before the valet took your skis off your car for you. Other seasons are delightful in this region as well with autumn perhaps being the best.

Where to Retire in Waitsfield and Warren and Home Prices

Many people choose to live in a rural environment on large lots, although there are also many condos available near the ski mountains. The median home value was $433,083 in early 2022.

What Is Special about Waitsfield and Warren

Small town New England meets popular resort; 3 top ski resorts within 5 miles; golf and tennis; beautiful Green Mountains; close to Montpelier and Burlington; many condos around the resorts; Christmas lights tend to stay up until May

What Is Not Special about Waitsfield and Warren

The winter season tends to be long, cold, and dark, unless you love winter sports! It is a very small town.

Climate and Physical Environment

Warren and Waitsville are located on the eastern flank of the Green Mountains in north central Vermont, at the southern end of the Mad River Valley. The mountains are so rugged that very few roads lead east and west. Lake Champlain is not far to the west as the crow flies.

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

The Joslin Library is quite small. The Warren Public Library is bigger and open 6 days a week and 5 evenings. The Frank Covino Academy of Art is here. Many artists live and display in the area. There are 5 major colleges within 50 miles that have major cultural offerings. Those include the University of Vermont, Dartmouth, and Middlebury College.

Crime

Crime here is low.

Medical Facilities

Gifford Medical Center is 20 miles away in Randolph. The ski resorts operate small emergency clinics.

Transportation

Burlington International Airport is about 30 miles. Amtrak has 2 stations within 16 miles with service between Washington, D.C. and St. Albans, Vt. There is a local bus system centered around the resorts

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