About Us
A 220-year tradition of Vermont hospitality
A Village Treasure
The Whetstone Inn sits in the village of Marlboro, Vermont — a secluded half-mile off the highway that traverses Vermont between Brattleboro and Bennington. The village consists of the inn, an adjoining church, a town meeting house, and a post office, all representing fine examples of colonial architecture.
Established approximately 220 years ago, the inn originally operated as a tavern serving the local community and stagecoach travelers. Though that era of transportation has long passed, the inn's traditional appeal continues to draw visitors seeking the authentic charm of rural New England.
The Property
The inn offers a warm welcome, good food, charm, and living and dining rooms with open fires. Our spacious and cheerful bedrooms overlook meadowed and forested grounds surrounded by the gentle hills of Vermont.
The grounds are graced with white birches and pine trees, and a nearby pond provides summer enjoyment and winter skating. When the snow comes, cross-country ski trails beckon right from our front door.
Your Hosts
Harry and Jean Boardman purchased the inn nearly 40 years ago as a retirement venture. Harry previously served as Secretary General at the Salk Institute's Council on Biology in Human Affairs, and held positions at Columbia University and the Council on Foreign Relations. Jean worked in linguistics at Columbia and UNESCO in Paris.
They raised two children, Hamilton and Brook, at the inn. Harry passed away in 2009.
Since 2019, Jean has been joined by her step-daughter Robyn and Robyn's husband Jeff, who relocated to Marlboro to assist with the inn's operations. Together, they continue the tradition of warm Vermont hospitality that has defined the Whetstone Inn for generations.