The hills may be bare, but the community is full of life.

Don’t let our winding dirt roads fool you — this little corner of Vermont knows how to have a good time! Whether you’re craving live tunes, tasty treats, or small-town charm, there’s plenty to explore this month. Check out what’s happening right here in our neck of the woods, and make it part of an unforgettable stay at the treehouse!

The Civic Standard New Home Grand Opening! Hardwick - Join us for a Town Wide Dinner Party to celebrate the grand opening of our new space!  The evening will feature dinner, live music, a silent auction, and a LIVE PIE AUCTION to benefit our New Home fund. All are welcome. Help us warm our new home! December 10, 2025, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM. We have also donated to the silent auction, so this could be a great way to book a stay and support a great cause! You can bid, and check out the other great items and services, here!

Maker's Market at Front Seat Coffee, Hardwick - Every Friday for the month of December (5th, 12th, 19th) we have PACKED the house with local vendors and producers. Every market is a different mix so be sure to come to all of them. Front Seat will have foods (baked goods, soup, etc) and drinks (beer, wine, or any of our barista drinks) or come on down to hang out!

Candlelit Sound Healing with Cacao, Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro - Join Mallory Moon for an ambient evening of sound healing, cacao & meditation by candlelight. This is a great opportunity to give yourself space to receive and unwind amidst the bustle of the holiday season! Saturday, December 13 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Birch Bark Ornaments Workshop, Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro - Enjoy the simple pleasure of creating a decoration or gift from materials responsibly harvested in Vermont. Utilizing techniques common to the Scandinavian and Russian style of basketry, you will craft birds and stars using strips of inner bark from the paper birch. Included is a discussion on how these materials are harvested and prepared. Each person will leave with three ornaments. Saturday, December 20 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Olde Time Jam Session, Harry's Hardware, Cabot - Every Sunday from 12-2pm, Harry's Hardware hosts an Olde Time Jam Session. Come down to enjoy great food, a Vermont craft beer or cider, and watch local musicians play old-time tunes on fiddles, banjos, guitars, and more!

WELLNESS WEEKEND: Serenity Restorative Yoga, The Open Space, Hardwick - Indulge in a unique and deeply restorative yoga experience that combines gentle massage and personalized alignment adjustments. This two-hour class is designed to nurture your spirit and honor your body as you relax into each pose, deepen your breath, and find balance through self-love and care. With the soothing addition of aromatherapy and positive affirmations, you’ll leave feeling renewed and recharged. No experience is necessary—just come ready to relax, receive, and reconnect with your heart and be. Saturday, December 20th, 2-4pm.

 NYE with Zach Nugent's Dead Set, Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro - New Year’s Eve in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom with the music of the Grateful Dead — We’re thrilled to welcome Zach Nugent’s Dead Set back to the Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro on New Year’s Eve, as they once again bring their heartfelt take on the sound and spirit of the Dead. Wednesday, December 31, 7:00 PM - 11:45 PM