Hill Farm is located in Southern Vermont. A half-day drive from NYC (200 miles) or Boston (160 miles). Visitors can also fly or take an Amtrak train to Albany, NY, just 55 miles away.

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Hill Farm is located in Southern Vermont. A half-day drive from NYC (200 miles) or Boston (160 miles). Visitors can also fly or take an Amtrak train to Albany, NY, just 55 miles away.

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Hill Farm

Orvis-Endorsed Fly Fishing Lodge


Phone icon802-375-2269 Email iconJoanne@hillfarminn.com Link iconwww.hillfarminn.com/
458 Hill Farm Rd
Sunderland, VT 05250

Item #3M8N0000

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Hill Farm is an Orvis-Endorsed Fly Fishing Lodge easily accessible from the New York and Boston metropolitan areas. Hill Farm offers our guests a world-class fly fishing experience on the famed Battenkill River and the best of both “town and country.” We are located on a 235-year-old, 70-acre historic dairy farm in Southern Vermont’s Green Mountain range, with over a mile of the Battenkill running through our property. Everywhere you walk, you’ll find river access points and endless Green Mountain views.

Brew Moscarello of Trico Unlimited heads our experienced and friendly guide team. Brew is an Orvis 2025 Guide of the Year finalist and a long-time local. Hill Farm operates an on-site limited Orvis gear, apparel, and fly shop. Just 5 miles down the road is Manchester, Vermont, home of The Orvis Company, with its Flagship retail store, Fly Fishing School, and Wingshooting school. Manchester is also a quintessential Vermont getaway, with great shops, restaurants, and cultural options, including the American Fly Fishing Museum.

In addition to fly fishing, Hill Farm has many on-site activities for you and your group to enjoy, including our walking trails, swimming pool, tours of our market garden (which supplies vegetables and flowers to our inn and restaurant), lawn games, and fire pits. Hill Farm is a great home base from which to enjoy the many recreational offerings of Southern Vermont.

  • Hill Farm has over a mile of direct frontage on the famed Battenkill River with big brown trout and brook trout, and just a short drive from the Hoosic River with rainbow trout
  • Beautiful inn and cottages located on a 1790 farm in Vermont’s Green Mountains
  • Less than 5 miles from the Orvis Headquarters, Flagship Store, and Fly Fishing School
  • Peak season runs from May through August
  • Rates start from $325 per angler (2 anglers per guide) for a full day; $200 for half days (2 anglers per guide)

Orvis is pleased to offer our travel customers access to two valuable services: Global Rescue travel membership and IMG Signature Travel Insurance℠.

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Hill Farm has an upscale range of on-site accommodations and dining that can accommodate single guests, small groups, and large groups of up to 30 people. We have 27 bedrooms on our campus, most of which have en-suite bathrooms. Our 200-year-old Hill Farm Inn and co-located annex were fully renovated and expanded in 2015 and offer 11 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. For groups, we recommend our 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottages, and/or our 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom houses, all of which have been fully renovated within the past 10 years.

All our Inn, cottage, and house guests are welcome to enjoy our full and complimentary farm-fresh breakfasts, which are served at the Inn and/or delivered to groups in the cottages/houses. Cottages can be stocked with beverages and snacks before guest arrivals upon request.

Dinners at Hill Farm are served five nights a week at our renowned Restaurant At Hill Farm, with farm-to-table cuisine, a full bar featuring local Vermont beers, and seasonal outdoor seating and firepits. The Restaurant At Hill Farm bar opens at 4 p.m. For larger groups, Hill Farm can serve private lunches and dinners catered by our restaurant team.

Full Days & Half Days:

Fishing in Southern Vermont is typically at its best early in the morning and late afternoon, so we recommend that our guiding activity is split into two segments: 8:30 am–12:30 pm and 3–7 pm. Guests can opt for a full day that includes these two segments with a boxed lunch and some free time at Hill Farm in between (casting pond, swimming in the pool, hiking, or just resting), or they can choose to fish for a half day (either the morning or afternoon segment).

A full day at Hill Farm typically entails:

  • Breakfast: 7–8:15 am at the Inn or served to cottages/houses
  • Meet the guides at the Inn or River House: 8:30 am
  • On the Battenkill River, morning segment: 8:30 am–12:30 pm, back at Hill Farm by 1 pm
  • Boxed Lunch: 1 pm (for full-day anglers, optional for half-day anglers)
  • "Free time" at Hill Farm: 1– 3 pm
  • Meet the guides at the Inn or River House at 3 pm
  • On the Battenkill, afternoon segment: 3 pm–7 pm, return to Hill Farm by 7:15 pm
  • Optional: Dinner at The Restaurant At Hill Farm at 7:30 or 8 pm or catered dinner

Note: Depending on conditions, our guides may recommend other nearby rivers and streams in addition to the Battenkill

Hill Farm Inn is a special place for fly fishing because of its extensive and mostly sheltered frontage on the Battenkill River in Southern Vermont, surrounded by the beautiful Taconic and Green Mountain ranges.

The Battenkill River is often referred to as the “home of fly fishing” due to its long history of renowned trout fishing, particularly wild brown and brook trout, coupled with its association with The Orvis Company, which was founded on its banks in 1856, making it a “mecca” for fly fishing development and culture in the United States.

Prime trout habitat: The river boasts a thriving population of native trout, particularly wild brown trout, which are known for their size and fighting spirit.

Diverse hatches: The Battenkill experiences consistent insect hatches throughout the season, providing ample food for the trout and creating exciting fishing opportunities for anglers.

Scenic beauty: The river flows through a picturesque landscape in Vermont, adding to the overall experience.

Historical significance: The Battenkill has a long history of fly fishing, with many notable anglers having fished its waters, contributing to its legendary status.

Conservation efforts: Organizations like Trout Unlimited and The Orvis Company actively work to protect and maintain the health of the Battenkill ecosystem.

Full Day: $650 per guide for up to two anglers ($325/angler for 2 anglers)
Half Day: $400 per guide for up to two anglers per guide ($200/angler for 2 anglers).

Waders, boots, fly rods and reels, and flies for the day are included in the cost. Boxed lunches are included in full-day fishing rate.

Lodging Rates at Hill Farm are online at www.hillfarminn.com and subject to change.

Current peak season overnight stays (rates may vary):

  • $425/room/night at the Inn and 1790 Annex
  • $1,200/night for 3-bedroom cottage
  • $1,450/night for 4-bedroom house

Multi-day stay packages and group packages are available. Please contact Hill Farm for details.

Is transportation from Albany Airport or Albany Amtrak to Hill Farm available?

Yes, you can rent a car at either location, or Hill Farm can help arrange a driver for an extra fee. Please contact Hill Farm for details.

Does Amtrak train service run from NYC to Albany?

Yes, multiple trains run daily, with a travel time of approximately 2.5 hours from the train station to Hill Farm.

Does Hill Farm host corporate and other large group events?

Yes, Hill Farm has 27 bedrooms and affiliated lodging nearby to accommodate even larger groups. Hill Farm has multiple on-site meeting spaces and dining/social facilities for up to 60 guests. The Restaurant At Hill Farm Restaurant can be reserved for semi-private dining (up to 16 guests) and exclusively private events. The Restaurant can also cater private group cocktail parties and dinners. Please contact Hill Farm for details.

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