Danby Vermont, a quaint village with a wealth of history nestled in the Green Mountains. Danby has three Bed and Breakfasts, the Silas Griffith Inn, the Quail's Nest and Barne's Tavern. Danby is also home to the largest underground marble quarry in the world and Danby Imperial White Marble was used to build much of Washington DC. Danby's Bed and Breakfasts have hosted guests for over 200 years, and Barne's Tavern hosted Revolutionary Patriots in the late 18th century. The Silas Griffith Inn is named after Senator Silas L. Griffith, who was also Vermont's First Millionaire. His first General Store still stands in Danby Borough. Pearl Buck, the author, retired to Danby in the mid 20th century.
Danby is home to 3 bed and breakfasts, 2 horse ranches, several farms, many Maple Sugaring houses, a couple of restaurants, The White Dog Tavern and a great many outdoor attractions. Danby, besides having 3 bed and breakfasts, also has a marble library, several antique stores, woodworkers, crafts people, artists, writers, shops and a tea room.
During July Danby hosts a phenomenal outdoors Bluegrass Festival at Power's Field on Tifft Road. This amazing weekend brings together from all over the region into 3 days of musical bliss.
Danby is also home to the Smokey House Center (a 501c-3 company). Since 1974, middle and high school students have come to their 5,000 acre outdoor classroom, to do farming, forestry, and ecological research -- learning in the process, science, math, ecology, communications, reading, writing, problem-solving, critical thinking, responsibility and teamwork. They offer two applied-learning programs, the Youthwork Program and the Environmental Field Studies Program . Students take an active role in this learning community, working cooperatively and respectfully to set goals and solve problems. Some of the student produced goods include organic fruits and vegetables, lamb, beef and pork, and wonderful Christmas Trees. They can be reached at 802-293-5121 for appointments and farm stand info.