owners of the tillerman have transformed a beloved bristol inn and restaurant

“…The Tillerman’s owners have embraced many such discoveries as they’ve spruced up the property, a 38-year fixture for locals and travelers, and made it their own. Inside, they ripped out carpeting and restored the original wood floors. They refurnished the six guest rooms, blowing a breezy West Coast vibe into the sprawling 1797 New England farmhouse. Whimsical, vibrant artwork by Baron’s mother, Torrey Baron, adorns nearly every wall and inspired the Tillerman’s logo and website illustrations.

“We wanted it to feel really unique and kind of quirky and eccentric and not corporate,” Kate Baron, 47, said of the décor.

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The Tillerman’s menu is focused and seasonal. Most main dishes emerge from the wood-fired oven that dominates the open kitchen, overseen by chef Justin Wright. The restaurant sources everything from as close to Addison County as possible. The greens and produce come from Footprint Farm in Starksboro or Last Resort Farm in Monkton. Pizza crusts are made with Elmore Mountain Bread‘s milled flour.

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