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244 Main Street, Chester, Vermont  05143 - (802) 875-2412 / (800) 325-0519
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Stay in one of six guest rooms blending 19th century charm and modern touches, each with a private bath. Rooms accommodate couples, singles, families and children. And you will find a Teddy Bear in every bed! Included in your room rate is a hearty country breakfast, including Pure Vermont Maple Syrup. Seconds? Certainly!
Questions? Want to make a reservation? Call Georgette Thomas, Keeper of the Bears (800) 325-0519
Autumn Steiff Party - September 12, 2009
2009 Steiff Parties - April 25 and September 12 The Hugging Bear Shoppe is a distributor of the world famous "Button In Ear" Steiff Teddy Bears. Our store offers a wide selection of hundreds of Steiff bears, along with thousands of their friends. Twice each year, in the Spring and Fall, we hold "Steiff Party" events where attendees can see and touch the latest Steiff products. These parties are free to anyone who would like to attend and refreshments are served. There are door prizes and other surprises as well. Our Spring party in April was a lot of fun, and the next one is scheduled for Saturday, September 12. Visit our Calendar of Events for more information. Stay for the weekend for a special discounted room rate.
"Moonlight & Mistletoe" Filmed In Chester
Tom Arnold and Candace Cameron Bure star in "Moonlight & Mistletow" The Hallmark Channel movie "Moonlight & Mistletoe" was filmed in Chester in the summer of 2008. The front of the Hugging Bear Inn was decorated as Santa Claus' house and shown in the film. Main Street, especially the Fullerton Inn across the street, was prominently featured in many scenes as well. "Moonlight & Mistletoe," which stars Tom Arnold and Candace Cameron Bure, premiered on the Hallmark Channel on November 29, 2008, and will hopefully become a regular holiday classic.  Watch the film and then come to Chester and visit locations from the movie.
Chester Featured in Nov/Dec 2008 "Yankee" Magazine
Tom Arnold and Candace Cameron Bure star in "Moonlight & Mistletow" The village of Chester, Vermont, was featured in the article "O Little Towns of Vermont" in the November/December 2008 issue of "Yankee" magazine.  The article highlights things to do and see in Chester, especially around the holiday season, and the Hugging Bear Inn and Shoppe is highlighted as one of the places to shop. In part: "Chester (population 3,044) sits at the confluence of three state routes (five major roads all together). In winter, cars stream by heading north to Okemo Mountain. Few stop. If they did, they'd likely discover why Chester residents call their town "the Vermont you've been hoping to find."
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