Feb 16 2011

Looking for Something Unique to Do?

Published by Holiday Inn Express at 10:35 am under Local Spotlight

Vermont is full of many talented artists. A place to visit, that is only 20 minutes away from the Holiday Inn Express in Springfield, Vermont, is Simon Pearce’s Windsor workshop.


Image from Simon Pearce

You will surely find beautiful pieces of art just like these Whale Tails. Watch as teams of expert glassblowers create masterpieces. See pottery being shaped. Browse through all sorts of glass and earthenware creations by the renowned artist and his team.

Simon Pearce, who originates from County Cork Ireland and trained at the Royal College of Art in London, has created an empire of custom-made glass and pottery, with workshop facilities also located in Quechee, VT, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and retail stores scattered around the nation. The Quechee store also boasts his first restaurant, located in the Mill overlooking the Ottauqhechee River.

Location: 109 Park Road, Windsor, VT
Dates and Hours of Operation:
Glassblowing: 9am – 5pm, daily except for Sunday, 12pm – 5pm
Pottery: 9am – 3pm, Monday through Friday
Phone: (802) 674-6280
Distance from HI Express: 20 minutes (19 miles)

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