Never quite made it to Countryman's over all these years, though I visit friends
just outside of Rutland 3 or 4 times a year - and the family burial plot is up the
mountain in a little crossroads named Sherburne (but recently absorbed by
"Big Brother" Killington! ) You may already know this: Bill Countryman, the
professor turned peony guru, passed away in 2005. . .I understand his wife
and sons carried on the business, but I last read that back in 2007, I think.
Whether it's up and running now, I'm not sure, but I have a message in to my
friend in Shrewsbury and she can research anything that's happening in that
state. . .

I do, however, have knowledge of another peony farm in Vermont, a bit
closer to Rutland (southeast of it) in Belmont. . .their website is linked below.
When they open (late this year, on May 30th) they usually have ample potted peonies for sale, at the same time you visit the fields. . .if you see a peony
you really can't live without, they have a system whereby you write up an
order, pre-pay, and then they notify you IN THE FALL when they have been dug and are ready for pick-up. . .if you're driving a considerable distance,
this system may not work for you. . .there's really NO substitute for actually
seeing a peony in bloom before you buy it !

Carl

Here is a link that might be useful: Frost Hill Farm

Hi Carl,

Thank you so much. The last time we visited was 2007 Mrs. Countryman and her two sons were trying to keep up the establishment and it was a wonder. Never have I seen so many different varieties. It was wonderful and what you described for ordering a plant from Frost Hill Farm was exactly the way we decided and purchased from Countryman's.

Again thank you!

Wendi