The Hugging Bear Inn & Shoppe

Specialties

Bed & Breakfast hospitality in Chester, Vermont. We are a 5 guest room family B&B in a Victorian house c.1850 with PB and AC. We serve a full country breakfast. Our Inn is on the village green in the quaint and beautiful town of Chester — chosen one of the 24 prettiest painted towns in New England. The attached shoppe of 4 rooms has over 10,000 teddy bears and their friends. We feature Collectible Steiff and Artist bears as well as soft huggable bears, wildlife animals, horses, dogs, cats, dragons, unicorns and more. A magical place to stay or visit. Come see us.

History

Established in 1982.

The Hugging Bear Inn & Shoppe was established in Chester, Vermont in 1982 by Innkeeper, Georgette Thomas. The Teddy Bear theme appeals to people of all ages and represents the comfort and wamth that teddy bears and soft toys have given us. It is a magical place to visit.. Our shop has over 10,000 creatures and the puppet section seems to bring out the playfulness in people.

Meet the Business Owner

Georgette T.

Business Owner

Georgette grew up in Jamaica, NY, attended Syracuse University and was a social worker for many years. She has 4 children and 5 grandchildren. Her playfulness helped create this wonderful business where people may relax and be their joyful selves. She often says, «If this were not so much fun I would probably be retired».