Johnny Seesaw's, historic country lodge on Vermont Route 11, near the Bromley Mountain Ski Area in Peru, Vermont
Johnny Seesaw's is a lodge in Peru, Vermont, offering overnight stays and a restaurant. The building features original log beams on the ceiling, a large fieldstone fireplace, and multiple fire pits, while the rooms and cabins provide modern comfort with rustic touches like reclaimed wood.
The site began in the early 1900s as a dance pavilion called Wonder View Log Pavilion, built by Russian immigrants. In 1938 it became one of the first ski lodges in the area and played an important role in the growth of skiing in Vermont.
The name comes from Ivan Seesow, the original founder of the site, and visitors today use it as a gathering place after time outdoors. The lodge attracts people seeking warmth by the fireplace and local craft beverages in a welcoming setting after skiing or hiking.
Reservations are recommended during ski season since the place fills up quickly. The restaurant opens only in the evening and is about two hours from Hartford, three hours from Boston, and four hours from New York, making it an accessible destination.
The original dance hall was known for its rowdy atmosphere during Prohibition. The owners preserve this history by incorporating original log beams and fire pits into the new building, giving every visit a sense of the lively past.
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