Meet the Gardeners

At the heart of Woodstock Inn & Resort’s culinary experience is a dedicated team of gardeners who bring the land to life each growing season. More than caretakers, they grow the ingredients that inspire our kitchens while fostering meaningful connections to Vermont’s natural rhythms.

Through thoughtful design, sustainable practices, and seasonal programming, the gardening team creates immersive experiences for guests to enjoy throughout the season. From the Annual Tomato Tasting and flower arranging classes to Red Barn Dinners and family-friendly events, each experience is rooted in a shared philosophy: to cultivate, educate, and inspire.

Stewards of the Land

Meet the Garden team and the Stories from Kelly Way Gardens.

Kevin Jones, a Pennsylvania native, fell in love with Vermont during a summer visit in 2021 and made the move with his wife in 2023. A graduate of Williamson College of the Trades with a degree in Horticulture, Landscape Design, and Turf Management, Kevin brings more than 15 years of experience to the Woodstock Inn & Resort. After joining Kelly Way Gardens as a seasonal worker in 2024, he quickly advanced to Garden Manager by the end of the 2025 season. Passionate about gardening from seed to harvest, Kevin is dedicated to educating, inspiring, and continuing to elevate Kelly Way Gardens

Taylor oversees the landscapes and gardens across Woodstock Inn & Resort, bringing a deep knowledge of horticulture and a passion for creating meaningful connections between land and guest experience. Previously serving as Garden Manager at Kelly Way Gardens, Taylor played a key role in shaping the garden’s growth and its integration into the resort’s culinary program. Today, Taylor leads the stewardship of the resort’s grounds ensuring each space reflects the natural beauty, seasonal rhythm, and thoughtful care that define Woodstock.

Ana Pauly brings artistry and a deep appreciation for nature to her role as floral designer at Woodstock Inn & Resort. Inspired by the gardens and surrounding Vermont landscape, she creates seasonal arrangements that reflect both beauty and a sense of place. Drawing from a lifetime connection to gardening and design, Ana’s work enhances the guest experience through thoughtfully composed florals that celebrate the colors, textures, and rhythms of the land.

Benjamin Pauly, founder of Kelly Way Gardens, is the visionary behind this unique and ever-evolving landscape. His lifelong passion for gardening, rooted in his upbringing on a Minnesota farm and enriched by global experience in organic farming and natural resource management shapes his holistic approach to growing. With a background in architecture and design, Benjamin cultivates a dynamic garden of flowers, fruits, vegetables, and pollinator habitats, all guided by the rhythms of the seasons and a deep connection to the land.

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