CULTURAL:
Leisurely weekends of literary-inspired diversions at The Governor’s House have something for every Jane Austen devoteé. Book discussions of Pride and Prejudice, Persuasion, Emma, or Sense and Sensibility. Movies. Afternoon tea. Informal talks. Carriage or sleigh rides. The challenging quiz over Sunday brunch. Stay for the weekend or come for individual activities. Or try a special weekend where each participant becomes a character from one of Jane Austen’s novels. It’s not Bath, but it is Hyde Park and you’ll love Vermont circa 1800. For more details, please go to our Jane Austen page. For the schedule, please check our calendar of events. Hyde Park Opera House
Burklyn Ballet Nearby State Northern Vermont University in Johnson is the summer home of the Burklyn Ballet Theatre and School. Performances are Saturday evenings. www.BurklynBallet.com Helen Day Art Center Music in the Meadow
The Vermont Studio Center Founded in 1984 in Johnson, Vermont, just four miles away, the Studio Center is the largest international artists’ and writers’ residency program in the United States. Please check their website for the many gallery shows and lectures. www.vermontstudiocenter.org.
From Corelli to newly-commissioned works, their summer series is presented at the University of Vermont’s Recital Hall on Wednesdays and in near-by Hardwick on Thursday evenings. www.craftsburychamberplayers.org Waterbury Festival Players 2933 Waterbury-Stowe Rd. (Route 100) 802 244-1530 www.WaterburyFestivalPlayers.com
Superb collection of American design on 45 acres: fine art and folk art. Everything from samplers and teacups to covered bridges and lighthouses! Shelburne Farms Shelburne Farms on the shores of Lake Champlain is a 1400-acre working farm and National Historic Landmark originally laid out in 1886 on 3800 acres by Frederick Law Olmstead as a model agricultural estate. It is now an environmental education center with guided tours, children’s farmyard, an inn, and dining mid-May to mid-October and eight miles of walking trails that are open all year. Northern Vermont University
Come to dance or to learn English country dancing on 1st and 3rd Friday evenings, September through May at the Elley-Long Music Center. We change partners frequently or there’s no need to bring your own. Casual dress. Check the website for dates and directions. or contact Val Medve 802-899-2378 or valandtom@myfairpoint.net LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:Tea at the Governor’s House
A full English afternoon tea is served with tea sandwiches, sweets, and scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam. Thursdays and Sundays 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Other days and times by arrangement. 802-888-6888
Cabot Creamery Learn about cheesemaking and taste Vermont cheese. 2878 Main Street, Cabot 05647 Open daily June – October 9:00 – 5:00 Please check the website for winter days and hours. 800-837-4261 www.cabotcheese.coop Cold Hollow Cider Mill The best selection of Vermont-made food products as well as Vermont gifts. Watch apple cider being pressed; their autumn blend apple cider is the best around. And try an old-fashioned doughnut while it’s still warm. 3600 Stowe-Waterbury Road. (Route 100), Waterbury Open daily 8:00 – 6:00, 8:00 – 7:00 June – Oct. 802-244-8771 Smugglers’ Notch
Drive the 3.7 mile zigzagging road to the top of Mount Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak, for a view of the Champlain Valley and the Adirondack Mountains.
Gentle Giants Carriage Rides 4000 Mountain Road, Stowe. Open from 11:00 a.m. daily. Winter sleigh rides. Vermont Ski Museum
Stowe Recreation Path
Laughing Moon Chocolates Main Street, Stowe 802 253-9591 www.laughingmoonchocolates.com
Take a 30-minute tour of the Ben & Jerry’s Factory. 1281 Waterbury-Stowe Road (Route 100)
Mansion House Maple Syrup Rock of Ages Stowe Farmers’ Market Sundays through October, 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Mountain Road, Stowe Locally grown produce, but also meat, cheese, maple
At The Governor’s House we can provide detailed directions for many driving tours in Vermont. Several of them include some of the area’s many covered bridges. The Great Vermont Corn Maze
This amazingly confusing autumn activity can be great fun with a new design each year. It’s been rated the second best corn maze in America. 1404 Wheelock Road, Danville, VT 05828 802-749-1399 Fat Toad Farm Take a tour of a small family goat dairy farm, meet their herd of 60 Alpine goats, taste their farmstead cheeses, and visit the farm store. 787 Kibbee Rd., Brookfield Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Take home a fresh Christmas tree from Vermont. They have been selling Christmas trees on their 565-acre farm for 61 years and they will make it easy, even if you want to have it shipped. RockArt Brewary Tour the factory, taste the beer, purchase some to take home. 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. with tastings 9:00 – 5:30 and tours at 2:00 & 4:00 p.m. 632 Laporte Road (Route 100), Morrisville 802-888-9400 Jay Peak Aerial Tramway In summer or autumn, take the ten-minute ride to the top where, at 4000 feet, you can hike or enjoy a picnic while you can see four states and into Quebec, Canada. Route 242, Jay 802-988-2611 Jay Peak Water Park MOVIE THEATERS: | ||||||||||||||
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Pack a picnic and enjoy the summer concert series and Vermont’s mountain views at the Trapp Family Concert Meadow in Stowe.
Tours and wine tasting at Boyden Valley Winery
Take the 2,300-foot Alpine slide down Spruce Peak at Stowe Mountain Resort. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., June 15 – September 2 and then weekends only September 7 – October 13.
Driving Tours & Covered Bridges 
They use full-sized replicas of historic vessels to teach the history and archeology of Lake Champlain. Hands-on programs for kids and many special events during the season.
The country’s smallest state capital may just be the most charming. Vermont’s historic capital building is open to the public and free. You’ll find several nice bookshops and many restaurants including three associated with the New England Culinary Institute.
Above Reality
The 270-mile footpath follows the main ridge of the Green Mountains the length of Vermont from Massachusetts to Canada. Built between 1910 & 1930, it’s the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the country. There are 175 miles on its 82 side trails and it was the first leg of the Appalachian Trail. Guides and maps available from the Green Mountain Club which maintains the trail and also schedules organized hikes.
Umiak Outfitters
Stowe Gold Park
Mountain Road, Stowe
Included in our Shopping Spree Package.
A friendly family-run 