Posts in Burlington | United States

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory Take 30-minute tour which includes a short film about their history, followed by a guided walkthrough of the production facilities, ending with samples of their latest flavor! Cold Hollow Cider Mill Experience one of Vermont’s leading producers of apple cider. They also carry a number of other Vermont-made products as well, such as maple syrup and other specialty items. Trapp Family Lodge The Von Trapp family (from “The Sound of Music” fame) chose this location as their home because of the beautiful scenery that reminded them of their native Austria. Smugglers' Notch State Park This narrow pass through Vermont’s Green Mountains features a steep and winding road, with impressive views of 1,000 foot cliffs above. * Smugglers’ Notch is closed in Winter. In its place, we will visit other local attractions including: Emily’s Covered Bridge, and a scenic ride through Stowe Hollow. Stowe Village With a population of just over 4,300 people, you will find many local artisan shops featuring art, jewelry, clothing, gifts, and number of award-winning specialty foods. Our tour is great for groups, teams, and team building.

Join me on a rugged Vermont adventure as we climb to a rocky summit with spectacular views! We'll sample local cheeses, jams and more before heading back down. THIS IS A CHALLENGING HIKE. Round trip is approximately 5.5 miles total with over 2,000 feet elevation gain. Hiking boots or shoes are required and your feet will likely be wet for a short time. After crossing a mountain stream (which keeps out the less adventurous!) we will hike up one of the tall peaks along the Green Mountains' famous Monroe Skyline, where you can expect outstanding views of the Champlain Valley, New York's Adirondack Mountains and even the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The trail becomes gradually steeper and more challenging toward the summit, culminating in a rocky "scramble" that exemplifies mountain climbing in Vermont. On the way we'll talk about the history, flora and fauna that make Vermont a special place. After reaching the summit we'll take a well-deserved break and sample some favorite local foods, including cheeses, jams and meats (different dietary preferences welcome). We'll descend back to the cool shade of the forest before the heat of the day kicks in. Before departing make sure to ask for recommendations on local swimming holes, restaurants and more! I hope you'll join me for this challenging yet beautiful Vermont hike.

Vermont Wood Fired Pizza Experience. Create your own wood fired pizzas in an authentic Italian brick oven! Guests will take part in making their own pizzas and will enjoy a fantastic VT view from our deck overlooking Mt Holly. The pizza experience includes how to make the best dough from scratch, how to make easy pizza sauce, how to make a pizza with the best results - including how to replicate results at home. Local ingredients from Vermont will be featured! We will make 4 pizzas, or generally 1 per person. BYOB is a-ok! Up to 6 guests.