VERMONT WOMEN'S ADVENTURE ITINERARY:
DAY 1 - Arrival in Burlington; Transfer to Goshen; 2-3 miles,
easy
The tour meets at the Burlington International Airport where
we immediately depart for a scenic one and a half hour drive to
our home for the next two nights. The Blueberry Hill Inn is
located on 120 private acres near Moosalamoo, a section of the
Green Mountain National Forest in central Vermont. This 1813
original farmhouse, adorned with antiques and handmade quilts,
exudes warmth and rustic charm throughout.
Late afternoon we embark on a short walk along trails that
surround the inn. We enjoy dinner this evening at the inn’s
comfortable dining room. After dinner we have time to relax in
the inn’s charming and peaceful environment.
Blueberry Hill Inn, Goshen
DAY 2 - Robert Frost Trail; 1 mile, easy; Silver Lake Trails;
3-5 miles, easy to moderate
Early risers may take advantage of a pre-breakfast walk on the
Robert Frost Trail. This one-mile loop trail through the woods
near our inn commemorates the poetry of Robert Frost, who spent
23 summers in this area. After enjoying a full country
breakfast, we set off to explore the trails around nearby Silver
Lake. Wooded paths, brilliant colors, and lake views dot the
landscape as we walk through this pristine region.
This afternoon we have time to relax on the porch at our inn, or
sooth our muscles in the wood-fired sauna. Late afternoon we
depart for Brandon, where we will enjoy a private, hands-on
cooking class, followed by dinner at a local French-inspired
restaurant. Blueberry Hill Inn, Goshen
DAY 3 Pre-breakfast yoga class; Little River State Park; 2-3
miles, easy to moderate; Transfer to Stowe; Weisener Woods; 1-2
miles, easy
Early risers may take advantage of a yoga class offered by
our guide. After breakfast, we leave Goshen and head north
towards Stowe. The transfer is approximately 1 1/2 hours.
Little River State Park is our first destination; this region
was once a settlement, home to 50 pioneer families in the late
1700s. Our wooded path will take us past remnants of old town
buildings, a sawmill, and cemetaries; all are evidence of a
once-thriving community. Following a picnic lunch we continue on
to Stowe, where wooded trails welcome us, and spectacular views
abound.
Our home for the next few evenings is an inn situated amidst the
Green Mountains, with spectacular views of Mount Mansfield and
the Stowe valley. Its Swiss-Austrian alpine architecture, New
England charm, and excellent cuisine provide a warm welcome at
the end of an active day. Stowehof Inn & Resort, Stowe
DAY 4 - Mt. Mansfield; 3-4 miles, moderate to challenging;
Afternoon visit with a local potter
After breakfast, we drive to Smuggler’s Notch — the deep,
boulder-laden passageway between Mt. Mansfield and Sterling
Peak. In the early 1800s Smuggler’s Notch was used as a route
for smuggling goods in and out of Canada.
After ascending Mt. Mansfield by van, we begin our walk at the
visitors’ center located near the top of the mountain. On a
clear day, this ridgeline walk provides breathtaking views of
Lake Champlain and several mountain ranges including the
Adirondacks, the White Mountains, the Green Mountains, and Mount
Royal in Canada. At 4,393 feet, Mt. Mansfield is the state’s
highest summit and supports the largest of three alpine
ecosystems in Vermont. Its alpine vegetation survives high
winds, extreme temperatures, and much precipitation. Mt.
Mansfield also supports numerous forest ecosystems that will be
noticeable as we traverse the ridge.
Lunch is on your own today at one of Stowe’s many fine
restaurants or cafes. Later this afternoon we visit with a local
potter, taking time to learn about the timeless technique of
creating pottery by hand. Tonight we dine in town at one of
Stowe’s favorite restaurants. Stowehof Inn & Resort, Stowe
DAY 5 - Pre-breakfast yoga class; Bull Moose Pasture; 4
miles, moderate
Those who wish may join a pre-breakfast yoga class led by
our guide. Our morning walk takes us to beautiful Bull Moose
Pasture. We pass working farms, sugar maple groves, and meadows
dotted with Vermont’s Holstein cows. Autumn features spectacular
fall foliage as leaves of maple, birch, and poplar trees change
to dazzling shades of red, orange, and yellow.
This afternoon we take time to visit with George Woodard, a
third generation Vermont organic dairy farmer and storyteller.
From George we gain a better understanding of Vermont’s history
of dairy farming and maple sugaring as we picnic in his meadows
overlooking Camel’s Hump, Vermont’s third highest peak.
If time allows, we may also stroll along one of Vermont’s
signature country roads — with panoramic views of the Green
Mountains in the distance.
This evening we enjoy a final dinner together at our inn.
Stowehof Inn & Resort, Stowe
DAY 6 - Trapp Family Lodge; 4-6 miles, moderate. Departure
This morning we visit the grounds of the Trapp Family Lodge.
The von Trapps, made famous by The Sound of Music, established
the first cross-country ski area in the United States over fifty
years ago. These ski trails offer several walking options on
grassy paths with rolling hills. We begin by following an old
sugaring road through the woods, which occasionally opens up to
dramatic views of the surrounding mountains. We continue through
peaceful, fragrant pine forests, and open meadows on a loop
trail back to our starting point.
Following our final lunch as a group, we transfer to the
Burlington International Airport in time for early evening
flights.
Itinerary Changes: Please bear in mind that
this is a typical itinerary, and the actual walks and sites may
vary due to season, special events or weather. We reserve the
right to alter the itinerary since tour arrangements are made up
to a year in advance, and unforeseen circumstances that mandate
change may arise. Itinerary changes are made to improve the tour
and your experience.
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