Come experience Vermont’s beautiful scenery and a few days of fine foods. Since the decline of the Vermont dairy farm, resourceful Vermonters have created new and different ways to survive.  This week you will visit and meet some of Vermont’s fine food producers and have the chance to explore some of unique places that these foods are made.   

So come and join us for a delicious week in the Green Mountains of Vermont.

Day One

Group arrival in Rutland, Vermont.   Upon your arrival you will be greeted by your local escort followed by a Welcome Reception in the lounge.  A delicious dinner is served at the hotel.  Relax and enjoy the amenities of the hotel.  (D)

Day Two

After a hearty breakfast, you depart with your local guide for a delicious day of touring.   This morning we travel to the Morse Sugar Farm where you will learn about maple sugaring followed by a traditional sugar-on-snow party.  Next enjoy lunch on your own in Montpelier (Vermont’s State Capital) which is home to the New England Culinary Institute.   This afternoon we visit Neighborly Farms, a true Vermont family farm, where you will learn about and see the production of their tasty organic cheddar style cheese.   Our final stop today takes us to the Woodstock Water Buffalo Farm where you will learn about their production of gourmet mozzarella cheese and yogurt made with water buffalo milk.   This evening we enjoy dinner served at the hotel followed by light entertainment in the lounge.   (B,D)

Day Three

Following breakfast, we travel north along Lake Champlain to Dakin Farms where you will see the production of their gourmet meats and sample many of their fine Vermont made products.   Next enjoy a visit to Vermont Teddy Bear Factory where you enjoy a guided tour to see how our furry friends are made.   Enjoy some free time in Burlington for lunch and shopping at the historic Church Street Marketplace.   This afternoon we visit the Lake Champlain Chocolate Factory for a tour and tasting.   Our final stop today takes us to the Otter Creek Brewery for a guided tour and tasting.  A farewell dinner is served followed by a chocolate fondue party with some gourmet Vermont chocolate sauce.  (B,D)

Day Four

After breakfast, say good-bye to Vermont taking with you many tasty memories.  (B)

Inclusions: 

Three nights deluxe accommodations at the Holiday Inn, Rutland, VT

Three dinners 

Three full breakfasts

Evening chocolate fondue party

Guided tour of Morse Sugar Farm with a sugar on snow

Evening of light entertainment

Visit to Montpelier

Admission to Vermont Teddy Bear Factory

Admission to Neighborly Farms

Visit Dakin Farms

Visit the Historic Church Street Marketplace

Visit Lake Champlain Chocolate Factory

Two days Vermont guide service

Baggage

Tax and service charges

Comp package for 25 paid packages

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