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Your Okemo Condo Connection!
LEDGEWOOD ON OKEMO
Ski on/ski off complex nestled in a wooded
setting. Some homes include a garage.
Condos starting at $495,000
KETTLE BROOK ON OKEMO
One of Okemo’s original slopeside
communities just above the base.
TRAILSIDE ON OKEMO
Four distinct villages offering a variety of
floor plans and ski access options.
OKEMO MOUNTAIN LODGE
1BR/1BA Units located at the base of
Okemo with easy access to the slopes.
WINTERPLACE ON OKEMO
Winterplace remains an Okemo favorite!
Easy ski access and year round amenities.
SOLITUDE ON OKEMO
Easy ski access and year-round use of the
Solitude Day Lodge pool and health facilities.
LIKENESS ONLY
BIXBY HOUSE AT JACKSON GORE
Slopeside convenience, underground
heated parking and access to amenities.
TOWNHOUSE AT LEDGEWOOD
Beautifully renovated with mountain views
and private master suite. Just a short walk
from the Ledgewood ski trail. $900,000
WINTERPLACE TOWNHOUSE
Beautiful 5BR ski home to be built with
quality finishes and convenient access
to Winterplace amenities. $1,395,000
Located at 29 Locust Hill Road in Ludlow, VT. Branch office at Winterplace.
Okemo Mountain Homes
LUXURY SOLITUDE VILLAGE HOME
Old world charm and modern conveniences come together
in this exquisite six bedroom slopeside ski home. $2,375,000
MAGNIFICENT SOLITUDE HOME
Luxury Adirondack-style ski home with seven bedrooms, spacious
multi-level layout and many special features. $3,395,000
ADORABLE PRIVATE SKI CHALET
SLOPESIDE ON SACHEM TRAIL
JUST STEPS FROM THE SKI TRAIL
THE PERFECT SKI HOME SETTING
Cozy Lindal cedar home on Okemo with a Brick and cedar slopeside home with
large wall of windows allowing natural light towering glass panels showcasing the
views of the Sachem ski trail. $1,050,000
to stream in. $230,000
Enjoy all four seasons in this charming
home that’s both spacious and cozy
with deeded trail access. $625,000
Well maintained 5BR home conveniently
located right across the street from the
main base area at Okemo! $835,000
STUNNING HOME AT SOLITUDE
Enjoy both country charm and stylish
beauty in this distinctive mountain home
with slopeside views. $2,600,000
SNOW TRAK HOME ON OKEMO
Ski right to the door of this charming 4BR
home with double-sided fireplace and
beautiful hardwood floors. $835,000
We’ve got you covered in every location!
FOR ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES IN THE OKEMO AREA PLEASE SEE PAGE 23
Call (802)228-8877 or visit WWW.VTPROP.COM for more information.
...and soar to
new heights.
Okemo Mountain School is a five-month winter sports
academy located in Ludlow, Vermont that challenges and
supports motivated student-athletes. Our student-athletes
learn to balance rigorous academic study and athletic
training to achieve their personal best in all pursuits while
thriving in a community that fosters a sense of belonging.
O K E M O M O U N T A I N S C H O O L . O R G
Premier Mountain Residences
Jackson Gore is more than a winter retreat with great skiing. It’s a summer getaway. It’s
golf, hiking, music, exploration. It’s your base camp for endless mountain adventures.
Jackson Gore, where your family gathers to make lasting memories.
Contact the Jackson Gore Real Estate experts above the Jackson Gore Inn lobby to
explore all of the slopeside ownership opportunities.
877.952.2576 • [email protected] • OKEMO.COM/JGREALESTATE
welcome from the muellers
Okemo Mountain Resort Summer 2015
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or those of us who are fortunate to call the mountains home, there’s a feeling that the spring,
summer and fall seasons bring that is simply hard to describe. Perhaps it’s in the transition from a
landscape of white to the greens of hill and meadow dotted with brilliant wildflowers. Or maybe it’s the
crisp mornings and warm evenings coupled with the smell of newly-cut hay and freshly-baked pies.
Whatever it is, there is definitely something special about being in Vermont after the snows melt away.
More than ever, guests are discovering Okemo during the warm weather months. This year, we’re
excited to announce a new downhill, lift-served mountain biking program that will be taking shape in
the Clock Tower base area. We’re also expanding our schedule of signature summer events, from a fresh
lineup of musicians during our free Friday night concert series at Jackson Gore, to a bigger and better
Hops in the Hills Beer and Wine Festival moving to the Jackson Gore Courtyard. We continue to take cues
from you, our valued guests, as well as our team here at Okemo as we expand our offerings to bring you
a truly unique and memorable summer vacation experience.
Haven’t visited Okemo in the summer yet? For golfers, Okemo offers unparalleled options – our
par-70 championship heathland-style course at Okemo Valley Golf Club as well as the scenic Tater Hill
Golf Club just a short drive from the resort. Families will delight in the Adventure Zone, just steps away
from our inviting Jackson Gore Inn. In the Adventure Zone, you’ll find high-flying zipline tours, a thrilling
mountain coaster, and the Haulback Challenge Course with dozens of exciting elements that traverse the
tree canopy. Rounding out the Adventure Zone are Segway personal transport tours, our big air bag,
bungee trampoline, climbing wall, disc golf course and miniature golf. With so many elements, it’s easy
to spend a day or more exploring all the options.
With Okemo as your home base, you’ll find a great “jumping-off ” point for amazing Vermont
adventures. Discover a great swimming hole, take in views and visit the many great attractions in our
region. And, after the day’s adventures, return to the comfort of your on-mountain lodging,
with great dining options at Coleman Brook Tavern or Willie Dunn’s Grille.
Whether you’ve visited Okemo previously or are new to the resort, we invite you to
discover spring, summer and fall in the mountains of Vermont with us!
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Okemo Magazine is published
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Eat, Play,
Okemo Mountain Resort
Summer 2015
“Lots of dining options”
“Convenience and fun”
“We just had so much fun as a family and loved the resort”
2015 Okemo Guest Comments
Jackson Gore Inn, Adams House and Bixby House
Convenience meets classic clapboard New England. At-your-doorstep amenities
include fine dining, concierge, a fitness center, swimming pools and hot tubs, tennis,
basketball and Okemo’s Adventure Zone. Outdoor enthusiasts love Jackson Gore’s
foot-of-the-mountain location for hiking, exploring and having fun. Okemo Valley
Golf Club is just minutes away and the village of Ludlow, located at the foot
of the mountain, offers great dining and shopping. Accommodations range in
size from classic hotel-style guestrooms that accommodate up to four people to
three-bedroom suites for up to 12 guests. Suites are fully outfitted with kitchen
facilities, gas fireplaces, entertainment systems, whirlpool baths and more.
Accommodations at the Jackson Gore Inn are available nightly and weekly.
Call 1-800-78-OKEMO (786-5366) for reservations.
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Okemo Mountain Resort is located in
south-central Vermont where Route 103
and Vermont’s scenic Route 100
converge. The mountain rises up from
the village of Ludlow.
PLANES, TRAINS
AND AUTOMOBILES
Okemo is conveniently located about two
hours from three major gateway airports:
Albany, NY (ALB),
Hartford, CT/Springfield, MA (BDL),
and Manchester, NH. (MHT).
Rutland State Airport, VT (RUT) is
30 minutes away.
Amtrak’s Ethan Allen Express,
from N.Y.C., serves Rutland, VT
(25 miles away)
Okemo is close by car too.
City
Drive Time in Hours
Albany2
Hartford21/2
Boston31/4
Providence31/2
New York City
4 3/4
Philadelphia6
Washington, D.C.
81/2
Toronto8 3/4
CONTACT INFORMATION
General Information
(802) 228-1600
Mountainside Condominiums
Winter’s ski and snowboard trails transform into flowering alpine meadows in
summer and fall. Okemo’s deluxe mountainside condominiums feature comfort,
value and convenience in a picturesque location. On-mountain condominiums
and homes, ranging in size from one to five bedrooms, offer spectacular views of
the Okemo Valley and surrounding mountains.
Okemo Mountain Lodging Service
This free, one-call reservation and referral service assists you in choosing a place
to stay that will best suit your requirements. Select from a variety of nearby
country inns, bed-and-breakfasts, motels, hotels, condominiums and private
homes. Call 1-800-78-OKEMO (786-5366) or (802) 228-5579 for information.
Lodging/Reservations
1-800-78-OKEMO
Okemo Valley Golf Club
(802) 228-1396
Tater Hill Golf Club
(802) 875-2517
Web Address
www.okemo.com
Email Address
[email protected]
okemo.com > 802-228-1600 > page 11
SMARTER. SUNNIER.
ArtistÕs rendering. For illustration purposes only.
Okemo Resort Realty, LLC is the Exclusive Marketing Agent for SouthFace Villageª at Okemo. The photographs and representations
included are for informational purposes only and are subject to change, or, may be withdrawn by the developer at the developerÕs
discretion. This is not intended to be an offer to sell nor a solicitation of offers to buy real estate in any state. A Consolidated Public
Offering Statement for SouthFace Village At Okemo is available from the developer. The developer of this project is SouthFace Village
at Okemo Development Company, LLC and is not affiliated with Okemo Mountain Resort or any other entity that is involved with the
operation of the ski area. Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
FRESHER. BRIGHTER.
DISCOVER SOUTHFACE VILLAGE AT OKEMO.
An exciting gated residential enclave is rising on OkemoÕs sunny southern slope.
The first new-home opportunity here in years, SouthFace Village at Okemo offers
the ideal mix of superb ski-in/ski-out setting, smart architecture, fresh design and
eco-conscious construction by Bensonwood. Plus, your timing is perfect: new runs
and a dedicated lift will be ready for the winter 2015/16 season!
Come see the four-season retreat youÕve wanted so long. Priced from $489,900.
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Fairways&Greens
Okemo Valley Golf Club
is Vermont’s premier heathland-style course.
Designed to honor the traditions of the game and the Green
Mountain valley terrain, OVGC’s par-70, 18-hole championship
layout features wide, emerald fairways framed with rolling fields
of golden fescue. Moderate elevation changes, strategically placed
hazards and undulating greens are the hallmarks of this scenic
course. Four sets of tee boxes ensure that all players can enjoy the
course while providing a challenge for the accomplished golfer.
Although truly punishing features are few, risk-reward is a course
feature that grows with course knowledge.
OKEMO VALLEY FAST FACTS
Location:
Fox Lane, Ludlow, Vt. –
just north of the village, off Rt. 103/100
Contact Info: Tee Times (802) 228-1396
Membership (802) 228-1390
[email protected]
Jim Remy PGA, Vice President and General Manager, Okemo Golf Division
Michael Santa Maria PGA, Head Golf Professional
Rodney Williams GCSA, Head Course Superintendent, Okemo Golf Division
Tater Hill Golf Club
is nestled in a pastoral setting of rolling hills.
This par-70, 18-hole championship course measures 6,400 yards.
Although it offers plenty of challenge for low handicaps, golfers
of all ability levels can enjoy a layout that features undulating
fairways, spectacular views, cottage-style perennial gardens and
the casual ambience of an old Vermont hill farm.
TATER HILL FAST FACTS
Location:
Popple Dungeon Road (off Rt. 11),
22 miles southwest of Ludlow, in Windham, Vt.
Contact Info: Tee Times (802) 875-2517
Eric Evans: PGA, Club Manager, Head Golf Professional
Golf and Stay
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The only thing better than playing golf in the Green
Mountain State is to stay where you play. Okemo
Valley Golf Club Stay and Play Packages start at $195
for two guests staying a minimum of two nights in a Jackson
Gore Inn studio. Rates are per person, per day and include
18 holes of golf at Okemo Valley Golf Club, use of a golf cart,
Vt. tax, vacation protection plan and coupons for discounts on
Resort dining and Pro Shop purchases.
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Family Fore!
Memberships
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Okemo Valley Golf Club’s four-hole family
fun course provides beginners and future
players with all the attributes of OVGC
(including the spectacular views) – with none of the
pressures of championship-course play.
Available throughout the season on Saturday and
Sunday afternoons, OVGC’s four-hole layout is
comprised of holes that are 60 to 100 yards long
for a condensed, fun round of golf at an affordable
hourly rate. Call (802) 228-1396 for details.
Membership does have its privileges. There are three levels of club
membership available at Okemo Valley Golf Club: Weekday, Silver and
Gold. Both Gold and Silver memberships include seven-day passes with 14-day
advance tee times available. The Weekday membership is valid Monday through
Friday during non-holiday periods. Each membership has additional benefits and
incentive programs specific to that membership level.
Tater Hill Golf Club also offers Full and Midweek memberships with added benefits
associated with each one.
For more information, visit okemo.com/golf or contact Harriet Parot at the
Membership Services office Monday through Friday, between the hours of
8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 802-228-1390.
okemo.com > 802-228-1600 > page 15
Okemo al fresco
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A C LO S E R LO O K
Coleman Brook Tavern
Dining al fresco …
the phrase conjures images
of Italian trattorias and
cobblestone piazzas or
romantic sidewalk cafes
in Paris. There’s something
about enjoying a fine meal
in the outdoors that makes
mountainside patio dining
extra special. And Okemo
has a selection of al fresco
options for lunch
and dinner.
Located at Okemo’s Jackson Gore Inn, Coleman Brook Tavern offers a lovely outdoor
dining area surrounded with colorful summer blooms and Green Mountain vistas. Chef Scot Emerson works with dozens of local farmers and food producers to create his
breakfast, lunch, pub and dinner menus. Features like the Butcher Block showcase local
organic proteins and Dock to Table is all about seasonal seafood from around the
globe. Okemo’s Summer Music Series at Jackson Gore brings live music to the courtyard
every Friday evening. Coleman Brook Tavern boasts a full bar, an impressive selection of
craft beers and a wine list that has earned the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
for nine years running.
Willie Dunn’s Grille
The fieldstone patio of Willie Dunn’s Grille feels very intimate with its thick hedges and
well-maintained flower and herb gardens, while still offering lovely views of Okemo
Mountain and the fairways and greens of Okemo Valley Golf Club’s pristine course. Summer
breezes kiss the golden fescue as diners enjoy shaded tables under a large awning or seated
at sun-drenched patio rounds with optional umbrellas. Golfers making the turn often pop in
for a cold beer at Willie’s or end their round of play with a drink from the fully stocked bar.
But Willies isn’t just for golfers. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the restaurant’s fresh salads,
grilled paninis, signature sandwiches and delicious daily specials.
The Clubhouse Restaurant at Tater Hill
Formerly a potato farm, Tater Hill and its clubhouse, in Windham, Vt., still exude the
comfortable ambience of a Vermont farmstead. Lunchtime favorites served on the deck
overlooking the 18th hole and surrounding hillsides include deli sandwiches, burgers from
the grill, homemade soups, fresh-from-the-garden salads and daily specials.
Visit okemo.com/dining for more information.
New This Summer!
Lift-Served
Mountain
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kemo is adding lift-served mountain biking to its summer lineup. The South Ridge Quad A will provide access
to several miles of trails in the Clock Tower base area as the first phase in the development of the Evolution Bike Park
at Okemo. Okemo’s new trail system is being designed by Christian Robertson, Evolution Bike Park Manager and trail
designer at Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado.
“Plans for expansion are already in place. The A Quad at Okemo offers ideal terrain for the initial
development of a bike park at Okemo,” said Robertson. “As the trail network grows, there is an
opportunity to create lines through the forests and utilize the natural rock to offer fun, challenging
and unique riding experiences. The long-term goal is to allow a wide range of ages and ability levels
to enjoy the progression of resort mountain biking, as well as create a venue to host premier
mountain biking events in years to come.”
In addition to top-of-the-line mountain bike rentals, helmets and padding will be available for
rent. There will be a mechanic on duty for repair services. Daily maintenance will ensure trails are
in top shape and bike patrol will be riding the trails during operating hours. Call (802) 228-1548
for information.
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t makes sense that taking regular vacations is good for your health and some studies
even suggest that the more frequently people get away, the longer they live.
Americans are making progress in their overall health, according to United Health
Foundation’s 2014 America’s Health Rankings. In overall rankings, Vermont placed second
as the healthiest state. Dropping from the number one spot in 2011, Vermont has ranked
among the top five states for the last decade. Perhaps it’s time we all booked a vacation in the
Green Mountains to see what we can learn from Vermonters about healthy living! Hawaii has
taken the title of healthiest state in 2014, for the third year in a row.
A healthy Vermont vacation may include physical activities such as walking or hiking
well-marked mountain trails like Vermont’s Long Trail. It could be a biking vacation along
paved roads or mountain bike trails. Many visitors enjoy paddling the scenic waterways of
the State. Okemo’s Spring House Pool & Fitness Center offers exercise equipment, a
racquetball court and regularly scheduled fitness classes like yoga and Zumba.
There are also several organized events taking place in the area for visitors to plan their
getaway around. June 13 marks the 15th anniversary of the B2VT (Battlefield to Vermont).
This bike ride from Bedford, Mass., to Okemo is a tough 130-plus mile ride for cyclists who
are physically and mentally tough. There will also be a new local ride component at Okemo
for all ability levels. On June 27, The Okemo Bicycle Hill Climb offers a challenging 5.8 mile
uphill bike race to the top of Okemo Mountain. On Aug. 15, Okemo plays host to the 100 on
100 Relay, a team running race that ends at Okemo’s Ice House with a huge party.
A healthy Vermont vacation begins by visiting okemo.com.
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-OKEMO PROFILE+
At Okemo, the concept
of family is an integral part
of the Okemo Difference.
Not only is it treasured and deeply valued, but it is also the makeup of both Okemo’s employees
and guests alike. So it is particularly special for Michelle Rivard and Michael Santa Maria to work
at Okemo and raise their family at the resort as well. Michelle and Michael have been members
of the Okemo family for nearly a decade and their unique experiences have supported them in
reaching their goals and surpassing their aspirations.
Michelle Rivard is a wildly impressive and incredibly accomplished individual who seems to
have figured out how to add more hours to the day. As development and real estate administrative
coordinator, Michelle acts as a liaison between development and real estate for Okemo. In the
evenings, Michelle teaches fitness classes as a registered Zumba instructor. Originally a fun way for
her to exercise while dancing, it quickly became a staple in Michelle’s life. After receiving several
requests to become an instructor, she decided to dive into the training process and is now certified
to teach Zumba basics, Zumba toning and Zumba pro skills; since then, she’s never looked back.
Her classes are athletic with great adjustments, making her classes accessible and unintimidating
for everyone. Simply put, Michelle says you just have to “let yourself go and have fun.” Dancing
abilities are not required and many of her return clients love being a part of her class because of
how much thought and effort she puts into each and every one. Clients have remarked on the
transformative results they’ve seen from classes, inspiring Michelle to become a personal trainer.
Michael Santa Maria is equally impressive in his day-to-day feats. He’s the PGA Head Golf
Professional at Okemo Valley Golf Club as well as Nordic Director in the wintertime. A few of his
obligations include running golf tournaments, instructing golf lessons, overseeing and training his
entire team of 25, managing the retail operations and supervising OVGC’s golf operations. This also
includes getting to know his members individually. His passion for guest interaction is evident and
he makes sure everyone who visits feels welcome and at home.
Work commitments aside, Michelle and Michael are busy raising a family as well. Okemo’s
emphasis on family has enabled the couple to create a great work and personal life balance.
Living near Okemo has given their children the opportunity to try numerous outdoor activities
and sports such as snowboarding and golf, all of which they’ve enjoyed immensely.
BY THE NUMBERS
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VERMONT DAIRY
A recent study to quantify the impact of the dairy industry on Vermont’s economy and way of
life revealed some interesting numbers. Visit vermontdairy.com for the full report.
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Number of dairy cows in Vermont (mostly Holsteins and Jerseys)
Dairy farms in Vermont
Gallons of Vermont milk sold each year
Percent of milk produced in New England that comes from Vermont
Percent of annual sales of Vermont dairy products attributed to cheese.
Acres of Vermont land covered by dairy farms and the fields that provide their feed (15% of the state)
The number of jobs the Vermont dairy industry provides
Annual dollar amount of economic activity the Vermont dairy industry creates
Percentage of Vermonters who report using farmland for recreation
The 2014 study was conducted by the Vermont Dairy Promotion Council partnered with the Vermont Agency
of Commerce and Community Development, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture and Castleton Polling.
okemo.com > 802-228-1600 > page 19
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Wallis View Lane
Beautiful retreat in South Hill Estates. Close to town yet you feel
miles away when you pull into your private setting. Most rooms
have a view. Cherry floors throughout the main floor. Chef’s
kitchen with high end SS. appliances, Dual fuel range with grill and
griddle, granite counters, cherry cabinets and pantry. Four plus
acres with swimming pond.
Teresa DiNapoli
[email protected]
Direct: (802) 228 4537
Cell: (802) 236 3375
Vermont Living on the Connecticut River
SPRINGFIELD, VT l $519,000
With inviting views of Vermont mountains and the river, this home
has everything a buyer would want to come home to. The wrap
around porch is both open and screened and offers entry to many
of the rooms as well as a view of the sunrise. Enjoy the in-ground
pool with manicured gardens offering beauty and privacy and the
opportunity to view the sunset over the mountains.
Jack Menzie
[email protected]
(802) 228 4537
Cell: (252) 944 6859
Amazing Views
Beautiful custom home designed and built with great attention
to detail and captures the essence of Vermont’s comfort and
warmth. Enjoy lots of natural sunlight and 180 degree views
of Okemo Mountain and beyond. Fantastic location with direct
snow mobile access to VAST, only 3 minutes to Okemo Mountain
Resort and less than 10 minutes to area lakes.
Suzanne Garvey
[email protected]
Direct: (802) 228 4537
Cell: (802) 236 4341
31 Acres and Great Vistas
SHREWSBURY, VT l $649,000
This contemporary home was originally designed by marine artist
Howard Barclay French as his retirement residence and studio
to provide inspiration in a very private and serene location with
expansive valley views. Built in 1973, this home was expanded in
2000 and completely renovated in 2014.
Diane Rousseau
[email protected]
Direct: (802) 228 4537 x 107
Cell: (802) 384 4384
Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.
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Garren Poirier-GarrenTee Photography
he growing popularity of destination weddings has turned traditional special occasions
into multi-day celebrations and Okemo Mountain Resort can help brides and grooms plan every
aspect of their big event with a wide array of wedding-weekend settings and options including:
rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, departure brunch and other distinctive aspects.
Among Okemo’s ten venues, The Toll Gate Garden is the newest setting for wedding
ceremonies at Jackson Gore. Once a coach stop and tavern for people traveling along the historic
Green Mountain Turnpike that linked west-central Vermont with Boston, the historic homestead
was the site of a toll gate; one of four located along the road – the vestige of which still runs past
the farmhouse and garden.
“Couples fall in love with The Toll Gate Garden when they see it,” said Okemo Banquet &
Conference Sales Manager Lynn Anthony. “It’s easy for them to picture themselves in this
quintessential setting with all the amenities of the Jackson Gore Inn just a short stroll away.”
Okemo’s Roundhouse at Jackson Gore is a favorite for big gatherings. On-mountain venues like
Okemo’s Sugar House or Epic Restaurant at Solitude make great options for more intimate groups.
For more information or to start planning a unique mountain wedding, call (802) 228-1835.
A new year-round theater in Weston
T
he Weston Playhouse Theatre Company, Vermont’s oldest professional theatre company, is in the final phase of
a $10 million campaign for the development of a theatre arts incubator space with local, regional and national appeal. At the heart of the campaign is a new 140-seat studio theater that will replace the Weston Rod & Gun Club as
Weston’s second stage and complement the Weston Playhouse, where larger musicals and plays will continue to be
staged throughout the summer. The theater will be built on a five-acre site known formerly as the Walker farmstead,
on Route 100, just north of the village center. With a construction permit issued in November 2014, the non-profit company began preliminary site work and will continue through 2015 at a pace dictated by
contributed funds. An equally important part of the campaign is the creation of the
Fund for the American Theatre, which will support a program that
brings nationally known directors and producers to Weston to develop
new works, learn from others and renew their energies. And a $500,000
education endowment will benefit local school children and summer
company members.
The Weston Playhouse Theatre Company’s summer season of
family-friendly musicals and dramas includes Junie B. Jones The Musical, Guys and Dolls, The Glass Menagerie and more.
For more information, visit westonplayhouse.org or
call (802) 824-8167, Ext. 108.
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Where farm meets table…
Vine meets glass…
Hops meet stein…
…the result is a culinary journey that excites the palate. Coleman Brook Tavern
promises to amaze your taste buds every time with a locally-sourced menu, an
award winning wine list and a collection of craft beers from Vermont and beyond.
Dine in comfort for lunch and dinner. Enjoy an al fresco experience in our beautiful
courtyard dining area. Be wowed by attentive service. Coleman Brook Tavern and
your Okemo vacation – a perfect pairing.
(802) 228-1435 ~
OKEMO.COM/CBT
M O U N TA I N
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Updated 4BR home in Ludlow Village
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Custom designed and quality built home with gradual lake access.
Able to comfortably accommodate two families. $1,650,000
PINE BREEZE ON LAKE RESCUE
Located on the east side of the lake, this 5BR
home is a classic reminder of yesteryear
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Spacious and comfortable, quality finishes
and beautiful backyard with views of Salt
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PRETTY TWINE HILL HOME
The perfect year-round getaway just a short
walk from Ludlow Village and a short drive
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Just steps away from 120 feet of shoreline
with exceptional views of Lake Rescue
and direct VAST access. $375,000
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Inviting 6BR village home located right on
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Call 802-228-8877 or visit WWW.VTPROP.COM for more information.
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It all began
with a mountain coaster...
Okemo’s Adventure Zone is approaching its five-year anniversary. And it all started with a mountain coaster.
Located at Jackson Gore, Okemo’s Adventure Zone offers fun for the whole family with a variety of outdoor
activities that are sure to garner giggles, shouts and squeals of pure delight.
“Okemo saw the Mountain Coaster in action on a familiarization trip to several resorts in 2009,” said Okemo
Mountain Resort Vice President and General Manager Bruce Schmidt. “At Jiminy Peak, we liked how it fit
with the terrain of the mountain, gave an exhilarating ride, was family friendly and could be ridden by many
guests.”
Okemo considered different types of mountain coasters and decided on the Wiegand model. In 2010
Okemo partnered with Chris Bonomo of Alpine Recreation Ventures on the purchase and operation of the
Timber Ripper Mountain Coaster.
“We looked at some different layouts at Jackson Gore,” said Schmidt, “and decided on one which went
across the railroad bridge, had a steep incline to get to the top and had a couple of circles.”
Work on installing the Timber Ripper began in late summer 2010 and started welcoming its first thrill-seeking
guests on December 23, 2010.
“The Timber Ripper Mountain Coaster was designed to have other summer activities around it and to be
used year round,” added Schmidt. The design took into account how it would sit in the base area and be
the anchor for other activities. During the early design stages we spoke of building a World Class Mini Golf
course as well as having other activities in the area. Five years later we have continued to build on our early
goals and enhance and improve summer activities at Okemo.”
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TIMBER RIPPER
MOUNTAIN COASTER
Similar to a roller coaster, sled-like
cars carry one or two riders along rails
at speeds nearing 30 mph. Equipped
with brakes so riders determine their
own speed, cars glide smoothly around
banking turns, between trees, and along
3100 feet of track that twists through
corkscrew turns, along banking loops
and over rippling waves.
SAWYER’S SWEEP
ZIPLINE TOUR
HAULBACK
CHALLENGE COURSE
High among the trees, Challenge
Course adventurers follow a self-guided layout of suspended obstacles and
ziplines while wearing a safety harness
that is connected to an overhead cable
using a continuous belay system. Participants travel at their own speed and
course attendants offer assistance if
needed.
This guided high-flying tour features
suspension bridges, rappels and
seven zipline segments that rise 40
to 50 feet above the ground.
Painted to look like a giant tree trunk,
this three-sided climbing tower offers
routes of varying difficulty. Trained staff
are on belay to assist climbers.
CLIMBING WALL
AMP ENERGY BIG AIR BAG
It takes a real thrill seeker to take a leap
into a giant inflatable bag like a movie
stunt double. Measuring 30 x 50 feet,
the bag’s internal air pumps ensure constant pressure to absorb the 15- or 30foot fall from a platform above.
LUMBERIN’ CAL
MINIATURE GOLF
Each hole in this 18-hole round is
themed with an element of local legend
and lore. Choice is the motivator in this
course with multiple paths to the cup.
A unique design concept of “intentional luck” allows children and less-skilled
players to score as well as adults and
expert putters.
THE MAPLES AT
OKEMO DISC GOLF
This four-station hopping hub combines
technologically advanced trampoline
jumping surfaces with bungee cord
tethers attached to a jump harness;
allowing participants to reach heights of
20 feet.
STUMP JUMPER
BUNGEE TRAMPOLINE
These gyroscopically-balanced transports are eco-friendly, easy to maneuver, silent, emit zero emissions, and are
a fun way to explore open fields and
wooded trails. Each tour begins with a
hands-on demonstration and safety orientation followed by a skills and confidence building “obstacle course.”
Instead of a ball and clubs, disc golf
players use flying discs in an 18-hole
round with regulation targets. The
Saplings Course is a smaller version
for families and offers play uniquely
inspired by Vermont’s maple sugaring
traditions.
SEGWAY PERSONAL
TRANSPORT TOURS
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A
quintessential feature of many
New England towns and
villages is the town common
or green. Misconceptions
about their origins abound with theories
that they were used to pasture livestock
or that they were decorative plots
established by the earliest settlers to
replicate their English homeland.
The centers of many New England
towns were built around a central plot
of land and certain similar characteristics
reveal the story of the village green’s
origins. All have, or once had, a church
or meeting house located nearby, most
are surrounded by some of the oldest
houses in a community and many are
located at the intersection of major
roads or streets.
Town commons evolved from the
lots of land associated with a centrally
located meeting house. Since most
residents of a town were also church
members, there was little distinction
between town and church property.
These are the areas where commerce
became concentrated, homes clustered
and civic structures eventually appeared.
In the late 1700s and early 1800s
many of these plots of unused land
around meeting houses were cut up by
foot paths and covered with brush. As
the areas around them were developed,
the commons became repositories for
rocks cleared from nearby roads, timber
debris from clearing land and other
unsightly rubble.
Municipal pride in the late
nineteenth century eventually
transformed the meeting house plots
into attractive commons or greens.
Village improvement societies were
formed as the idea slowly made its way
from southern New England northward.
Towns ornamented their village greens
with the plantings, monuments, fences
and fountains that can still be found
today. Many towns in the Okemo Valley,
and beyond, have lovely village greens
where visitors can attend events or
relax in the shade and enjoy a glimpse
into history.
Ludlow
Veteran’s Memorial Park
One of the most photographed sites in
Ludlow, this village green displays
classic characteristics in its triangular
shape formed by the intersection of
main streets. It is bordered by stately
homes, a public library and, at the head
of the park, Ludlow’s Baptist Church
(the second church constructed on the
site) designed by George H. Guernsey.
The green features a performing arts
gazebo and hosts concerts, art shows,
chicken barbecues, tag sales and craft
fairs. Summer Lawn Concerts are offered
on select Sunday evenings throughout
the summer starting at 7 p.m.
Weston
The Weston Village Green
An expanse of verdant lawn dotted
with mature shade trees features
walkways, park benches and a gazebo –
all enclosed with a wrought iron fence
around the perimeter. Facing the green
is Vermont’s oldest professional theatre,
Commons&Greens
The Weston Playhouse, a former church
renovated for the town’s dramatic club
in the mid-1930s. At the opposite corner
is the Weston Post Office, the famous
Vermont Country Store and other shops.
In August, The Weston Women’s Club
hosts its Treasures on the Green Sale
and there is a mid-summer concert at
the gazebo.
Woodstock
The Woodstock Green
This elongated green with mature shade
trees, walkways and benches is
bordered by a wooden covered bridge,
The Woodstock Inn plus restored
late Georgian, Federal Style, and Greek
Revival houses. A courthouse and library
are located at one end and St. James
Episcopal Church, an English Gothic
edifice constructed of local stone,
presides over the southern end.
Seasonal events cultivate communal
gathering and showcase the green.
Summer offers a weekly farmer’s
market. Locals and tourists gather for
brownbag lunches and concerts,
Bookstock; a celebration of words and
books, plus seasonal celebrations that
continue through fall and winter.
Cavendish/Proctorsville
The Proctorsville Green
An exception to the rule, this green is
not bordered by any meeting houses
or churches and is not located at the
intersection of any major roads. The
buildings surrounding it are mostly of
an industrial nature. The town’s first
settlers established their homes in the
hills because it was easier and faster to
clear land. In addition to crops such
as wheat and corn, the first type of
farming was raising sheep for wool.
Cavendish had three major textile mills
until 1875, when a catastrophic fire
reduced the number to two. The mills in
Proctorsville and Cavendish eventually
closed in 1937 and 1957, respectively.
The Proctorsville mill was occupied by
several small businesses until it was also
destroyed by fire in 1982. In the late
1990s the town of Cavendish applied for
and received several grants for
Top and lower left photos: Courtesy of Vermont History Center. Lower right photo Courtesy of the Woodstock History Center
revitalizing Proctorsville. With matching
funds and in-kind contributions, the
vacant Proctorsville mill site was
transformed into a handsome,
well-designed village green. The
Cavendish Community and Conservation
Association coordinates an annual
summer music series with free
Wednesday evening concerts at the
gazebo.
Many other surrounding towns have
lovely village greens worth exploring.
The Vermont Village Greens Initiative,
started in 2013, is an integrated project
focused on restoring awareness and
understanding of the cultural, economic,
and historical value that village greens
provide. This project is a collaboration of
the Vermont Downtown Program under
the Vermont Agency of Commerce &
Community Development, VT UCF and
the Preservation Trust of Vermont. The
Department of Housing and Community
Development recently identified and
documented 148 village greens across
Vermont. Visit accd.vermont.gov to
learn more. 
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Wildflowers
Walk Among the
by Bonnie MacPherson
You belong among the wildflowers
You belong somewhere close to me
Far away from your trouble and worry
O
You belong somewhere you feel free
Tom Petty
kemo’s ski trails make a magical transformation into lush wildflower meadows
when the snow melts and the sun warms the earth. The slopes beckon visitors to explore
and wander among their summer glory. Identifying wildflowers is a great family activity. An
outing may educate participants and even inspire home garden designs. Many flowers have
interesting stories associated with their names and origins. Some have dubious reputations
and some are just downright dubious. It’s especially fun for skiers and snowboarders to see
their favorite runs covered in tall, swaying grasses and swaths of colorful blooms.
Trillium
[ Trillium grandiflorum ]
Usually three petals in shades of
red, purple, pink, white, yellow
or green, this is an example of
the spring blooms that grace
the slopes at Okemo.
Spring’s first blossoms appear as woodland gems that are overlooked easily. They take
advantage of the light that makes its way to the forest floor before the leaves of deciduous
trees emerge. They live their entire lifecycle of growth, flowering and setting seed in the six
to eight weeks prior to being shrouded in shade. Some spring ephemerals to look for are
trillium, trout lily, wild yellow violets and Dutchman’s breeches. You should never try to
relocate wild woodland plants to your own yard. They don’t transplant very well and you’ll
just deprive others of enjoying them in their natural setting. Look for nursery-grown seeds
and transplants or consider cultivars designed for the home garden.
As summer approaches, the sun-drenched slopes fill with flowers. Daisies are among the
first to appear followed by Queen Anne’s lace, chicory, black-eyed Susan, purple loosestrife
and goldenrod.
Leucanthemum vulgare, known commonly as the oxeye daisy, is a member of the aster
family. It is native to Europe and was introduced to North America as a decorative garden
plant. Elongated white petals surrounding a cheerful yellow center make this flower a
favorite among children. Daisies make good cut flowers and they can be made into chains by
slitting the stems with a thumbnail and threading the stem of another through it – repeating
until you have a length of daisies that can be worn as a bracelet or a crown. A common
hybrid popular among gardeners is the Shasta daisy. It was developed in the 1890s by
crossing the oxeye daisy with two field daisies. Other considerations with similar form for
the home garden include chrysanthemums and asters.
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Oxeye Daisy
[ Leucanthemum vulgare ]
Blooms from late spring to
autumn. Composite flower
heads are positioned singularly
atop the terminal shoot. White
petal-like rays surround a
yellow central disk.
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Wildflowers
Walk Among the
Queen Anne’s Lace
[ Daucus carota ]
Fern-like leaves and flat-topped compound
umbels comprised of small, creamy-white
flowers; however, each compound umbel has a
conspicuous blood-red flower at its center.
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A
nother common wildflower found on the slopes of Okemo Mountain is Daucus
carota. Known commonly as Queen Anne’s lace or wild carrot, this umbrel is a biennial,
meaning it flowers, sets seeds and dies in the second year of its lifecycle. The flower head is
thought to resemble the Queen of England’s lace collar or a lace doily with a tiny deep red
spot in the center. One fable associated with the name of this plant describes the occasion of
Queen Anne pricking her finger with a needle while making lace and staining it with a drop
of her blood. The wild carrot is considered edible but extreme caution should be taken
because the plant closely resembles poison hemlock and other related plants that may cause
photodermatitis. Home gardeners should ponder the somewhat invasive nature of Daucus
carota and consider the annual Ammi majus, or bishop’s flower, as an alternative. For a
perennial with a similar look, plant common yarrow.
Common chicory is a plant that is often associated with coffee. In some cuisines, it may
be blended with coffee or used as a substitute. The bright blue flowers of Cichorium intybus
are often seen along roadsides during the summer. A native of Europe, chicory has become
widely naturalized in North America. The stalky, somewhat woody plant grows up to four
feet tall and its showy daisy-like flowers bloom for a single day – opening in the morning
and closing again as the sun intensifies around noon. Home gardeners can purchase chicory
seeds for planting or consider other members of the aster family as an option.
Chicory
[ Cichorium intybus ]
Usually bright blue, there are two rows
of involucral bracts; the inner are longer,
the outer are shorter and spreading. It
flowers from July until October.
Rudbeckia, commonly known as black-eyed Susan, is a genus that includes about
25 species native to North America. In the East, the golden petals of this daisy-like flower
surround a dark brown center and measure 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Butterflies and bees
are attracted to the flowers that bloom from June through October. Black-eyed Susan is a
good cut flower and a nice addition to the home garden with cultivars ranging in color from
pale yellow to orange, mahogany and bronze. Note that they can be a little territorial in a
flower border – sometimes squeezing others out.
Lythrum salicaria is a beauty and a beast. Purple loosestrife sends out tall spikes of
attractive pink-purple flowers in mid- to late-summer. This non-native was introduced to
North America from Europe and Asia in the 1800s as an ornamental and for its medicinal
properties. Unfortunately, it forms dense stands in wetlands and poses a serious threat to
native vegetation. It restricts biodiversity, displaces native plant species and destroys
waterfowl habitat. There are many invasive plants available for sale in garden centers and
it is up to the consumer to research a plant before introducing it to their home garden.
A good alternative to purple loosestrife is Liatris, commonly known as gayfeather or
blazing star.
Black-eyed Susan
[ Rudbeckia ]
The leaves are spirally arranged,
the flowers are yellow or orange
florets arranged in a prominent,
cone-shaped head
Goldenrod is a much maligned flower in North America but cherished as a perennial
in Great Britain and Europe. Solidago, is a genus of many species of flowering plants belonging to the aster family and most are native to North America. Bright, golden-yellow
flower heads bloom in late summer on tall, slender stems. Goldenrod is often unfairly
blamed for causing hay fever but the culprit is more likely ragweed, which blooms at the
same time. Goldenrod is great for attracting butterflies and its firm stems make it a good
candidate for use as a cut flower.
These are just a few of the most common flowers you’ll find growing along the summer
slopes of Okemo Mountain. Pick up a guide at a local bookstore and spend a day identifying
and familiarizing yourself with some of Vermont’s wildflowers. Then visit a local nursery
center or visit some gardens for further inspiration.
Garden Centers
R E S O U R C E S
Sunshine Acres Nursery & Garden Center
The largest Greenhouse and Garden Center in the Okemo Valley area carries annuals,
bedding plants, herbs, perennials, trees, flowering shrubs and more.
Rt. 11 East, Chester, Vt.
(802) 875-4911
mcaveeneys-sunshineacres.com
Cider Hill Gardens and Gallery
A unique combination of flower gardens and fine art, Cider Hill Gardens specializes
in woodland and primrose offerings, peonies, daylilies, hostas, ever-changing potted
perennials, herbs and more. Hunt Road, Windsor, Vt.
(802) 674-6825
ciderhillgardens.com
Glebe Mountain Gardens
New, unusual and standby annuals plus new and interesting perennials along with
favorites like Shasta daisies, day lilies and black-eyed Susan. Route 11, Londonderry, Vt.
(802) 824-3956
glebemtngardens.com
Seeds
Purple Loosestrife
[ Lythrum salicaria ]
The leaves are broad, downy and
sessile, and arranged opposite or
in whorls of three. The flowers
are reddish purple, with six petals
(occasionally five) clustered tightly.
Vermont Wildflower Farm
Wildflower seeds and mixes available by mail order or at the gift shop on
Rt. 7 in Charlotte, Vt.
(855) 846-9453
vermontwildflowerfarm.com
Garden Tours
Hildene, Manchester, Vt.
Robert Todd Lincoln, the only child of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln to survive to
adulthood, became Chairman of the Pullman Company and built his Georgian Revival
mansion in 1905 in the scenic village of Manchester. General admission ($18/Adults;
$5/Youth; Children under 6 Free) includes access to the home, gardens, 8 miles of
walking trails and farm. Open daily. Visit hildene.org.
Mount Holly Garden Tour, July 25
This is a self-guided tour of diverse, high altitude gardens, including a wide range of
perennials, organic vegetables and truly creative landscaping ideas. Tickets and a map of the
garden sites can be purchased the day of the tour at the Mount Holly Library & Community
Center on the Green in Belmont for $12 (children 12 and under are free). 9:30 a.m. to
4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the restoration of the Library & Community Center building.
For more information email [email protected].
New England Wildflower Society
Eshqua Bog Natural Area, Hartland, Vt.
This sanctuary is owned and managed jointly with the Vermont Chapter of The Nature
Conservancy. The 40-acre parcel surrounds an 8-acre wetland that abounds in showy lady’s
slippers (Cypripedium reginae) and other wild orchids. A boardwalk allows easy viewing of
the wetland plants while protecting their delicate habitat.
Founded in 1900 as the Society for the Protection of Native Plants, New England Wild
Flower Society is the nation’s oldest plant conservation organization and a recognized
leader in native plant conservation, horticulture, and education. The Society’s headquarters,
Garden in the Woods, is a renowned native plant botanic garden in Framingham, Mass. The
Society also operates a native plant nursery at Nasami Farm in western Massachusetts and
has seven sanctuaries throughout New England that are open to the public.
Goldenrod
[ Solidago ]
Bright, golden-yellow flower
heads that bloom in late summer
and early fall. The leaf margins are
often serrated.
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A BREWFEST
Vermont has been referred to of late as the
Bavaria of New England, a state to which people
travel to enjoy its mountains and scenic beauty,
its high-quality foods, like cheeses and sausages…
and its beer. To a large degree, the state’s economy
and infrastructure were built to accommodate,
equip, feed and entertain our visitors. The place
is simply too beautiful for Vermonters to keep it
all to ourselves, and for the most part we are
happy to share.
COMES OF AGE
P
art of how we share Vermont-made things is to
celebrate them with a festival. Everything awesome seems
to have its own festival here at some point in the year, and
some things are so popular that they have more than one.
Beer is one of those things, with well-established annual
festivals in Burlington, at Mount Snow, Killington,
Smugglers Notch, Brattleboro and the Mad River Valley.
Here in the Okemo Valley, we have the Hops in the Hills
Festival, coming this year August 7 to 9. What started
several years ago as a small brewers’ festival attended by
about 1000 people has evolved into three days of events
still focused on beer but also embracing regionally
produced wines and including a surprise favorite: the
Okemo Valley Chicken Wing Championship, where local
restaurants compete for bragging rights by receiving the
most ballots cast by wing-sampling festgoers.
B Y
PA U L
KO WA L S K I
Still smallish by many standards, nearly 5000 people
attended Hops in the Hills last year. Compare that to the
roughly 10,000 people that visit Burlington for the
Vermont Brewers Festival held each July, and one can
begin to appreciate the breathing room and more relaxed
atmosphere that smaller festivals provide. What’s more,
although pre-purchases are strongly encouraged, Hops in
the Hills tickets have been available at the gate on the day
of the event. The Vermont Brewers Festival sells out online,
usually minutes after tickets go on sale two months ahead of
the fest.
The reputation of quality that is associated with the
made-in-Vermont seal has been built, contributed to and
upheld by generations of craftsman, farmers and
manufacturers, yet Vermont’s reputation for high quality
beer was nonexistent until the late 1980s. In 1986,
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A BREWFEST COMES OF AGE
(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 35)
FOOD • DRINK • MUSIC • FUN
Catamount Brewing Co. became Vermont’s first
post-Prohibition craft brewery (back then we called them
‘microbreweries’), and the 1988 launch of Vermont Pub &
Brewery in Burlington established Vermont’s first modern
brewpub (a pub with its own in-house brewery). Others
soon followed, and before long, Vermont was recognized as
having more breweries per capita than any other state.
As successful microbreweries kept outgrowing the
definition of “micro-,” that prefix was dropped in favor of
“craft” to differentiate it from the pre-1970s national
breweries and their mass produced products. Craft beer
continued to grow in popularity in the 1990s and has
exploded in recent years, seeing year-upon-year market
growth and double-digit sales increases. Forty breweries and
brewpubs were in operation in Vermont in February 2015,
with another 15 in planning, according to vtbeer.org, a great
resource for lovers of Vermont beer. A sign of a growing
industry, eleven breweries opened in Vermont in 2014, and
only three breweries closed.
A sign of a growing festival, this year Hops in the Hills
is moving from the outlying Paleo Fields at Jackson Gore
to the resort’s center stage. “This year the event will be
different from all other years past,” said Okemo Events
Manager Dennis Brady. “It is being moved from
basically a field in the middle of nowhere to the Jackson
Gore courtyard. Now we have several more amenities
available for festival attendees… The Okemo Adventure
Zone, The Roundhouse for shade and bathroom facilities
and the Coleman Brook Tavern restaurant.” Brady said
they will keep the three-day format this year and add a
beer pairing dinner on Friday night. “We will also be
adding a few new mug options. Being in the courtyard,
having access to the Adventure Zone, and the ability to
go inside the Roundhouse to rest and get out of the sun
will really make our fest-going guests feel welcome at
Okemo,” he added, underscoring the coming of age of
Hops in the Hills.
Breweries and brewpubs have long been tourist magnets,
and the popularity of their beers in general and some beers
in particular has brought significant lift to local economies
all over the Green Mountain State. In recent years, The
Alchemist Brewery’s Heady Topper Double IPA, made in
Waterbury, was named the best beer in the world, and
Hill Farmstead Brewery in West Greensboro was named
the best brewer in the US, bringing hordes of beer-craving
fans to those towns, many of whom drove hundreds of
miles in beer-lusted pilgrimage. And they’re visiting all
the breweries…
Formed in the early 1990s, the Vermont Brewers
Association (VBA) is a trade group with the mission of
promoting craft brewing in Vermont. Its highly successful
Passport Program has been emulated by brewing trade
groups all over the country. Pocket-sized blank passports are
available at most Vermont breweries. When a guest visits a
Vermont brewery or brewpub, they get their passport card
stamped over that brewery’s logo on the card. Send the
passport card in with enough stamps on it, and get a small
prize. Send it in completely filled in with stamps, and get
a bag of swag. Since the program’s inception more than
fifteen years ago, tens of thousands of passport cards have
been printed, with frequent reprints due to increased
numbers of breweries.
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Save
the
Date!
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Good Fun, Great C ause!
Break out your finest flannel and dancing shoes for Flannel with Flair ~ a fun-filled evening of good
food, good company and good music for a good cause. Proceeds from this event benefit the Okemo
Community Challenge. Established in 1996, the OCC actively supports our community by offering
challenge grants to worthy non-profit organizations. Last year OCC awarded grants to Ludlow
Streetscapes, which continues to help brighten up our Main Street; Ludlow Elementary, Black River
Middle and High Schools; “QUEST”, a summer program for local youth coordinated by Ludlow
Rotary Club and the town; LPCTV, our local cable network; Black River Academy Museum; Gill Odd
Fellows Home; and the Black River Area Community Coalition mentoring program. The OCC, along
with local businesses, home owners and visitors are working together to help make our community a
better place to live, work and play. Please join us to support this effort.
For ticket information, contact Joyce Washburn at (802) 228-1965
Lisa Schmidt
Bruce and I are long
time Ludlow residents
who witness first hand
what the generous
support of the Okemo
Community Challenge is
able to provide for our
r is a
community. Flannel with Flai e those
celebrat
wonderful opportunity to
our friends and
accomplishments and join
non-residents,
neighbors both residents and cause.
in supporting this worthy
Leslie Stuart
Leslie Stuart is a long
time Ludlow resident
and business owner. She
believes that a vital
community requires the
participation of both its
individuals and
businesses. The Okemo Community
Challenge actively works to bring the
Ludlow community together to help suppo
rt
local non-profits. Leslie is proud to be
involved with this organization.
Joyce Washburn
As a resident of Ludlow
and an employee at
Okemo for over four
decades, working with
OCC is a philanthropic
effort I have been
involved with since its
for
inception. It is personally heartwarming
me that our grants go a long way to
e.
improving opportunities for so many peopl
Kathy Burns
Kevin Barnes
I grew up skiing on Okemo
and have long been involved
with community events
and fund raisers. I am exci
ted
to join the Okemo Commun
ity
Challenge. Flannel with Flai
r
is not only the premiere soci
al
event of the season but a grea
t
make a difference. Won't you opportunity to
please join us to
support a most worthy cau
se.
Diane Mueller
Tim and I look forward
to attending Flannel
with Flair every year.
The evening is magical
and supporting projects
like the Ludlow Bike
Path is a wonderful way
for all of us to give back to the community
we love.
Our family has four
generations in the
Ludlow community and
every year my husband
Scott and I, along with
our daughters, feel
privileged that we are
part of the Flannel with Flair fundraising
event. Every year we continue to marvel
at
the great causes this event supports and
look
forward to seeing our friends from near
and
far. We hope you join us again this year
to
support our community.
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VBA executive director Kurt Staudter receives about 1,000
passports back each year. “That translates to hundreds of
thousands of brewery visits over the life of the program,
based on the cards that have been turned in,” he said. “It’s
almost four to one, out-of-staters to Vermonters,” he noted.
The buzz about trying Vermont beers extends well beyond
the breweries to pubs and restaurants throughout the state.
“When you come to Vermont, you’re looking for Vermont
beers,” said Mark Verespy, owner of The Killarney, an Irish
pub located near the base of the Okemo Mountain Road.
“There are so many great Vermont beers! Obviously we have
to carry Irish stuff, but our draft lineup is disproportionately
composed of Vermont beers. We get a lot of pressure from
outside companies to carry beers from all over, but we don’t
have enough draft lines for all the Vermont beers, let alone
something from, say… California. We barely scratch the
surface of what’s available from here in Vermont.”
As both a craft beer fan and a business owner, Verespy
likes the Hops in the Hills festival. “It’s a great gathering of
like-minded people who enjoy beer, music and good food.”
He says that about the fest even though it means a lot of
work for him… hawking his wings in the Okemo Valley
Chicken Wing Championship. “It’s a friendly competition
among local restaurants. We were fortunate to win it last
year. I like that it builds camaraderie amongst the
competitors.” Does his own restaurant see a bump in sales
over that weekend? “Yes. It definitely brings people to town,
bringing more every year,” he said.
According to the Brewers Association, craft brewing’s
national trade group, the economic impact of craft beer on
the state of Vermont was $196.3 million in 2012. Vermont
breweries produced 229,062 barrels of beer in 2013, which
equates to 15.1 gallons per adult aged 21 years and over.
So, clearly, we have beer to share.
The Vermont Brewers Association is in the process of
putting together its own economic impact analysis,
parallel to the data from the national group. “Take into
consideration that three out of four brewery visitors might
be from out of state,” said Kurt Staudter, “And they stay in
places and do other things when they’re not at the brewery
or brewpub.”
Among those taking advantage of the rise of beer
tourism in Vermont are a growing handful of transportation
companies and tour operators who will provide you and
your group a comfortable means of getting from brewery to
brewery, maximizing the number of breweries you can visit
in one day. Let them do the driving. One such company is
Upper Valley Ride (uvride.com), which recently purchased
the locally-founded Good Bus, adding mini-coaches and
beer tour savvy to their portfolio.
“The enthusiasm for craft beer is almost limitless now,”
said the VBA’s Kurt Staudter. “You used to have to cajole
people to get them to try craft beer. We’re hearing from
people now who’ve never tasted Bud and who’ve basically
grown up on craft beer. So, there’s plenty of room for small
festivals. There’s room for focused festivals… high hop or
strong beer, or cask ale. It’s only a matter of time before
someone does a Vermont cask festival,” said Staudter.
Hops in the Hills has its own beautiful place in the hearts
of homeowners and visitors to the Okemo Valley, and
starting this year – in the heart of Jackson Gore. Call
(802) 228-1600 for more information or visit okemo.com.
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Hike
M O U N TA I N R OA D A N D O K E M O S K I T R A I L S
The 4-mile (mostly paved) Mountain Road is a popular route to the
summit and is open to vehicles during the summer. Take a shortcut
up some of the ski trails for an extra cardio challenge. It’s a short hike
to Okemo’s historic fire tower from the summit parking area. And the
360-degree views from the tower are well worth the climb up the stairs.
THE HEALDVILLE TRAIL
front
Departing from the west side of Okemo Mountain at the site of the
former Healdville train station in Mt. Holly, this moderately challenging
hike ascends 2,200 feet over three miles to the summit of Okemo.
Spectacular views to the east and south are your reward.
T H E V I S TA T R A I L
This 1.5-mile hike is a great loop on the east side of Echo Lake and is located at Camp Plymouth State Park (7 miles from Ludlow), off Route 100
North. Turn onto Plymouth Tyson Road at the Echo Lake Inn, follow 1
mile to Boy Scout Camp Road and turn left to Camp Plymouth State Park.
Admission fee Memorial Day to Labor Day. Visit vtstateparks.com.
V E R M O N T C O U N T R Y S T O R E N AT U R E T R A I L
The Vermont Country Store welcomes visitors to its nature trail in
Weston. This pathway leads through woods and meadows, past trees and
wildflowers. The stops along the trail show interesting features about the
history of the land, natural features, and help to answer questions about
how and why the landscape arrived at its current appearance.
For more information about hiking in Vermont, visit the Green
Mountain Club at greenmountainclub.org, the Appalachian Mountain
Club at outdoors.org, or learn about the Green Mountain National
Forest at fs.fed.us.
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Splash!
There are lots of ways to enjoy the water in Okemo Valley: swimming,
paddling, tubing and boating – or try your luck at fishing.
The Spring House Pool and Fitness Center at Okemo’s Jackson Gore features a recreational
swimming pool for family water fun with designated times for lap swimming. A child’s splash
pool with a whimsical frog slide and fountain features is especially popular with toddlers.
Guests of the Inn can enjoy a sun-drenched outdoor pool and hot tub too.
Camp Plymouth State Park is located minutes from the village of Ludlow on the eastern
shore of Echo Lake, one of four lovely lakes just up Route 100. The park features a large
picnic area, play area, sandy beach, horseshoe pits, concession and boat rentals.
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Call (802) 228-2025 for more information.
Buttermilk Falls is known as one of the great swimming holes in southern Vermont.
The lower falls rise 20 feet, and the upper portion about 15 feet, with large pools below both.
There is an easy trail that leads down to the falls. Located north of Ludlow, off Route 103,
on Buttermilk Falls Road. Park along the roadside near the end of the road.
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Visitors enjoy fine boutiques, art galleries and novelty
shops located in the village of Ludlow and beyond.
Vermont is home to some fine designer outlets and
premium factory stores. Vermont-made products like
maple syrup, pottery, jewelry and fine crafts make
great gifts and keepsakes.
Farm Stands and Farmers’ Markets
Okemo Valley is host to farmers’ markets throughout the growing season
and local farm stands offer a fine selection of field-fresh produce.
Ludlow’s farmers’ market takes place on the front lawn of Okemo
Mountain School every Friday afternoon, from 4 to 7 p.m. all summer
long. Visit Londonderry for the West River Farmers’ Market from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. n Saturdays, or Rutland’s Depot Park every Tuesday and
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Purchase direct from local farmers and enjoy fresh produce,
Vermont products, baked goods and more! Visit vtfma.org for locations statewide.
General Stores and Country Stores
No trip to Vermont is complete without a visit to a general store, where the unspoken motto
is, if you can’t find it, you don’t need it. Visitors who explore the back roads and small
towns of the state are sure to find treasures like Shrewsbury’s Pierce’s General Store or
FH Gillingham & Sons General Store, in Woodstock. The famous Vermont Country Store in
Weston and Rockingham invites visitors to enjoy a leisurely stroll down memory lane. They
can wander the aisles stocked to the rafters with penny candy, Vermont maple syrup, cheeses
from neighboring farmsteads, personal care remedies, household problem solvers and more. Fiber Arts in Vermont / Six Loose Ladies Gallery and Fiber Store
Located on the Green in Proctorsville, Fiber Arts in Vermont is a non-profit membership
organization that supports and encourages all creative fiber arts, provides a wide range of
educational opportunities and operates a “yarn shop with a sense of humor.”
The Craft and Gift Shoppe at Fletcher Farm
Browse a variety of handcrafted items made by members of the Society of Vermont Artists
and Craftsmen, Inc. These items include stained glass, sterling silver, polymer clay jewelry,
wooden boxes, primitive dolls, decorative dining accessories, marbleized silk scarves and
paper products, patchwork quilts and much more. Open through mid-October, 10 a.m. to
5 p.m. daily. Visit fletcherfarm.org.
Antiquing
Vermont is an antique lover’s dream! A quick check of local listings shows nearly
100 options from Weston to Woodstock and everywhere in between. Quechee has
one of the largest antique malls in the state and Chester offers several options.
Visit antiquing.com to learn more.
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Half of Vermont’s $1.3 billion generated by the dairy industry is attributed
to the sale of cheese. And it’s not all Vermont cheddar! The Vermont Cheese
Council is comprised of 45 members who make 150 varieties of artisan and
farmstead cheese. Many welcome visitors to view the cheese making process
as it happens and many offer samples and shops for stocking up on favorites.
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running the length of western Vermont. This tour of historical, artistic and
cultural experiences visits towns and villages where marble was quarried,
manufactured and utilized. Vermont’s diverse marble beds have been used to
create some of the finest buildings and works of art around the world.
Forest Heritage
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Black River Academy Museum in Ludlow
The Black River Academy was chartered in 1835. Among its illustrious alumni is
Calvin Coolidge, thirtieth president of the United States. The building became a
museum in 1972. It features a turn-of-the-century schoolroom, exhibits of
furniture, clothing, quilts, china, paintings and more. Visit bramvt.org.
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Fletcher Memorial Library in Ludlow
Named one of Vermont’s loveliest libraries, Fletcher Memorial hides its charms
quietly behind a sturdy brick exterior facing the Village Green in Ludlow. The
inside comes as a pleasant surprise with vaulted ceilings gilded with “Dutch
metal.” Allen Fletcher, who later became Governor of Vermont, built the library
in 1901. Visit fmlnews.org.
Calvin Coolidge Homestead in Plymouth
The birthplace and boyhood home of Calvin Coolidge is one of the
best-preserved presidential birthplaces in the nation. The small Vermont hill
town is virtually unchanged since August 3, 1923, when, in the old family
homestead, Vice President Coolidge was sworn in as the 30th President of the
United States. Nearby is Coolidge State Park, part of a statewide system of historic
sites owned and operated by the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation.
Visit historicsites.vermont.gov.
The Museums of Weston
These treasures in the heart of Weston are perfectly preserved to provide much
more than a glimpse into life in the early nineteenth century. Open to the public,
the buildings are staffed and maintained solely by volunteers from Weston. At the
Farrar-Mansur House, visitors can learn how cooking was done on wood fires in
the fireplace, how rocking chairs were designed to help moms hold babies, how
beds were warmed in winter using stones. The Old Mill is a grist mill operated by
the power of water to do many tough tasks. The third building is the town’s first
firehouse. Visit weston-vermont.com.
Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock
Visitors of all ages can experience the livestock, agricultural programs and
history of a working Vermont dairy farm. Step back in time and tour the
manicured grounds and the 1890 farmhouse that has been carefully restored
to its nineteenth century heyday. Each season features a series of activities and
special events with farm life exhibits, plus activities and events for children.
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Jackson Gore
Summer Music Series
presented by Vermont Properties
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Enjoy free music, cold beer and a
delicious barbecue every Friday
evening all summer long!
July 4
Okemo’s
Great American Party
presented by Kelley Powersports
The best place to celebrate the 4th
with great music, all-American
barbecue and lots of fun and games
for the entire family!
June 4: Okemo Valley Golf Club
Ladies’ Clinics – Every Thursday,
4 to 5 p.m. through July 23.
A different topic each week.
$10 per clinic. Call (802) 228-1396.
August 7-9
Okemo’s Annual
Hops in the Hills
Beer and Wine Festival
Sample more than 75 craft beers, ciders and wines
while enjoying live music, great food and fine crafts!
October 10
Okemo’s Fall into
Winter Celebration
June 6: FOLA FREE Movie Night, Nebraska – Friends
of Ludlow Auditorium, a non-profit organization that
promotes the use of the Ludlow Auditorium for the benefit
and entertainment of the people of Ludlow, the surrounding
Black River area, and its visitors, continues its free film series
this summer. Movies are shown in the Ludlow Town Hall
Auditorium on Depot Street, starting at 7 p.m. Admission is
free but donations are appreciated.
June 6: Strolling of the Heifers – This Vermont Chamber of
Commerce Top Ten Event, centered on the annual parade in
Brattleboro, Vt., features beautifully groomed heifer calves led
by future farmers. The parade starts at 10 a.m. and includes
other animals, tractors, bands and floats. In addition, enjoy
a Friday evening street fair, Saturday Slow Living Expo, and
Sunday farm-to-farm Tour de Heifer cycling rides. Call (802) 246-0982 or visit strollingoftheheifers.com.
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through July 23. A different topic each week.
$10 per clinic. Call (802) 228-1396.
June 12: Jackson Gore Summer Music
Series presented by Vermont
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Enjoy a free lawn concert with musical guests
Rick Redington & The Luv from 6 to 9 p.m.
at Okemo Mountain Resort in the Jackson
Gore Inn courtyard. Pack the lawn chairs or
picnic blankets and bring the family to enjoy
live music and an outdoor barbecue every
Friday night throughout the summer.
Call (802) 228-1600.
June 13: Annual B2VT Ride – 1,200
physically and mentally tougher-than-most
cyclists take on the challenge of a 130-plus
mile ride from Boston to Okemo Mountain
Resort. This ride is not for the faint-of-heart.
Riders will end at Okemo’s Clock Tower
base area to enjoy live music, barbecue and
refreshments. A new local-ride component
is being added this year for all ability levels at
Okemo. Visit b2vtride.com.
June 18: Okemo Valley Golf Club Ladies’
$10 per clinic. Call (802) 228-1396.
June 19: Jackson Gore Summer Music
Series presented by Vermont Properties
and Development Inc. – Enjoy a free lawn
concert with musical guests Blue Fox and the
Rockin’ Daddys from 6 to 9 p.m. at Okemo
Mountain Resort in the Jackson Gore Inn
courtyard. Pack the lawn chairs or picnic
blankets and bring the family to enjoy live
music and an outdoor barbecue every
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to enjoy live music and an outdoor barbecue
every Friday night throughout the summer.
Call (802) 228-1600.
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Mountain Outfitters at Jackson Gore has everything you need for a jam-packed day of summer fun. Enjoy a
day on the lake with a kayak or paddle board, take a spin on our bikes or pick up a game of Kan Jam to play
in the courtyard. Plus, our disc golf pro shop carries discs and accessories from Innova, Discraft and more!
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summer events
June 25: Okemo Valley Golf Club Ladies’
$10 per clinic. Call (802) 228-1396.
June 27: Okemo Bicycle Hill Climb – A
challenging 5.8 mile uphill bike race to the
top of Okemo Mountain along Route 103 and
Mountain Road. Based at Jackson Gore, this
event is affiliated with the Bike Up Mountain
Points Series (BUMPS), 11 uphill races held
throughout New England. Through the Hill
Climb, the Ludlow Rotary hopes to increase
community awareness and support of its
charities. Visit hillclimbseries.com.
July 2: Okemo Valley Golf Club Ladies’
$10 per clinic. Call (802) 228-1396.
July 3: Jackson Gore Summer Music
Studio Two – The Beatles Tribute, from
6 to 9 p.m. at Okemo Mountain Resort in the
Jackson Gore Inn courtyard. Pack the lawn
chairs or picnic blankets and bring the family
to enjoy live music and an outdoor barbecue
every Friday night throughout the summer.
Call (802) 228-1600.
July 4: President Calvin Coolidge
Birthday Celebration – Selected as a
Top 10 Summer Event” by the Vermont
Chamber of Commerce, Plymouth’s July 4th
commemorates the nation’s birth, as well as
the only U.S. President born on
Independence Day. The day begins at
10 a.m. with a Naturalization Ceremony –
the induction of new U.S. citizens. At noon,
march with the Vermont National Guard
to the cemetery where a wreath from the
White House is placed at the President’s
gravesite. Afternoon activities include a
barbecue at the Wilder House Restaurant,
a “marathon reading” of Coolidge’s
autobiography in the village church and
horse-drawn wagon rides
Call (802) 672-3773 or visit HistoricSites.
Vermont.gov. Route 100A, Plymouth, Vt. July 4: Okemo’s Great American
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Where Casual Golf is Serious Fun.
A short drive from Okemo, historic Tater Hill offers a course as challenging as it is beautiful,
with birch-lined fairways, flower gardens, rustic stone walls, and panoramic mountain views.
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into an all-American backyard barbecue with
live music, games, a hot-dog-eating contest,
frosty-cold beverages and fresh-from-the-grill
burgers, hot dogs plus lots more. Okemo’s
Adventure Zone will be open with zipline
tours, miniature golf, Segway PT tours, a
treetop challenge course and mountain
coaster. Families are welcome, and all
attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs
or picnic blankets. Party-goers can also opt for
full-service dining with al fresco seating at
Jackson Gore’s Coleman Brook Tavern.
Admission is free and the party runs from
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call (802) 228-1600.
July 4: Craft Festival at Fletcher Farm
School for the Arts & Crafts – An annual
craft event showcasing the work of 90 of New
England’s finest artists and craftsmen from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food and refreshments
available. Call (802) 228-8770 or visit
FletcherFarm.org.
July 7-10: Okemo Valley Golf Club Junior
Camp – Ages 10-15. Daily from 8:30 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m. $175 for the camp. Call
(802) 228-1396.
Clinics – Every Thursday, 4 to 5 p.m., through
July 25. A different topic each week. $10 per
clinic. Call (802) 228-1396.
July 10: Vermont Symphony Orchestra
presented by Mary W Davis Realtor &
Associates Inc. and Okemo Mountain
Resort – An evening of great symphony music
with a scenic mountain backdrop. Grounds
open at 5:30 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. concert.
Advance tickets are available online at
okemo.com. Tickets are $31 in advance or
$36 at the door. Kids under 18 are free in
advance or $12 at the door. Lawn chairs and
picnic blankets are welcomed for seating. Plan
for dinner before the show at Coleman Brook
Tavern or enjoy an outdoor barbeque with
beer and wine available. In keeping with the
VSO tradition, the concert ends with a
fanfare of fireworks.
July 11: The Grafton Food Festival – This
annual food-lovers’ event celebrating local food
and farms in southern Vermont features
regional food and beverage vendors with
tastings, cooking demonstrations, farmers’
market tables and a children’s cooking competition. Call the Grafton Inn at
(802) 843-2231 or visit graftonfoodfestival.com.
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Haulback Challenge Course • The Maples at Okemo Disc Golf Course
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summer events
July 11: FOLA FREE Movie Night,
Philomena – Friends of Ludlow Auditorium,
a non-profit organization that promotes the
use of the Ludlow Auditorium for the benefit
and entertainment of the people of Ludlow,
the surrounding Black River area, and its
visitors, continues its free film series this
summer. Movies are shown in the Ludlow
Town Hall Auditorium on Depot Street,
starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free but
donations are appreciated.
concert with musical guests Blind Owl Band
from 6 to 9 p.m. at Okemo Mountain Resort
in the Jackson Gore Inn courtyard. Pack the
lawn chairs or picnic blankets and bring the
family to enjoy live music and an outdoor
barbecue every Friday night throughout the
summer. Call (802) 228-1600.
July 18: The Maples Disc Golf Open – The
18-hole disc golf tournament will be held at
The Maples Disc Golf Course at Okemo’s
Jackson Gore. Open to all ability levels. There
will be an individual scored round of 36 holes
to determine the Champion. Registration is
$20 per player.
July 16-25: Peter and the Starcatcher at
Weston Playhouse – Winner of five 2012
Tony Awards, this is a grownup’s prequel to
Peter Pan. A company of a dozen actors play
more than a hundred unforgettable characters,
all on a journey to answer the century-old
question: How did Peter Pan become The Boy
Who Never Grew Up? This epic origin story
proves that your imagination is the most
captivating place in the world. Call
Clinics – Every Thursday, 4 to 5 p.m. through
July 23. A different topic each week. $10 per
clinic. Call (802) 228-1396.
OPENING MID-SUMMER 2015. Lift-served mountain biking on the Clock
Tower side of the mountain with a full-service bike shop at the base.
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July 19: National Ice Cream Day at Billings
Farm & Museum – Help make and sample
four flavors of ice cream to celebrate the great
American dessert. Horse-drawn wagon rides.
Route 12 and River Road Woodstock, Vt.
Call (802) 457-2355. July 23: Okemo Valley Golf Club
Ladies’ Clinics – 4 to 5 p.m. The final
clinic in the summer series that covers a
different topic each week. $10 per clinic.
Call (802) 228-1396.
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July 24: Jackson Gore Summer Music Series
presented by Vermont Properties and
Development Inc. – Enjoy a free lawn
concert with musical guests The North and
South Dakotas from 6-9 p.m. at Okemo
Mountain Resort in the Jackson Gore Inn
courtyard. Pack the lawn chairs or picnic
Call (802) 228-1600.
July 26: Okemo Blueberry Fest –
Celebrate all things blueberry. Start the
day with a blueberry pancake brunch in the
Jackson Gore courtyard. Live music, games,
local vendors, a pie eating contest and nearby
blueberry picking (conditions permitting).
July 30-Aug. 22: Guys and Dolls at Weston
Playhouse – Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical
New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball
romantic comedy. Gambler Nathan Detroit
tries to find the cash to set up the biggest
craps game in town while the authorities
breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his
girlfriend, nightclub performer Adelaide,
laments that they’ve been engaged for 14
years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler Sky
Masterson for the dough, but Sky is busy
chasing the straight-laced missionary,
Sarah Brown. Call (802) 824-5288 or
visit westonplayhouse.org.
Properties and Development Inc. – Enjoy
a free lawn concert with musical guests The
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Trailside Okemo Mt Lodge Kettle Brook July 26: Hay Day at Billings Farm &
Museum – Spend a summer day in the farm
fields, where you’ll see traditional haying
techniques including cutting, raking and
tedding with the farm’s draft horses and
equipment. Quench your thirst with a sample
of switchel, the haymaker’s drink. Especially
for families: penny-in-the-haystack, making
scarecrows, puppets and clothespin horses;
horse-drawn wagon rides, farm programs and
activities. Route 12 and River Road
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the beautiful high altitude gardens in lovely
Mount Holly. Enjoy a self-guided tour, starting
at the Community Center. Tickets can be
purchased on the day of the tour at the Mount
Holly Community Center and Library on the
Green in Belmont. From 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Call (802) 259-2562.
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JACKSON GORE
Summer Music Series
Presented by
Free outdoor concerts Fridays
from 6 – 9 PM during the summer
months. Enjoy hot music, sweet
BBQ, ice-cold drinks and a
nightly raffle for prizes from
our supporting sponsors.
Aug. 1-Sept. 20: The 29th Annual Quilt
Exhibition at Billings Farm & Museum –
This juried exhibition of colorful quilts made
exclusively in Windsor County will celebrate
29 years of quilting excellence at the Billings
Farm. Quilting demonstrations, programs
and activities for children and adults. Route
12 and River Road, Woodstock, Vt.
Call (802) 457-2355 or visit billingsfarm.org.
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An evening of great symphony music with a scenic mountain backdrop. Advance
tickets are available online at okemo.com. Tickets are $31 in advance or $36 at
the door. Kids under 18 are free in advance or $12 at the door.
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Chris Kleeman Band from 6 to 9 p.m. at
Okemo Mountain Resort in the Jackson Gore
Inn courtyard. Pack the lawn chairs or picnic
Call (802) 228-1600.
Aug. 1: Plymouth Old Home Day – A
tradition dating to the early 1900s, Plymouth
Old Home Day includes a reenactment of
Calvin Coolidge’s “Homestead Inaugural,”
horse-drawn wagon rides, chicken barbecue,
old-time music, sheep shearing, traditional
craft demonstrations and historic children’s
games. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (802) 6723773 or visit HistoricSites.Vermont.gov.
Route 100A, Plymouth, Vt. Aug. 1: FOLA FREE Movie Night, Laura –
Friends of Ludlow Auditorium, a non-profit
organization that promotes the use of the
Ludlow Auditorium for the benefit and
entertainment of the people of Ludlow, the
surrounding Black River area, and its visitors,
continues its free film series this summer.
Movies are shown in the Ludlow Town Hall
Auditorium on Depot Street, starting at 7
p.m. Admission is free but donations are
appreciated.
Aug. 2: Billings Farm & Museum Antique
Tractor Day – Tractors made between 1930
and the 1960s will be displayed from 10 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m. by the proud and talented folks
who restored them. The tractor parade at
1 p.m. includes restoration details and
historical information. Tractor-drawn wagon
rides and tractor activities for children,
including the popular tractor sandbox.
Route 12 and River Road, Woodstock.
Aug. 7-9: Okemo’s Annual Hops in the
Hills Beer and Wine Festival – Named a
Vermont Chamber of Commerce Top Ten
Summer Event. Sample more than 75 craft
beers and ciders from regional brewers and
enjoy a selection of fine wines as well. The
festival will showcase a lineup of live music,
craft vendors, tasty food options and the great
outdoors at Okemo’s Jackson Gore courtyard.
East Coast Soul performs on Friday evening.
Okemo’s Adventure Zone will be open with
zipline tours, miniature golf, Segway PT tours,
a treetop challenge course and mountain
coaster. New this year, a beer pairing dinner
will be offered Friday evening. On Saturday,
local restaurants will vie for the title of Okemo
Valley Chicken Wing Champion, with the
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winner based on attendee votes. Friday 6-9
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shower, a barbecue, Harpoon beer and
live music. Windsor, Vt.
Visit harpoonpointtopoint.com. specialties and vote for the best. 4 to 7 p.m.
$10 admission. Okemo Mountain Resort
was the recipient of the Best Taste Award
in 2013. Call 802-773-2747.
Aug. 11: Rutland Region Chamber of
Commerce Annual Winter in August
Aug. 14: Jackson Gore Summer Music
Celebration – The annual event
recognizes the positive economic impact of
the ski industry on the Rutland region and
concert with musical guests Satin and Steel,
Vermont. This taste-of-Vermont street party
a 10-piece R&B horn band, from 6 to 9 p.m.
on Merchants Row in downtown Rutland
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Aug. 8: Harpoon Brewery Point-to-Point
Bike Ride – A cycling fundraiser ride (25, 50
or 100 miles) to benefit the Vermont
Foodbank. Riders enjoy a beautiful ride
through the state of Vermont and end at the
Harpoon Brewery in Windsor for a hot
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picnic blankets and bring the family to enjoy
live music and an outdoor barbecue every
Call (802) 228-1600.
Aug. 15: FOLA Silent Movie Festival –
Step back in time with The General, the
crowning comedy achievement of Buster
Keaton’s comedic movie career. The festival
is free; donations are appreciated. The
Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium on Depot
Street, starting at 7 p.m.
Aug. 15: The 100 on 100 Relay – Okemo is
the finish line for this 100-mile relay running
race that ends with a great party at Okemo’s
Ice House at Jackson Gore. Registration
for the six-person-team relay is online at
100on100.org and fills up fast. Special lodging
discounts are available to participants and
volunteers by calling (802) 434-5644.
Aug. 15 & 16: Heritage Chicken Days at
Billings Farm & Museum – Learn about a
variety of heritage chicken breeds and their
unique traits. Fun facts about chickens and
eggs. Children’s games and crafts. Route 12
and River Road, Woodstock, Vt. Call
(802) 457-2355 or visit billingsfarm.org.
Aug. 21: Jackson Gore Summer
Properties and Development Inc. – Enjoy
a free lawn concert with musical guests The
Tony Lee Thomas Band from 6 to 9 p.m. at
Call (802) 228-1600.
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Aug. 22: Craft Festival at Fletcher Farm
School for the Arts & Crafts – An annual
craft event showcasing the work of 90 of
New England’s finest artists and craftsmen
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food and refreshments available. Call (802) 228-8770 or visit
FletcherFarm.org.
Aug. 27-Sept. 5: The Glass Menagerie at
Weston Playhouse – Tennessee Williams’
classic of the American stage is a deeply
personal and haunting memory play. An
aging Southern Belle longs for her youth and
dreams of a better life for her children. Her
restless son (a would-be poet and the story’s
narrator) gets swept up in his mother’s funny
and heartbreaking schemes to find a
husband for his painfully shy sister. Call
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Aug. 29 & 30: Okemo Valley Antique &
Classic Car Show – Presented by Springfield
Buick GMC, cars from the 1910s to 1989 will
be represented and judged. Car enthusiasts, novices, family and friends will have
the opportunity to view antique and classic
cars. Vote in the People’s Choice awards at
Fletcher Farms School for the Arts & Crafts,
Route 103 in Ludlow. General Admission $5/
car. Rain or shine. Call (802) 228-5830.
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Sept. 4-6: The North Branch Bluegrass
Festival – A multi-day, family-friendly bluegrass festival featuring music and workshops.
This good old-fashioned family show takes
place every Labor Day weekend in
Bridgewater Corners, Vt. Call
(802) 672-3042 or visit nbbluegrass.com.
Sept. 5 & 6: The Plymouth Folk & Blues
Concerts – A highlight of the Labor Day
weekend, Plymouth’s 11th annual concerts
features stars from Vermont and nationally
known musicians. Wagon rides on
Saturday; children’s crafts and face painting
both days. The concerts are free; donations
are suggested. 2 p.m. to 5p.m. Route 100A,
Plymouth. Visit plymouthfolk.com for
more details. Sept. 5-12: The Vermont State Fair in
Rutland – Entertainment, rides, events, music
concerts, tractor pulls, agricultural exhibits,
farm animals, veggie and floral exhibits, maple
sugar house and dairy barn, grandstand
attractions, midway and more! Call
(802) 775-5200 or visit vermontstatefair.net.
Sept. 5: Wellwood Orchards Customer
Appreciation Day – Fun for the entire family
in Springfield, Vt. Games galore, petting zoo,
face painting, balloon animals, live music,
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wagon rides. Hop on the tractor-pulled
wagon for a ride though the orchards and
pick your own apples. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call
(802) 263-5200 or visit wellwoodorchards.net.
Sept. 5: FOLA FREE Movie Night, All
is Lost – Friends of Ludlow Auditorium, a
non-profit organization that promotes the
Sept. 12: The Vermont Golden Honey
Fest – Big-time fun at a small-town festival
with local crafters, artists and restaurants,
especially those featuring honey or the
honeybee, on the spacious lawns of Golden
Stage Inn in Proctorsville. Enjoy live music
and kids’ activities, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free
admission. This is a Vermont Chamber of
Commerce Top Ten Fall Event. Call
(802) 226-7744 or visit GoldenStageInn.com
Sept. 13: Great Vermont Mac & Cheese
Challenge – Attendees can sample 30
Macaroni and Cheese dishes prepared by top
chefs and restaurants from around the region. Tickets are $15 at the door and due to
the popularity of this event, a new layout will
be introduced for sampling. Harpoon Draft
Beer available for purchase, live music, calf
petting zoo. Rain or Shine. All proceeds will
go to benefit Vermont Foodbank, Sustainable
Woodstock and Vermont Dairy Foundation.
Artisans Park at Harpoon Brewery in
Windsor, Vt. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call
(802) 457-9992.
Sept. 19: Plymouth Notch Harvest
Festival – An old-time harvest festival in
Vermont’s quintessential village with activities
for the entire family: wagon rides, historic
farm and craft demonstrations, barbecue and
harvest treats, cheese making and guided
tours of the Plymouth Cheese Factory,
and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Route 100A,
Plymouth, Vt. Call (802) 672-3773 or visit
HistoricSites.Vermont.gov.
Sept. 26: Peru Fair – This pig-themed
country fair kicks off with The March of the
Porkers Parade and continues throughout
the day with an organic pig roast, live music,
a magic show, food and craft vendors. New
this year, the New England Center for Circus
Arts performs on the Green. $6 admission,
9 a.m to 4 p.m. Visit perufair.org.
Oct. 3: FOLA FREE Movie Night, Touch
of Evil – Friends of Ludlow Auditorium, a
Oct. 3 & 4: Pumpkin & Apple Celebration
at Billings Farm & Museum – Hands-on
programs will highlight these two essential fall
crops, including apple tasting, cider pressing,
pumpkin bowling, apples-on-a-string, making
pumpkin and apple ice cream, cooking apple
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butter in the farmhouse, and wagon rides.
Route 12 and River Road, Woodstock, Vt.
Oct. 9-11: Weston Craft Show – This
juried exhibit of exceptional Vermont artisans
features works in ceramics, decorative fiber,
furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed
media, paper, wearable art, and wood. A
general-admission fee provides the funds for
the preservation of Weston’s historic
properties. Cash and checks accepted at the
door for the purchase of tickets. Items at the
show can be purchased with major credit
cards. Free parking. Food available.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weston Playhouse on
the Green, Route 100, Weston.
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Oct. 10: FOLA Black River Folk & Blues
Festival – Friends of Ludlow Auditorium, a
visitors, hosts a folk and blues festival in the
Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium on Depot
Street, starting at 7 p.m. Admission is $15.
Call (802) 228-7239 or visit www. fola.us.
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Oct. 10: Okemo’s Fall into Winter
Celebration presented by Lipton Tea –
Farewell to foliage – it’s time to start
celebrating the transition of the seasons
with live music, hayrides, pumpkin carving,
a pie-eating contest, apple cider and hot
chocolate. Plus, Okemo’s Adventure Zone
will be open with activities for the entire
family. Enjoy live music, a beverage from
the beer garden and great food selections.
The party starts at 11 a.m., rain or shine,
at Okemo’s Jackson Gore courtyard.
Lawn chairs and picnic blankets are welcome.
Call (802) 228-1600.
Oct. 10 & 11: Cider Days – Visit Belmont
Village, Mount Holly, Vt., to capture the
essence of autumn in Vermont! Fall foliage,
fresh cider from a vintage press, fresh-baked
apple crisp with ice cream or Crowley
cheese, and enjoy 30 local artisans, bakers,
farmers and food vendors. Other activities
include a book sale and all-you-can-eat roast
beef supper. This is a Vermont Chamber of
Commerce Top Ten Fall Event.
Call (802) 259-2562.
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THE AREA’S LEADING REAL ESTATE SOURCE SINCE 1958
Moonshadow Home 3+ BR, 3 BA $1,650,000.
Amazing Architecture 4 BR, 4.5 BA $875,000.
Handsome Home 3+ BR, 6 BA $1,175,000.
Top of Solitude 5 BR, 6 BA $2,900,000.
Stunning Mtn Retreat 4 BR, 3.5 BA $835,000.
Superior Okemo Location 5 BR, 3.5 BA, $587,500.
The Area’s Most Comprehensive Condominium Collection
Condominium Offerings: We have the most extensive collection of Okemo and Lake condos in the area with a variety of locations, floor plans, styles and
amenities. Our experienced agents can assist you in finding the perfect condo. Please contact us for details and a tour.
See our current collection of listings at www.okemorealestate.com
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