Since there’s no Wi-Fi at Leave No Trace Cabin, you might find it helpful to know where there is Wi-Fi in Woodstock. The library has Wi-Fi as well as the Woodstock Inn. But while in town you might also enjoy a cup of java and lunch or breakfast as well as free Wi-Fi at The Daily Grind Coffee & Sweets on Central St. next to Taylor Lauren.
March is just around the corner and the Maple sugaring process will be starting soon. I recommend a visit to Sugarbush Farm just outside of Woodstock in Taftsville (www.sugarbushfarm.com) . They have an educational display of their sugaring process - including a visit to their sugar house - the horses that pull the sugaring wagon are there for the kids and they have a tasting room where you can sample the different grades of maple syrup as well as the cheeses made at the farm. Naturally there is also a shop for purchasing many different Vermont products. You can visit anytime but note that Mar. 26-28 is Maple Open House Weekend with lots of special activities. A few notices of activities for March and April have been trickling in - they’re listed below. Check back often for updates.
March 5 - Woodstock, VT - Danu at the Woodstock Town Theatre, 7:30pm, Pentangle Arts (www.pentanglearts.org )
March 12-14 - Woodstock, VT - Special Olympics Winter Games - Opening Ceremonies - Mar. 12, 7pm on the Woodstock Green followed by fireworks from Mt. Tom. Come show your support!!
Sun. Mar. 14th - Brownsville, VT - Roast Beef Supper at the Brownsville Community Church
March 20 - Woodstock, VT - 2pm Puppet State Theatre Co. in “The Man Who Planted Trees”, (www.pentanglearts.org )
Mar. 20 - Suicide Six, Woodstock, VT - Vermont Antique Ski Race, 10:30am www.vermontskimuseum.org
Mar. 26-28 - Vermont - Maple Open House Weekend - check it out at www.vermontmaple.org
Apr. 3 - Woodstock, VT - Pentangle’s 13th Annual Community Showcase, 7:30pm (www.pentanglearts.org )
Apr. 8 - Woodstock, VT - Cherryholmes, 7:30pm Woodstock Town Theatre (www.pentanglearts.org )
Apr. 10 - Woodstock, VT - Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars, 7:30 pm Woodstock Town Theatre -This is a benefit for Haiti
Apr. 11 - Woodstock, VT - Theaatreworks USA in If You Give a Pig a Pancake & Other Story Books, 1pm & 4pm (www.pentanglearts.org )
Apr. 15 - Woodstock, VT - Janis Ian and Karla Bonoff, 7:30pm, Woodstock Town Theatre, (www.pentanglearts.org )
Apr. 20 - White River Junction, VT - Flavors of the Valley - Held at Harford H.S. from 2 to 7pm. More than 50 grocers, restaurant owners, chefs, nonprofit leaders and farmers will offer samples and sell local products
Spooner’s Bar&Grill, Sunset Farm Building, Woodstock, VT 457-4066 - Mon.-Thurs. 2 for $22 entrees: includes appetizer, salad and dessert.
Sevi’s Pub & Grill, 71 Central St., Woodstock, VT 457-9000 Make a reservation for Feb. 12, 13, & 14 and receive a $10 gift certificate for your next visit
Three Tomatoes, 1 Court St., Lebanon, NH, 603 448-1711 $35 Dinner for Two (Sun.-Thurs.) consisting of 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, carafe of wine and a dessert to share from a selected menu. This is a wonderful Italian restaurant - check out the menu on www.ThreeTomatoesTrattoria.com
Sugarbush Farm (www.sugarbushfarm.com) near Woodstock is offering 40 min. sleigh rides behind their Belgium horses from Jan. 18-31 through their maple woods. Reservations required (11am - 3pm) - Call to book 802 457-1757. Sugarbush Farm is a working farm which makes maple syrup and cheese. They have an informational display on the maple sugaring process and a tasting room for both the cheeses and syrup grades they offer and of course, there is a gift shop on site to store up on Vermont products.
February 13-21, 10 am to 3:30 pm
Sleigh Ride Week at
Billings Farm & Museum
Woodstock, VermontThis popular winter week will feature sleigh
rides, sledding with jack jumper sleds, tours
of the dairy farm and farmhouse, and interactive programs. Climb aboard the
Billings Farm sleigh for a ride through the frosty farm fields and take a turn with a
jack jumper sled. On the weekends, in commemoration of President’s Day,
sample favorite cookies of the Presidents, including Theodore Roosevelt’s
Sagamore Hill Sand Tarts, James Buchanan’s Apees, Franklin Pierce’s New
Hampshire Seeds, and George Washington’s Jumbals. – and learn about the
development of the Billings Farm, still one of the best Jersey farms in America.
The horse barn, calf nursery, milk room, cow barn, and sheep barn are stops along
the self-guided tour. Up-close programs with the livestock will be offered.
The restored and furnished 1890 Farm House will be open for touring, featuring
the farm office, family living quarters, creamery, and ice house.
Sleigh Ride Week admission includes sleigh rides and sledding, the farm, farm
house, and activities, plus A Place in the Land, an Academy Award® nominee
film. Admission: adults: $12.00; over 62: $11.00; students (13-17): $8.00; children 5-
12: $6.00; 3-4: $3.00; under 3: free. Located one-half mile north of the Woodstock
village green on VT Route 12. Information: 802/457-2355
In the barns, discover Vermont dairying – past and present
Be sure to check out earlier blogs for other activities during your stay at Leave No Trace Cabin!
Most of the Sleigh Activities will be weather dependent of course!
Jan. & Feb. weekends - Woodstock, VT - Billings Farm open 10-3:30
Jan 2 - South Woodstock - Sleigh Rally at Green Mountain Horse Assoc.
Jan 9 - South Woodstock - Sleighing Combined Test at Green Mountain Horse Assoc.
Jan 16 - 18 - Woodstock, - Horse drawn Sleigh Ride and sledding at Billings Farm, 10-3:30pm
Jan. 23 - Woodstock, VT -Justin James Comedy Hypnotist - Woodstock Town Theatre
Jan 30 - South Woodstock,VT - Sleigh Rally at Green Mountain Horse Assoc.
Feb. 6 - Woodstock, VT - Hot Club of San Francisco - Silent Surrealism (an evening of silent surrealist films with live gypsy jazz music - Woodstock Town Theatre
Feb. 7 - Woodstock, VT - Michael Cooper: Masked Marvels & Wondertales - 2pm - Woodstock Town Hall Theatre
Feb. 13 - Quechee, VT - 31st Annual Cabin Fever Antiques Show, Mid-VT Christian School, Rt. 4, Quechee 10am-4pm 802-885-3705
Feb. 13 - Hartland, VT - Hartland Winter Trails’ Annual Tiki Torch Trek
Fourth Annual Tiki Torch Trek
Mark your calendar for the fourth annual Tiki Torch Trek. The date will be Saturday, February 13th from 5pm to 8pm. Parking will be at the Recreation Center on Route 12 in Hartland Three Corners. A free shuttle will take people to/from the event site.
There will be a 3km trail lit by torches and lanterns, which you can ski, snowshoe, or walk (walking allowed only for this special event), food will be provided by many local restaurants and individual volunteers. There will be a bonfire with music.
The price remains the same as last year, so it continues to be a fun and economical way to get out and have a great time. Those 12 and older are admitted for $7; those under 12 are free. The family (parents + all kids) maximum is $20. www.hartlandwintertrails.org
Feb 13 - South Woodstock, VT - Sleighing Combined Test at Green Mountain Horse Assoc.
Feb. 13-21 - Woodstock, - Horse drawn Sleigh Ride and sledding at Billings Farm, 10-3:30pm
Most of the Winter visitors to Leave No Trace Cabin will be looking forward to snow and cold weather. Being at the mercy of Mother Nature can be exciting but also dangerous at worst and inconvenient at best. You should be prepared when travelling in your vehicle to Vermont and while in Vermont. Being prepared means 1) driving a vehicle that is preferably 4 wheel drive or front wheel drive but above all has GOOD tread on the tires - hopefully Winter tires or chains; 2) knowledge of how to drive in snow and ice - steady acceleration - not fast - and turning in the direction of the skid; 3) Carrying the essentials in your vehicle at all times: heavy clothes, hat, gloves, boots, WOOL* blanket, snow shovel, bag of dirt or kitty litter for traction on ice. (A WOOL blanket also can be used under your tires for traction.) Don’t be afraid - be prepared! ENJOY the beauty of Winter - don’t let it become your undoing! Other cautions are electronics - use of a GPS is great but keep in mind that VT has lots of roads which are on the maps but locally are known to be really trails - not car passable - but GPS doesn’t distinguish between those types of roads so if it looks like you may not be on a passable road - don’t keep driving - backtrack and get local directions. Cellphone service in Vermont is sketchy so the best bet is to be prepared.
An early snow in Oct. has us thinking about Winter already! The snow is gone but the temperatures tell us that Winter is not far behind. The perfect time to relax in front of the woodstove or put on your gloves and go for a nice walk with the swish of the colorful leaves underfoot. I’m just starting to get knowledge of some of the scheduled activities in the area for November and December. Keep checking back for additions and updates:
Do you wonder if some nearby restaurants have music? Then check out these websites:
www.CanoeClub.us - 603-643-9660 Hanover, NH
Richardson Tavern in the Woodstock Inn (Fri and Sat. nights) 802-457-1100
www.skunkhollowtavern.com - Skunk Hollow Tavern - Hartland, VT 802-436-2139
www.ascutney.com - Brown’s Tavern, Brownsville, VT - 802-484-7711
Billings Farm & Museum - open daily thru Oct. 31 from 10-5pm; Nov.-Feb. open weekends; and during the week of Christmas and Presidents’ weeks from 10-3:30pm; Every Nov. weekend they will have horse-drawn wagon rides - 10am-3:30pm
VINS(Vermont Institute of Natural Science) Quechee, VT- VINS Nature Center will be open to the public November 6-9, 25, and 27-29. November 6 & 25, VINS Nature Store & Exhibits will be open to the public; no live animal programs. November 7, 8, & 9, VINS Nature Store & Exhibits will be open with one live animal program at 2pm. November 27, 28 Call for times 802-359-5000
Nov. 5 - Martha Stewart Living highlights VT dairy farms & cheesemakers http://www.marthastewart.com/article/dairy-farms
Nov. 6 - 8pm - Rutland, VT - The Derek Trucks Band. www.paramountlive.org, 802-775-0903
Nov.6 - 7:30 - Lebanon, NH - “Momix’s Passion”, www.LebanonOperaHouse.org, 603-448-0400
Nov. 7 - 7:30pm, Woodstock, VT - Jesse Cook, Best Flamenco Guitarist - Woodstock Town Hall theatre, www.pentangleatrs.org
Nov. 7-Woodstock, VT - 5-7pm - Red Flannel Hash Supper - Woodstock Unitarian Universalist Church serving Red Flannel Hash, baked beans, coleslaw, dark breads, pickles and pies
Nov. 8 - 4-6pm - Brownsville, VT - Roast Beef Dinner, Brownsville Community Church
Nov.8 - 7:30 - Lebanon, NH - “Susan Tedeschi”, www.LebanonOperaHouse.org, 603-448-0400
Nov. 12 - 7pm, Lebanon, NH - Grand Spectacle de Danse, Lebanon Opera House, www.LebanonOperaHouse.org
Nov. 13 - 7:30, Woodstock, VT - Ritchie Havens, Woodstock Town Hall theatre, www.pentangleatrs.org
Nov.13&14 - Lebanon, NH - Munsey Bluegrass Festival, www.LebanonOperaHouse.org, 603-448-0400
Nov. 14 - 2pm, Woodstock, VT - Circo Comedia, daredevil stunts, Woodstock Town Hall theatre, www.pentangleatrs.org
Nov. 14 - White River Junction, Vt - Turkey Supper 4:30-6:30, at United Methodist Church
Nov. 15 - Lebanon, NH The Capitol Steps, America’s award winning political musical satirists, will present “Obama Mia” at 7:30pm at the Lebanon Opera House. Tickets via phone 603-448-0400 or www.lebanonoperahouse.org
Nov. 21 - Reading, VT - Thanksgiving Bake Sale 9am -noon - in front of Reading Town Hall
Nov. 26 - Thanksgiving - Annual Turkey Trot - Woodstock,VT- 5K Run or Walk to benefit Zach’s Place
Nov. 27/28 - Woodstock, VT - Dana House Museum open noon-4pm - 802 457-1822
Nov. 27-29 - Thanksgiving Weekend at Billings Farm Museum in Woodstock,VT -Visit with costumed guides as they demonstrate the preparation of a traditional 19th century Thanksgiving meal in the 1890 Farm House. Engaging activities for every age and programs in the parlor each day. Enjoy a traditional homemade treat and a horse-drawn wagon ride. 10am-3:30pm
Nov. 28 - Woodstock, VT - Sing-Along Sound of Music - Town Hall Theatre, Woodstock, VT 7pm
Nov.29 - Lebanon, NH - Dark Star Orchestra, www.LebanonOperaHouse.org, 603-448-0400
DECEMBER:
Dec. 5 - Reading, VT - Holiday Bazaar - 9-2pm
Dec. 5 - Woodstock, VT - Cherish the Ladies - Celtic Christmas, Town Hall Theatre, Woodstock, VT
Dec. 5(7pm) - Dec. 6(3pm) - Woodstock, VT- Holiday Concert at the First Congregational Church, Elm St. Woodstock
Dec.9 - Lebanon, NH - “Hot Tuna”, www.LebanonOperaHouse.org, 603-448-0400
Dec. 9 - Hartland 4 Corners, VT - Winter Concert 7:30pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church ($10)
Dec. 11 - Woodstock, VT -Vienna Boys Choir - Woodstock Town Hall Theatre
Dec. 12 - Woodstock, VT - WASSAIL WEEKEND -Holiday House Tour -Check out all the weekend activities at: http://www.woodstockvt.com/wassail.php
Dec. 12 - Woodstock, VT - “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” - dramatic reading (12:30pm) at Norman Williams Public Library
Dec.15 - Lebanon, NH - Natalie MacMaster, www.LebanonOperaHouse.org, 603-448-0400
Dec. 18 - Lebanon, NH - Canadian Brass, www.LebanonOperaHouse.org, 603-448-0400
Golfing &Canoe/Kayak rentals
Cultural Activities in the Area
Lunchtime Spots
Every Sat. through Oct. 17 - Woodstock walking tour of the village. 1:30 at the Information Booth on the Green
Every Wed. - 7:30pm - Classic Movies on the Library Lawn - Norman Williams Library, Woodstock, VT. On the East Lawn Courtyard - Bring a blanket or lawn chair, picnic, insect repellent and warm clothing. If it rains, movie will be shown indoors.
May 3- Oct. 25 - Quechee Antique Flea Market at Quechee Gorge Village
May 29- Oct. 26 - Woman’s Work:The Artistry of the Women Of the Cornish Colony, Cornish Colony Museum , Windsor, VT (in the 1920’s Firehouse on Main St.)
Oct. 18-Nov. 26 - Windsor, VT - Art Show at Cider Hill Gardens and Gallery 674-6825
Oct. 3-4 - Billings Farm, Woodstock, VT - Pumpkin & Apple Celebration (apple tasting, cider pressing, pumpkin bowling, apples-on-a-string, making pumpkin ice cream, cooking apple butter and wagon rides. Pumpkin Sale too.
Oct. 3-4 - Quechee Gorge Village Fall Foliage Crafts Fair
Oct. 3-4 - Tunbridge, VT Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival
Oct. 3 - Woodstock, VT - 20th Annual Chili Cook-off on the Green(12-3pm)
Oct. 3 - Woodstock, VT - First Sat. - Stores open late till 8pm - entertainment, refreshments, demos and specials
Oct. 4 (7:30pm)-Woodstock, VT - Vermont Symphony Orchestra - Woodstock Town Hall
Oct. 7 (7:30pm) -Woodstock, VT - “Raisin in the Sun” at Woodstock Town Hall
Oct. 9 - Windsor, VT - The 10th annual Moondance Festival (5-8pm) in downtown Windsor. Live Music, puppeteers, theater, food and the fire-throwing group Pyroteknika. Rain or Moonshine 674-2929. Vermont Chamber of Commerce has named the Moondance among the top ten Fall Events.
Oct.9(9am-8pm)& Oct.10(9am-2pm) - Brownsville, VT - Rummage Sale at town hall
Oct. 10(7-11am) & Oct. 11(8-11am) - South Woodstock,VT - Pancake Breakfast at the South Woodstock Fire Station on Rt. 106
Oct. 10-11(12-5pm) - Windsor, VT - Octoberfest at the Harpoon Brewery on Rt. 5 between Hartland and Windsor
Oct. 10 (10-4pm),Oct. 11(10-4pm)& Oct. 12(10-2pm) - Brownsville/Ascutney Resort- Fall Art Show and Sale & lunch - Cunningham bldg. at the Ascutney Resort in Brownsville
Oct. 10-11 - Billings Farm Museum, Woodstock, VT - Harvest weekend w/ husking bee and barn dance
Oct. 10-11 - Woodstock, VT - 37th Annual Apple & Crafts Fair - Over 100 juried crafters, artists, and specialty food producers
Oct. 10-12 - Quechee Village Gorge - Vermont Antique Festival
Oct. 10 - Hartland,VT - Roast Beef Supper (5-7pm) Hartland Congregational(Brick) Church
Oct. 11 (4-6pm) - Brownsville Church, VT - Roast Beef Supper - all you can eat
Oct. 17 - Brownsville, VT - West Windsor Historical Society fundraiser dinner with chicken and biscuits and pie at the Grange Hall downtown Brownsville.
Oct. 17 (7:30pm) - Woodstock - Sam Bush - New Grass Revival at Woodstock Town Hall
Oct. 17-18 - Billings Farm Museum - Autumn Wagon Ride Weekend - 30 min. narrated horse drawn wagon ride
Oct. 17-18 & Oct. 24-25 - East Thetford, VT - Cedar Circle Farm on Pavillion Rd. off Rt. 5 - Free horse drawn rides to & from pumpkin patch. Farmstand also open. 802 785-4737
Oct. 24 - Woodstock, VT - 90th Glad Rags Sale - Masonic Hall in Woodstock
Oct. 24 & 31 -Hartland,VT - Roast Beef Supper (5-7pm) Hartland Congregational(Brick) Church
Oct. 31 - White River Junction, VT - Take the Fright River Flyer, children’s Halloween Train Ride, reduced ticket prices, steam driven engine. Wear costumes. For info - 1-800-707-3530
Golfing &Canoe/Kayak rentals
Cultural Activities in the Area
Lunchtime Spots
Every Sat. through Oct. 17 - Woodstock walking tour of the village. 1:30 at the Information Booth on the Green
Every Sun through Sept. 20th at noon and 3pm - Billings Farm - Ice Cream Sundays - Make and taste homemade ice cream
Every Wed. - 7:30pm - Classic Movies on the Library Lawn - Norman Williams Library, Woodstock, VT. On the East Lawn Courtyard - Bring a blanket or lawn chair, picnic, insect repellent and warm clothing. If it rains, movie will be shown indoors.
May 3- Oct. 25 - Quechee Antique Flea Market at Quechee Gorge Village
May 29- Oct. 26 - Woman’s Work:The Artistry of the Women Of the Cornish Colony, Cornish Colony Museum , Windsor, VT (in the 1920’s Firehouse on Main St.)
Aug 1 - Sep 27 - Woodstock Quilt Exhibition at Billings Farm & Museum
Aug 15-Sept. 27 - Art Show (Watercolors of Forest & Water by Charlie Shurcliff) at the beautiful Cider Hill Gardens in Windsor, VT - just walking around these gardens is a treat 802 674-6825 for more info.
Sept. 5 -5-8pm - Late night in Woodstock - stores open late - refreshments - bands:
Plymouth Folk and Blues Festival - Sept. 5-6 at Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site in Plymouth Notch from 2-5pm; Face Painting, hayrides and children’s entertainment as well. Free, donations accepted.
Wild Game Supper - Sept. 12 (5:30-7pm) Coon Club Hunt Club, Coon Club Road, West Windsor, VT. The buffet usually offers such fare as Alaskan Salmon, Windsor County Trout, deer, moose and bear meat as well as Atlantic mackerel. Home made pies and an auction of local goods will take place around 7pm. Meal is $12 (youth $6) and funds raised help send youth to conservation camp.
Glory Days Festival - Sept. 12 - White River Junction, VT
Plymouth Cheese & Harvest Festival - Sept. 12 -cheese sampliing, guided tours of Plymouth Cheese Factory, wagon rides, historic farm & craft demos, barbecue and other activities, 10-4pm, located in Plymouth, VT at the Pres. Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site
Roast Beef Supper - Sept. 13 (4-6pm) in Brownsville, VT
6th Annual Vermont Fine Furniture & Woodworking Festival - Sept. 26-27 - Union arena in Woodstock, Celebrate the traditions and fine craftsmanship of VT woodworkers, shop for wood products made in VT
Don’t for get to check out some of the earlier posts like:
Farmer’s Markets
Golfing &Canoe/Kayak rentals
Cultural Activities in the Area
Lunchtime Spots
Every Sat. through Oct. 17 - Woodstock walking tour of the village. 1:30 at the Information Booth on the Green
Aug 1- Woodstock - first Sat. of each month - stores open late downtown with entertainment, demonstrations, refreshments and specials
Aug 1 - Sep 27 - Woodstock Quilt Exhibition at Billings Farm & Museum
Aug 2 - Pomfret - Suicide Six Parking lot - Pull and Fun Day - Pull starts at 10 am 802 763-7820
Aug 6 - Brown Bag concert - Woodstock Green
Aug 8 - Woodstock - The Taste of Woodstock - 10am - 9pm downtown, food, activities, demonstrations, sidewalk sale, and Antique British Motor Cars
Aug 9 - Woodstock - Antique Tractor Day at Billings Farm & Museum
Aug 12-16 - Woodstock - Union Arena Carnival - Family fun with rides, games, food and Fireworks on Sat. - Open until 11pm except Sun. which open until 9pm
August 16 Heritage Brass Ensemble at Saint-Gaudens in Cornish, NH (just across the river from Windsor, VT)These concerts carry on a tradition by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, who often held concerts in his studio for family and friends.
Concerts are held on Sundays at 2:00 p.m., in the Little Studio at Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site. Chairs are available on the pergola and in the studio on a first come/first served basis. Visitors are welcome to picnic on the lawn adjacent to the Little Studio.
Concerts are included with normal paid admission to the site.
Aug 14-17 - Killington - The Pipers’Gathering - Fiddle, pipes and whistles playing the best of Celtic and traditional music from the British Isles, Ireland and beyond at the Snowshed Lodge at the Killington Grand Hotel
Aug 15-Sept. 27 - Art Show (Watercolors of Forest & Water by Charlie Shurcliff) at the beautiful Cider Hill Gardens in Windsor, VT - just walking around these gardens is a treat 802 674-6825 for more info.
Aug 16 - Bennington Battle Day. Free admission to all State-owned Historic Sites including Calvin Coolidge Site in Plymouth Notch
Aug 23 Grace Coolidge Musicale #3 - 3:00-4:30pm at the President Calvin Coolidge Site in Plymouth Notch
August 23 The Jennings at Saint Gaudens in Cornish, NH (see above Aug. 16 entry for notes)
Andrew and Gail Jennings, violin and piano
Aug 29 - Woodstock, Suicide Six - Concert - The Neville Brothers
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