SPRING 2012

Please note that often businesses (restaurants) take a mini-vacation during the Spring so always call first during Apr-May to make sure your choice is open for reservations.

Wondering where to have Easter dinner? These restaurants are serving that I know of: The Quechee Club (reservations req’d 802 295-9356)

Simon Pearce -Quechee, VT – 802 295-1470

The Red Rooster, Woodstock, VT 802 457-6671

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Latest indication is that because of the mild Winter, maple sugaring has  started early – check out www.sugarbushfarm.com to have a fun tasting of both maple syrup grades and home-made cheeses

AND because of the mild Winter, The Woodstock Inn and Resort is planning to open their golf course early this year – around April 9, depending on the weather of course. Call to check on the status or to schedule a tee time. 457-6674

It’s Fiddlehead Season!!!     Many people consider fiddleheads a delicacy. They can only be found during the Spring. Fiddleheads can be picked if you know your ferns, or can be found at the local markets and grocery stores. Some of the restaurants have them on the menu during this time of year. What are fiddleheads? Well I leave the answer to that to the experts. About.com recently had an informative article about them and I’ve provided the link below.

http://gonewengland.about.com/cs/recipes/g/glfiddleheads.htm?nl=1

In summary they are young fern fronds that have not opened yet; but not all ferns are edible. It’s the Ostrich Fern that provides the edible fiddlehead. If you are preparing them yourself be sure to cook them in several waters so as to wash off the bitter taste that can prevail. If you are a newcomer to the delicacy, I suggest you try them first in one of the local restaurants.

New – Kedron Valley Inn – just 3 mi. from the cabin – is open for lunch on Sat. and Sun.(12-3pm) and dinner Thurs.-Sun. (5:30-9:00) – Note they are closed 3/18-4/5

The Prince and The Pauper restaurant in Woodstock is having their March special! Sun-Thurs. throughout March. All Bistro Entrees are only $16 including home made bread and house salad. Reservations: 802 457-1818

Simon Pearce Restaurant in Quechee (offering lunch and dinner) is open during Mud Season and has a Mud Season Special dinner menu for certain dates:

Melaza Caribbean Bistro in Woodstock – April is Customer Appreciation Month – $13.95 dinner specials every Wed. and Thurs. in April – 457-7110

Kedron Valley Stables –  offers carriage rides – call to check schedule and location – the stables are only 2 miles from the cabin.  457-1473

INTO indoor wall climbing?? – The Green Mountain Rock Climbing Center,  on Rt. 4 near intersection with Rt. 12 between Woodstock and Quechee

Sample of Productions at White River Junction, VT – Northern Stage,  check website for additional performances www.northernstage.org

Mar. 14 – Apr. 1 – “Red”

Apr. 11 – May 6 – “Chicago”

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Sample Calendar for Dartmouth College Hopkins Center, Hanover, NH – http://hop.dartmouth.edu/calendar

Mar. 30-31 – Hanover, NH – India Jazz Suites, North Indian dancing, check website for details, www.hop.dartmouth.edu

Apr 10 – Hanover, NH – Takacs Quartet, 7pm, www.hop.dartmouth.edu

Apr. 19 – Hanover, NH – Cubano Be, Cubano bop, High Energy Latin Jazz, 7pm, www.hop.dartmouth.edu

May 8 – Hanover, NH – Sally Pinkas, piano concert, 7pm www.hop.dartmouth.edu

May 22 – Hanover, NH – Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers, an evening of bluegrass and comedy, Spaulding Auditorium, Dartmouth College, 7pm, www.hop.dartmouth,edu

Circus at Union Arena “CIRCUS, CIRCUS, and MORE CIRCUS” Wednesday, April 11– shows at 4:30pm and 7pm The Walker Family Circus is coming to Woodstock! One day only!!!! Don’t miss it! Tickets only $15 and kids are FREE with a paying adult. Additional kids are only $5 Tickets available thru their website:www.walkerinternationalevents.com Also available at the Arena on Day of Show, and…. with purchase of one adult ticket, two children (age 14 & under) are admitted FREE with coupon, which will be available at local businesses For additional info, call the Arena or the Circus home office at: (800) 528-6577.www.unionarena.org

Apr. 12 – Lebanon, NH – Free Jazz Ensemble Concert, &;30pm, Lebanon Opera House

Apr. 13 – South Woodstock, VT – 4-6pm, Celebrate Spring by enjoying a free party at the tack store next to GMHA in South Woodstock- Vermont Horse Country Store, fiddle music, horse drawn wagon rides, lemonade and cookies.

Apr. 15 – South Woodstock, VT – Pancake breakfast at the South Woodstock Fire Station, 8-11am

Apr. 15 – Woodstock, VT – Classical Music Concert, 2 pm, Universalist Unitarian Church

Apr. 18 – Taftsville, VT – Wine Tasting, Taftsville Country Store, Rt. 4 East out of Woodstock

Apr. 20 – Lebanon, NH – Swan Lake ballet, Moscow Festival Ballet, Lebanon Opera House, 7:30, 603 448-0400

Apr. 21 – Claremont, NH – Second Wind Concert, Claremont Opera House, 7:30pm, limited seating, 603 -542-4433

Apr. 27 – Taftsville, VT – Beer Tasting, Taftsville Country Store, Rt. 4 East out of Woodstock

Apr. 28 – Woodstock, VT – Billings Farm Museum -Opening daily, 10-5pm

May 5-6 – Woodstock, VT