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Vermont

Experience Farm-Fresh Flavor in Vermont

Program No. 8934RJ
Taste the flavors of Vermont on an appetizing adventure with cooking demonstrations from local chefs, visits to local farms and discoveries of the state’s impressive history with food.
Program
At a Glance
Duration
6 days
Program Begins
Middlebury, VT
Program Concludes
Middlebury, VT
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
13 ( 5B, 4L, 4D )
Activity Level
Learning in Vermont can be delicious! With local chefs, small-scale cheese makers, maple tappers and entrepreneurs, experience firsthand the Vermont farm-to-plate way of life during hands-on classes and field trips to working farms. From a lesson in scone baking at the Middlebury Inn, to an expert-led demonstration on the process of creating maple candy, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how some of your favorite New England fare is made. Sip and savor at Shelburne Vineyard as you learn about vitis Vinifera and vitis Riparia, hearty grapes which grow well in winter conditions. Journey through some of Vermont’s culinary wonders on this immersive learning adventure.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Discover the various varieties of apples at Champlain Orchards and learn about wines at Shelburne Vineyard.
  • Delight in a presentation from the owner (and her goats) from High Pond Goat Farm and learn milking and goat cheese-making techniques followed by an expert-led tasting.
  • Enjoy a hands-on cooking demonstration at the Cafe Provence.
Activity Level
On Your Feet
Minimal walking and standing; some stairs.
Small Group (13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
Suggested Books and Resources
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You can also find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
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Assurance Plan

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Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.