Welcome Aboard! Travel
in comfort aboard our deluxe motor coach to “The Green Mountain State,”
Vermont. After checking into the North Star Lodge for the next
three nights, we are treated to a delicious dinner at a popular local
restaurant. Our accommodations are set amidst scenic mountain views.
Day 2: After a full breakfast we meet our
step-on guide, and depart for a day of sightseeing. We begin at the
Morse Maple Sugar Farm where we will view a humorous and educational
video about the Morse Farm maple process, followed by a tasting of different
grades of maple syrup. After our tour enjoy some free time browsing, shopping
and sampling some of the many goodies found at the Morse Farm country store.
Next enjoy a delicious luncheon served at the luxurious Trapp Family
Lodge. Following lunch leisure time is provided to explore the lodge and the
grounds. The next stop of the day will be a visit to Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
Factory. Here we will view a “moo-vie” about the company’s history. The tour
continues at a glass-enclosed mezzanine which overlooks the production room
floor. From our bird’s eye view we will see the production of Ben & Jerry’s
famous ice cream while listening to an explanation of the ice cream
manufacturing process. Then it’s off to the “Flavoroom” to indulge in a sample
tasting of the flavor of the day! Our final stop will be at Green Mountain
Coffee where we will learn about the process of growing and roasting coffee
from tree to cup, and later enjoy the taste of freshly brewed coffee. Dinner is
on your own. A stop will be made en route to the lodge.
Day 3: After a full breakfast we meet our
step-on guide, and depart for another day of sightseeing. We begin at
the Mendon Mountain Orchards for a tour of the orchards, followed by some
free time to browse the farm store which offers a wide selection of Vermont
products year round. Next we make a photo-stop at the Gorham Covered Bridge.
Next we visit the Otter Creek Brewery orDanforth Pewter.
At the Otter Creek Brewery you can enjoy the taste of their local brew after
learning about the brewing process from beginning to end on our guided tour.
Also, don’t forget to visit the brewery gift shop. At Danforth Pewter you can
view a gallery filled with one-of-a-kind pewter pieces, see a history wall
displaying antique Danforth pieces, and from workshop viewing windows watch
local craftsmen at work. Following lunch on your own we visit the
Dancing Cow Cheese Farm where we will learn how these handcrafted
cheeses, named after dances, are produced. After the tour you’re invited to
enjoy a sampling of their assorted cheeses. Later we will return to our lodge
where you will have some time to sit, relax and freshen up before going out for
a delicious dinner at a popular local restaurant.
Day 4: After a full breakfast we depart for
home, our taste buds filled with the delectable and the distinct flavors of
Vermont, and taking with us colorful memories of springtime in Vermont.
