October 6-9 (Thursday-Sunday)

Vermont Fall Foliage

Killington, VT

Day 1: Welcome Aboard!  Travel in comfort aboard our deluxe motor coach to “The Green Mountain State,” Vermont.  After checking into The Inn of the Six Mountains for the next three nights, we are treated to a delicious dinner at the Inn’s restaurant.  Our accommodations are set amidst scenic mountain views.  The hotel has a luxurious indoor pool and hot tub, so bring your bathing suit.  (D)

Day 2: After a buffet breakfast we meet our step-on guide, and depart for a day of sightseeing.  We begin at Neighborly Farms where we will learn how these delicious organic cheeses are produced, followed by a sampling of their assorted cheeses.  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 glassed-enclosed mezzanine overlooking 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.  (B, L)        

Day 3: After a buffet breakfast we meet our step-on guide, and depart for another day of sightseeing.  We begin at the New England Maple Museum where we will view a slide show that chronicles the maple sugaring process on a Vermont family farm, followed by a tasting of different grades of maple syrup.  After our tour enjoy some free time browsing and shopping in the gift shop, and sample some of the many goodies found in the tasting room.  Next enjoy a delicious luncheon served at the Middlebury Inn.  The Inn with its classic rockers on the canopied front porch is one of the loveliest historic Inns of Vermont.  The next stop of the day will be a visit to the Otter Creek Brewery or Danforth 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.  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.  Next we make a photo-stop at the Pulp Mill Double Covered Bridge, the only remaining operational 2-lane covered bridge in Vermont.  Before returning to the lodge, we conclude our day with a delicious dinner at a restaurant that serves up great local flavors.  (B, L, D)    

Day 4: After a buffet breakfast we depart for home, our taste buds filled with the delectable and the distinct flavors of Vermont, and taking with us memories of brilliant Vermont fall colors.  (B)                    

Included:

?  Basic amenities

?  3 nights at The Inn of the Six Mountains

?  3 buffet breakfasts

?  2 luncheons

?  2 full dinners

?  Neighborly Farms

?  Trapp Family Lodge

?  Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory

?  Green Mountain Coffee

?  New England Maple Museum

?  Middlebury Inn

?  Otter Creek Brewery or Danforth Pewter

?  Pulp Mill Double Covered Bridge

?  Attractions and admissions per itinerary

Price:

$629.00 Double/PP       $599.00 Triple/PP

$699.00 Single

Deposit:  $125.00/PP

Balance Due:  August 23, 2011

                             Depart                 Return

Gunther                 6:00 AM                6:45 PM

Carney                  6:45 AM                6:00 PM