Puhkemajad asukohas Vermont

We will meet for a short orientation while you enjoy a welcoming coffee or cold drink. We will then introduce you to "the herd" and select a few horses to demo how to approach them, halter and lead them, groom them. You will then be helped to choose your own horse for the day. If the weather is cooperative, we can go for a short trail walk and perhaps see some of the wildlife who seem to be more comfortable and come closer when we humans are attached to a horse! Q and A is ongoing. All questions are welcome, and we will make every effort to gear the experience to the guests' individual interests. Some may simply want the 'therapy value' of touching and communicating. Some may want information on how we care for the horses. Some may want a demo on how we show them in competition. Energetic guests may want to take a horse over a set of appropriately scaled jumps or obstacles. All can be arranged, and everyone in the group can do something different, as long as I can maintain my ability to be six places at once. It's a talent. We can also provide a special occasion for any age guest and his or her celebrants, with appropriate refreshments that you bring along or order here. Other things to note Please dress appropriately for the weather. Closed-toe shoes, please. Sunscreen and bug repellent are handy seasonally. THE MAGICAL MINIS EXPERIENCE MAKES A FABULOUS, ONE OF A KIND GIFT!

Tours run Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 9 am, and also Saturdays at 5:30 pm. Our farm tours are scheduled to coincide with daily chores to allow guests the opportunity to experience daily farm life. Guests will be able to watch the cow milking process and even try their hand at milking! From there, we will explain the journey from cow to milk jug. Guests will learn about the different ages and stages of the dairy cow, from birth through adulthood. We will meet, pet, and even feed baby calves, explore the barns, and possibly even witness a new baby being born! Every tour is adjusted to meet the needs and interests of our guests. We strive to encourage our guests to participate hands-on, and encourage questions and ideas! We simply love to share our love of farming and our animals with others! ***All proceeds from our farm tours go directly to our nonprofit organization, Liberty Hill Center for Agricultural Education. *** Other things to note Tours will be held rain or shine!

Guests are welcomed into our barn where there will be a short explanation about how to safely interact with our goats. Guests will be accompanied into our goat pen to spend their time surrounded by 19 goats! Guests are often surprised at how friendly our girls are!! Goats are friendly, funny, curious creatures who are smart and capable of learning their names and routines, they are kinda like dogs! And every spring there will be a lot of GOAT BABIES to play with!!!!!! There is plenty of room to sit on the sleeping benches in our pen so you can spread out and enjoy your goat therapy session. Feel free to ask questions, we love to talk about our goats and share what we have learned through our experience in owning these amazing creatures. You are welcome to take photos and share them in your social media posts, if you know how please tag our farm! We can’t wait for you to join us on the farm, meet our goats and let us show you why we love them so much! Trust me, you’ll be glad you did!!! See you soon!! Other things to note: 1. Non-alcoholic beverages are provided 2. Goats like to taste things, please consider wearing long hair up and no dangling earrings. 3. No pets please unless you require a service animal and then please notify the farm so accommodations can be made. 4. There are no bathrooms in the barn.

Learn from a Master Potter how to "throw" pots on the potters wheel. This one and a half hour class will take you from a ball of clay to your very own cup or bowl! You will learn the basic techniques needed to center the clay and form a pot. It's fun, it's mesmerizing and something you will remember for a lifetime. Other things to note A good attitude, the ability to use both hands and sit on a low stool is required. Two cats live in the studio! You can keep two pots that you make during the experience. They will be fired & shipped to you for a fee of $30 to be paid upon the arrival of the pieces by USPS. (Shipping to the US only) Estimated delivery is 6-8 weeks from the day of the experience.

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory Take 30-minute tour which includes a short film about their history, followed by a guided walkthrough of the production facilities, ending with samples of their latest flavor! Ziemke Glassblowing Studio Watch local glassblowing legend Glenn Ziemke in action! Glenn has been blowing glass since 1976, and has worked out of his studio in Waterbury Center since 1995. Cold Hollow Cider Mill Experience one of Vermont’s leading producers of apple cider. They also carry a number of other Vermont-made products as well, such as maple syrup and other specialty items. Trapp Family Lodge The Von Trapp family (from “The Sound of Music” fame) chose this location as their home because of the beautiful scenery that reminded them of their native Austria. Smugglers' Notch State Park This narrow pass through Vermont’s Green Mountains features a steep and winding road, with impressive views of 1,000 foot cliffs above. * Smugglers’ Notch is closed in Winter. In its place, we will visit several other local attractions including: Cabot Annex Cheese (tasting room), Lake Champlain Chocolates, Emily’s Covered Bridge, and a scenic ride through Stowe Hollow. Stowe Village With a population of just over 4,300 people, you will find many local artisan shops featuring art, jewelry, clothing, gifts, and number of award-winning specialty foods.