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SUMMER TWENTY EIGHTEEN | VOLUME THIRTY

THE INSIDER’S GUIDE TO THE MOUNTAIN LIFESTYLE

Isn’t it time to vacation your way?

As a CLUB WYNDHAM® Plus owner, you can: e Choose the unit size that’s right for your vacation, from one to four bedrooms e Access new building inventory at Smugglers’ Notch e Increase the flexibility of your Smugglers’ float week to get you back in Prime Season e Travel the country without paying an exchange fee Visit us at the Village Center or call ext. 1253 today to learn more, including how you can enhance your float week to maximize your vacation time.

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Welcome

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ARTICLES EASING INTO A SMUGGLERS’ NOTCH VACATION FLY RIDE OR ZIP

Family vacations create memories that last a lifetime

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16 GO-TO HACKS FOR A FABULOUS SMUGGS VACATION

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A PASSION TAKES TO THE AIR

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DEPARTMENTS Chowtime

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Events

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Weather, webcams, maps & more!

POOL HOURS, VILLAGE MAP, HIKING MAPS, AREA ATTRACTIONS, PHONE NUMBERS, AMENITIES & ACTIVITIES ALL AT YOUR FINGERTIPS.

Download the Smuggs App today!

Explore Smuggs Magazine Summer 2018

Creative Design & Layout: Priscilla Emerling Garrett Beeman Editor: Karen Boushie Contributors: Dana Freeman Jeff Spring Gina DeCaprio Vercesi Copy Editor: Stacy Maynard Advertising: Steve Clokey 802.644.1119, sclokey@smuggs.com Sarah Thomas 802.644.1079, sthomas@smuggs.com Printing: The Offset House – Essex, VT Cover Photo: C.H. Diegel, chdiegelphotography.com Smugglers’ Notch Resort 4323 Route 108 South Smugglers’ Notch, VT 05464 802-644-8851  1-800-451-8752 www.smuggs.com

Printed on 10% post-consumer recycled paper.

When you are finished reading your copy of Explore Smuggs magazine, please pass it along to a friend or dispose of it in an appropriate recycling container. ©2018 All rights reserved. Any reproduction of articles or other features of this magazine is prohibited without written permission of the publisher. America’s Family Resort is a service mark; and Smugglers’ Notch Vermont, Smugglers’ Notch Resort, Smuggs, Got Kids?, Snow Sport University, and the accompanying designs are registered service marks of Smugglers’ Notch Management, LTD, and Smugglers’ Notch Management Company, Inc.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a long-term local, the Smuggs App will help you make the most of your time at Smuggs!

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WE’RE HAPPY YOU’RE SPENDING YOUR FAMILY VACATION WITH US, AND OUR GOAL IS TO MAKE THIS YOUR FAMILY’S BEST VACATION EVER. To meet that goal, we listen carefully to our guests’ feedback and take their insights into consideration for improvements and adjustments to the Smuggs vacation experience. One of the methods we value as a way to receive your feedback is our How Do You Like Us survey.

In reviewing the survey comments made by last Summer’s visitors, we noticed reviews mentioning how easy a Smuggs vacation is. For instance, how it’s easy to work with our reservations staff to plan your getaway, and easy to find activities for everyone to enjoy.

That little word, easy, became the inspiration for the theme of Explore Smuggs this Summer.

A quick look — an easy read! — at what you’ll find in this issue …

Tips from two of our wellness pros on easing from daily life into blissful vacation mode.

The ease of choosing an adventure that will engage your family in “Ride, Zip, or Fly!” Smuggs vacation hacks — enhance your experience with tips from our experts on what to do and see.

The scoop on the sport of disc golf — easy to enjoy here at Smuggs with supportive instructors and two beautiful courses on site — and junior athletes excelling in this sport.

And last but not least: Chow Time and the Events Calendar, which make selecting a restaurant or an event an easy decision!

I do have one assignment for you — an easy one, of course! Please let us know if there’s something we can do to support a relaxing, fun, and comfortable experience for you and your family.

Thank you for choosing Smuggs for your family vacation.

Bill Stritzler Owner and managing director

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Aurora Borealis over Bootleggers’ Basin C.H. Diegel, chdiegelphotography.com explore • 11

Our Farmers Thank You

Grilled Summer Pizza Serves 4 / Prep: 20 min. / Cook: 15 min. / Total: 35 min.

2 large vine-ripened tomatoes 1 lb. homemade or store-bought pizza dough 2 Tbsp. olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 8 oz. Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar, grated (about 2 cups) 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves PREPARE medium-hot fire on one half of charcoal grill or preheat one side of gas grill to high, leaving other side unlit. (If gas grill has only one burner, preheat to high and lower heat to cook second side.)

The Miller Farm Family, one of the 1,000 Farm Families who own Cabot Creamery Co-operative.

Since 1919, the farm families of Cabot Co-op have been passionate about making the world's best cheese. We use only the purest ingredients to cra our creamy, delicious classics. Just maybe, that's why we've won every major award for taste. Learn more at cabotcheese.coop

REMOVE core from tomatoes; cut in half crosswise and gently squeeze out as many seeds and juice as will come out easily. Cut into thin slices.

DIVIDE pizza dough into 4 equal balls; on floured work su ace, roll/stretch each ball out into approximate 6-inch circle. Bring dough and toppings to grill.

PLACE two dough circles on heated side of grill; when dough is puffed and browned on underside, about 2 minutes, turn over with tongs and cook until second side is lightly colored, about 1 minute longer.

REMOVE crusts from grill. Drizzle each with some of oil. Cover with half of tomato slices and season with salt and pepper. Top with half of cheese and sca er half of thyme leaves on top. Return to unheated side of grill (or reduce heat on one-burner gas grill to very low). Cover grill and cook pizzas until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes. Slide pizzas back over heat or increase heat if crust needs additional crisping on bo om.

USE tongs to slide pizzas onto serving plate or cu ing board. Repeat with remaining dough circles and toppings.

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by Gina DeCaprio Vercesi

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Picture this scene. A car packed to the gills with kids and gear creeps along in the afternoon rush, caught up in the traffic of the traditional summer vacation exodus.

The line of cars moves along the highway in a slow crawl, abandoning the bustle of daily life for the peace and relaxation they’ll find in the Green Mountains of Vermont.

Despite the verdant oasis — and all the fun — that awaits, making the transition from hectic and harried to mellow and magical can be challenging for parents and kids alike. Today’s families tend to operate at Mach-3, running between work and school, social engagements and extra-curriculars. But shifting into vacation mode without extra stress is possible and Smugglers’ offers plenty of activities to help families start their hard-earned vacations off on the right foot.

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18-hole, challenging, mountainside course • gravel paths locally owned & operated • restaurant & bar • no tee times necessary

Rates: Monday - Thursday, greens fee plus cart for 2: $35/per person (+ tax) Friday - Sunday & Holidays, greens fee plus cart for 2: $40/per person (+ tax)

802.933.5100

Directions from Smugglers’: turn right out of Smugglers’ entrance on to Route 108 North. Stay on Route 108 through the town of Bakersfield.

Go approximately 1.5 miles and bear right on the Boston Post Road. Travel .5 miles and the Clubhouse is on the right. Closest course to Smugglers’, approximately 30 minutes.

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NATURE NURTURES Time spent exploring the abundant nature around the resort offers an excellent segue from daily life to vacation mode. Whether that means heading out for a guided walk to learn about native flora and fauna, paddling a scenic stretch of the Lamoille River while searching for busy beavers, or trekking a trail alongside a fleet of furry llamas, playing outside is a great way for everyone in the family to slow down and reconnect.

For a unique experience, go for a stroll with local herbalist Kelley Robie of Horsetail Herbs and learn how common plants and weeds can be turned into rejuvenating balms, tinctures, and teas. “Taking a walk in the woods to identify a new plant can be both rejuvenating and de-stressing,” says Robie.

“When we immerse our senses of sight, sound, touch, and smell, it can instantly transport us to the present moment.”

Top Tip: Resist the impulse to dive headlong into the activities guide the moment you arrive. Instead, change gears slowly and do something as a family that engages the senses and allows everyone to become fully immersed in the present moment.

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Mindfulness Matters Meditation and yoga are another great way to ease into vacation mode, and trying one of these activities, even for the first time, can be a lot of fun for everyone in the family. “Our guests lead very busy lives,” says Lizbeth Maris, the resort’s longtime health and wellness guru. “The yoga and meditation series we teach encourages people — from kids to adults — to pause, take a breath, and really start relaxing into the Smuggs mindframe.”

One of the resort’s most popular activities is the weekly yoga wike, which offers a mix of physical activity and mindful reflection. “Getting out of constant chatter mode is amazing,” says Maris, “We listen to the birdsong in the woods and point out Vermont wildflowers along the way. The kids end up loving it — especially the last bit up Rum Runners’. They like to get up there really fast.”

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Mixing backyard botanicals with common ingredients to create natural body products.

A World of Wellness Few experiences are as relaxing and rejuvenating as massage and Smugglers’ Mountain Massage Center offers a host of relaxing body treatments — from deep-tissue rub downs to Vermont maple sugar scrubs and teen tune-ups — for everyone in the family. An especially blissful way to make the vacation transition is an incondo aromatherapy foot massage. “It’s a foot soak and reflexology massage on the feet that uses hot stones and aromatherapy,” says Maris, who learned the practice during winters spent in Asia. “Just the essential oils are hugely relaxing and help people get into the moment.”

For a bit of do-it-yourself herbal pampering, Kelley Robie also teaches guests how to transform basic backyard botanicals into luxurious, natural body products. “Both classes offer a sensory sensation,” explains Robie, “with lots of different textures, colors, and

smells, which can immediately make you forget your troubles and ease you into relaxation.”

So this summer, once the groceries are unpacked and the kids have claimed their bunks, take a deep breath and settle in for a bit. Resist the urge to head full steam into the resort’s cornucopia of activities. There’s plenty of time for karaoke, poolside movies, bingo, and gaga ball. Instead, ease into vacation mode slowly, with a bit more purpose. Doing so will only make time spent at Smugglers’ that much more meaningful for everyone.

Gina DeCaprio Vercesi is a New York-based freelance journalist who writes about adventures on land, water, and snow for a host of national and regional publications.

Although she frequently finds solace in the abundant natural beauty of Vermont, her relaxation game could use some work.

Gina lives in a friendly village on the Hudson River with her husband, three daughters, and a very good dog.

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OUR MOUNTAIN BIKE CENTER

HAS IT ALL!

Situated on over three acres, our MTB PARK features a flat ground skills park, a pump track, and a downhill skills park.

The downhill skills park is accessed by a Wonder Carpet conveyor.

MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL NETWORK Our mountain bike trail network features over 7 miles of single track and 8 miles of double track! Just like our ski trails, you can ride green, blue, or black trails to access easy, intermediate, or advanced terrain. Our trails have something for everyone! Stop in the bike shop to grab a trail map!

Learn more at: smuggs.com/mtb

THE BIKE SHOP Offering rentals to support all needs, from balance bikes for the youngest beginner riders to full suspension premium models for experts!

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Located in Smugglers’ Village Center Open daily, 8am - 8pm, ext. 1150

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The Spa & Wellness Center at Stoweflake

• Over 150 natural and non-invasive treatments and services • Aqua Solarium with cascading waterfalls • Full-service salon • Ayurvedic Consultations & Cleanse Immersion Classes • Private men and women’s sanctuaries • Day access pass available • Five fitness studios with daily classes

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Rated One of Top 54 Spas by Condé Nast Traveler Readers

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FAMILY VACATIONS CREATE MEMORIES THAT LAST A LIFETIME.

by Dana Freeman Summer at Smugglers’ Notch is an excellent time for a family adventure. At the #1 Kid-Friendly Resort in the Eastern U.S. and Canada there are countless opportunities to spend quality time together. Why not reconnect with your family by planning a memorable experience that everyone will enjoy?

Whether your brood consists of toddlers, teens, parents, or grandparents, it is important to consider everybody’s adventure meter. You’ll want everyone to be able to keep up, but not at the expense of having a good time. With a little research, and thoughtful planning, you’ll be able to craft an excursion that suits the whole family.

Here are three of the best outings for families of all ages near the Smuggs Village. Choose one that fits your crew and get ready for a memory-making vacation activity you and your whole family will love!

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“Had the most amazing time! The horses were all

beautiful, well taken care of, and the views were stunning! We had a great time and it was so nice to disconnect and relax!”

– Facebook review

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Horseback riding is an adventure that riders of all ages and levels are able to enjoy. It is an experience that can span generations.

Lajoie Stables is located less than 10 miles from Smugglers’. At the stable, kids as young as two, and other family members all the way through grandma and grandpa, can saddle up and go for a ride.

From the moment you leave the stables astride one of Lajoie’s gentle giants you will immediately feel yourselves relax. Horseback riding is a great way to unplug from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Seasoned guides will take you on trails through the woods and open fields where Vermont wildlife is abundant. You may see turkeys, fox, or deer. This low-key adventure connects everyone to nature. Jennifer Lynn Thompson, a previous Lajoie Stables guest, described her outing: “Amazing! The trails, the beautiful scenery, the calmness in the horses and the staff. I can’t wait to go again.”

Back at the stable, younger kids will love to visit with Lajoie’s miniature donkeys, Chippy and Vegas. The stable also has other animals too, like freerange chickens, goats, and several dogs who love attention from children.

Whether you choose a quiet, relaxed ride, or a slightly faster paced ride, the stable has horses suited for every pace. Horseback riding with Lajoie Stables is a carefree way for your family to spend quality time together.

Lajoie Stables Lajoiestables.com • 802-644-5347

“It was really fun. I want to

go back ... a lot!”

– Caroline, age 9

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“We had an absolute blast!!

Not only are the zip-lines fun, the tour guides make it the much more laughable!”

– Facebook review

For a high flying thrill plan a visit to Vermont’s largest adventure park, located just a few minutes’ drive from the resort. ArborTrek Canopy Adventures is comprised of three main areas that host a zip line tour, a treetop obstacle course, and a climbing adventure. With activities that range from serene to extreme, the ArborTrek experience is great for families that like to be active together.

The treetop obstacle course is designed to challenge. It is made up of three levels that range from easy to arduous. Whether you are swinging through the trees, climbing cargo nets, or crossing a wobbly bridge, you will always be tethered to a flexible lifeline system. This personal safety system uses SmartBelay technology so that you are consistently connected to the cables.

Take to the trees for a zip line canopy tour like no other. This fully-guided activity combines breathtaking scenery with the rush of a high speed ride. Eight zip lines soar through the air over the sun-dappled woodlands of Vermont.

You will cross over running streams on sky bridges and rappel down to the forest floor.

Designed for families with kids as young as four, the ArborTrek Jr. course includes twenty-two traverses and access to the climbing area. ArborTrek president Mike Smith frequently remarks that “parents find it extremely rewarding to see their kids take on a challenge and conquer their fears!”

The zip line canopy tour is gravity-fed making it the least strenuous of the three ArborTrek offerings.

Guides handle all equipment transfers from one zip to the next and it requires only a minimum level of exertion to control your zip speed. This activity is perfect for kids ages 8 and older and their grandparents who want to do things with their children and grandchildren. Kids will be able to whoop it up with Grandma the whole way down.

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Nothing brings a family closer together than watching your loved ones handle adversity and challenges. At the end of the day, you will be able to reflect on this shared common experience and talk about what you have accomplished together.

ArborTrek Canopy Adventures arbortrek.com • 802-644-9300

“Zip lining was amazing and you even get to rappel twice! Would do this again and again!

Can’t say enough about this experience.

Check it off your bucket list!”

– Facebook review

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While at Smuggs, why not take the plunge with your family and try the coolest new sport on water — Flyboarding! Take a few minutes’ ride on the free resort shuttle to Bootleggers’ Basin to be elevated into the air on your own personal water craft. Flyboarding uses jet propulsion to push water through a hose, propelling the flyboard into the air. Flyers can turn and control their height by leaning side to side and front to back.

Flyboarding is not as difficult as you might think.

Bruce Morrissey, the manager of Flyboard of VT, will tell you “that it is easier than learning to water ski and most people are able to get up in the air after the first few tries.” Plus, Flyboarding on a calm pond is better than trying it for the first time in another location, such as the ocean. Not only is the water warmer but the Bootleggers’ tends to be peaceful and still.

This is a great activity for parents and teens. Flyboard of VT has flown everyone from ages 13 to 75 and everywhere in between. You don’t need to be an avid adventurer or even in tip top physical shape to try it. All participants wear a helmet and life jacket, and a patient certified instructor monitors your every move. You will start out by being elevated abover the water only as high as your own height

“Absolutely one of the coolest things I’ve ever experienced.”

– Facebook review

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so that you feel comfortable. You can work your way up to the maximum of 45 feet if you are so inclined. Instructors will coach you so that you can learn to turn, do circles, and even do a few tricks.

Evidence that this will be the best part of your Smuggs vacation can be found in recent TripAdvisor reviews, like the review posted by a mom from Winter Park, Florida: “Our sons had a great time flyboarding! They were all able to do it during the first lesson. One of the highlights of our trip to Smugglers’ Notch!” Flyboard of VT will even capture your family memories for you with photos and an edited drone video so that you can show all your friends when you get back home. There is a strong chance you will get hooked and be back for more!

FlyBoard of Vermont flyboardofvt.com • 802-598-0002 Dana Freeman is a freelance writer from Vermont with a lifelong passion for travel. As the editor behind Dana Freeman Travels (danahfreeman.com) she provides unique travel tips, information, and authentic travel reviews. Dana is also the founder of FindandGoSeek (findandgoseek.net), a local guide for parents to find out what is happening for families in and around Vermont.

Conveniently located only 10 minutes from Smugglers’ Notch Resort. Lajoie Stables offers something for everyone — from the first time rider, to the family ride, to a faster paced private ride.

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED FOR OVER 25 YEARS

Our family and experienced staff are looking forward to making your horseback ride a memorable experience!

Offering ½, 1, 1½ hour rides.

Let us custom fit a tour for your family — call today!

Reservations & Info: 802.644.5347 • lajoiestables.com Reservations are required • All credit cards accepted Open 7 days a week

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THE OZONE  Inflatables  Ping-pong  Mini-golf

SMUGGS.COM/FUNZONE • EXT. 1271

 30-foot transparent climbing tower  Leap of Faith platform jump

 Tabletop games

 Warrior Course with trapeze bars, cargo nets, and foam obstacles

 Shuffleboard

 Slot car race track

 Little’s Loft

Smugglers’ one-of-a-kind indoor playground for all ages!

THE GO ZONE

PLUS ... Laser Tag, Lazer Maze, Arcade, and ReFuel Café!

BOUNCY, TROUNCY, FLOUNCY, POUNCY

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fa b go u lo -t u o s h Sm ac u ks g g fo s va r a c at io n 5 must-have’s to stash in your pack for a full day hike Rain jacket Extra clothing layers Water (2 quarts per person) Filling lunch & snacks (no worries, no judgment — you’re burning a lot of calories so splurge with some yummies you might not typically eat)

Sunscreen Guide’s bonus tip for an amazing hike: Be open to adventure & getting off the beaten path — Smuggs guides explore places you might not find on your own!

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How to dress from top to bottom for a hike Hat (helps keep bugs away & prevents sunburn) Shirt that wicks moisture Quality shorts, pants, or leggings that wick moisture Quality socks that wick moisture Sturdy and comfortable hiking boots or rugged sneakers with good tread Guide’s bonus tip for clothing comfort: Maybe you saw this tip coming — choose the wonders of wicking material over cotton. Wicking fabric releases sweat & dries quickly – on some hikes you might even get a stream dunk or swim in with no worries if you wear fast-drying clothing.

5 easy peasy tips to achieve Smuggs rock star status Smuggs app loaded on your phone RIG tucked in your backpack or pool bag Towels packed for the pool Golf cart booked for family transpo Song memorized for karaoke

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How to eat like a local Best maple products to keep or gift Sweet and spreadable maple cream – Vermont Maple Outlet Bourbon barrel-aged maple syrup – Smugglers’ Notch Distillery

Early birds go to 158 Main & The Broken Yoke for to-die-for breakfasts For lunchtime, choose one of the Burger Barn’s many choices of burgers then park yourself at one of their picnic tables to enjoy your meal. Add a side of fries or fried pickles. Or both.

Wrap up your day with dinner & bevvies at the Tavern or the Brewster River Pub & Brewery

Snack attack time maple popcorn – Butternut Farm

Exhausted? Hack dinner with take-out Riga-Bello’s Pizzeria Morse Mountain Grille

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A Veteran-owned Vermont Craft Brewery

Brewed With A Mission™ isn’t just a call to arms — at 14th Star Brewing Co., our commitment to creating world-class craft beer while giving back to our community is at the forefront of all we do.

Visit our Brewery & Taproom at 133 North Main Street, St. Albans, VT @14thstarbrewing | #14thstarbrewing | www.14thstarbrewing.com

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2 tours to release your inner farmer Quarry Hill Farm in Jeffersonville: Local with down home feel Shelburne Farms in Shelburne: Lakeside with grandest barn ever

Best water destinations courtesy of Ma Nature Brewster River Gorge along route 108 in Jeffersonville Jeff Falls along route 108 in Jeffersonville Bingham Falls in Stowe Moss Glen Falls in Stowe

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Flying Pirate Circus considered for Children’s Album GRAMMY!

Books & CDs available at 3 Mountain Outfitters, the Country Store, and TREASURES. Also find the music on Spotify, iTunes and Amazon.

RockinRonTheFriendlyPirate.com RockinRonTheFriendlyPirate.com

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How to hack the Friendly Pirate Breakfast iIt’s all about the hand motions…

Form the shape of a shark fin with your hands on top of your head when you hear the word “shark” in the song “Shark in the Dark” Flap your parrot wings when you hear the name “Polly” in the song “Polly Esther Pants” Consider yourself a Super Hacker of the breakfast? Then you probably know what to do during the chorus of “Oona Unihook” - the story of the pirate unicorn. But if you’re new to Friendly Pirate fandom, here’s the scoop: Listen for the word “storybook” & use your hands to demonstrate an open book.

Listen for the phrase “hook on her head” & position a finger as a hook on your head.

Listen for the phrase “love in her look” & make a heart shape with your hands above your head.

Arrrrr mateys, you’ve got this!

3 stops to make if you gotta have maple syrup Vermont Maple Outlet in Jeffersonville Butternut Mountain Farm in Johnson Smugglers’ Country Store

3 ways to release your inner kid Share a Vermonster with the family at Ben & Jerry’s … before dinner Play, really play, in the FunZone Flash back to rockin’ the jungle gym on the Treetop Obstacle Course

photo courtesy of Ben & Jerry’s

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WINERY | CIDERY | DISTILLERY

EXPERIENCE THE MANY FLAVORS OF VERMONT

boydenvalley. com Enjoy a TASTING Award-Winning Wines, Artisan Ciders, and Spirits.

Daily Year Round 10am-5pm Hours extended to 6pm June-October.

Take a TOUR

Learn about our commitment to Sustainable Agriculture on our 5th Generation working Farm and the Unique method behind our Vermont Ice wines.

Relax and SAVOR Indulge in a Gourmet Cheese Plate on our Patio overlooking our vineyard and Picturesque landscape.

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Daily June – October.

How to hack the Friendly Pirate Breakfast part 2 Learn the words to one of the FP’s latest ditties, Shark in the Dark, so you can belt out the tune with ease during the breakfast…

Shark in the dark Wonder what it’s gonna do Shark in the dark You don’t even have a clue Shark in the dark Search for a snack to chew Shark in the dark Starting to get hungry too When you see that fin and a toothy grin It’s a shark in the dark … boo hoo!

3 spots for PYO deliciousness Strawberries – Chamberlin’s Garden & Farm Market, River Road, Underhill (typically available in June) Blueberries – Covered Bridge Berry Patch, River Road, Underhill (typically available in July) Apples – Chapin’s Orchard, Chapin Road, Essex Junction (typically available beginning in September)

3 don’t miss tiny places that serve up big flavor Underhill’s Poorhouse Pies on Park Street Jericho’s Snowflake Chocolates on Route 15 Jeffersonville’s Burger Barn on Route 15

Glider rides over the beautiful Green Mountains for one or two people with our experienced, certified pilots. The best way to see the Green Mountains!

Stowe Soaring located at: Morrisville/Stowe Airport, Rt 100 6 miles north of Stowe Village 802-888-7845info@stowesoaring.com stowesoaring.com 48 • explore

5 destinations for history buffs Fairfield, birthplace of the 21st president of the United States, Chester Arthur St. Albans, location of the Civil War’s northernmost conflict Hyde Park, mansion built by the 43rd governor of the state of Vermont Montpelier, State House & Vermont History Museum Ferrisburgh, Rokeby Museum; an Underground Railroad shelter in the 19th century

How to become an expert on your Smuggs vacay Sign the kiddos up for American Red Cross swim lessons Take an art class — sketching, watercolor, glass etching & more Explore herbs & foods that offer medicinal support with an herbalist

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DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE 50 minutes - $95, 80 minutes - $125

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HERBAL DETOX DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE 80 minutes - $130 SPORTS MASSAGE 50 minutes - $95, 80 minutes - $125 SWEDISH RELAXATION MASSAGE 25 minutes – $55, 50 minutes – $85, 80 minutes – $110 PRE-NATAL MASSAGE 50 minutes - $95 LAVENDER HERBAL MASSAGE 80 minutes – $130 MINI PRINCESS MASSAGE (AGES 4 & OLDER) 25 minutes – $60

Local Meats • Seafood • Groceries • Extensive Wine Selection Gourmet Deli • VT Cheese • Fresh Produce • Beer Cave

TEEN TUNE-UP MASSAGE (AGES 10 - 18) 50 minutes – $95 MAPLE SUGAR SCRUB & WRAP 80 minutes - $130 COFFEE SCRUB & WRAP 80 minutes - $130

3rd Annual Brewfest Saturday, September 15th To Benefit the Fairfax Fire Department Learn more at steeplemarketbrewfest.com

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Advance registration required at the Mountain Massage Center, ext. 1262 or the Guest Service Desk, ext. 1293.

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This summer, the United States Junior Disc Golf Championship (USJDGC) arrives at Smugglers’ — borne from a collaboration forged by a premier disc golf facility, a leading youth organization, and good ol’ childhood zeal.

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Growing up, I loved playing sports. It all started in my neighborhood. I grew up on a street that ended in a cul-desac, or “The Circle,” as the kids called it. That’s where we would meet every day after school to group up and start the business of playing. Depending on the day and the weather, we might start a game of pick-up football, baseball, or basketball.

Looking back at those carefree days now represents some of the fondest memories of childhood for our neighborhood troupe!

It was my best friend Greg and I who took our love of sports to the next level. Even when the other kids weren’t up for outdoor antics, we were. Countless hours were spent playing catch of some sort, whether it was with a baseball, football, or Frisbee. Over the years, the flight of the Frisbee captured my imagination. I loved watching it float through the air. The control I could assert on a throw excited me. I could bend it left, bend it right, rocket a laser beam right to Greg or finesse a toss gently over his head, letting it hang and hover as it drifted down to his waiting arms.

Eventually, we started creating our own new games, and Frisbee golf became my favorite of the bunch. It enlivened my mind to design “holes.” From the swing set to the basketball hoop, from the mailbox – around the tree – and to the doghouse, from the porch to the tree fort; our yards turned into a golf course with endless possibilities for new holes.

My enjoyment of Frisbee and “frolf” carried over into my days as an overnight camp counselor. I taught hundreds of campers how to throw, and we would all take turns designing holes across the campus. Imagine my shock when in 2009, I found out that Disc Golf was not only an established sport, but one of the fastest growing in the country!

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DISCOVER DISC GOLF RATED AS ONE OF THE TOP 5 DISC GOLF DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD, Smugglers' Disc Golf Center (DGC) is designed for all ages and ability levels.

 BREWSTER RIDGE 18-HOLE DISC GOLF COURSE Rated as one of the top 20 disc golf courses in the country, Brewster Ridge is designed for all ages and ability levels featuring four tee boxes on each hole for beginner, intermediate, advanced, and expert players.

 FOX RUN MEADOWS 18-HOLE DISC GOLF COURSE A much more open course than Brewster Ridge, Fox Run Meadows offers accessibility to those new to the game with beginner tees, but when players step back to the white, blue or gold tees, the challenge gets increasingly difficult.

 VILLAGE 9 DISC GOLF COURSE This 9-hole, par 3 course works its way up the nearby ski trails and back down. Designed to be beginner friendly with shorter, open holes that can be played in 30 minutes! The Village 9 makes it easy to try disc golf for the first time while still being fun for more experienced players.

Home of the 2018 PDGA Pro World Championship!

NEW FOR 2018! An expanded Pro Shop and Outdoor Center will be debuting in late July to service all of your disc golf needs!

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THE EVOLUTION OF DISC GOLF Nearly identical to traditional golf, disc golf is played with golf discs made specifically for distance, control, and accuracy. The sports share elements – like tees, fairways, and greens; par 3s, 4s & 5s, and disc golf even has different disc molds for putters, midrange, and drivers. Instead of putting a ball into a hole, disc golf competitors throw a disc into a basket elevated on a pole. While “frolf” is played with a Frisbee and targets objects, disc golf is the evolution of the game into a sport – a sport that continues to grow rapidly.

By the numbers, disc golf is catching up to its traditional counterpart. There are now more than 2 million disc golfers that play regularly, more than 7,500 courses in the US, and more than 100,000 members of the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA). The PDGA tour has grown rapidly as well, now hosting over 3,500 sanctioned PDGA events contributing to a total purse of over $4.5 million.

Over the past six years, I’ve helped to develop the Smuggs Disc Golf Center, which has grown into a premier destination for the disc golfing world. Smugglers’ will be hosting the 2018 PDGA Pro World Championship this fall.

DISC GOLF FOR KIDS Recently, the largest growth segment of disc golf has been on the junior side of the game. More and more American youth are playing disc golf and it shows at Smugglers’. From day one, the resort’s disc golf center was built with youth disc golfers in mind. Not only does it mesh perfectly with the core values of our Resort, but it aligns with my childhood passion and upbringing.

Last year the organization Kids Disc Golf (kidsdiscgolf.com) reached out with the opportunity to facilitate and host a top-level national junior competition. Smugglers’ will be hosting these top junior athletes in the sport in August. Kids Disc Golf has been organizing junior-only tournaments for the past three years before turning to creation of a top level competition. I had the chance to sit down with Matt Grayum, the founder of Kids Disc Golf to talk to him about what inspired the creation of the organization, and how this event came about.

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A FATHER-SON DISC GOLF DUO As Matt and I talked, it quickly became clear that the love of sports and passion for competition demonstrated

by Matt’s son, Hunter Grayum, was the driving force behind the inception and development of Kids Disc Golf. Learning about Hunter and his love for the game harkened back to my own childhood. To me, collaborating on this championship would be fulfilling a vision that was first unearthed playing catch in the yard with my friend Greg, so many years ago.

Chatting with Hunter and Matt, it’s plain to see that they love playing disc golf together.

“It started out as a simple pastime, but quickly turned into a passion!”

Matt said. “I had been playing disc golf for 3 years before my first son Hunter was born.” As Matt’s passion continued to grow for the sport, he began introducing the game of disc golf to his son. When I asked Hunter about his career, he quipped, “I started playing when I was 1 year old. Dad says I was out on the course before I could walk!” Matt explained, “It began with Hunter just enjoying the game of finding each basket on the course. Hunter truly enjoys the time we get to spend together walking the courses.

A lot of courses utilize fields and wooded areas that allow you to enjoy the outdoors together.”

Hunter’s love for the game developed quickly and he asked his dad when he could play in a competitive tournament. While there were tournaments happening every weekend, there were none specifically offering youth divisions. Matt says, “I couldn’t bring myself to continually tell him he had to wait until he was older, so I organized a kid’s disc golf tournament.” The first tournament Matt directed was in the fall of 2015. They

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saw more than 40 kids ages 12 years old or younger compete at the first tournament. Hunter achieved 2nd place in his division at that tournament. He was 5 years old competing in the 7 years old and younger division. “I left that tournament experience smiling and energized to do this again for the kids!” said Matt.

Fast forward to today. Both Matt and Hunter, who is now 7 years old, are enjoying success in the world of disc golf. Hunter has received a sponsorship from Innova Champion Discs.

He has been invited onto Team Innova by his hero and 4X World Champion disc golfer, Paul McBeth, who will be competing on the same courses as Hunter this fall, but for the Pro World Championship.

Matt has turned his idea of providing competitive disc golf opportunities for kids into a full blown mission by inviting his older brother Josh to join the team and successfully hosting two state championship series in Maine and Massachusetts last year.

“We look forward to continued growth in the disc golf world, specifically for the youth, and will continue to press forward until there are competitive opportunities for every kid,” Matt said. Hunter will be competing at the PDGA Junior World Championships in Emporia, Kansas in July, and at the USJDGC in August here at Smuggs.

Personally, I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of it, and will enjoy living vicariously through Hunter as he lives the dream of chasing a youth disc golf title.

Jeff Spring is the Director of Disc Golf & Mountain Biking at Smugglers’ Notch Resort. He’s overseen the design and development of Smugglers’ Notch Disc Golf Center and is excited for the debut of the brand new Outdoor Center and Pro Shop this July, in preparation for the USJDGC & the PDGA Pro World Championship. Jeff loves to play disc golf and mountain bike, and feels lucky to be able to work in the industry he loves so much.

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Real Estate

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Find out how convenient and flexible ownership can be! I have over 30 years of experience selling real estate exclusively at Smugglers’ Notch Resort. I’ll find you the perfect family vacation home — guaranteed!

Call me today to schedule an appointment or visit my open house!

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Open daily, 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Extension 1142  Dine-In or Take-Out

Located in the Village Lodge

STARTERS

CHEESY BREADSTICKS

BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS available plain, or honey BBQ

MOZZARELLA STICKS CHICKEN TENDER BASKET available plain or spicy hot Buffalo

FRENCH FRIES

SALADS GARDEN SALAD CAESAR SALAD

or crispy Add grilled salad! ny a chicken to

CHEF SALAD

PIES & CALZONES CALZONES

Specialty Pizza

Fresh dough is filled and baked with our special blend of ricotta and shredded mozzarella cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings. Served with a side of flavorful marinara sauce.

MOUNT MANSFIELD Refueling after a day

Specialty Calzones

DOC DEMPSEY Our black diamond Doc Dempsey

GARDEN PATH Named after a popular meandering beginner trail on Morse Mountain, this pizza offers the garden goodness of mushrooms, green peppers, broccoli and red onions.

THE EXTREME The calzone version of our

PASTA & MEATBALLS

3 Mountain pizza! A hearty combination of pepperoni, sausage and meatballs.

SPAGHETTI OR ZITI MARINARA

EXPERTS ONLY A savory mix of chicken,

with or without meatballs

KID SIZE PASTA with or without meatballs, includes kid’s beverage

OVEN TOASTED

HEROS MEATBALL PARM CHICKEN PARM EGGPLANT PARM

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broccoli and roasted red peppers.

HAND TOSSED

PIZZA

Toppings: pepperoni, meatballs, sausage, ham, bacon, mushrooms, red onions, green peppers, black olives, pineapple, broccoli, hot peppers, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, & chicken.

outdoors? This hearty combination of pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, red onions & green peppers certainly does justice to its imposing namesake, Vermont’s tallest mountain! is named for a local doctor who skied Smugglers’ in the early years. Combining green peppers, mushrooms, red onions, broccoli, black olives and sliced tomatoes, we think this tasty vegetarian combination would meet with the good doctor’s approval!

3 MOUNTAIN This is the Smugglers’ pizza; three mountains, three toppings! And it’s a fave with meat lovers due to its generous helpings of pepperoni, sausage and meatballs. Which mountain corresponds to which topping? That’s for you to decide!

HAWAIIAN Who doesn’t love the sweet and salty combo of pineapple and ham? We take it a step further and add bacon for a meaty Hawaiian pizza that’s unforgettable.

GARLIC LOVERS And white pizza lovers, this one’s for you! This delicious white pizza blends a base of ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, with savory toppings of garlic, broccoli and sliced tomatoes.

BUFFALO CHICKEN Looking for something hot & spicy? Look no further! This scrumptious pizza combines tender white chicken pieces in a zingy buffalo sauce with creamy ranch dressing – all the flavors of classic Buffalo chicken wings, but on a pizza! Additional toppings can be added to make this spicy creation uniquely yours.

TAKE OUT AVAILABLE — CALL EXT. 1247 SOUPS

Soup du Jour  French Onion Crock New England Clam Chowder  Smugglers’ Mountain Chili Cup

SIDE SALADS House Salad  Caesar Salad APPETIZERS Thai Sweet-n-Spicy Chicken Wings

Buffalo Chicken Wings  Maple Ale Glazed Chicken Wings Buttery Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings  Buffalo Chicken Dip Southwest Eggrolls  Mediterranean Tapas Platter  Garlic Cheese Toast Beer Battered Onion Rings  Crispy Brussel Sprouts Smugglers’ Nachos (also available with pulled chicken, chili and/or guacamole)

GRILLED FLATBREADS Add a side salad for a great combo!

Artisan Cheese Flatbread Vermonter Flatbread apple chutney, bacon, spinach, VT cheddar

cheese blend & honey mustard

Smokehouse Flatbread pulled pork, bacon, red onion, VT cheddar cheese blend and chipotle ranch drizzle

SANDWICHES & WRAPS

All sandwiches, wraps, and signature sandwiches are served with a pickle and your choice of house fries, carrots & celery, house coleslaw, curly fries (gluten-free option available) or housemade maple baked beans.

Buffalo Chicken Wrap  Cod Sandwich Pulled Pork Sandwich  French Dip Sandwich Turkey Club  Farmer’s Sandwich

CUSTOM CREATIONS— 3 easy steps; choose your protein, choose your style and choose your side!

PROTEIN OPTIONS: 100% ground beef patty, fried chicken breast, grilled chicken breast or veggie patty (vegan & gluten free) Gluten Free Bun available for gluten free option.

All served with a pickle, lettuce, tomato and onion with your choice of house fries, carrots & celery, house coleslaw, curly fries (glutenfree option available) or housemade maple baked beans.

STYLES:

Classic or classic with your choice of cheese: Swiss, Cabot cheddar, American, Cabot pepper jack, or blue cheese crumbles.

BBQ: Cabot cheddar, bacon, bbq sauce and a beer battered onion ring Pub: American cheese, bacon, pickle slices, crispy onions & pub sauce Hawaiian: Thai sweet and spicy sauce, pepperjack cheese, bacon and pineapple

Kids’ Menu

SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER Daily, 8am - 9pm  Extension 1247  Located in Smugglers’ Village Center

SOUTH OF THE BORDER

Buffalo Quesadilla Shrimp or Chicken Tacos your choice of sweet and spicy chicken or shrimp with

a citrus slaw pepperjack cheese and pico de gallo served with Mexican rice

ENTRÉE SALADS — add your favorite salad topper!

Entrée Salad Toppers: Pan Seared Chicken Breast, Garlic Shrimp, Crunchy Chicken Tenders, Buffalo Chicken Tenders, or Firecracker Salmon

Chopped Cobb Salad  Mixed Greens Caesar Salad Summer Strawberry Beet Salad  Sycamore Salad Dressings: House Maple Poppy, House Chipotle Ranch, Avocado Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Ranch, and Caesar.

HOUSE FAVORITE ENTRÉES

Side Options: mashed potatoes, rice pilaf, house fries, curly fries (gluten-free option available), hand-cut fries, carrots & celery, house coleslaw or housemade maple baked beans.

Firecracker Salmon  Summer Garden Risotto (also available with shrimp) Garlic Parmesan Chicken  Mountain Grille Ribeye Prohibition Ale Fish-n-Chips  Vegan Ravioli Pulled Pork Macaroni & Cheese (also available without pork) Chicken Tenders plain, Buffalo, maple ale glaze or garlic Parmesan glaze Smuggs-Style Barbecue Ribs (4 or 8 rib portions) Ribs & Chicken Combo (4 rib portion & Thai sweet-n-spicy chicken breast) Ribs & Shrimp Combo (4 rib portion & Thai sweet-n-spicy shrimp)

HOUSEMADE DESSERTS

Vermont Maple Cheesecake  Hershey’s Chocolate Mousse Cake Seasonal Crème Brûlée  Cinnamon Bun Bread Pudding Hershey’s Chocolate Brownie Sundae

All kids’ entrées include a starter, one side dish, beverage and dessert.

Pasta with marinara sauce or butter  Hot Dog  Hamburger  Cheeseburger Grilled Cheese  Mozzarella Cheese Stick Platter  Cheese Pizza  Pepperoni Pizza Combo Basket – chicken tender & mozzarella sticks  Breaded Fish Filet Chicken Tenders  Mac & Cheese  Grilled Chicken with house vegetable

Starter (pick one): tortilla chips & cheese sauce, applesauce, veggie plate with ranch dip or Mandarin oranges Side Dish (pick one): applesauce, rice, house vegetable, coleslaw, maple baked beans, mashed potato, curly fries, veggie plate with ranch dip, or Mandarin oranges Dessert (pick one): Hershey’s cupcake, ice cream sandwich or popsicle

Don’t miss our tableside entertainment!

Marko the Magician – Tuesday, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

The Friendly Pirate – Wednesday, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm & Friday, 8:00 am - 10:00 am

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chowtime The Morse Mountain Grille in the Resort Village has it all: breakfast, lunch, cocktails, and dinner. Breakfast mountainside is a morning favorite with bountiful selections of pancakes, signature French toast, meats, baked goods, fruit, and omelets. You’ll also find quick selections to pick up and take with you, like the generously sized and delicious homemade maple cinnamon roll. Families will enjoy the Friendly Pirate dinner on Wednesdays and breakfast on Fridays with special guests Mogul Mouse and Billy Bob Bear. Marko the Magician performs tableside magic during dinners on Tuesday evenings. Lunch includes appetizers and a wide selection of sandwiches, soups, entrée salads, specialty grilled pizzas, and burgers. In the afternoon, relax in the Pub with a beverage and munchies. Enjoy a family-pleasing dinner menu until 9:00 pm. Be sure to check out the selection of wines by the glass, the Little Smuggs Fun Menu for children, and the great dessert selection.

If you don’t have room for a slice of the Vermont Maple Cheesecake after you eat your dinner, take a piece back to your condominium for a treat later — you’ll be glad you did! Extension 1247.

You can’t come to Vermont without eating Ben & Jerry’s ice cream!

We make it easy for you – the Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop at Smuggs is located in the Village Lodge and is open daily from 12:00 noon until 10:00 pm. Tempt your taste buds with a selection of ice cream flavors, sorbets, and low fat frozen yogurt in cones, sundaes, or shakes. More than 15 unique and fun flavors to choose from … try a different flavor each day of your stay! Extension 1303.

Riga-Bello’s, a taste of Italy in northern Vermont! Enjoy pizzas with traditional toppings as well as combinations unique to Smugglers’ … try the Garden Path calzone, named after a popular meandering trail on Morse Mountain. This calzone offers the garden goodness of mushrooms, green peppers, broccoli, and red onion. Also serving pizzas, pasta, meatball subs, salads, and more. Open daily for evening dine-in or takeout 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Join the Friendly Pirate and Resort mascots Billy Bob Bear and Mogul Mouse for a pizza party on Friday evenings.

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Lunch at the Green Mountain Deli features freshly made sandwiches, salads, vegetarian options, and specials daily. Cookies, muffins, and other treats satisfy anyone needing a sweet snack. The Green Mountain Deli is located in the Village Lodge and is open daily from 11:00 am until 4:30 pm. Extension 1141.

The Mountainside Cabana allows you to maximize your sunning time by offering a selection of goodies at the Mountainside Pool. Visit the Cabana for beverages, snacks, light fare, ice cream, and full bar service. Try a special margarita, frozen drink, or ice cold Vermont microbrewed beer. Open daily 11:00 am until 5:00 pm. Extension 5014.

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Located in the heart of Smugglers’ Village — the whole family is invited and we have a complete children’s menu, too!

The Hearth & Candle restaurant

Enjoy the Hearth & Candle’s cozy atmosphere for casual family dinners, or quiet white-tablecloth dining for adults only in the Birch Room. Our complete dinner menu features steaks, chicken, fresh fish, and seafood. We serve local organically grown vegetables and salads, and we’ll tempt you with a delicious selection of homemade desserts. A full-service bar and extensive wine list will complement your dining experience, or you can relax with a cocktail at our cozy bar.

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Heading to the FunZone? Have a bite to eat at the ReFuel Café at the FunZone, offering a variety of sandwiches, salads, pizza, snacks, drinks, beer, and wine. Satisfy your sweet tooth by choosing from 10 flavors of soft serve ice cream (creemees) including Vanilla, Vermont Maple, and 8 flavorburst flavors that can be added to the Vanilla. Dine in or call for take-out.

Open daily 11:30 am until 8:30 pm. Ext 1287 The Hearth & Candle serves dinner nightly in a cozy setting right in the center of Smugglers’ Village. Seasonal menu items with locally sourced ingredients include an innovative selection of beef, poultry, and fish. After dinner, satisfy your sweet tooth with a triple chocolate truffle cake, cheesecake, or Vermont apple crisp. Dining rooms available for family friendly and adults only dining. Children’s menu available. Open for dinner nightly 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm. Extension 1260.

Located just down the mountain from the Resort, the Brewster River Pub & Brewery offers hearty pub-style fare in a casual atmosphere perfect for hanging out after a summer day filled with fun activities. A section of the menu entitled “Smaller Appetites” caters to munchers young and old with items like sliders, grilled cheese, chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, and more.

Appetizers include traditional favorites such as chicken wings, nachos, potato skins, and more unique flavors such as Southwestern egg rolls.

There are a variety of burgers and sandwiches, all served with a side of hand-cut fries. Entrées include beef, seafood, and barbecue selections.

Soups and salads with homemade dressings complete the menu. Enjoy a wide selection of local beers, in addition to the pub’s own craft beers. Nightly chalkboard specials and live music. Open daily. (802) 644-6366

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If you like pizza, you’ll love

’ Located just 12 minutes away from Smugglers’, Angelina’s Restaurant has been family owned since 1985. Serving quality homemade brick-oven pizza, subs and calzones.

All our dough and sauces are made fresh daily.

Menus available at the Smugglers’ Notch Guest Service Desk.

802-644-2011 Eat in or take out.

COMPANY STORE | RT 100, WATERBURY CENTER (10 minutes from Stowe Village)

Delivery available when permitted.

LakeChamplainChocolates.com

www.angelinaspizza.net

Patio & porch dining available.

Open daily, food service from 3pm - 9pm 55 Church Street  Jeffersonville, VT  802.644.6765

Pub-style dining (downstairs) Smugglers’ Notch Inn dining room (upstairs) available Thursday - Saturday

Featuring hearty appetizers, daily specials and a wide selection of microbrews, and cocktails.

Live music every Thursday night.

Family friendly atmosphere.

Kids’ menu available.

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Just down the road, Martell’s is a family restaurant and lively music hall. Martell’s offers family dining in the evenings, with late night pub fare on Fridays and Saturdays, and a special brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays. The menu features a delicious array of appetizers, burgers, salads, soups, and entrées. Children’s menu available. Call 802-644-5060 for information on nightly specials and entertainment schedule or to make a reservation. Open seven days a week.

Located in downtown Jeffersonville just minutes from Smugglers’ in the historic Smugglers’ Notch Inn, the Village Tavern serves hearty pub-style appetizers, soups, salads, and entrées nightly. Enjoy the casual atmosphere indoors or comfortable seating in the outdoor courtyard, and a meal that will top off your day with

flavor and substance. Childrens’ menu available. (802) 644-6765.

158 Main Restaurant and Bakery is housed in the historic Windridge Farms Building, located in downtown Jeffersonville. There is literally nothing missing at 158 Main, with full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus, all of which encompass everything from classic favorites to diverse specials sure to tempt every palate. 158 Main also offers an extensive bakery selection of breads, pies, cookies, and the baker’s daily surprises. So whether you are looking for a beforehiking breakfast, relaxed lunch, wonderful dinner, or the perfect dessert to cap your day, 158 has it all! (802) 644-8100.

Above 158 Main, the Jeffersonville Pizza Department serves pizza, pasta, wings, and salads daily. Eat in or take out. Open Wednesday through Sunday. (802) 644-5550.

The Family Table at the intersection of Route 108 and 15 in Jeffersonville has a loyal following who give rave reviews to its innovative menu and use of high quality fresh ingredients. Tops on the list of recommendations are the buttermilk fried chicken, shrimp scampi with lemon and capers, and beef dishes such as the in-house dry aged ribeye.

Serving lunch and dinner Thursday through Monday with breakfast menu on weekends. Extensive wine list and full bar. Children’s menu available. (802) 644-8920 A fixture in Cambridge since 1985, Angelina’s offers quality homemade Italian pizza, pasta, subs, calzones, and breads.

Try the steak bomb — steak, mushrooms, onions, and peppers — as a pizza or hot sub.

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In Johnson, east of Smugglers’ on Route 15, the Downtown Pizzeria and Pub is a full-service eatery offering quality homemade food with family-friendly value. Everything is made from scratch, including the most popular item on the menu, the hand-breaded fried mozzarella triangles with marinara and balsamic reduction. Choose from entrées such as ziti with vodka sauce, chicken parmesan, and of course, pizza, New York-style. The Vermonter specialty pie features chicken, apples, ham, a cheddar/mozzarella blend, alfredo sauce, and a maple drizzle. Enjoy a full bar with 10 beers on tap, a pool table, darts, and acoustic music. (802) 635-7626.

Located in downtown Morrisville’s historic train station, 10 Railroad Street specializes in pub fare with a sophisticated twist. Enjoy steaks, prime rib, clams, fish, burgers, sandwiches, macaroni & cheese, and more — the varied menu changes seasonally. Local beers, a selection of wines, and specialty cocktails complement your meal. Open daily. (802) 888-2277.

The Sunset Grille and Tap Room is a family restaurant & sports bar serving down home cooking including steaks, ribs, burgers, seafood, wings, and more in a casual and friendly atmosphere. The tap room features 30 televisions, including 6 big screens & satellite TV. Bar munchies are available until midnight every day.

Outdoor dining on Sunset Grille’s secluded patio, plus tiki bar, horseshoes, and volleyball May-September.

Located on Cottage Club Road just off Route 108 in Stowe. Open 7 days for lunch & dinner 11:30 am – 2:00 am. Children’s menu available. (802) 253-9281.

The Essex Outlets & Cinema, located about 25 minutes driving time from Smugglers’, features several dining choices to complement a shopping excursion or movie. Consider the Oriental Wok or Sukho Thai’s fresh and exotic flavors to tempt your taste buds.

Berda’s menu features burgers made from Vermont grass-fed beef. Sweet Clover Market offers freshly made soups, salads, and sandwiches to go or to eat in their casual eating area. (802) 878-2851 (outlet center information line)

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If you’d rather dine in, visit the Smugglers’ Country Store for all your grocery staples like bread, meat, vegetables, fruit, and beverages. The store stocks a wide variety of Vermont specialty items such as jams and syrups from Butternut Mountain Farm in nearby Johnson and delicious Lake Champlain Chocolates. The store also carries a selection of gluten-free products. The Perk offers espresso, cappuccino, lattes, chai tea, and mochas both hot and cold, plus a variety of fresh fruit smoothies, iced tea, and lemonade. Choose from a variety of morning pastries and fresh baked goods prepared locally.

The Cambridge Village Market at 113 South Main Street (Route 15) in Cambridge continues the location’s 100-plus years of serving the community and visitors with groceries, sundries, and more. Choose from fresh produce, deli meats (with breakfast and deli sandwiches to go), a large beer and wine selection, and brand name and private label groceries and sundries. Open daily. (802) 644-2272.

You’ll find an additional option for provisions in Fairfax, where Steeple Market offers fresh fruits and veggies, meat and seafood, a deli with sandwich and salad choices, and wine and beer (plus a growler filling station with three brews available). Steeple Market also features weeknight hearty dinner specials, plus pizza, rotisserie chicken and wings, and paninis and subs. Located at 1098 Main Street in Fairfax, the market is open daily. (802) 849-6872.

On Jeffersonville’s Main Street across from 158 Main is The Farm Store, offering a variety of fresh organic produce and natural foods, plus cleaning and personal products and more. Open daily. (802) 644-9463.

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SMUGGLERS’ NOTCH RESORT MONDAY, 8:30 AM -11:30 AM Fresh vegetables from local organic farms as well as maple products, wine and spirits, baked goods and bread, and more. Located in the Village Courtyard, weekly through September 3, 2018.

JEFFERSONVILLE WEDNESDAY, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM Fresh produce, prepared specialty foods, and arts & crafts. Don’t miss Mtn Jam Music performances weekly from July 11-August 29. Located at 49 Old Main Street at the eastern end of Jeffersonville near the roundabout on Route 15, weekly through October 3, 2018 (closed July 4).

JERICHO THURSDAY, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Fresh produce, prepared specialty foods, breads, maple products, and arts & crafts such as woodworking and photography. Located at Mills Riverside Park on Route 15 in Jericho, weekly through October 4, 2018.

STOWE SUNDAY, 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM Fresh produce, cheeses, meats, maple products, baked goods and bread, flowers, crafts, and prepared specialty foods. Location: On the green between the Blue Donkey and Red Barn Shops on Route 108, 1.7 miles west of Stowe Village. Market takes place weekly through October 3, 2018.

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events calendar

Your guide to events at the resort and in the area

JUNE

JULY

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Stowe Theatre Guild presents “Gypsy,” the timeless story of the ultimate show mother and a reluctant vaudeville star. Additional performances June 20-23 and June 27-30; all performances start at 7:30 pm. For tickets and additional information, visit www.stowetheatre.com or call 802-253-3961.

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Rattling Brook Bluegrass Festival. The 33rd anniversary of this popular event. Multiple bands play from midday into the evening at the Belvidere town pavilion on Route 109. Admission $15 at the gate, 12 & under free. Music from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. Rain or shine.

16-17 Classic Auto Festival at the Shelburne Museum.

2018 marks the 65th anniversary of the Vermont Automobile Enthusiasts and the 15th Annual Classic Auto Festival in collaboration with the Shelburne Museum. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Info: www.shelburnemuseum.org

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Smugglers’ celebrates the longest day of the year with the Summer Solstice party! Celebrations begin with an early morning Sunrise Yoga session and continue with evening performances by Cirque De Fuego, Vermont’s premiere fire performers, and Jeh Kulu Drum Theater! The evening rounds off with a round of Glow Disc Golf on the Village 9 course under a spectacular fireworks display in front of the beautiful backdrop of the Green Mountains!

21-24

Vermont Quilt Festival. New England’s oldest and largest quilt event celebrates 42 years! Displays of more than 400 new and old quilts, vendors, workshops, appraisals.

Thursday preview, 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm; Friday and Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Sunday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction. Info: www.vqf.org

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Burlington Wine & Food Festival. Enjoy world class wines and delicious farm-to-table food. This festival pairs these favorites to offer a delectable experience in Waterfront Park. For information and online ticket purchases, visit www.burlingtonwineandfoodfestival.com

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Gardens of Stowe. This self-guided tour sweeps through scenic and charming Stowe’s most interesting gardens.

Guests pick up their tour maps at The Jewish Community of Greater Stowe (JCOGS) and then spend the afternoon enjoying approximately one dozen residential and resort gardens. This special event closes with a reception featuring catered finger foods and beverages; a garden talk by VPR’s Master Gardener, Charlie Nardozzi; a floral arranging demonstration; and silent auction. This event is 12:30 pm 5:00 pm rain or shine. Pre-event tickets are $20 online at Eventbrite.com), or $25 per ticket the day of the event. Registration and reception at JCOGS, 1189 Cape Cod Rd, Stowe.

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Independence Day! Smugglers’ Notch Resort and Jeffersonville. An old-fashioned July 4th celebration in Jeffersonville with a parade at 10:00 am, carnival with games and vendors, kids’ games, live entertainment, and food. Don’t forget the world famous frog jumping contest!

And back at Smugglers’ ... Starting at 5:00 pm, the Resort hosts a tasty Firemen’s Barbecue on the Green with proceeds benefiting the local fire department. Rockin’ Ron Carter is your host on the Village Green with music for all ages from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The Vermont National Guard 40th Army Band plays their mix of classic favorites and patriotic tunes beginning at 8:00 pm. At dusk, enjoy the spectacular fireworks against the backdrop of the Green Mountains. It’s a full day of celebration!

6-7 Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour ...

Vaudeville!! Join us for a high-flying show that soars into the wild blue yonder! With flocks of jugglers, high-larious clowns, and air-borne aerialists, this show takes flight!

Prepare to be dazzled by performers, ages 11-18, live music, and an array of brilliant costumes. Daily performances at 12:00 noon and 6:00 pm. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction. Additional information: 802-878-5545 or www.smirkus.org 6-8

The 32nd annual Stoweflake Hot Air Balloon Festival. More than 25 colorful balloons will be launched over the course of the weekend. Balloon rides and tethered rides available. Children’s activities, live entertainment, beer and wine garden, and food. Stoweflake Resort and Spa in Stowe, Route 108. www.stoweflake.com

8 Vermont Symphony Orchestra 2018 TD Bank Summer Festival Tour. The VSO celebrates the gifts of nature through music with guest conductor Sarah Hicks. Enjoy pyrotechnics not just during the concert finale, but also courtesy of 22-year-old violin virtuoso Rubén Rengel. Gates open at 5:30 pm for picnicking, concert begins at 7:30 pm. Trapp Family Lodge concert meadow, Stowe. Please visit www.vso.org for information and ticket purchases.

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Waterbury Block Party and Arts Festival in the quaint mountain town of Waterbury, Vermont. Festivities Friday night feature live music in a street party atmosphere, and Saturday highlights high-quality, original artwork from more than 80 exhibitors and entertainment. www.waterburyartsfest.com

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Music in the Meadow. Pianist, songwriter and vocalist Marcia Ball will get you moving with rollicking Texas boogies, swampy New Orleans ballads and groove-laden Gulf Coast blues that have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite with music lovers all over the world. The Trapp Family Lodge concert meadow is the site of the Music in the Meadow concerts and opens two hours prior to the start of the 7:00 pm concert.

Concert meadow seating is picnic-style and on a first come, first served basis. Trapp Family Lodge is located at 700 Trapp Hill Road in Stowe. For tickets and additional information, please visit www.stoweperformingarts.com

18-21

Stowe Theatre Guild presents “Heathers,” based on the cult classic movie from the late ‘80s. This is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit, who hustles her way into Westerburg High’s most powerful and ruthless clique: the Heathers. 7:30 pm show start; additional shows July 25-28 and August 1-4. For tickets and information, visit www.stowetheatre.com or call 802-253-3961.

19-22

Lamoille County Players present “Hello Dolly!” in the historic Hyde Park Opera House. This blockbuster Broadway hit, bursts with humor, romance, high-energy dancing, and some of the greatest songs in musical theater history. The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher-Levi, turn-ofthe-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges things,” are certain to thrill and entertain audiences again and again.

Show times are 7:00 pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00 pm on Sunday. Additional shows July 26-29. www.lcplayers.com

26-29

Lake Champlain Maritime Festival. Commemorating the past, present and future of beautiful Lake Champlain! Lake Champlain maritime exhibits, vintage boat show, U.S. Coast Guard exhibit, live musical performances, kids’ entertainment, food and crafts. On the Burlington Waterfront, from Perkins Pier to the Community Sailing Center. Nightly concerts feature performances by popular bands. www.lcmfestival.com

27-29

Lamoille County Field Days. Country fair with horse show, rides, music, food, crafts, livestock exhibition.

Located just north of Johnson on Route 100C. For more information please visit www.lamoillefielddays.com

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Music in the Meadow. Don’t miss Dustbowl Revival, an Americana and soul band that blends the sounds of New Orleans funk, bluegrass, soul, pre-war blues, and roots music. The Trapp Family Lodge concert meadow is the site for Music in the Meadow concerts and opens two hours prior to the start of the 7:00 pm concert.

Concert meadow seating is picnic-style and on a first come, first served basis. Trapp Family Lodge is located at 700 Trapp Hill Road in Stowe. For tickets and additional information, please visit www.stoweperformingarts.com

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Untites Producers, Musicians, & Neighbors in Community Offering Live music, local food and art.

Please join us in an unhurried space with views of beautiful Mount Mansfield.

Location: 49 Old Main St. Jeffersonville, VT (by the roundabout)

802-253-5750 von Trapp Bierhall Brewery Tours Award-Winning Lager Tastings 1333 Luce Hill Road. Stowe, VT 05672 | vontrappbrewing.com

Wednesdays June 13 - October 3 4:30pm-8:00pm

For 5-12 year olds

(Closed July 4)

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AUGUST

2-5 Franklin County Field Days. Agricultural and 4H displays, cattle show, crafts, games, rides, music, tractor and horse pulling, antique tractor pull, draft horse show, and demolition derby. Airport Road in Highgate. www.franklincountyfielddays.org 3-4

Stowe Brewers Festival. Celebrate Vermont’s tradition of brewing fine craft beer! This outdoor festival showcases dozens of breweries. Tasting sessions Friday, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm, Saturday 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm. Ticket purchase includes 15 samples per session. The festival features live music as well! www.stowebrewersfestival.com

3-5

Disc Golf Junior Championship. Smugglers’ host the first Disc Golf Championship for junior players! There will be one round of play each day.

Plan on stopping by the Brewster Ridge and Fox Run courses to see these talented junior athletes!

5 Music in the Meadow. Austin singer-songwriter and accomplished fiddle player Phoebe Hunt entwines elements of Texas swing, jazz and Americana into dazzling compositions. The Trapp Family Lodge concert meadow is the site for Music in the Meadow concerts and opens two hours prior to the start of the 7:00 pm concert. Concert meadow seating is picnic-style and on a first come, first served basis. Trapp Family Lodge is located at 700 Trapp Hill Road in Stowe. No tickets are required for this show; for additional information, please visit www.stoweperformingarts.com 10-12

61st Annual Stowe Antique and Classic Car Meet. See 800-plus vehicles on

display, watch the parade, shop the automotive flea market, and stay for some food! Farr Field on Route 2, Waterbury. www.vtauto.org

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10th Annual Festival of the Arts in Jeffersonville.

The Cambridge Arts Council and the Smugglers’ Notch Area Chamber of Commerce celebrate the creativity and talent of regional artists! Lovely galleries and a wide range of artists display their work along Jeffersonville’s charming Main Street. Children’s activities and live music. Local restaurants offer delicious food for purchase. Parking is available at Cambridge Elementary. Festival hours 10:00 am 4:00 pm. Rain or shine. www.cambridgeartsvt.org

22-25

Stowe Theatre Guild presents “The Bridges of Madison County,” based on the best-selling novel.

24 - September 2

Champlain Valley Exposition. The Champlain Valley Fair caps the Summer season in Vermont! Vendors, midway rides and games, entertainment, food, agricultural exhibits, nationally recognized performers and more. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction. www.champlainvalleyfair.org or (802) 878-5545

SEPTEMBER 5-9 Disc Golf Pro World Championship. The top disc golf players in the world converge on Smugglers’ to compete in the World Championship at the resort’s Brewster Ridge and Fox Run courses. Spectators are welcome to watch the exciting action!

7-8

FallFest at Smugglers’ Notch. Join us for FallFest, a weekend celebrating mountain recreation and northern Vermont culture with live music, local food, craft beer, and cider.

7-9

Burlington’s South End Art Hop Now in its 26th year, this three-day celebration of the arts, local businesses and art studios open their doors to showcase over 600 artists’ paintings, sculpture, photography, and much more. This kid friendly event also features Kids Hop, food trucks, juried shows, and live music.

Additional information at www.seaba.com

14-16

British Invasion. A weekend celebration and salute to the great British motorcar. Enjoy the cars and visit the market place! Festivities are at the Stowe Events Field just off of Route 108 north of Stowe Village. $15 for two-day general admission. www.britishinvasion.com

26-30

AppleFest at Smugglers’ Notch Resort.

Celebrate a fall favorite - apples! Our second annual AppleFest highlights the traditions of apple growing in Vermont with apple-themed guided walks and free daily transportation provided to local apple orchards for pick-your-own fun. All ages can find fun with diverse activities that include tastings of sweet and hard ciders that introduce the awardwinning flavors of Vermont’s cider makers, apple story time, and cider press demonstrations. Savor dining specials at Resort restaurants and samples of Vermont apple specialty foods at Smugglers’ Country Store. An apple a day during Vermont autumn play!

A forbidden love affair between a photographer and a housewife changes them forever. Shows begin at 7:30 pm. Additional shows August 29-September 1 and September 5-8. For tickets and additional information, visit www.stowetheatre.com or call 802-253-3961

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27-30

Lamoille County Players present “All Shook Up!” Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley, the musical takes you back to 1955, during a 24-hour period when a guitar-playing young man changes everything and everyone he meets. This hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.” Performance times are 7:00 pm for shows Thursday-Saturday; 2:00 pm for Sunday shows. Additional shows October 4-7. For information, please visit www.lcplayers.com

29-30

Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival. Demonstrations, wool and yarn sales, herding demos, animal barn, children’s activities. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday. Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, Vermont. www.vtsheepandwoolfest.com

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Old fashioned Harvest Market. Located in Underhill, Vermont, about 20 minutes from the Resort, the Harvest Market kicks off on Saturday with a small-town parade at 9:00 am. Children’s games, music, Vermont artisans, and delicious food offer fun for all ages. The famous Underhill Clutter Barn and town-wide yard sales yield lots of treasures! www.underhillharvestmarket.com

OCTOBER 3-6

Stowe Theatre Guild presents “The Odd Couple.” Unger and Madison are at it again! Florence Unger and Olive Madison, that is, in Neil Simon’s hilarious contemporary comic classic. Shows start at 7:30 pm. Additional shows October 10-13 and October 17-20. For tickets and general information, visit www.stowetheatre.com or call 802-253-3961.

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36th Annual Stowe Foliage Arts Festival. A short drive away through Smugglers’ Notch Pass, 200 arts and crafts exhibitors offer shopping options for all interests - jewelry, home goods, décor, furniture, clothing, food, spirits, maple products, and so much more! Topnotch Field, 3420 Mountain Road (Route 108), watch for the big tent. www.craftproducers.com

12-14

Burlington Book Festival. Three days of authorized activity!

Readings from famed authors, family events, demonstrations, and workshops. Presentations held at venues in beautiful lakeside Burlington. www.burlingtonbookfestival.com

26-28

Essex Fall Craft Show and Vermont Antique Expo. Come see the finest in traditional and contemporary crafts, fine art, folk, art, gourmet specialties and unique antiques and vintage collectibles. Friday, 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Admission fee of $8 includes entry to both events. Free parking. Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl Street, Essex Junction. www.craftproducers.com

NOVEMBER 16-18

The Vermont Handcrafters’ Holiday Fine Craft and Art Show. This showcase of fine art and crafts produced by our state’s talented artisans is a seasonal tradition in our area! At the DoubleTree Hotel on Route 2/Main Street in Burlington. Friday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, and Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.

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