Adding the agritourism experience to your Vermont itinerary can be the highlight of your tour.
Visit working farms and meet a variety of animals; orchards that bear a wide variety of apples and other fruit, maple museums and working sugar houses; vineyards and wineries; cheese makers, corn mazes, an ice cream factory and much more. Taste your way through Vermont.
The Vermont Farms! Association has developed suggested agritourism motorcoach itineraries and will fax or e-mail upon request. Contact: info@vtfarms.org
North
Carman Brook Dairy & Maple Farm 1275 Fortin Road Swanton, VT 05488 Tour Contact: Karen Fortin 1-888-84-MAPLE (6-2753) Email: thefolks@cbmaplefarm.com Web: www.cbmaplefarm.com Tours offered: March - October Cost: $2/person Size of group: Program: Maple, Dairy, Environment, Cultural Heritage, VT History Length of Program: 2 hours +/- Meals available: Yes Comp: Driver/Escort - gift certificate
Couture's Maple Shop/B&B 560 VT Rte. 100 Westfield, VT 05874 Tour Contact: Jacques or Pauline Couture 802-744-2733 or 800-845-2733 Email: jcouture@together.net Web: www.maplesyrupvermont.com Tours offered: Year around Cost: No charge Size of Group: up to 50 Program: (1) Tour of sugarhouse during the sugaring season, most of March to about April 15. Maple store open year round. (2) Tour of dairy barn anytime year round. Please note that we require prior scheduling for tours so that we can schedule someone to guide the group. This is an operating farm and there is always something that needs to be done! Length of Program: 45 min. to 1 hour, tailored to fit your schedule. Meals available: Sugar on snow parties during the sugaring season or anytime by prior appointment. Comp: Driver/Escort
The Great Vermont Corn Maze 1404 Wheelock Road Danville, VT 05828 Tour Contact: Michael & Dayna Bourdreau 1-802-748-1399 Email: info@vermontcornmaze.com Web: www.vermontcornmaze.com Tours offered: August - October Cost: See website or call for rates. Size of group: No limit Program: Starlight Maze or Dead North - Farmland of Terror Length of Program: 1 - 2 hours Meals available: No Comp: Driver/1 Escort
Vermont Maple Outlet 3929 Vermont Route 15 Jeffersonville, VT 05464 Tour contact: Diane & Rick Marsh Fax: 802-644-5038 Email: info@vermontmapleoutlet.com Web: www.vermontmapleoutlet.com Tours offered: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter Cost: No charge Size of group: Small, up to 50-60. Program: Tour of sugarhouse and explanation of the sugaring process. The history of sugaring, and antiques on display. Time permitting and size of group - a tour of the canning facility and kitchen. Length of Program: 15 - 20 minutes or 35 - 40. Meals available: No Comp: Driver/Escort
Central
Billings Farm & Museum Route 12 N & River Road Woodstock, VT 05091 Tour contact: Marge Wakefield 802-457-2355 Fax: 802-457-4663 Email: billings.farm@valley.net Web: www.billingsfarm.org Tours offered: Year around Cost: $6 Size of Group: 10 or more Program: Daily programs and hands-on activities, seasonal events, and audiovisual presentations. Museum shop, dairy bar. Working dairy farm, restored 1890 farm house, farm life exhibits. Length of program: 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Meals available: Dairy bar offers drinks, ice cream and a VT cheese and cracker lunch. Picnic area provided. Comp: Driver/Escort
Bragg Farm Sugarhouse & Gift Shop Route 14 N East Montpelier, VT 05651 Tour contact: Doug or Barb 802-223-5757 Fax: 802-223-5757 Web: www.braggfarm.com Tours offered:Spring, Summer, Fall Cost: no charge Size of group: 45 Program: Personal talk by Barb Bragg about Bragg Farma nd traditional and modern methods of making 100% maple syrup. Length of program: 30 - 45 minutes Meals: Maple ice cream & cookies Comp: Driver/Escort Cabot Creamery Visitors Center 2878 Main Street, Rte. 215 Cabot, VT 05647 Tour contact: Deb Maxwell 1-800-837-4261 Fax: 802-371-1200 Email: vctr@cabotcheese.com Web: www.cabotcheese.com Tours offered: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter Cost: $2, children under 12 free Size of group: maximum two coaches at once Program: Informative video, history of Cabot Creamery and agricultural history of VT. Guided walking tour down the hall to view our award-winning cheeses being made. Free nibbles! World's best cheddar! Length of tour: Approximately 30 minutes. Meals: No Comp: Driver/Escort (Free drink or 8 oz. cheese bar)
Champlain Orchards, Inc. 2955 Route 74 West Shoreham, VT 05770 Tour contact: Bill Suhr 802-897-2777 Fax: 1-802-897-2778 Email: suhr@shoreham.net Web: www.champlainorchards.com Tours offered: Fall Cost: $5 per person Size of group: Unlimited Program: Tour of the 60 acre orchard (apples, raspberries, plums, peaches, cherries, pumpkins), cider mill and apple packing facility. Length of Program: one hour Meals available: No Comp: Driver/Escort
Hathaway Farm, Ltd. 741 Prospect Hill Road Rutland Town, VT 05701 Tour contact: Irene Hathaway 802-775-2624 Email: hathawayfarm@adelphia.net Web: www.hathawayfarm.com Tour offered: late Summer & Fall (July 30 - Oct. 30) Cost:Ages 12 & over $7; ages 5-11 & seniors $5, 4 & under free. Groups with 20 adults or more with reservations & group payment $1 off each person. Size of group: unlimited Program: Seven acre corn maze challenge. Find the hidden clues & surprises while learning about farming in Vermont. From mid-Sept. on - PYO pumpkins for $5 each, free hay wagon ride to and from the pumpkin patch. Length of Program: about 2 hours Meals available: Snacks & drinks for sale. Picnic area Comp: Driver/Escort
Maple View Farm Alpacas 185 Adams Road Brandon, VT 05733-8904 Tour contact: Deb Bratton 802-247-5412 Fax: 802-247-5412 Email: info@mapleviewfarmalpacas.com Web: www.mapleviewfarmalpacas.com Tour offered: Year around Cost: no charge Size of group: up to 20 Program: See a well managed alpaca farm, lovable animals and products crafted from luxurious alpaca fiber. Discussion on the origin, habits and market value for an understanding of the history and breeding. Interact with the alpacas, feed and handle the fleese. Length of program: 45 min. Meals: No Comp: Driver/Escort
Sugarbush Farm Cheese & Maple Farm 591 Sugarbush Farm Road Woodstock, VT 05091 Tour contact: Betsy Luce 1-800-281-1757 Fax: 1-802-457-3269 Email: sugarbsh@sover.net Web: www.sugarbushfarm.com Tours offered: May - October Cost: No charge Program: Coach is met on main highway, farm person rides bus, cheese platters are passed out. At the farm a sugar maker explains how maple syrup is made (syrup samples); a tour of cheese packaging room. Visit with the farm animals, walk the nature trail. Length of Program: about one hour. Allow 15 minutes to and from main highway. Meals available: No - cheese, soda and candy snacks only. Comp: Driver/Escort
South
Green Mountain Orchards, Inc. 130 West Hill Road Putney, VT 05346 Tour contact: Andrea Darrow 802-387-5851 Fax: 802-387-4513 Email: gmo@sover.net Web: www.greenmountainorchards.com Tours offered: Fall (weekdays only) Cost: $2 - $4 pp. Size of group: one bus Program: wagon ride, apple picking, cheese tasting/wine tasting (advance notice needed), apple samples, visit reindeer. Retail shop. Length of program: Meals available: No Comp: Driver/Escort
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