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Greetings!
The Dog Days of Summer
Sometimes they call August the Dog Days of Summer. Well, we agree. August in
Vermont means lazy happy times of relaxing on the front porch of a delightful
inn, diving into a cool pool or wading into a mountain stream, and strolling
through a green forest. You don't even have to beg for treats. We've got them
everywhere. Great places to dine, shop, or just enjoy the mountains. You can win
a getaway to Vermont or other great prizes just by subscribing to our free
monthly e-letter that's crammed full of news and values. If you haven't already,
Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter for a chance to win. Don't bark about
being stuck at home. Head for the Green Mountains of Vermont.
Congratulations to Angelica of Colombia for winning July's Newsletter Giveaway,
$500 lodging Gift Certificate from
The Old Tavern in
Grafton. The August Issue offers a $500 lodging Gift Certificate from
Stratton Mountain Resort.
- Craig Altschul, Editor
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Bennington Battle Day Celebrations
August 10-20, 2006
Bennington, VT
A week of history, exhibitions, battle reenactment, parades and other events in
honor of the Revolutionary War Battle of Bennington.
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Stratton Mountain Resort - Welcome to your Vermont Summer
Base Camp. Stratton is more than a mountain: it's a luxurious four-season resort
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Stowe, Vermont is helping visitors combat high gas prices with a
"Free Ride Home"
Visitors to Stowe can end their stay in this picturesque Vermont town with a
complimentary tank of gas to get them home. With this package guests will receive
a $50 Mobil Gas Card upon checkout when you mention VERMONT.COM
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Over a dozen properties offer their own exclusive Free Ride Home Package for the
summer season. Package pricing starts at $237.00 for three nights.
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Stone Hill Inn's "Fun for Foodies" Vacations
Come enjoy regional culinary experiences while staying at one of Vermont's finest
inns this summer. Be an Artisan Cheesemaker for a Day or Chocolatier for a Day!
Meander down a river in a canoe to arrive at a winery for a tour and tasting.
Mention VERMONT.COM when reserving any of our Fun for Foodies
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Stone Hill Inn or call 802-253-6282 for more information.
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Gas Card Special at the Black Bear Inn
At 2,000 ft. above the valley floor, the Black Bear Inn offers the most panoramic
views and sunsets in Vermont. Sit back and relax in an unhurried atmosphere or
enjoy 6,000 pristine private acres, which feature tennis courts, a crystal clear
swimming pool, and miles of trails that are perfect for hiking, biking, horseback
riding or nature tours. Come stay with us for 3 nights in the month of August, and
receive a $50 gas card before you leave! You must mention the VERMONT.COM
special at time of reservation. (Offer valid Aug. 1 - Aug. 31, 2006.)
*Visit
Black Bear Inn or call 800-395-6335 for more information.
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Green Mountain Inn - Free Ride Home Package
Enjoy a relaxing summer getaway to the Green Mountain Inn in Stowe, Vermont and
fill up your tank on the way out of town! Our "Free Ride Home" Package includes
two nights lodging, an extensive continental breakfast daily, tax & service
and a $50 Gas Card issued upon checkout when you mention VERMONT.COM
(valid nationwide, one card per booking). Standard Rooms from $154pp/do, Deluxe
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bookings for June 16 - September 21 stays (excludes September 1-3, 2006).
*Visit
Green Mountain Inn or call 800-253-7302 for more information.
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Kingdom Trails Package at the WilloughVale Inn on Lake Willoughby
Hike, bike or run with our new 2-night "Kingdom Trails Package!" The Inn has
partnered with the acclaimed Kingdom Trails in East Burke, to offer an
exciting new way to discover the Northeast Kingdom! Now through October 14th,
mention VERMONT.COM to get this special package. Enjoy two nights
lodging, daily passes to the extensive Kingdom Trails system, lunch packed
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Inn rooms from $177pp/do, Luxury Rooms from $281pp/do and Lakefront Cabins from
$292pp/do.
*Visit
WilloughVale Inn on Lake Willoughby or call 800-594-9102 for more information.
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A Quiet Summer On Mountain While Plans Formed For Future
"There will be no new lifts or trails going in at Burke Mountain this summer; no
new construction. It's quiet." "Last year the ski area was buzzing with activity
as a new high speed chair lift was installed and the Sherburne Base Lodge received
a complete facelift. Parking lots and snowmaking were upgraded." "The big thing
this year is service."
Visit the
Caledonian Record for more information!
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Vermont Trivia
True or False?
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FACT: There is no Wal-Mart
in the state of Vermont.
False! - Until 1996, Vermont was
the only state without a Wal-Mart. Vermont currently has four Wal-Marts; one in
Burlington, Rutland, Barre, and Bennington. New locations for Wal-Marts in Vermont
are being discussed. Because of this, many Vermonters feel "Vermont's quality of
life, environment, and economy are at risk."
FACT: The Marx Brothers used
to vacation on Lake Bomoseen.
True! - The critic Alexandar
Woolcott, who was also instrumental in launching the careers of the Marx Brothers,
bought an island called Neshobe that rests in Lake Bomoseen. He played host to
many entertainers in the 1920's, including the Marx Brothers (particularly Harpo,
who spent a great deal of time there during this period).
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The Weston Playhouse - Stories told as only Live Theatre can
The Weston Playhouse is celebrating its 70th Anniversary Season this year! The
Main Stage opened the season with Marion J. Caffey's portrait of the legendary
blues artist Alberta Hunter, featuring 22 musical numbers in Cookin' at
the Cookery - June 20th thru July 8th. Other Stages performances at the
Weston Rod & Gun Club opened the season with Tomie dePaola's Strega
Nona, a Musical for the Young and Young-at-Heart - June 15 through July 2.
Other performances this year include:
"Urinetown the Musical" July 13-29, "The Mikado"
Aug 3-19, "Stones in His Pockets" Aug 24-Sep 3, "I Am My
Own Wife" July 26-Aug 13, and the Fall Production "Metamorphoses"
Oct 19-21.
*Visit
The Weston Playhouse or call 802-824-5288 for more information.
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Dorset Theatre Festival continues with The 2006 Season
Professional Theatre at the Dorset Playhouse has been an important part of life
in Dorset and Manchester, Vermont since the 1930's, attended by our community's
own residents, by thousands from across a three state area and summer visitors
from all locations. This year, one of the area's most widely known cultural
attractions includes performances of "Moonlight and Magnolias"
June 15-24, Agatha Cristie's "A Murder is Announced" June 29-July
15, "Tom Jones" July 20-Aug 5, "Peter Pan" Aug
10-26, and "The Glass Menagerie" Aug 31-Sept 10.
*Visit
The Dorset Theatre Festival or call 802-867-2223 for more information.
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Vermont Summer Festival - New England's largest show-jumping event!
Fun for the entire family, the twelfth annual Vermont Summer Festival Horse Shows
offer five weeks of top equestrian competition in July & August. Just off
scenic Route 7 north of East Dorset the show grounds offer food, drink and shopping
while watching world-class show jumping action. Come watch amazing horse and rider
teams negotiate jumps with precision, speed & flair. Over $600,000 in prize
money will be awarded during the show. 100% of all gate receipts benefit the
Friends of Manchester Elementary & Middle School.
*Visit
Vermont Summer Festival or call 802-496-9667 for more information.
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2006 Komen Vermont Race for the Cure
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is a national non-profit organization
with Komen Race for the Cure events in 112 cities across the country. Through early
funding of basic research, Komen has laid the groundwork for some of today's most
promising breast cancer treatments. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded
over 583 grants from its Grant Fund to recipients who were selected through a peer
review process recognized by the National Cancer Institute.
This year, the Annual 5k run/walk for All and 1 Mile Steeplechase for Children at
Hildene's Meadowlands in Manchester will be held on Sunday, July 30, 2006. A
feel-good family event with a festival-like atmosphere, music, food and more.
*Visit
Komen Vermont Race for the Cure or call 802-362-2733 for more information.
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