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Greetings!
Back to School ... Vermont's Quiet Time
OK, the kids are back in school. Isn't it time you considered a quick getaway to
the Green Mountain State? The summer visitors are gone and foliage season doesn't
begin until the end of the month. Vermont remains available to you for the quiet
season. Sit on the veranda of a lodge or inn. Curl up with a good book. Get that
Christmas shopping done early for a change. 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 Kenneth of South Carolina for winning August's Newsletter Giveaway,
$500 lodging Gift Certificate from
Stratton Mountain Resort in
Southern Vermont. The September Issue offers a $500 lodging Gift Certificate from
Deer Meadow
Inn.
- Craig Altschul, Editor
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3rd Annual Bromley Country Fair
September 23, 2006
Bromley Mountain Resort
An old-time celebration of craft, art, food, and music! There'll be a pig roast
and as many as 100 exhibitors, including traditional artists and artisans, plus
Vermont specialty foods!
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This month's Vermont.com Newsletter allows one (1) lucky subscriber
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A $500 Gift Certificate from Deer Meadow Inn.
Deer Meadow Inn - Gracious hospitality and a delicious
morning breakfast will prepare you for what the season offers. In the summer,
relax by one of two spring-fed fully stocked ponds - one with trout, the other
with bass. Stroll around the grounds, feed the fish, enjoy the lily pads and
admire the mountains. In the winter, take in the crisp air before you begin your
outdoor activities. Cross-country ski trails offer quiet traverses through woods
and open meadows. We welcome you to stay in one of three spacious guest rooms
filled with antiques and each with breathtaking views. Each room has a queen bed
and private bath.
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Couples Golf & Spa Package with The Inn of the Six Mountains
Now through September 14th, Get away with a couple rounds of golf and a relaxing
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Cloud 999 Package at The Equinox Resort & Spa
Indulge in a luxurious spa break at The Equinox Resort & Spa, one of the
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for midweek travel October 22 - December 21, 2006.)
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September Midweek Special at The Old Tavern at Grafton
What Fall season is complete without a stay at The Old Tavern, in a region lush
with fall festivals, apple picking, antiquing and of course, leaf peeping? Enjoy
a midweek stay with us this month, including accommodations, breakfast, afternoon
tea and a two-course dinner for two. Mention VERMONT.COM when
you book with us by September 8th to receive this special for only $215pr/pn/do!
For each night you stay, you will earn a $10 gas voucher as part of our Vermont
Fuels Your Vacation promotion.
*Visit
The Old Tavern at Grafton or call 800-843-1801 for more information.
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Stowe, Vermont Speaks Kids' Language on the Web
Stowe, Vermont, long known as a family-friendly destination, has unveiled the
"Kids Zone" section of their web site, catering exclusively to their younger
visitors. Created by the kids of Stowe, the "Kids Zone" is an easy to navigate,
fun to visit section of Stowe's web site ideal for kids looking to get a sense
of what their family's trip to Stowe might be like, what to bring with them and
some just plain fun. KIDSZONE was made possible by a group of Stowe Middle School
students and their principal, Nancy Shiok. "Our students wanted to show visiting
kids their community from a kid's perspective, whether on the mountain or in town,"
states Shiok. Please mention VERMONT.COM when planning
your vacation in Stowe!
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Stowe Area Association or call 877-GO-STOWE for more information.
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The 13th Annual Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show
The Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show wrapped up its 13th season under beautiful
sunny skies on August 13th at the Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT. On hand to present
the check to Keri Potter - winner of the $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand
Prix - were Governor & Mrs. Jim Douglas. Governor Douglas spoke to the record crowd
acknowledging the importance of this sporting event to the state which generates
over $15 million in economic impact to the greater Manchester area. Another
beneficiary of the five week long event was the Friends Foundation for MEMS, which
was selected as the official gate charity and collected all spectator admission
fees totaling over $9,200. That money will fund the initiatives that support the
education of Elementary & Middle School children in the community. Mention
VERMONT.COM when making your vacation plans for next year's event,
July 18th - August 19th, 2007.
Visit the
Vermont Summer Festival or call 802-496-4878 for more information!
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Vermont Trivia
Did you know?
Question:
Why are barns usually painted red?
Answer: If you've ever driven
through a rural area, it's likely that you've seen the red barns that speckle the
farming landscape. Centuries ago, European farmers would seal the wood on their
barns with an oil, often linseed oil -- a tawny-colored oil derived from the seed
of the flax plant. They would paint their barns with a linseed-oil mixture, often
consisting of additions such as milk and lime. The combination produced a long-lasting
paint that dried and hardened quickly. (Today, linseed oil is sold in most home-improvement
stores as a wood sealant.) Now, where does the red come from?
In historically accurate terms, "barn red" is not the bright, fire-engine red that
we often see today, but more of a burnt-orange red. As to how the oil mixture became
traditionally red, one theory states that farmers added ferrous oxide, otherwise
known as rust, to the oil mixture. Rust was plentiful on farms and is a poison to
many fungi, including mold and moss, which were known to grown on barns. These
fungi would trap moisture in the wood, increasing decay.
Having a red barn became a fashionable thing and a sharp contrast to the traditional
white farmhouse. As European settlers crossed over to America, they brought with
them the tradition of red barns. In the mid to late 1800s, as paints began to be
produced with chemical pigments, red paint was the most inexpensive to buy. Red
was the color of favor until whitewash became cheaper, at which point white barns
began to spring up.
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The Weston Playhouse - Stories told as only Live Theatre can
The Weston Playhouse will wrap-up its 70th Anniversary Season with performances
of "Stones in His Pockets" Aug 24-Sep 3. Two actors play fifteen
roles in this brilliant coup de theatre! A small village in County Kerry is overrun
by big-budget Hollywood filmmakers, and two out-of-work Irishmen seek their fame
and fortune as movie extras in this celebrity-crazed world.
Also, don't miss the Fall Production this year: "Metamorphoses", Oct 19-21.
Mary Zimmerman's Tony-winning adaptation of the timeless myths of the poet Ovid
told through contemporary language and humor. From Midas and Aphrodite to Psyche
and Apollo, these visually stunning stories about the transforming power of love
will delight the senses, stir the soul and capture the imagination.
Please mention VERMONT.COM when purchasing tickets.
*Visit
The Weston Playhouse or call 802-824-5288 for more information.
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Dorset Theatre Festival completes it's 2006 Season
This year, the Dorset Theatre Festival, one of the area's most widely known cultural
attractions, completes it's 2006 Season with performances of "The Glass
Menagerie" by Tennessee Williams, Aug 31-Sept 10. Considered Williams
most lyrical & poetic play and one of the great American dramas. A son's dreams
of a life somewhere else. A daughter's fantasies of being just like everyone else.
And a mother's desire to prepare her adult children for a life... without her.
Please mention VERMONT.COM when purchasing tickets.
*Visit
The Dorset Theatre Festival or call 802-867-2223 for more information.
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