Vermont Country Christmas

Join us for a fabulous Vermont Country Christmas Getaway. This outstanding tour will include stays at the historic Middlebury or Brandon Inn’s followed by the wonderful mountainside Trapp Family Lodge. Our fully escorted tour will include visits to Dakin Farms (Vermont’s Tastiest Attraction), the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory, a picturesque horse-drawn sleigh ride, and of course a visit with Santa Claus.

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2021 Mid Week from Mid November – Mid December

Day One

We’re off to Vermont to enjoy some yuletide spirit in beautiful Vermont. Board our deluxe motorcoach. During our ride northward, we’ll enjoy snacks, beverages, fun and games. Lunch is on your own. We continue north to the town of Middlebury or Brandon, VT where we make our overnight. Enjoy a Welcome Reception in the living room. A delicious Christmas Dinner is served in the Main Dining Room. Following dinner enjoy caroling at the inn. (D)

Day Two

After a full breakfast, we board the coach for Dakin Farms (Vermont’s Tastiest Attraction) where you will see the production of their gourmet meats and cheeses and sample many of their fine products. Next, we experience the feeling of an 18th Century Dickens Village at the Christmas Loft. This afternoon we’ll enjoy lunch and shopping on your own at the historic Church Street Marketplace. This afternoon we continue to the Trapp Family Lodge where we spend the next two evenings. Finish our day with a guided tour of the famous Trapp Family Lodge. Our tour begins with an overview of the Von Trapp Family history including their early years in America. We then enjoy the film “The Real Maria” followed by a tour of the property led by a family member or they will host a question and answer period. Dinner is included this evening in the Main Dining Room. Enjoy a holiday movie at a select location at the lodge. (B,D)

Day Three

Following breakfast, we travel to the Cold Hollow Cider Mill where you will see the production of their delicious cider and sample many of their fine products. Next, we visit the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory for a guided tour and tasting. Enjoy lunch and shopping on your own in the charming village of Stowe. We complete our day with a horse-drawn sleigh or wagon ride (Weather Permitting). German Fare Dinner tonight is served at the beautiful Trapp Family Bier Hall. This evening enjoy the amenities and activities at the lodge. (B,D)

Day Four

After a hearty full breakfast, we depart for home taking with us many fond memories of Christmas in Vermont!! A final stop today takes us to the charming village of Woodstock where you will have a little time for shopping and an early lunch before continuing home. (B)

Inclusions:

One night’s accommodations Brandon Inn or Middlebury Brandon or Middlebury, VT

Two night’s accommodations Trapp Family Lodge Stowe, VT

Three dinners including a Christmas Dinner

Three full breakfasts

Visit to Dakin Farms

Visit to the Christmas Loft

Visit to Historic Church Street Marketplace

Guided tour and greeting at Trapp Family Lodge

Viewing the movie The Real Maria

Guided tour of Cold Hollow Cider Mill

Admission to Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream