Wednesday, June 18, 2014


Bikeways Map Updated for 2014-15

Whether you are planning a day ride or a multi-day tour through the Green Mountains, the Bikeways Map, available at Vermont Visitors Centers, provides a good overview of the possibilities. Routes highlighted on the map have been nominated by local Vermont cyclists. Listings of bike clubs, bike shops, mountain biking areas and organizations are also included, along with recreation paths and rail trails throughout Vermont. As you plan your trip, please request a map be mailed to you and check pavement conditions and summer paving projects.

Lewis Franco and the Missing Cats

July 29, 2014 • 8pm Main Street, Greensboro

RATTLING BROOK BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL


RATTLING BROOK BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL 
VT Route 109, Belvidere, VT 
Band Schedule 
Saturday, June 21, 2014 

Modern Grass Quintet 11:00 11:38
Woedoggies 11:45 12:23
Cardigan Mountain Tradition 12:30 1:08
Bob Amos & Catamount Crossing 1:15 1:53
Big Spike 2:00 2:38
The Reunion Band 2:45 3:23
Modern Grass Quintet 3:30 4:08
Woedoggies 4:15 4:53
Cardigan Mountain Tradition 5:00 5:38
Bob Amos & Catamount Crossing 5:45 6:23
Big Spike 6:30 7:08
The Reunion Band 7:15 8:00

Friday, May 16, 2014

How Horses Heal Humans Tim Hayes Clinic Sat, May 31, 2014 To Sun, June 01, 2014


The Center For Americas First Horse - How Horses Heal Humans

Sat, May 31 - Sun, June 01, 2014
Tim Hayes Clinic
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$20 per day / $30 for two days. Discount offered for groups.  
HOW HORSES HEAL HUMANS
Watch and learn how horses help us discover hidden parts of ourselves and why they cause us to become better people, better parents, better partners and better friends.
TIM HAYES, author of: RIDING HOME:
The Power of Horses to Heal
Published by St. Martin's Press
Arriving in bookstores January, 2015
The first book to comprehensively explain psychologically, physiologically, biologically and experientially how and why horses have the extraordinary capacity to heal and positively transform emotionally wounded men and women whether they are children with autism, troubled teens, prison inmates or war veterans with post traumatic stress disorder.

The Center For America's First Horse, Inc.
P.O. Box 31
Johnson, VT 05656
(802) 730 - 5400
info@CenterForAmericasFirstHorse.org
centerforamericasfirsthorse.org

What else is going on near Thistledown Inn B&B during the summer of 2014?

Burlington Wine & Food Festival
June 21, Burlington
World class wines paired with creations of Vermont’s top chefs, artisanal cheese, and live jazz lakeside. This event showcases fine local, domestic and international wines. Admission includes wine tastings, menu samples, and seminars.

Central Vermont Cycling Tour
June 22, East Montpelier
Ride in a fully supported bike tour on beautiful dirt roads past farms, woods, lakes and historic towns. Local food lunch. Choose 13-miles, 33-mile or a 60-mile ride with 6,000 feet of climbing.

Burlington Discover Jazz Festival
156 College St., Suite 202
Burlington, VT 05401



Farm-to-Fork Sunset Dinners and Tours at Beautiful Sandiwood Farm

A family farm for over 20 years, Sandiwood Farm produces chemical free plants, produce, cut flowers, beef, chickens, value added farm products and maple syrup. 

Each dinner features an artistically created menu with copious amounts of farm fresh vegetables, herbs, fruits, meats, and  flowers.

Farm-to-Fork Reservations

$65.00 per person

Each dinner features an artistically created menu with copious amounts of farm fresh vegetables, herbs, fruits, meats, and flowers. With so much abundant produce there are always vegetarian options and special dietary needs can be accommodated. Gratuity not included.
Bar service on site selling wine and beer by the glass and bottle.
2014 Dates
  • Fri, June 20, 6:30PM. Solstice Dinner (foul weather date Mon, June 23)
  • Tues, July 15, 6:30PM (foul weather date Wed, July 16)
  • Tues, Aug 5,  6:00PM (foul weather date Wed, Aug 6)
  • Tues, Sept 9, 5:45PM (foul weather date Wed, Sept 10)
  • Tues Oct 7, 5:30PM (foul weather date Thurs, Oct 9)


Vermont History Weekend June 14 and 15


Featuring
Vermont Civil War Hemlocks
Hosted by;

1168 County Road,
Montpelier, Vermont 05602


June 14th and 15th
starting at 10am
Featuring:
 Vermont Civil War Hemlocks!
plus;  Local Crafters!
♦ Wooden Box Maker
♦ Fine Threads Vermont Lace
♦ Wild Side of Vermont
♦ Hunger Mountain Hardwoods
♦ East Montpelier Historical Society
 ♦ Wool Products and Wool Spinning
♦ Natural Medicines from Trees 
♦ Native American Singing and Drumming
♦ Calais Historical Society
♦  Wood Carver
♦  Basket Maker
♦  Blacksmith
♦  Civil War Genealogy assistance

♦  Wild Hill Herbals

♦  Pin Up Pickles

♦  Walden Pond Creations

♦  Dowser
American Society of Dowsers
♦  Hand Made Windsor Chairs