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Too Many Cooks: A Mad River Valley Culinary Experience Friday, October 31 - Sunday, November 2, 2025
Unwind. Indulge. Savor.
Nestled in the serene heart of the Mad River Valley at the charming 1824 House Inn + Barn, Too Many Cooks offers a culinary retreat like none other — where exquisite flavors meet the warmth of Vermont hospitality.
2 Nights of Cozy Luxury
Settle into one of the eight comfortable rooms with private baths, featherbeds, and stunning views, then let the rhythm of the valley wash over you. From the riverside glen to the rustic post-and-beam barn and hilltop meadow, every corner of 1824 House whispers comfort, elegance, and ease.
Event Highlights
Friday — Fireside Welcome Dinner
• Gather around the fire pit for an enchanting welcome dinner cooked on the open flame with specialty products from Addison West.
• Featured flavors: delectable selections from 5th Quarter VT and von Trapp Farmstead Cheese
• Sip and learn as Mad River Distillers presents an engaging cocktail demonstration.
Saturday — Door-to-Door to-Door Tastes of the Valley
• Morning: Dive into savory delights with breakfast cooking demonstrations creating your very own Eggs Benedict
• Midday: Embark on a flavorful tour and tasting at 5th Quarter VT.
• Continue the journey with a tour and exquisite lunch at Lawson's Finest Liquids
• Browse and shop artisanal wares from Addison West and fresh meat and cheese from von Trapp Farmstead Cheese — ideal for foodies and gift-givers alike.
• Evening: Gather once more for a hands-on dinner in the barn spotlighting 5th Quarter VT and von Trapp Farmstead Cheese finest.
• Add flair to your night with a beer cocktail demonstration by the one and only Mark Leopold of Lawson's Finest Liquids
Sunday — A Delicious Farewell
• Wake to another round of breakfast cooking demos, focusing again on all-time classic, Corned Beef Hash — sending you home inspired and with a special gift bag to remember your weekend in the Mad River Valley.
Book your experience at https://secure.webrez.com/hotel/2799
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2150 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United States, Vermont 05673
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