About this Event
Trip Includes:
•Charter Bus Transportation for the Day + 2 Rest Stops
•Maple Sugaring Tour at the Von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort + Maple Syrup Tasting and Treats (Stowe, VT)
•Short Hike to Bingham Falls (Stowe, VT)
•Bagged Lunch and Break in Stowe Village
•Cider Tasting at Cold Hollow Cider Mill + Apple Cider Donut (Waterbury, VT)
•Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory Tour + Small (2 scoops) Ice Cream (Waterbury, VT)
•Cabot Creamery Store In-Store Samples and Cheese Snack To-Go (Waterbury, VT)
Thomas Students Only. No Guests. Must take provided transportation to/from Vermont and stay at stops with the Thomas group.
Agenda
🕑: 04:15 AM - 06:30 AM
Depart Campus Near Commons
Info: Please be on time--we cannot wait for late students. No refunds for no-shows.
🕑: 06:30 AM - 07:00 AM
Rest Stop (McDonald's, North Conway, NH)
Info: You may get off the bus to stretch your legs, use the restroom, and purchase breakfast from McDonald's or nearby restaurants. Please utilize order-ahead to streamline this stop so we can get back on the road.
🕑: 07:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Continue the trip to Vermont!
Info: It's still so darn early *yawn*
🕑: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Maple Sugaring Tour at the Von Trapp Family Lodge + Resort (Stowe, VT)
Info: Includes maple syrup tastings and a maple treat!
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
To the Falls!
Info: Prepare to be in awe of nature!
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Bingham Falls Hike (Stowe, VT)
Info: A short half-mile hike to a waterfall (1 mile round trip). Bring proper footwear.
🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
Almost time to eat!
Info: We will head into Stowe Village for a relaxing stop to eat!
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch in Stowe Village
Info: We will park at Memorial Park in Stowe. You can enjoy your provided bagged lunch at the park or venture into the nearby village and visit a local restaurant for lunch!
🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Take Me to the Cider Mill!
Info: Save room at lunch for dessert!
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
Cold Hollow Cider Mill (Waterbury, VT)
Info: Sample complementary cider, browse the store, get a bite to eat in the cafe if you wish, and enjoy a legendary cider donut hot out of the fryer!
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Quite Possibly Our Two Favorite Vermonters
Info: Ben and Jerry's is our next stop (get excited!)!
🕑: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Ben & Jerry's Factory Tour + Ice Cream (Waterbury, VT)
Info: 30 minute factory tour includes movie, view of production floor, samples of chunks and ice cream (non-dairy, vegan options available). After the tour you will be provided a small (two scoops) ice cream (non-dairy, vegan options available) from the Scoop Shop and a chance to visit the Gift Shop and the Flavor Graveyard!
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:10 PM
Time for some Cheesy Fun!
Info: You didn't think we'd skip Cabot Cheese on a trip to Vermont, did you?
🕑: 04:10 PM - 04:40 PM
Cabot Creamery Store (Waterbury, VT)
Info: Enjoy in-store samples, browse the store, and receive a cheese snack for the journey back to Maine!
🕑: 04:40 PM - 06:10 PM
Country Roads, Take Me Home...
Info: First leg of the trip home.
🕑: 06:10 PM - 06:45 PM
Rest Stop (McDonald's, Littleton, NH)
Info: You may get off the bus to stretch your legs, use the restroom, and purchase dinner from McDonald's or nearby restaurants. Please utilize order-ahead to streamline this stop so we can get back on the road.
🕑: 06:45 PM - 09:45 PM
So Close, Yet So Far Away!
Info: We will get back to campus eventually, with memories of a great trip to Vermont (and probably a full belly too!).
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Thomas College, 180 West River Road, Waterville, United States
USD 50.00
