Meleen and I have talked about this adventure for years and are both excited to begin and share it with you. The houses we are staying in are hers, charming, full of her collections and happy spirit. Last year we enjoyed this weekend with friends, rambling through a trio of days exploring the historic New England towns of Norman Rockwell and the colorful countryside with its covered bridges and old forests. Of course, we had a blast at the house too, hanging out by the fire or on the porch, making things, talking, laughing. So this is the plan:
Arrive Thursday. Fly into Albany, NY and we'll pick you up around 5 pm. We will be sharing side-by-side farmhouses in a small southern Vermont town in the Green Mountains near Manchester and Bennington, about 4 hours from NYC if you want to drive. There will be a light supper and a start on crafting.
Friday and Saturday: Coffee and breakfast on the porch or in the great room, then late in the morning, we'll head to town for lunch and touring, shopping, farmer's market, or whatever we've discovered that's local and can't-miss. It's high season for flea markets, tag sales, town festivals. Back home for dinner and crafting.
Sunday: Breakfast and farewell.
Three nights and days of lodging, food and drink at the house, crafts and pick-ups at the airport (within a specified window of time Thursday and Sunday) as well as our excursions out and about. And there's gift bag swag!
We'll be making things.
I'll teach some stitching and felt applique. There will be other crafts too.
We'll be wearing comfy clothes for all kinds of weather and adventures. Bring your slippers.
We'll be eating simple but delicious, home-cooked food that takes advantage of seasonal harvests.
And we'll be finding great antiques, junk and treasures.
It's a fabulous place to gather with friends, old and new, and we're going to have a great time!
If you'd like to come or have questions, email us at fallvermontgetaway[at]gmail.com to get on the list. Thanks!
EDIT: This event is sold out, but if you think you might like to attend the next one, please email us to get on the list. Thanks!
This looks absolutely wonderful. My mom and I are frantically emailing each other and getting up our nerves to ask the men folk. Keep your fingers crossed.
Posted by: Katey | May 28, 2013 at 01:58 PM
Congrats Charlotte - you will be fabulous xox
Posted by: Corrine | May 28, 2013 at 02:23 PM
This Vermont weekend sounds like an absolute dream come true.
Posted by: karen on bainbridge island | May 28, 2013 at 06:25 PM
Hi Charlotte, seeing if I can squeeze this into my fall calendar! Sounds like a blast!
All my best- carol
Posted by: Carol Turner | May 28, 2013 at 08:56 PM
Sounds really interesting! Love the pretty finds in here.
Posted by: Jeane M. | May 30, 2013 at 06:04 AM
I am sooooooo pining for this xx
Posted by: nina | May 30, 2013 at 10:26 AM
that looks amazing!!!!
Posted by: claudine hellmuth | May 30, 2013 at 01:31 PM