A Vermont Thanksgiving

Picture an old family farmhouse on the edge of a clean river and surrounded by the Green Mountain National Forest. That was just for starters. Our hosts Bill and Glen made us feel like we were visiting royalty come from afar....and accustomed to the finer things in life. Their Thanksgiving dinner was truly traditional and the four of us feasted away after a day of a long walk around nearby hilly farm roads with wrap-around mountain vistas. Deer hunting season was still on so hiking the trails wasn't advised. Phil from NH brought  his home baked pecan rolls and a super Cranberry wine from Cape Cod. Host Bill drove us around the neighboring farm communities, gravelly mountain roads and the amazing town of Middlebury. Host Glen is a bread baker extraordinaire who furnishes local general stores and cafes with his home cooked wonders. So this trip report is about great food and even greater hospitality by hosts Bill and Glen. It was their first trip posting with GO. They live in a magnificent location that offers year round outdoor activities. These are authentic guys who love country living and dared to open their home to guys they'd never met. But since it was GO guys...it turned out to be a great Thanksgiving get-together that I'll treasure. This was a different and creative GO get together that sets the stage for further good times with more and more outdoorzy activities based on the time of year and the variety of nearby options. Thanks so much Bill and Glen....and you too Phil :-)

This is intended as a time for guys to relax for a few days and enjoy a real Thanksgiving Dinner, surrounded by new friends and mountains of the Green Mountain National Forest. Come for one, two or several days and get outdoors for fun and exercise of your choice. Deer hunting season  will be on so hiking caution is advised. Long Trail and side trail accesses are nearby.  Hunters are welcome too. Nearby ski areas may be partially open, weather and temperature dependent, of course. Kayaking and canoeing on small lakes,  wildlife refuges and possibly a little whitewater on the New Haven River are all close by. The acclaimed Burlington bikepath on the shore of Lake Champlain is just 30 miles away. Or you may choose to simply relax, socialize and watch a college football game or two. All breakfasts and Thanksgiving Day Dinner will be provided. Lunches are bring or buy your own. It is very likely that leftovers will provide at least part of more dinners too!

We are not guiding or mandating any activities .... its all up to you!