Bartleby's Books will host a book signing with Chris Diamond, author of Ski Inc. and former President of Mount Snow on Thursday, September 7th at 4pm. "You can't make this stuff up." Chris Diamond heard that refrain regularly during his 44-year career in the ski-resort industry, when he guided major ski resorts from Vermont to Colorado and was intimately involved in the most significant issues shaping the sport. So when he finally retired from his position as the president and COO of the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. in 2015, he decided to write it all down.
Armed with English degrees from Middlebury College and the University of Massachusetts, and fresh off a tour as a lieutenant in the Vietnam War, the author did not set out to build a career in the ski business. But in 1972, he wound up at Killington Ski Area, where he came under the wing of resort founder and visionary Preston Leete Smith and legendary marketer Foster T. Chandler. Killington at the time was setting the pace in everything from snowmaking to recruiting new skiers, and Diamond was a quick learner.
What followed was his total immersion in the resort industry, a business that evolved from simply getting skiers up the mountain into a multifaceted, vertically integrated service industry. He witnessed the seminal moments in resort ownership as it evolved from single-area entrepreneurs to conglomerates, including the dramatic implosion of Les Otten's American Skiing Company and the downsizing of Intrawest during the 2008 Great Recession.
Diamond isn't shy in pointing out mistakes made along the way, including his own. Ski Inc. is required reading and an entertaining ride for anyone who works in skiing, wants to work in the industry, or is just passionate about the sport.
Chris Diamond is a resort consultant and author. He started his career as an assistant to the president of Killington in 1972, and was the president of Mount Snow, Vermont, from 1977 to 1994. From 1994 to 1996 he served as the vice president for Business Development and president of the Vermont resorts for S-K- I Ltd. He then spent 17 years at the helm of Steamboat before retiring in 2015. He is a past director and chairman of Colorado Ski Country USA and of the National Ski Areas Association, which presented him with its Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013. Chris lives in Steamboat Springs with his wife, Eileen.
Bartleby's Books is located at 17 West Main Street in downtown Wilmington. To reserve a signed copy of the book or for more information call the store at 802-464-5425, email
[email protected] or visit
www.myvermontbookstore.com.
9th Annual
1LT Mark Dooley 5K Race & Kids Fun Run
Online registration will be available soon!
Saturday September 16th, 2017
PLEASE ARRIVE BETWEEN 7:30-8:45AM TO REGISTER/CHECK-IN.
THEY WILL BE HOLDING A BRIEF CEREMONY HONORING 1LT MARK DOOLEY. DONT MISS IT!
Events:
Kids Fun Run (Ages 4-12)
5K Walk
5K Run
Awards/Prizes:
5K Walk & Run: Custom medals for the top 3 finishers of each age group, and custom trophies for overall top finishers of the walk and run (male & female).
Kids Fun Run: Prizes for all (Please register early)
The Southern Vermont Natural History Museum is Hosting the 7th Annual Wildlife Festival during Wine and Havest Weekend
The Vermont Wildlife Festival was first held in 2010 on Hogback Mountain in Marlboro Vermont. It was originally intended as an opportunity for locals and visitors to the region to share their passion for the outdoors in all its facets. Representatives from the hunting and conservation communities, wildlife rescues, State agencies and nature centers all came out for a fun day of learning and fun in the beautiful Vermont outdoors!
The event has continued to grow and this year moves to Mount Snow resort! With the help of Mount Snow, the Southern Vermont Chamber of Commerce and Zoocademy, the Museum is keeping that spirit of inclusiveness! The event is admission by a donation of your choice and we again have a wide variety of attractions to engage anyone with an interest in the outdoors. Live birds of prey, reptile rescues and a live wolf demonstration bring the flashy live animals into focus. The Deerfield Valley Sportsmans' Club and the American Museum of Fly Fishing will keep us learning about the hunting and fishing traditions of Vermont. The State is sending interactive exhibits and experts from the DEC, Fish and Wildlife and Forest Parks and Recreation.
In all, we have over 28 groups who will be on hand to entertain and educate, including a number of new additions like an influx of survival schools, a full sized tipi and a native culture exhibition from Healing Winds! The event runs from 10:00am to 4:00pm on September 24, bring the whole family for a fun fall outing!
In downtown Wilmington you might've noticed a little more color and pizzazz on the exterior of the historic O.O. Ware building. The Deerfield Valley Rotary Club recently sponsored a beautification project, in partnership with talented street artist & muralist, Chinon Maria! Guest blogger, Rebecca Duncan from Vermont Television Network (VTTV) had a chance to catch up with the artist to learn more about this collaborative effort to brighten up downtown Wilmington.
(Click on the video above to view the newest VLOG)
We are excited to announce that the 2017 Wine & Harvest Festival will feature more Wineries, Distilleries, Cideries, and Local Breweries than ever before!
Click on any one of the links below to get a sneak peek at who will be joining us...
FLASH SALE!
Use the code "winestroll" on the Festival Website for discounted tickets, while they last!
Delicious rotisserie chicken and ribs! Outdoor dining. Join us on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening from 4pm for riverside dining. Our menu changes weekly so keep an eye on our
TheNutmegFoodTruck on
Instagram or
Facebook for menu updates.
**NEW** - Call during the week to get your order in for the weekend!
The truck is licensed and serves beer and wine (so no byo please - it's a Vermont regulation).
Climb aboard one of our docile riding horses, and join your guide for a stroll around the property, going through the woods, pastures, and our trails.
Reservations required, and will be taken out in small groups of 6 horses in a group. Trail rides will be headed up by our farm girl and extended family member, Stacey.
"Pick Your Own Raspberries" The Raspberries at the Boyd Family Farm are ripening fast. With bushes ripe and ready for pickin' call about the ripeability report. We hope to continue to pick Raspberries well into the fall!
Boyd Family Farm
125 East Dover Road, Wilmington, VT (802) 464-5618
Hermitage Club Specials
All Specials Open to the Public
(Click on the links below to view current specials)
Join us for live music on the Bullwheel deck with stunning views in every direction! Not only will we have a rotating list of performers, but The Bullwheel Tavern also provides a unique and delicious menu, as well as an outstanding beer list, so there's plenty to enjoy as you soak up views of the Green Mountains.
Pre buy your tickets, as always, this show will sell out!
The Garcia Project's performances are based on actual set lists performed by The Jerry Garcia Band. All of their shows are classic recreations of a Jerry Garcia Band set list from the 1976 to 1995 and for anyone that never had a chance to experience the Jerry Garcia Band or for fans that want to relive a classic show, The Garcia Project delivers the goods.
With precise arrangements and the proper instrumentation and feel for any and all given eras, The Garcia Project faithfully channels and projects the feelings, emotions and music that propelled the Jerry Garcia Band and the fans through many years of musical bliss.
Neptunes Car @ The Wardsboro Town Hall
Saturday, September 16th
Town Hall - Wardsboro, VT
7pm
Neptune's Car (Holly Hansen and Steve Hayes) is an acoustic duo from Massachusetts and New Hampshire who play original Contemporary Folk music. Their three albums have appeared on many "Best of" lists and have charted in the top 5 on Folk radio twice. "A beautiful blend of country and folk...Holly's vocals are tender, warm and quite evocative with each song taking the form of a story or tale. Steve's guitar playing complements Holly's vocals perfectly giving each of the songs depth and character...The songs are beautiful and the overall atmosphere created is perfect." - Maverick Magazine. Great refreshments included with admission. Music begins at 7pm; Doors open at 6:30. $10 at the door, BYOB. Presented by Wardsboro Curtain Call, Inc.
www.WardsboroCurtainCall.net or
[email protected] for more info.
Our Summer/Fall 2017 Guide Is Now Digital!
(Click the Front Page Below to Flip Through)
Tickets are now available online for our annual Wine and Harvest Festival!
Like most German-themed Oktoberfest events, the 20th Annual Mount Snow Oktoberfest will have plenty of beer, schnitzel and Oom-pah music; but throw in kids games, pumpkin painting, an apple sling shot and the famous "schnitzel toss" and you've got two days of fun for the whole family! A Columbus Day Weekend tradition since 1997, the Mount Snow Oktoberfest is one of our signature festivals and was named a 2017 Top 10 Fall Event by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce.
The Kid's Zone is where families will find festival games like the beanbag toss, a huge bouncy house, pumpkin painting and other kid-friendly activities. While the young ones are playing, the big kids can enjoy a large selection of beers from at least 25 different German and domestic breweries as well as authentic German fare served out of Marktfrisch in the Main Base Lodge and the sausage roast outside of Cuzzins. Plus, try your hand at games like the keg toss, yodeling contest and stein holding as well as a horseshoe tournament. For you shoppers, don't forget the
44th Annual Harvest Arts & Crafts Show going on inside the Base Lodge and for the "athletic beer drinkers" there's the
6th Annual Gulp and Gallop 5k Beer Run on Saturday!
The Bluebird Express will be open each day of the festival for scenic rides to the summit! The Bullwheel will be open with beer and food as well. Please note: due to high demand, we will have to limit uphill capacity to the summit. Check with the lift staff about wait times before going for your ride.
15th Annual Gilfeather Turnip Festival and Contest
October 28, 2017
9AM to 1 PM
Visit the Wardsboro Public Library
Free admission. Rain or shine.
Parking Donation $2
At Town Hall, and The Big Tent - all on Main Street, Wardsboro, VT. America's best turnip culinary event! Join the whole town for Gilfeather turnip soup and turnip recipe tastings at the Turnip Café, outdoor soup kiosk, farmer's market, many new craft and specialty artisan food vendors, 1000 + lbs of turnip, turnip seeds, turnip cookbooks, festival tee shirts, turnip-theme gifts, live music & entertainment.
Enter the Turnip Contest!
Awards for the largest Gilfeather turnip grown from seed or seedling - enter yours to win in many creative categories.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - all this and more
10 AM Festival Opens - Indoor & Outdoor Vendors Booths, Farmers Market
10 AM - Turnip Cart Selling Fresh Turnips
10 to 11 AM - Coffee & Donut Kiosk
10 AM to Noon - Register Turnips for the Turnip Contest
11 AM - Cafe & outdoor kiosk open for lunch & soup take-out
Noon - Deadline to Enter and Judging of Turnip Contest
1 PM - Turnip Contest Awards announced in Town Hall
Thursday: "tThe Nines" - Nine Dishes for Nine Bucks Each Friday: Grilled Ribete Delmonico, Includes Dessert, $23.95
Entertainment from Skip and Lorraine Morrow 6:30- Closing
The Village Roost
The Village Roost is doing crepes! They will have an assortment of toppings so you can build a crepe to your liking! Stop by Thursday- Saturday 4pm-close!
OMT/Dover Forge
Taco Tuesday $2 tacos $4 Margaritas + open mic at
8pm with Paul Fisher
Tipsy yoga Thursday nights at
6 pm with Heather Johnson and Karaoke with Valarie Russell at
9 pm
The Hermitage Inn
Openfor dinner this weekend!! Come join us at the Hermitage Inn on Friday and Saturday nights for dinner this summer, with an updated menu that celebrates the season. Selections include Tomato & Lobster Tartare, Crispy Fish Tacos, and a beautiful Stone Fruit Tart! Or just come enjoy a perfectly crafted cocktail on the patio. The Hermitage Inn is back, and better than ever! Call 802-464-2135 to reserve your table!
The White House Inn
We're excited to announce new local specials at the White House! Try our "Burger & Beer" for $15 or our "Sushi & Sake" for $20. The restaurant is open seven days a week for lunch & dinner, and enjoy brunch on Sundays. Call 802-464-2135 to reserve your table.
Hermitage Golf Club Grill
In addition to our great rates, come check out our new lunch items, including $3 beers, $4 dogs, and our signature $15 Burger & Beer special. And don't forget... You can now text your lunch order right from the tee box - we'll have it waiting for you!
Adams Farm
CSA is now available!
Click Here to plan all your locally sourced summer meals!
