TOURS & DEMONSTRATIONS
Harpoon Brewery - Windsor, VT (802) 674-5491
Come enjoy the great beer that has made Harpoon the largest craft brewer in New England. Their line of craft beer features four year-round beers, including their signature Harpoon I.P.A. and four seasonal selections. Visit the Harpoon Brewery in Windsor and take a tour, sample the wares, and then enjoy a beer and sandwich in the outdoor beer garden.
Simon Pearce - Windsor, VT (802) 674-6280
Visitors can observe glassblowers at work from an ideal vantage point, “a catwalk” from above the factory floor. The pottery facility has a similar observation setup. Visitors can purchase glass, pottery, and gift items at the retail store and take advantage of special pricing.
Long Trail Brewery - Bridgewater Corners,VT (802) 672-5011
Independently owned Long Trail Brewing Company was founded in 1989 with a simple mission: "to offer high-quality New England made alternatives to imported beers." Join us at our Brewery and Visitor Center for a close-up view of the brewing and bottling process behind this Vermont favorite. Lunch and brewery fresh Long Trail Ale are served seven days per week on our sun drenched, riverside deck. Our gift shop features fresh beer to go, Long Trail's famous "Take a Hike!" tee shirts, and other logo items. Casual, fun, and informative, a trip to Long Trail Brewing Company is perfect for the whole family.
Sugarbush Farm - Woodstock, VT (802) 457-1757
Come to the farm to sample that Good Cheese and Maple Syrup from Vermont. This working cattle and maple farm has plenty of
activities including a year-round educational maple sugaring display and a nature and maple walk to learn how trees are tapped and maple sap collected. Watch the cheese packers hand wrap and hand wax the cheese so it can be carried home without refrigeration. There are baby calves to pat, lovely views including a wonderful vista of Mt. Ascutney, gift shop with all sizes and grades of maple syrup, waxed cheeses from 4 oz. to 5 lbs... wonderful jams, mustards, and maple candies, as well as other treats from Vermont. Learn about farming from real farmers.
For directions or more information, contact Ascutney's Activities Director at 802-484-7711 ext.3041 or by email.
