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GUIDE 2013 Where to go and what to see to enjoy the Addison County area

Calendar of Events Dining Guide Foliage Tours Cultural and Recreational Activities Harvest Recipes

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About this Issue

Contents What gives fall leaves color................................................................................................. 3A Harvest recipes....................................................................................................................... 5A Themed fall tours.............................................................................................................. 5A-7A Cultural/Historic Destinations......................................................................................8A-10A Covered bridges of Addison County.................................................................................. 11A Foliage road trips..........................................................................................................12A-13A Visit Middlebury............................................................................................................14A-17A Visit Bristol.....................................................................................................................18A-19A Visit Vergennes..............................................................................................................20A-21A Map of Addison County hot spots.............................................................................22A-23A Apple orchards and apple pie.....................................................................................23A-24A Calendar of events............................................................................................................1B-7B Country stores of Addison County....................................................................................... 8B Spooktacular............................................................................................................................ 9B Wooden apples mean iPods................................................................................................10B Area Dining Guide........................................................................................................ 10B-24B

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hen out-of-staters conjure up stereotypes about fall in Vermont, visions of gentle rolling hills packed with brightly colored maple trees and green pastures occupied by spotted cows and friendly farmers comes to mind. Small towns and villages with white steeple churches and turn-of-the-century architecture paint a quintessential landscape reminiscent of an older New England. And, in many ways, that stereotype holds true; though there are plenty of 21st-century activities for both visitors and residents to enjoy.

Addison County is a celebrated setting in this Vermont landscape.

Situated between the shores of Lake Champlain to the west and the Green Mountains to the east, this region’s pastoral quality has attracted farmers, entrepreneurs and tourists for hundreds of years.

“Leaf peeping” within our county lines is as good as anywhere in

the state, with incredible farmland vistas, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and some of the most charming towns to visit on a foliage tour.

The Fall Foliage Guide is an annual supplement to the Addison County Independent, an awardwinning local paper that has proudly been serving this part of the Green Mountain State since 1946. Within these pages we celebrate the many areas to visit, things to do, and reasons to love Addison County.

Whether you are interested in a scenic road trip around central Vermont, a wonderful meal at one of our many restaurants, a museum to expand your knowledge about the area, or a calendar of events highlighting the seasonal activities, this guide can be a great resource for you.

Read the guide and find out what’s going on in Addison County.

Then get out and taste a portion of the best that Vermont has to offer! ~ The editors

On the cover

Fall water TWO ANGLERS TRY their luck on a crisp fall day in the Middlebury River.

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TWO TREES AT peak color scatter their leaves in the Green Mountains in Ripton last fall.

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What makes leaves turn color?

By CAROLYN DEAN amount of anthocyanins. These turn some Bursting colors of reds, yellows and golds, species’ leaves red as seen in red maples calm breezes rustling leaves slowly to the and dogwood trees. Carotenoids in contrast ground, and the igniting autumn sun are immune to the change of light that brings it all to light. Foliage seabut are sensitive to changes son in Vermont is a special time of in temperature and pH levels. year not only for Vermonters and Hickories, poplar and birch are New Englanders, but also for the a few species that are known for thousands of people who having heavy amounts of carotcome here each year from enoids resulting in their leaves all over the globe to expeturning yellow. rience one of Mother Nature’s As the weather changes nutrimost astounding creations. ents are redistributed to different “Red The foliage season may be an maples tend to sections of the tree. The progresartistic wonder, but its true attrision starts in non-stressed trees at be red, sugar bution is to simple science. the highest climate often resulting The green color we see in maples tend in the spine of the mountains bethe leaves of summer is pro- to be yellow to ing the first to evoke signs of the vided by pigment called chlofoliage. orangish, cher- changing rophyll. When the days begin Chris Stone, the Vermont Deto get shorter the production of ries tend to go partment of Forests, Parks and chlorophyll in the trees slows yellow, (and) Recreation’s Rutland County forand eventually stops, and as the oaks often just ester, explained that the process green pigment dissipates the varies depending upon the soil other colors left behind in the turn brown.” conditions, latitude, local climate leaves are revealed. and species.

While chlorophyll is responsible for the “Red maples tend to be red, sugar maples green we see throughout summer, the col- tend to be yellow to orangish, cherries tend to ors we associate with fall foliage come from go yellow, (and) oaks often just turn brown,” carotenoids and anthocyanins. Carotenoids Stone said. produce yellow, browns and oranges, while For many visitors the importance of preanthocyanins (note the root word “cyan,” a dicting the season is a vital aspect of plankind of blue) produce blues, reds and purples ning their trip to witness the most spectacular as seen in berries and apples. foliage displays. The “peak,” when the leaves At this time of year, sugar production in- are the most colorful, varies each year and for (See Leaves, Page 4A) creases in many plants, producing a high

GOLDEN TREES DROP their leaves and cover the sidewalk outside Vergennes Union Elementary School last October.

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(Continued from Page 3A) specific regions. While the foliage will begin to be noticeable throughout Vermont starting in late September, Addison Country Forester Chris Olson predicts that the second week in October will manifest the awe-inspiring foliage peak.

There are several different ways of viewing the astonishing presentation. Some folks enjoy driving on low valley roads with the vivid colors radiating off the mountain ranges around them. Others enjoy viewing the trees from within the forests and embark on a nature hike to fully immerse themselves in the colors.

In west-central Vermont there are several areas of recreation that offer visitors and Vermonters alike places where they can observe and celebrate one of the region’s most special times of year. Moosalamoo National Recreation Area, located mainly in Goshen, offers 20,000 acres of recreation area, campgrounds, vistas and hiking trails. Other areas close in proximity to Middlebury are the Rattlesnake Cliffs and Falls of Lana, which are located across Route 53 from Branbury State Park in Salisbury. For those looking for vistas with an easy-to-moderate hike, the Falls of Lana are a wonderful spot to explore. For people looking for more of a strenuous hike, continue on the Aunt Jenny Trail to Rattlesnake Cliffs, which was closed to protect nesting peregrine falcons but was recently reopened.

Vermonters are excited and proud to be ambassadors for such an extraordinary natural event. It seems there is no better place in the world for such foliage to call home amongst colonial architecture, iconic landscape, and generous people.

A TREE REACHES peak color on Middlebury College’s Bread Loaf campus in Ripton.

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Harvest recipes Autumn is a time when gardens are being cleared, farmers are hauling in the bounty of the summer and fields are being harvested. Pantries and root cellars are filled and one’s thoughts naturally turn to food.

Anne Collins of Cornwall learned to cook from her grandmother Pearl Thomas, who died in 1991 at the age of 97, in her kitchen until the very

end. Collins herself has been collecting pie recipes for more than 40 years; and somewhere along the way she started picking up other recipes, as well.

She offers here a couple gems — both sweet and savory — that can be made in large part or entirely with vegetables, fruits, grains and meats produced right here in Addison County.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

1 pound Brussels sprouts 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon garlic salt

Pearl Thomas’ Apple Spice Cake 4 medium sized apples 1 cup walnuts or pecans 1 cup vegetable oil 2 cups sugar 3 large eggs 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Preheat your oven to 450°F. Trim the ends from Brussels sprouts and remove any yellow leaves.

In a large, shallow roasting pan, toss together the Brussels sprouts, olive oil and garlic salt until the sprouts are evenly coated.

Place the roasting pan in the oven and roast the Brussels sprouts until they’re browned in spots and just tender-crisp, about 10 minutes.

Sautéed Cabbage

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 10-inch round or 9-inch square cake pan.

Core the apples and coarsely chop them. (There’s no need to peel them.) Measure out 3 cups. Coarsely chop the nuts.

In a large bowl, combine the oil and sugar. Beat the mixture with a whisk or electric mixer until it’s light colored and creamy, about one minute, then beat in the eggs, one at a time. Add the flour, soda, salt, and spices, and mix well. Stir in the apples and the nuts.

Pour the batter into your prepared pan. Place the pan in the oven and bake the cake until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto the rack to cool completely.

This works equally well with Brussels sprouts, just trim and halve them, and decrease the sautéing time to 6 minutes.

1 head cabbage 2 slices bacon (for vegan, omit the bacon & use 1 tablespoon olive oil) ¾ teaspoon garlic salt Trim the cabbage and slice it to ¼ inch thickness.

Dice the bacon. Sauté it in a heavy skillet over medium heat until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crisp, about 5 minutes.

Remove the bacon to a small bowl, but leave the bacon grease in the skillet.

Add the cabbage to the skillet and season it with the garlic salt. Sauté it until it’s tender, about 8 minutes, then remove the skillet from the heat & add in the reserved bacon.

Cream of Vegetable Soup

In the old days, a cream soup was one where the ingredients had been “creamed,” or put through a sieve.

This very simple recipe can be made using any vegetable, or combination of vegetables. (Two favorites at our house are carrot, and potato-garlic.) These soups also freeze beautifully.

1 medium onion 1½ lbs. vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, summer or winter squash, beets, potatoes, you get the idea) 1 tablespoon lightly salted butter (or olive oil for vegan) 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock Peel & coarsely chop the onion. Peel and seed the other vegetables, if necessary, then cube or coarsely chop them.

Melt the butter in a stock pot over medium heat. Add the onion and the other vegetables all together, and sauté them until the onion is transparent, about 5 minutes. Add the stock, and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat to simmer & cover the pot. Cook for 20 minutes.

Transfer the soup to a blender in batches and purée it until it’s smooth. In order to avoid a kitchen disaster, be careful to only fill the blender half-full; cover the lid with a dishtowel, then hold the lid down while you run the blender.

Return the creamed soup to a medium saucepan.

Themed tours to tickle your fancy!

Here’s a suggestion for how to form your fall foliage tour itinerary this year: choose a theme and build a tour around that theme.

Focus on something you are passionate about or

interested in learning more about, and build a tour seeking out places within the area that focus on that topic.

Maybe it’s square dancing, maybe it’s beer tasting, maybe hiking or biking or touring the many antique shops around.

To give you a few examples, we have put together a few possible themed tours that could entertain you throughout the fall.

Hiking tour: Almost certainly there are more hiking options in Addison County than you will have time for in one short season, so there wouldn’t be any concern around filling your schedule with great hikes in the area.

Snake Mountain is a great one to put on the list, as it is a short and moderate hike (3.6 miles round trip) with a spectacular view overlooking the Champlain Valley and

on to Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks. source for Addison County and an accessible Silver Lake and the many trails around the option for hikers, runners, or bikers wanting Moosalamoo National Recreation Area and to explore the trails closer to town.

Leicester Hollow also offer spectacular sights, The TAM journeys through wooded glades including the Falls of Lana, Rattlesnake Cliffs and open fields as it passes through four town(which peer out over Lake Dunmore), and the ships. It crosses the Otter Creek river twice by pristine Silver Lake. Keep your eyes out for pedestrian bridges. Trail users enjoy breathwildlife including the rare Peregrine Falcon or taking views of the Green Mountains from Bald Eagle, sometimes spotted around m a n y vantage points along the TAM. Rattlesnake Cliffs.

On Sunday, September 22, Of course, many are aware that the the Middlebury Area Land Trust Long Trail passes through the (MALT) will be hosting the area and is accessible either from 10th annual TAM Trek event, to Route 125 (at the Middlebury thank the surrounding commuCollege Snow Bowl ski area) or nity and raise funds for trail reat the crest of the Brandon Gap pair and maintenance. on Route 73. The Long Trail is (MALT is a nonprofit regionthe oldest long-distance hiking al land conservation organizatrail in the United States, running tion that works to support and 272 miles (the whole length of maintain the TAM as a valuthe state) and constructed by the able resource to the communiGreen Mountain Club between ty accessible to anyone free of 1912 and 1930. charge.)

The Trail Around Middlebury This year’s TAM Trek event (TAM) is another incredible reTRIPLE K FARM (See Themed tours Page 6A)

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Individuals, families or teams of four to six people are encouraged to hike or run one or more sections of the TAM. With 5 distance options there is a race appropriate for any age or fitness level!

Supporting the TAM: To commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the TAM Trek, our goal is to raise more than $10,000 towards TAM maintenance costs this year.

Trek Day: Sunday, September 22, 2013 Event location starts and ends at Middlebury College Football Stadium parking lot.

Full TAM (roughly 16 miles) - start at 7:00 am Half TAM - 8:30 am • Quarter TAM - 9:00 am Pint TAM (2 miles, kid friendly) - 9:30 am TAM Hike (3.5 miles) - 9:00 am

Registration: Online registration at www.maltvt.org.

Questions: Contact MALT at 388-1007 or info@maltvt.org.

Middlebury Area Land Trust www.maltvt.org • 388-1007

TAM Trek (Race and Hike): Sun, Sept 22, Middlebury College Football Lot Supporting the TAM: Our goal is to raise $10,000+ towards TAM maintenance costs.

All participants will be eligible for prizes and refreshments.

Fees: The event costs $25 (early) $30(day of) for individuals, $50/$60 for families and $90/$115 for teams.

Hike:

Rocks and Glacial Deposits of the Champlain Valley Saturday, October 5, 9-11 am.

Led by Ray Coish, Geology Professor at Middlebury College.

Explore the fascinating geological and glacial history of the Middlebury area in a leisurely hike along the TAM over the (Chipman) Hill and through the (Means) Woods. Meet at Co-op Insurance lot on Washington St Ext.

Good old fashioned fun for all ages.

Don’t Miss Fall Fun Day – Saturday, Oct. 12th 10am.-4pm Come see the animals plus enjoy: Hay Rides • Face Painting Games • Pony Rides (10-1) • Bake Sale Lunch (Triple K Burgers, hotdogs, & chips) and Wool Demonstration by Ewe & Me Sheep Peeps 4H club.

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TAM TREK

Themed tours (Continued from Page 5A) will take place at the Middlebury College Football Stadium parking area. The course will highlight the O’Neil and 97’ trails, venturing out to the Middlebury College Garden and back.

Participants have the option of completing 16, 8, 4 or 2-mile sections of the trail. Each event is an out and back course, marked along the trail with colorful ribbon.

The 16-mile event will start at 7:00 am, 8 mile at 8:30, 4 mile and hike at 9:00 and 2 mile run at 9:30.

Individuals and teams are encouraged to run or hike one or more segments of the TAM and solicit pledges for each mile completed.

Vermont is quickly building a reputation as one of the best “watering holes” for small scale wineries, cideries, breweries, and spirit-makers

Adult tasting tour: in the United States. With our agrarian history and a climate conducive for growing as well as producing artisan products, Addison County is a natural site to meet this industry’s boost.

If you’re a malt beverage connoisseur, you are probably familiar with our many local breweries. Otter Creek, Long Trail, Wollaver’s and Shed breweries are partnered under one roof and offer a great stop for a tour and a sampling flight along with some yummy food served at the attached brewpub.

Drop In Brewery was a welcome addition to the Middlebury brew scene last summer, but don’t let their newness fool you into thinking they are inexperienced — head brewer Steve Parkes is a veteran in the field.

In fact, Parkes leads the American Brewer’s Guild school to train the next generation of master brewers. Attracting over a hundred participants each year, these online classes help to grow the field of artisan brewers from places all over the world.

Don’t miss a pass by the construction of the soon-to-be Vermont Hard Cider operation in Middlebury. While Woodchuck Hard Cider has been operating out of Middlebury for several years, this expansion will set m u c h deeper roots and allow the cidery to open it’s doors

Make sure to come see us before we close for the season on 10/27!

We’ll be reopening in the spring!

Hours: Fri - Sun, 10-5 • Admission: Adults $6, Children 2-3 $5, Under 2 free 433 Leicester-Whiting Road • Whiting, Vermont 802-558-5900 • www.triplekfarm.com From Vt-30N, turn east onto Leicester-Whiting Rd., Go 2.1 miles. From Vt-7N, turn west onto Arnold District Rd., continue onto Swinington Hill Road (3.4 miles), Turn left ovvnto Leicester-whiting Rd. for 1.9 miles.

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to visitors.

Smaller cider producers such as Citizen Cider (produced in Essex, Vt., but from Happy Valley Orchard apples), Windfall Orchards and Champlain Orchards add to the scene, each with a unique recipe and variation on this popular theme.

Relish the opportunity to visit the orchards where many of the apples come from, and celebrate the close (or synonymous) relationship between farmer and producer that is so typical of Vermont.

Small distilleries producing fine spirits are also finding their place in Addison County as well as other parts of Vermont.

WhistlePig Rye is a popular and smooth 100 percent rye whiskey born out of an organic farm in Shoreham, Vt. Many Vermont farmers have a close and dependent relationship on honeybees, but for Caledonia Spirits and Winery their multigenerational tradition of keeping bees has yielded some of the finest spirits, cordials and wines with a honey-sweet base.

Vineyards and wineries have been popping up in Vermont for over a decade, adding yet another specialty beverage category to the tasting tour.

Shoreham Vineyard, Neshobe River Winery, and Otter Valley Winery are some of the small artisan wine makers in the county, offering a great sampling and many varieties of red, white, and rose wines.

Lincoln Peak Vineyard is a local favorite, located just on the border of New Haven and Middlebury. Run by a local family, the vineyard is more than a winemaking operation — they are an event destination featuring regular musicians and entertainment as well.

Lincoln Peak is open every day for wine tasting. They also have local cheese for sale, and invite folks to bring a picnic and enjoy wine by the glass on their lovely porch overlooking the vineyard and pond.

All the grapes used to make the wines come right off the 12-acre property. Lincoln Peak’s Sara Granstrom says “Fall is the most exciting time of year because we’re harvesting and processing grapes and making wine. We invite guests to watch the process if they happen to be here when we’re in action.”

If possible, join Lincoln Peak for a celebration of the new vintage with our Grape Harvest Party on Sun, Sept 22, 12-5 pm. Everyone is invited to (See Tours Page 7A)

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cultural.historic.sites Henry Sheldon Museum of VT History Fashion & Fantasy at the Edge of the Forest

AUGUST 20, 2013 – NOVEMBER 3, 2013 Fashion & Fantasy at the Edge of the Forest exhibit introduces selections from the museum’s vintage clothing collection paired with the unique, stunning, and imaginative couture creations from nature by South Burlington artist Wendy Copp. Gallery talks with Bill Brooks, executive director, are held on Wednesdays at noon.

Belle Starr, clothing, collection of Henry Sheldon Museum; Deer head, Wendy Copp.

Photo: May Mantell.

LINCOLN PEAK

Tours (Continued from Page 6A) pick grapes, see how to crush and press the fruit, and to stomp on grapes, too! Snake Mountain Bluegrass will be playing 2-5 pm.

For more information on Lincoln Peak’s “Wine Down Friday” series and other special events, visit Lincoln Peak in person or check out their website.

Farm tour: Farming is a way of life and identity-shaper for many locals in Addison County. It seems almost everyone has a backyard garden, farmshare, relationship with their favorite vendor at the farmer’s market, and healthy love for leafy green vegetables. Animals are friends as well as co-workers in Vermont, and have been members

of the Vermont landscape for hundreds of years.

Many farms are open to visitors, often encouraging participation and direct contact with the food and/or animals. “Pick your own” is a popular practice for apples, flowers, pumpkins, and berries and provides a more intimate relationship to many consumers.

Petting barns open to the public can offer a wonderful activity, especially for children.

Triple K Farm’s Whiting petting barn is one great option, inviting families to build their connection with animals ranging from chicks to lambs, alpacas, miniature horses, calves and rabbits. With a comfortable play area to romp and snuggle with the animals, a visit to Triple K can help alleviate fear or intimidation that some people may have around animals — Triple K even hosts birthday parties!

Historic Vermont Barn Tour

On Saturday, October 12, tour six premier historic barns in northwestern Addison County including Monument Farm’s Jewett Barn in Glen Dale Farm, Cornwall, Weybridge, Glen Dale Farm and the Barnett print by H.W. Burgett, 1876 Farm complex in Cornwall, and the UVM Morgan Horse Farm in Weybridge. On-site interpreters, craft demonstrations, barn building and agricultural hand tool exhibit. The Historic Barn Tour is sponsored by the Sheldon Museum in Middlebury and proceeds benefit the museum. Tickets are $20; children under 12 admitted free. The barns may be viewed in any order between 10am and 4pm on the 12th, rain or shine.

Tickets are available in advance, at the Sheldon Museum and online at www.

HenrySheldonMuseum.org or on the day of the tour, at the Sheldon and at the featured barn properties. Advance purchase is recommended.

To learn more about the exhibit and upcoming talks and programs, call 802/388-2117 or visit www.HenrySheldonMuseum.org.

Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History

Autumn is the perfect time for a visit to the Henry Sheldon Museum – the oldest community-based Museum in the country. The Sheldon has welcomed visitors and researchers since 1882. The Museum offers lively tours, exhibits, and programs to enrich the understanding of Vermont’s history. Come and discover daily life in Vermont’s past by exploring the furnishings, clothing and artifacts displayed in the 1829 Judd-Harris House. Investigate the history of your family, house or town in the Research Center. Our friendly staff and volunteers are always available to help you make the most of your visits. Browse in our wonderful Museum Shop or picnic in the garden designed and tended by the Middlebury Garden Club.

Museum hours through November 3: Mon - Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 1 - 5 pm After Nov. 3: Tues - Sat 10 am - 5 pm Research Center: Thurs & Fri 1 - 5 pm, or by appt.

Fashion & Fantasy Exhibit August 20, 2013 through November 3, 2013

Join us for the Historic Vermont Barn Tour on Saturday, October 12th.

Visit 6 incomparable barns, in any order, from 10 am - 4 pm, rain or shine. Advanced tickets recommended.

1 Park Street, Middlebury VT 05753 802-388-2117 • www.henrysheldonmuseum.org

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UVM MORGAN HORSE FARM

The UVM (Universitas Viridis Montis) Morgan Horse Farm is situated on 215 acres in the lush, agricultural area of Addison County. Colonel Joseph Battell built the main barn in 1878 to house his assembly of the era’s finest Morgans.

In 1906, Battell gave his farm and Morgans to the United States government.

From 1907 to 1951, the federal government bred, trained, and exhibited many of the breed’s greats. The term “Government Morgan” is in reference to the tremendous impact of Weybridge-bred horses from that period. In 1951, 25 head of Morgans and the government property was offered to UVM and they took on the farm.

Today’s herd of 50-60 horses maintains a genetic link to General Gates – the foundation sire of Battell and the Government program.

UVM Morgans have a reputation for superior quality on a local and international basis. They are prized as foundation broodstock, and have the diversity in temperament to be show-ring champions or versatile pleasure horses.

The University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm is continuing a legacy of historic commitment to the breed. The maintenance of a permanent center for breed development and promotion is vital to the future.

The farm is also a leading tourist attraction in the state, attracting 40,000 visitors per year. From May to October, 9-4 daily, a DVD presentation and a guided tour generate tremendous breed promotion.

Come visit the UVM Morgan Horse Farm. A look at the home of UVM Morgans, the State Animal of Vermont and the First Breed of American Horse will serve to explain the motto: “Custodian of the Breed.”

University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm

UVM Valedictorian, a 2013 colt out of UVM Nightingale is a classic example of the breed quality that is being preserved and perpetuated at the UVM Morgan Horse Farm. Come out and visit him and his classmates at the Farm.

Visit a working farm breeding Morgan horses since the 1870’s • Gift Shop • Vistor’s Welcome - Admission • 2013 Foals • Stallions at Stud • Horses for Sale • National Historic Site • Vermont State Animal • America’s 1st Breed of Horse • Apprentice Internship Program

Raffle Foal Program featuring UVM Vitality Guided Tours 9-3 daily, May - October 2.5 Miles From downtown, Middlebury See map on page 22A

74 Battell Drive, Weybridge, VT • 802.388.2011 • www.uvm.edu/morgan

cultural.historic.sites

UVM MORGAN HORSE FARM

The UVM (Universitas Viridis Montis) Morgan Horse Farm is situated on 215 acres in the lush, agricultural area of Addison County. Colonel Joseph Battell built the main barn in 1878 to house his assembly of the era’s finest Morgans.

In 1906, Battell gave his farm and Morgans to the United States government.

From 1907 to 1951, the federal government bred, trained, and exhibited many of the breed’s greats. The term “Government Morgan” is in reference to the tremendous impact of Weybridge-bred horses from that period. In 1951, 25 head of Morgans and the government property was offered to UVM and they took on the farm.

Today’s herd of 50-60 horses maintains a genetic link to General Gates – the foundation sire of Battell and the Government program.

UVM Morgans have a reputation for superior quality on a local and international basis. They are prized as foundation broodstock, and have the diversity in temperament to be show-ring champions or versatile pleasure horses.

The University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm is continuing a legacy of historic commitment to the breed. The maintenance of a permanent center for breed development and promotion is vital to the future.

The farm is also a leading tourist attraction in the state, attracting 40,000 visitors per year. From May to October, 9-4 daily, a DVD presentation and a guided tour generate tremendous breed promotion.

Come visit the UVM Morgan Horse Farm. A look at the home of UVM Morgans, the State Animal of Vermont and the First Breed of American Horse will serve to explain the motto: “Custodian of the Breed.”

cultural.historic.sites After Dark Music Series

begins our 19th season, bringing some of the best nationally known Blues, Folk, Celtic, and Acoustic Performers in an intimate setting at the Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, Vermont.

This season opens with award winning Irish artists John Doyle and Oisin McAuley and continues with Canadian folk baritone, Garnet Rogers.

Critically acclaimed Irish singer Karan Casey and her band starts our spring concerts, with Americana/Bluesman Chris Smither following, Hot Club of Cowtown, bringing western swing music and the season concludes with Scotland’s national musical treasure, Dougie MacLean.

Please visit our website for tickets and information: afterdarkmusicseries.com or call 802-388-0216.

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cultural.historic.sites LAKE CHAMPLAIN MARITIME MUSEUM FALL EVENTS & SPECIAL EXHIBITS

Deal of the Season! The Museum and Basin Harbor Club offer Museum admission, lunch at the Red Mill Restaurant, and a narrated lake tour aboard cruise boat Escape, all for $29 per person (Museum members $25). Available daily through October 13 (weather permitting). Ticket for each venue can be used on separate days.

Whaleboats on Lake Champlain?

If you stop by the Boat Shop at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum these days, voices of whales fill the air as Museum staff and volunteers begin to build a whaleboat for Mystic Seaport’s whaleship Charles W. Morgan. Many New England fortunes were built on the whaling trade, and the relentless killing of whales has brought several species to nearextinction. While we are building the whaleboat, a special exhibit at LCMM connects the Champlain Valley to this dramatic chapter in America’s maritime past, and looks at recent efforts to help ensure the survival of the world’s marine mammals. Visit the Boat Shop to see the work in progress, view a life-size inflatable baby whale, and then follow the progress of the Whaleboat project on LCMM’s Facebook page.

Lake Champlain Through the Lens, Annual Juried Photography Exhibit, on view through October 12. Images by 27 professional and amateur photographers reflect life on and around Lake Champlain. Judges select award winners and offer comments on each photo; photographers share technical information and stories. Cast your vote for the “People’s Choice” award, check out the selection of photos at the museum store; find award winning images on LCMM’s Facebook page. Sign up online at www.lcmm.org to receive the 2014 Call for Entries and notices of other LCMM events.

Archaeology Month. Conservation Lab Workshops – September Saturdays Go behind the scenes to learn the process of archeological conservation. Lab staff offers hands-on opportunities focused on a specific conservation technique. Included with Museum admission; LCMM Members get in free. Sept. 21 (1-3pm): Conserving ceramics and glass; Sept. 28 (1-3pm): Archaeological documentation, drafting, and photography Shipwreck On-Water Tour, Sunday Sept. 29 (11:30am). See a shipwreck - without getting wet! (Advance registration required. Weather permitting; additional fee applies).

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, 4472 Basin Harbor Road, is seven scenic miles from Vergennes, across from the Basin Harbor Club. Open daily from 10-5 through October 13. LCMM Members and children 5 and under get in free. For information call (802) 475-2022 or visit www.lcmm.org.

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cultural.historic.sites Middlebury College Museum of Art This fall the Middlebury College Museum of Art offers two new exhibitions devoted to modern and contemporary art—Screened and Selected II: Contemporary Photography and Video Acquisitions 2006– 2011 and Vito Acconci: Thinking Space. These exhibits remain on view through December 8.

The 26 works included in Screened and Selected II were all chosen for the Museum collection by Middlebury College students who participated in a winter-term course in Contemporary Photography. Among the photographers represented are Bernd and Hilla Becher, Chuck Close, Robert Mapplethorpe, Shirin Neshat, Cindy Sherman, the Starn brothers, Hiroshi Sugimoto, and James Welling. Video works by Fischli and Weiss, Tracey Moffatt, and Jacco Olivier are also included.

The installation is the second in a series devoted to the acquisition project initiated in 1999

by Middlebury alumna and New York gallerist Marianne Boesky ’89 who believed that students could learn valuable lessons about art and artists—and also gain useful practical experience—by participating actively in the art market. Since that time Chief Curator Emmie Donadio has taught several iterations of a winter-term class that has involved more than thirty students in the process of collecting contemporary art by affordable up-and-coming artists while bringing them into direct conversation with art dealers, curators, and conservators and forging in them a useful acquaintance with curatorial work.

Many of the students who participated in the winter-term course have gone on to graduate study in studio art, architecture, art history, and film, and a considerable number are currently working in museums and galleries in the U.S. and abroad. The wide-ranging interests of students over a six-year period has generated an installation that highlights a diverse group of artists, techniques, and topics. The mediums surveyed include silver gelatin prints and DVDs as well as digitally produced chromogenic color prints. When the project was initiated, celluloid film was the medium that most still photographers preferred. In the past decade, however, digital technology has overtaken the industry, and both the Polaroid Corporation and Kodak have gone out of business. So artists included in Screened and Selected have come to significance in an era of enormous changes in both the production and conception of photographic art.

Chuck Close (AmeriA brochure illustrating all of the works on view in Screened and Seborn 1940), Lucas lected II is available in the gallery. Screenings of video presentations can, Samaras (with monocle), on the artists included in the exhibition and of video projects related to 1987, black and white specific still images on view are scheduled throughout the term.

Polaroid photograph, 24 x 20 inches. Collection of Middlebury College Museum of Art, bought with funds provided by the Contemporary Photography, Film, and Video Acquisition Fund, 2006.016

Vito Acconci: Thinking Space marks the 30th anniversary of Acconci’s winter-term residency on campus and the 1983 construction of Way Station I (Study Chamber), the artist’s first permanent commission.

An internationally celebrated performance and video artist before he came to Middlebury, Acconci went on to found Acconci Studio and has subsequently maintained an active and distinguished career as a designer of public places in this country and abroad. Acconci Studio projects include retail stores, airport terminals, apartment house complexes, waste disposal and water filtration plants, New York City subway stations, civic art centers, and community recreation facilities, among many other private and public constructions. The work of the artist himself has been the subject of numerous retrospective exhibitions at institutions abroad and including the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art (1980) and The Museum of Modern Art, New York (1988) in this country. The most recent complete survey of Acconci’s career, Vito Hannibal Acconci Studio, was held in 2004 and 2005 at the Musee des Beaux-Arts de Nantes, France, and at the Barcelona Museu d’Arte Contemporani. During the most recent Venice Biennale Acconci was the subject of an exhibition at the Palazzo Pesaro Papafava. In December Acconci Studio was awarded the 2012 Miami Design District Award for Outstanding Accomplishment.

Thinking Space, which focuses on several of the artist’s best-known projects, accompanies and inaugurates the reconstructed Way Station on the Middlebury Campus. The work, which was destroyed in 1985, has been replicated in a site adjacent to the Mahaney Center for the Arts. Making use of the steel shell of the original—once placed on a pathway between what is now Ross Commons and the Freeman International Center, near the site where McCardell Bicentennial Hall now stands—the reconstruction Vito Acconci, Way Station I (Study Chamber), provides the College an opportunity to evaluate and 1983, Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT. assess its own part in Acconci’s transformation from Image courtesy of Acconci Studio. performance artist to architect/designer.

Middlebury now houses a superb public art collection, one that has been inspired, in part, by the brief presence on the campus of Acconci’s structure. Comprising some twenty works, the CAPP collection, of which Acconci’s reconstructed Way Station is now a part, is overseen and maintained by the Museum. It can be viewed on the College website at www.middlebury. edu/arts/campus.

Thinking Space contextualizes the 1983 work in the broad scope of Acconci’s career. It surveys some fifteen projects—a minute fraction of those completed by the studio since its founding in 1988. Also included in the exhibit is a YouTube video demonstrating the artist’s temporary “deployable” Instant House (1980). Like many of his pieces in the era of Way Station, Instant House was installed inside an art museum, and it required a viewer/participant to activate and erect it. By contrast, Way Station I (Study Chamber) was intended to exist in the landscape and to be available as a temporary shelter for any passer-by.

In conjunction with the exhibition, Acconci will return to campus as Cameron Visiting Architect. He will give an illustrated talk, free and open to the public, in Dana Auditorium on Thursday, November 7, at 7 p.m. A publication recounting the history of Middlebury’s Way Station I (Study Chamber) will accompany the exhibition and mark the replication of the sculpture.

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Covered bridges: Historic yet contemporary

By ZACH DESPART ADDISON COUNTY — As temperatures dip and the days shorten, one thing is abundantly clear — autumn is in full swing, and with it, leaf-peeping season.

Peak foliage, depending on elevation, usually occurs in the end of September and beginning of October in Vermont.

That spectacular color draws 3.5 million people to the state each fall, according to the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing.

Vermont’s covered bridges, the rustic ambassadors of the state, are a picturesque and historic complement to any fall foliage tour.

There are nearly 100 covered bridges across the state, including five right here in Addison County. One could take a half a day to visit all of those five spans, which each offer different structural characteristics, historical quirks and bucolic settings.

George Landis is the co-owner of the Dreamhouse Country Inn in Bristol. He estimates that ninety percent of guests in the fall (most from outside New England) come to see the foliage.

“We have a lot of people from California, surprisingly,” Landis said.

And they arrive with a list of things they want to see in the Green Mountain State, including covered bridges.

“It’s about the third thing guests ask about,” said Landis, who also runs Country Driving Tours of Vermont, which offers guided tours of the Vermont countryside in BMW convertibles.

“To me, the covered bridges are spectacular,” he added. “Especially the Pulp

Mill Bridge (in Middlebury), with the built in 1824 above the Muddy Brook, a craftsmanship of its trusses.” stream used by the Halpin quarry, one of As Landis suggests, the Pulp Mill the oldest in the state. Today, it serves the Bridge is a great place to start a tour. From Halpin family farm. It is open to traffic, downtown Middlebury, head but turnaround after you north on Seymour Street (just cross, because the road only to the left of the big, white “It’s (covered goes to a private residence.

Congregational Church of bridges) about The third span on the tour Middlebury), under the railis the Spade Farm Bridge, road tracks and to the end of the third thing which is just off Route 7 the street. There you will find guests ask in North Ferrisburgh. From the Pulp Mill Bridge, which about. To me, Halpin Covered Bridge crosses above the Otter Creek Road turn right onto Halpin and connects Middlebury and the covered Road and continue north Weybridge. for .08 mile and turn left bridges are Constructed in 1820, it is spectacular. onto River Road, where among the oldest covered you will drive for 1 mile to bridges in Vermont, and one Especially Route 7. Turn right (north) of only six remaining two-lane the Pulp Mill on Route 7 an proceed 14.2 covered bridges in the United miles to North Ferrisburgh Bridge (in States. This grand dame was and you’ll find the Spade closed for 11 months last year Middlebury), Farm Bridge. The 85-footduring a $3.3 million make- with the long bridge spanned Old over that shored it up for Hollow Road from 1850 to modern-day automobile traf- craftsmanship 1959, when it was moved fic. The 184-foot-long bridge of its trusses.” to the Spade Farm. It is priwas constructed in the unusual — George Landis, vately owned and still feaBurr-arch design. co-owner of the tures poster advertisements For the second bridge, go Dreamhouse and metal signs from when back to the Middlebury green Country Inn it was crossed daily by Verand head east on Washington in Bristol monters.

Street, out Washington Street Return south on Route Extension a little more than a 7 for the final two covered mile total, and turn left onto Halpin Road. bridges in the county.

Drive the same distance north to Halpin Head to Middlebury and follow Main Covered Bridge Road on your right; turn Street (Route 30) through town and out here and you’ll see the bridge about a past Middlebury College toward Cornquarter of a mile down the dead-end road. wall. Continue 7.5 miles to Cornwall’s The lattice-through-truss style bridge was Swamp Road, where you will turn left and

proceed 1.5 miles. There you will find the 136-foot-long Salisbury Station Bridge, also known as the Cornwall-Salisbury Bridge because it connects the two towns over the Otter Creek. The “town-lattice” type bridge was constructed in 1865 and last updated just five years ago. If you drive across the bridge you’ll find yourself on Creek Road in Salisbury.

Turn around and carry on to the final covered bridge in Addison County. Drive back to Route 30, turn left, and continue south for 1.5 miles to the center of Whiting. Turn right on the Shoreham-Whiting Road, and travel westbound 2.8 miles (it turns into Richville Road about half way), turn left onto Shoreham Depot Road for just short of a mile and look for the Shoreham Railroad Bridge to your right spanning the Lemon Fair River.

It was built in 1897 and restored in 1983.

It is one of only three remaining trestle bridges in the state. Now abandoned, it serves as part of a hiking trail.

Few things are more certain than the deluge of tourists to the state once the leaves begin to turn.

Daphne Jensen, an owner of the Barsen House Inn in Addison, said that when her guests ask for sightseeing recommendations, she is always sure to include Addison County’s covered bridges.

The covered bridges are not only picturesque, but they evoke a sense of history that is the bedrock of the Vermont experience.

“It’s a reminder of the way life is in Vermont, and the way we’re still living,” she said.

THE PULP MILL Bridge in Middlebury, like the other four covered bridges in Addison County, evokes a sense of the history of Vermont while also being a practical part of the everyday landscape of the Green Mountain State.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

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Discover Addison County’s Back Road Splendor

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Mad River Valley Tour — 3-4 Hours:

Fall Foliage Road Trips

From Middlebury, take Route 7 south to Route 125. Route 125 east through East Middlebury and Ripton, passing the Robert Frost Wayside Recreation Area, the famous Middlebury College Bread Loaf campus, crossing over the Middlebury Gap (elevation 2,149 feet). Proceed down the mountain (also known as the Robert Frost Memorial Drive), into the town of Hancock.

Take Route 100 north through the town of Granville, watching on your left for the beautiful Moss Glen Falls. Continue north into Waitsfield, where you will pick up Route 17, and follow it west over the Appalachian Gap (elevation 2,365 feet). When you get to the bottom of the other side, you’ll take a left and Route 17 and Route 116 will run together for several miles, including through the village of Bristol. Just past the village, Route 116 peels off south but you should say on Route 17 westbound through New Haven until you come to Route 7. Take Route 7 south back to Middlebury.

Ripton/Lincoln Tour — 1 Hour: From Middlebury, travel south on Route 7. East on Route 125, passing the Waybury Inn. Turn left at the Ripton Country Store and follow this road north to Lincoln (take your time, part of this stretch is a dirt road). Head west out of Lincoln down the mountain to Route 17. Travel Route 17 west through the quaint village of Bristol (where you may like to stop for lunch at a variety of dining establishments) and on to Route 7. Left on Route 7 traveling south back to Middlebury.

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Capital City Cruise — Day Trip:

Chimney Point Drive — 2 Hours: Leaving Middlebury, take Route 125 west to Chimney Point, the site of the new Champlain Bridge, finished November 2011. A short trip across the bridge to Crown Point in New York will offer great views back to Vermont, and is a great place for a picnic or tour around a major historic landmark. Another stop along this route is the nearby DAR John Strong Mansion Museum and State Park.

Take Route 17 east to Addison, where you will pick up Route 22A and head north into Vergennes, the smallest city in the United States. Note: Vergennes has some of the most interesting buildings in Victorian architecture.

If you have time, get out of your car, wander in the Bixby Memorial Library on Main Street, and gaze up at the glass ceiling in the center of the building.

In Vergennes, take Monkton Road east. Cross Route 7 and continue east to the village of Monkton Ridge. At Monkton Ridge turn right onto Bristol Monkton Road, heading south, and continue to Bristol. In Bristol take Route 17 west to Route 7 and head south on Route 7 back to Middlebury.

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Champlain lookout — 3 hours:

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From Middlebury, take Route 7 south to Route 125, Route 125 east over the mountains to Route 100 in Hancock. Take Route 100 south to Stockbridge, where you pick up Route 107 and drive east to Royalton.

In Royalton take Interstate 89 (known as one of the most beautiful interstates in the country) and head north, passing Vermont’s capital city, Montpelier. Get off the interstate at Middlesex (Exit 9) and take Route 100B south to the town of Waitsfield. In Waitsfield, pick up Route 17 and head west over the Appalachian Gap (elevation 2,365 feet) to Route 7. Follow Route 7 south back to Middlebury.

From Middlebury, take Route 30 south to Sudbury, where you pick up Route 73 and travel west to Larrabee’s Point on Lake Champlain. You may want to cruise the lake at Mount Independence leaving from Larrabee’s Point, which is home to the Fort Ticonderoga ferry. Continue north on Route 74 passing through historic Shoreham.

Take Route 22A heading north. In Bridport take Route 125 west to Chimney Point on Lake Champlain, where you can admire the new Champlain Bridge, which opened in November, 2011. Follow Route 17 east. At the West Addison General Store, known locally as WAGS, bear left off Route 17 and, staying along Lake Champlain, head north on Jersey Street. Left on Button Bay Road and head north, passing beautiful Button Bay State Park, where one might want to stop and picnic down past the Basin Harbor Resort. Right on Basin Harbor Road toward Vergennes will bring you back to Route 22A, where you’ll travel south to Addison. Take Route 17 east to Route 23 and Route 23 south through Weybridge and back into Middlebury. © Google - Map Data © 2009 Tele Atlas

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Bristol offers dramatic views and small town charm Leaves are ablaze in the hills. With Bristol sitting higher in elevation than Middlebury and Vergennes, it is a wonderful place to go for dramatic views of Vermont’s fall landscape.

Bristol village is home to one of the most picturesque Main Street blocks in Vermont, featuring shops, restaurants and galleries that hit the top of the charts for locals and visitors alike.

This charming town wears its character on its sleeve — a neighborly, social village that has maintained the trusting and cooperative nature central to the Vermont ethos.

But don’t let that good-neighbor mentality

make you think Bristol place for young people is stuck in the past; This charming town wears to learn and socialize modern conveniences its character on its sleeve with each other. have made their way — a neighborly, social Another village into town. It is fully treasure is the connected to wireless village that has maintained Lawrence Memorial Internet and has been the trusting and Library, a historic a hub for budding cooperative nature central library celebrated by businesses, artists and to the Vermont ethos. children as well as restaurants of late. adults for its service Bristol is also home to and dedication to a beloved outdoor skateboard park, treasured the community. Many events are held at the by area youth and accompanied by the Hub library, including a few notable ones this fall teen center to provide a comfortable and safe for area children.

Vermont author and illustrator Ashley Wolff will read and draw for children and their families on Thursday, Sept. 19. from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the library, which is just past the fire station on North Street.

Each Wednesday this fall, Lego Club for school age children will be back by popular demand. Join other Lego fans and Heather and Marissa from 3:15 to 4:30 a.m.

Autumn Story Times at Lawrence Memorial Library have resumed Mondays and Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Using stories, puppets, movement, songs and crafts, (See Bristol, Page 19A)

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Bristol (Continued from Page 18A) attendees explore the foundation of early literacy.

Join the local scene for the 15th annual Harvest Festival, taking place in downtown and on the town green on Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event celebrates the bounty of the fall harvest, with pie and chicken wingeating contests, largest vegetable contests, live music, and more than 70 vendors including local handcrafters demonstrating their work and farmers sharing their bounty. For the active enthusiasts, there will be a 5-km road race as well as a scavenger hunt with great raffle prizes. Look for details in the Addison Independent as the date draws closer.

Another fun fall tradition in Bristol is the Halloween window painting challenge.

Teams, groups and families sign up to decorate a Main Street storefront window with themes of the season, transforming Bristol into a creepy, silly and

wild zone filled with witches on broomsticks, jack-o-lanterns and goblins in the windows.

Perhaps craft is more your style than paint, in which case you can gather a team and submit a homemade scarecrow in the annual Scarecrow Building Contest taking place now through Oct. 16. Voting will begin on Oct. 17 on the Bristol Recreation Department’s Facebook page and will be open through the 24th, when winners will be announced and prizes awarded!

Also make sure to catch the town-wide Halloween Party and Pumpkin Glow on Friday, Oct. 25. An annual celebration of all the intricate and creatively carved pumpkins brought together on one evening, this event brings alive the spirit of Halloween with a group lighting ceremony.

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BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF THE LITTLE CITTY

The ‘Little City’ has a lot to offer

The little city of Vergennes touts itself as the first and smallest city in Vermont, chartered in 1788 and only two square miles in size. Despite being small, Vergennes is a characterfilled gem, featuring a picturesque downtown built around a town green with historic buildings, shops and restaurants bustling with activity.

Vergennes’ downtown is home to the historic Vergennes Opera House, offering regular music concerts, movies, special events and even on occasion an opera. Built originally in 1897, it remains a central draw for downtown entertainment.

Bixby Memorial Library is another treasure of downtown Vergennes. With a memorable stainedglass domed ceiling, the library is well worth a detour.

In celebration of autumn in Vermont and wonderful new books by Vermont authors, Bixby Library will host a series of hayrides and book talks at the Corcoran farm in neighboring Waltham on Sunday, Sept.

29. Children’s rides will be offered at 1 and 2 p.m., followed by an adult ride at 3 p.m. and a “sunset” ride at

4 p.m.

During the children’s hayride and book program, youth librarian Rachel Plant will provide plenty of active motivation for children to read as she entertains with stories about new books for all age groups.

The adult program will begin with a short discussion on how familiarity with a setting can influence a reader’s perception and enjoyment of a book. The hayride will follow, venturing through a quintessential Vermont scene featuring Waltham’s lovely farm fields. After the hayride librarian Dianne Lawson will present book reviews on recent and forthcoming Vermont fiction and nonfiction.

The free Fall Festival will also take place on the Vergennes City Green, sponsored by the Assembly of God Christian Center on September 21.

With games, bounce houses, a free market, food, and live entertainment, this event is a great way to celebrate fall and get to know your neighbors in the little city.

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spooky, goofy or strange jack-o-lanterns to the town green for a Halloween ball. Hosted by the Vergennes Partnership on Saturday, Oct. 26, pumpkins will be lit and lined up for entry into a contest with great prizes to win!

As the pumpkins glow, look for witches, goblins, cats, super heroes and dragons marching in the costume parade around the park, celebrating all of the hard work and creativity put into the character transformation.

Just west of downtown, the Vergennes Falls is where the Otter Creek passes through the city and water-powered sawmills once reigned. This is also site were Commodore Thomas Macdonough built the ships he used to defeat the British in an important battle in the War of 1812.

There are beautiful views of the falls from either side of the basin down below at the city docks on one side of the creek and at Falls Park on the other.

Several parks surround Vergennes and are excellent stops for a quiet picnic or a foliage stroll. In addi-

BIXBY MEMORIAL LIBRARY DOME tion to Falls Park, there is Settlers Park above the falls — both are an easy walk from downtown. A little further afield are Button Bay and Kingsland Bay state parks in Ferrisburgh and Chimney Point State Historic Site in Addison on Lake Champlain. All three are relatively close by — a longish bike ride if you are fit or a short car ride.

Also out in that direction is the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, which offers activities and displays exploring the history and culture of the lake.

Scenic views of Lake Champlain and across to the Adirondacks make a stop on this eastern edge of Addison County a beautiful place to visit on your travels.

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Rokeby Museum, Route 7, Ferrisburgh. Underground Railroad site and prominent Quaker family farm. www.rokeby.org. b. Kingsland Bay State Park, Ferrisburgh. Day use, nature path. www. vtstateparks.com/htm/kingsland.htm. c. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Ferrisburgh. Traces the history of Lake Champlain, extensive indoor and outdoor exhibits. www.lcmm. org. d. Button Bay State Park, Ferrisburgh. Overnight camping, nature trails. www.vtstateparks.com/htm/buttonbay.htm. e. Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area, Route 17, Addison. Home to migrating waterfowl, walking paths, and boat launches. http:// vt.audubon.org/IBADeadCreek.html. f. Lord’s Prayer Rock, Bristol. In 1891, Joseph C. Greene paid a carver to engrave the Lord’s Prayer on a huge rock sitting next to what is today Route 116. It’s still an unusual roadside attraction. g. Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell. A largely undisturbed Revolutionary War site. Visitors center with extensive exhibits and many interpretive trails. www.historicvermont.org/mountindependence. h. Snake Mountain. Parking lot on Mountain Road in Addison. Familyfriendly hike to beautiful vistas of Champlain Valley and Adirondacks. www.vtfishandwildlife.com. i. Bixby Library, 258 Main St., Vergennes. Stained glass ceiling illuminates historic library and extensive collection of early arrowheads and other artifacts. www.bixbylibrary.org. j. University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm, Morgan Horse Farm Road, Weybridge. Beautiful grounds featuring a leading breeding program for state’s official animal. Tours daily. www.uvm.edu/morgan. k. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, 1 Park St., downtown Middlebury. Tours daily of the Judd Harris House, ongoing exhibits and events. www.henrysheldonmuseum.org.

L. Vermont Folklife Center, 88 Main St., Middlebury. www. vermontfolklifecenter.org. m. Middlebury College. Campus tours available at admissions office. Event listings available at ticket office. www.middlebury.edu. n. Green Mountain National Forest Ranger Station, Route 7 South, Middlebury. Extensive material available about hiking and camping in the GMNF. www.fs.fed.us/r9/gmfl. o. Branbury State Park, Salisbury. Day use and overnight camping, kidfriendly sandy beach and extensive grass lawn, boat rentals. www. vtstateparks.com/htm/branbury.htm. p. Falls of Lana, Rattlesnake Cliffs, Silver Lake trails access, SalisburyLeicester town line. www.newenglandwaterfalls.com/vermont.php. q. Mount Abraham trail access, Long Trail, Lincoln. Summit includes 360-degree panorama. www.greenmountainclub.org. r. Spirit in Nature Path, Goshen Road, Ripton. Immerse yourself in nature by walking any of the 11 different paths. www.spiritinnature.com. s. DAR State Park & Chimney Point State Historic Site, Addison.

Overnight camping in tent sites plus historic DAR John Strong Mansion Museum close to state park. www.vtstateparks.com/htm/dar. cfm. Chimney Point is the site of Native American, early French, and Revolutionary War-era settlement. Historic tavern was an important meeting place. Ongoing exhibits and tours. www.historicsites.vermont. gov/chimneypoint/. t. Fort Ticonderoga (in New York; cross lake via ferry). Preserved Revolutionary War fort with extensive interpretation, guides, reenactors, gift shop and many events. www.fort-ticonderoga.org. u. Stephen A. Douglas Birthplace & Museum, Route 7, Brandon. Town of Brandon museum located in historic birthplace of statesman Stephen A. Douglas. Enjoy local history including architecture, industry, business, tourism, and immigration.

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A perfect pie for the season Known for filling homes with delicious food and fragrant love, apple pie is often a special family tradition passed down from generation to generation. Known for its crispy flaky crust, a warm filled center made with heaps of strategically picked apples, apple pie is an autumn essential that fills bellies and creates smiles.

Vermonter Shainna Burgess, who used to bake pies and other goodies for her dorm when she attended SHAINNA BURGESS USES her Green Mountain grandmother’s apple pie recipe, with College, is an apple pie Jonagold and Granny Smith apples, to baker and connoisseur. produce a perfect fall treat.

Photo by Carolyn Dean She recently invited freelance writer Carolyn Dean of Brandon into her kitchen to talk about what makes apple pie baking a tradition in her family and shared her grandmother Catherine Grace Clifton’s recipe.

Carolyn Dean: What is your motivation to bake and when did you first learn?

Shainna Burgess: I’ve been baking apple pies since I was about 12. My Grandma showed me how, she was Italian and loved to cook and bake. I really feel like I got my motivation from her. She loved to be surrounded by lots of family, lots of good food and laughter.

I guess that’s what I love about baking. It brings people together, especially when the food is good; and who doesn’t love apple pie?

It’s such a classic, feel-good pie.

CD: What type of apples do you use and where do you get your other ingredients?

SB: I like to use a mixture of Jonagolds and Granny Smith. The Jonagolds add some sweetness while the Granny Smiths have a tartness that goes well with the sweetness of cinnamon and sugar.

CD: What is the most important part of the pie?

SB: The most important part of the pie is definitely the crust. It’s really tricky to perfect, but it really makes or breaks the pie. I like to use a dash of ice water to moisten the crust as I make it, it really makes the dough come together.

I usually go overboard with cinnamon, but recently I tried using some shaved hazelnut, and it came out great CD: What is your favorite part to make?

SB: The filling since it is really when you get to add all of your favorite ingredients together.

CD: Do you have any baking tips or tricks?

SB: Once the filling is placed in the crustlined pan and the top crust is placed over the filling, I like to coat the top with a beaten egg or egg wash. This really makes the crust get that flaky golden brown texture that is the signature to apple pies. Many bakers find that a lattice top for sweet pies are the standard, but my grandmother always used a closed top with a few slits for the steam to escape. In her opinion this kept the fresh pie warmer longer

for family to enjoy.

CD: What makes apple pies different from other pies in your opinion?

SB: Apple pies are different because there are so many different kinds of apples. They are all so unique, and I feel like that really plays a part in making each apple pie unique to its baker. Depending on the baker’s personal preference, apple pies can be sweet or tart, softer or crispier. I just love the smell of baking apples, it fills the entire house with the aroma, and there is really nothing else like it.

Grandma Catherine’s

Apple Pie

Crust: 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 7 tablespoons vegetable shortening 6 tablespoons ice water 1 teaspoon cider vinegar Filling: 8 cups Jonagold and Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2/3 cup sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon salt Egg wash: 1 large egg white, beaten 1 tablespoon sugar For the crust, mix the flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the shortening using a fork, table knife or pastry cutter. Put the cider vinegar in with the ice water and then work the liquid in with the other ingredients just until they are combined — don’t overmix.

Divide into two balls, wrap in plastic and refrigerate while making the filling.

Peel and slice the apples. Mix together all of the filling ingredients in a bowl.

Put half of the chilled crust on a floured cutting board or countertop and roll out to a circle just wider than your pie plate.

Carefully lay into the pie plate with excess hanging over the edges. Spoon in the filling.

Roll out the other half of the crust and center it on top of the filling. Press together the top and bottom crusts and trim the edges.

Cut a few vents in the top for steam to escape.

Whisk together the egg white and sugar, and brush it over the top crust.

Bake at 450 F for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 F and bake an additional 40 minutes.

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