Things to Do
IN VERMONT'S MAD RIVER VALLEY
Things to Do IN VERMONT'S MAD RIVER VALLEY
This is Vermont at it’s truest and most enjoyable! The Mad River Valley is full of fun and fresh air, a combination that is found in every season here. Vibrant events, an arts scene, endless recreation from the mountain tops to the river bends, farms, foods, craft beverages, beautiful vistas, quaint villages, historic barns and bridges, cool shops, and warm hospitality. We love it here, and we love to share it with you!
Our Purpose: Inspire people to create + connect. SALT & SAND STUDIOS inspires people to create, connect and create joy through yoga and glass blowing. For group classes, private study, workshops, events and more, visit us in Warren Vermont, right across from the famous Warren Falls and find a place of discovery. To top it all… Adventure Camp Hiking, biking, zip lining, rock climbing, creek cruising, nature exploration, Euro Bungee- trampoline access, golf and more! Ages: 6 – 12 Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday (no camp Wednesday, July 4th) Dates: Weeks of June 25 through August 24, 2018. LEARN MORE Mini Campers Activities include lift… The Valley Players is in its 40th consecutive year of successful community theater and we invite everyone to participate in our wide variety of activities. Look at our Theater Calendar, for the latest events Every Labor Day Weekend join us at the Mad River Valley Craft Fair, which we own Read about the annual Vermont Playwrights Award, to encourage new plays… Atelier 101 is the working studio and gallery for ceramic artists Alicja Costanza and Stephanie Grace. It is located at 101 Mad River Green in the Mad River Green Shopping Center, next to Mad River Taste Place. Their hours are catch as catch can, but they are there most days except for Sundays. If you want… Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports a nationally recognized organization that empowers people of all abilities through inclusive sports and recreational programming regardless of ability to pay. In addition to sports, year-round programming options integrate environmental, holistic wellness, and competitive training philosophies for people of all ages with cognitive, developmental, physical and emotional disabilities. We are… Sugarbush Resort Golf Club presents two great weeks of golf learning for juniors. Led by our staff of PGA Professionals, participants will spend four days developing skills and acquiring knowledge about how to play the great game of golf and effectively get around the golf course. Camp will include: games, prizes, on course activities, full… Fly fishing shop in Historic Waitsfield offers fly fishing equipment and accessories to outfit the beginner fisherman all the way to the expert angler! The Silver Trout carries high quality Umpqua flies and locally hand tied flies. The Owner and Founder, Stuart Hayden, is a Chemist and all his products have no silicone, are non-toxic… Lawson’s Finest was founded in 2008 by Sean and Karen Lawson. Lawson’s Finest Liquid’s goal is to provide beers of the highest quality and outstanding freshness, featuring world-class IPA’s and unique maple brews, while emulating the best of widely appreciated styles. In 2018 Lawson’s Finest opened their Waitsfield brewery, taproom and retail store. The Waitsfield hand-hewn… The combination of snow and scenery at Ole’s Cross Country Center in the Mad River Valley is perfect for skiing and snowshoeing. Discover 30 miles (45 km) of moderately rolling trails groomed for classic skiing and ski skating. Skiers of all abilities can ski to panoramic views of Sugarbush or into the rare quiet of… North Fayston Loop Easy to Moderate, 4 mile loop, elevation gain 540’, (dirt roads) A fun back road loop on North Fayston, Center Fayston and Randall roads, with nice views of Burnt Rock Mt. and the high valley. The Route: Park on the side of North Fayston Rd in Fayston west of Route 100, then… The Moretown Memorial Library, the Joslin Memorial Library and the Warren Public Library have joined together as an informal association to promote libraries, library services and library programs in the Mad River Valley. All three libraries utilize technological services in their library programing. Patrons may download audio and e-books, can take free online courses, or… Umiak Outdoor Outfitters is Vermont’s outdoor adventure center. We are a full-service outfitter offering retail sales, demos, safety instruction, tours, rentals, children’s / custom programs and more. Our staff is comprised of some of New England’s top trained and respected outdoor enthusiast who love any opportunity to share their knowledge and skills with others. The Warren Skate Park is located beside the Warren Elementary School where the “DIY” skate park’s first concrete ramps were built in 2004. The park is always free for anyoneto use and open to all skill levels and abilities. Pierre Hall has been the driving force behind the parks development. The Warren Skate Park is a… The Mad River Valley is the geographic center of Vermont, and Mad River Valley Arts is the center for the arts — a hub for creative activity. For more than two decades, MRVA has fostered creativity in the Mad River Valley. We produce art shows, workshops, and numerous activities for for artists and art appreciators. The Mission… Enjoy fresh air, and family fun. Hockey and Figure skates available for rental- or bring your own skates and get them sharpened for $5. Heated changing rooms and rest rooms available. Rink is divided so everyone has fun safely: one half for skating only and one half for stick-and-puck. Lessons, groups and parties can be… Welcome to the Madsonian, a museum of Industrial Design. Our collection represents a lifetime of appreciation for and devotion to good design, displaying over 2000 of the best designed and most artistic manufactured objects. Ranging from the early 1900s to present day, the museum features everything from cars, bikes and motorcycles to toys, canoes, golf… Country Mile Vermont offers all-inclusive inn-to-inn walking tours in the heart of the Green Mountains. Guided day hikes are also available for guests in the Mad River Valley, Waterbury, Stowe, and Montpelier areas. We love the outdoors, and we love hiking. But we also know that sleeping under the stars isn’t for everyone. That’s why… The Bundy Modern, built in 1962 as an art and sculpture gallery, was conceived to be in harmony with its surroundings in nature and to bring the outdoors in through the use of walls of glass. The building is a stunning example of Bauhaus International-style architecture. Today Bundy Modern is a modern and contemporary art… A bubbly, refreshing elevation of classic and unexpected flavors. Noah Schwartz, a young entrepreneur, created the Fizzy Maple Lemonade that people can’t get enough of! Starting at the age of 11, Noah has created quite the business for himself! The Mad River Valley is close to several spectacular waterfalls and scenic gaps through the Green Mountains. This circle tour brings you to: Granville Gulf Moss Glen Falls Texas Falls Middlebury with its large waterfall in the town center The Appalachian Gap Be sure to stop and enjoy the views along the way! The photographs… A full service pottery studio in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains featuring custom design for your home or business. Work directly with the potter to bring your ideas to life. Specializing in custom service ware for chefs & restaurants. Luke also offer private pottery lessons. Make your own curriculum of study. Want to throw larger,… The Mad Marathon, Mad Half & Relays The World’s Most Beautiful Marathon! Take it easy or take it tough…we have a race for every runner at any level. The Tenth Annual Mad Marathon, Mad Half and relays are scheduled for September 12, 2021 in the gorgeous Mad River Valley, located in Central Vermont. You… Zoe’s Pilates physical location is open for business as usual. All clients must be fully vaccinated, boosted and wear masks in accordance with the Town of Warren mask mandate. Mat classes and reformer classes are a mix of in person and Zoom clients. Privates can be done in person or via Zoom. Five reformer classes… There are 33 km of trails for classic skiing, skating, snowshoeing, or fat biking. All trails are engineered and graded for the average skier’s ultimate enjoyment — set skating width, with heavy duty track setting equipment, for the best in tracks. The trails are groomed every day and there is snow farming on all trails… You can find fresh produce, flowers, seedlings, honey, wool, eggs, meat, cheese and other farm products. In addition you can find crafts made in Vermont, baked goods, and prepared food. Every Saturday there is live entertainment. Visitors are welcome to bring their pets on leash. Rita Ioannidis, famous for her American Flag paintings, whether its on old barn doors or bells has opened a gallery in the village of Warren. The gallery space is gorgeous, warm and inviting. The selections come from a variety of Vermont artists. On display are all types of mediums including sculptures. Rita’s talents… No visit to Central Vermont is complete without a tour of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream factory in Waterbury Center. This famous company has become an icon for Vermont the world over. The company was started by Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield in 1978 and moved to its current location in 1986. Their fun range… Stark Mountain Bike Works is the Mad River Valley’s favorite local bike shop has been serving local and visitors for well over 20 years. They offer expertise in both mountain bikes and road bikes and are the hub of the biking culture in the Mad River Valley. It’s a full service shop offering sales,service, suspension… Moderate, 5 mile loop, elevation gain 560’ (dirt roads) This loop features good climbs in the forest before opening up to some of the best views in the Mad River Valley. The Route: From Moretown village, go up the Moretown Mt Rd and, staying right, climb 1.75 miles to Howes Rd. Turn left on Howes… BLOCKHOUSE STUDIO is a community pottery studio and artisan shop in The Mad River Valley. We offer classes, memberships and workshops (in clay and other mediums from time to time). In our Studio Shop you will find pottery made by our members and instructors as well as a carefully curated selection of items for you and your home. Mad River Glen is a beloved institiution and isn’t like any ski area you have ever been to. So what is it that makes Mad River Glen so special and unique? It’s a combination of many things, and for every skier the answer is a little different. The area’s character, the result of a long and proud… The MAD RIVER TASTE PLACE offers a curated retail experience where locals and visitors can learn about, sample, and purchase food and beverages originated in the Mad River Valley and throughout Vermont. Occupying a thoughtfully repurposed bank building you can read the stories of the makers, meet the artisan of the day and sample their products, take… “Combine fall foliage viewing and harvest activities with purchases from local artists across Vermont. Bright yellow signs compete with oranges and reds of October along Vermont’s roads enticing visitors to the studios of craftspeople and fine artists across Vermont during the 2019 Fall Open Studio Tour over October 5 & 6. Open Studio Weekend is… The Mad River Chorale celebrated its Twentieth Aniiversary in 2012-13. We’re a non-auditioned but highly-reviewed community chorus which entertains the Mad River Valley residents and guests year around, performing at various venues in the area. For specific information about singing opporunities and instruction and about upcoming concerts, please visit our website, linked above. The Mad River Path is a community-supported organization whose mission is to build, maintain, and conserve a system of continuous public pathways and trails connecting Warren, Waitsfield, Fayston, and Moretown. This network of paths and trails fosters a healthy community by connecting the people, businesses, and special places of the Mad River Valley. Check out the… Taking time for oneself on a regular basis is important in the lives we live now a days. Whether it is by practicing yoga, meditating, getting acupuncture or through some other means, these modalities can transform one’s life with more calm, peacefulness, joy and health. Ana has been teaching yoga since 2002 and received her… Paddle on the Waterbury Reservoir, or spend some time camping at this quiet State Park spanning 850 acres. Located a short drive from the Mad River Valley, this state park is open spring, summer and winter. View Location Map Welcome to one of the most beautiful places in the country to fly gliders – Vermont’s Mad River Valley. At Sugarbush Soaring we offer flight instruction, scenic rides, rentals, introductory flights, and aero tows. What makes Sugarbush Soaring special? The Warren Sugarbush airport (0B7) is one of the premier soaring locations in the US. On any…
Salt and Sand Studios: Yoga Studio, Glass Blowing School
802-583-2559
Sugarbush Resort
802-583-6300
Sugarbush Resort Summer Camps
Valley Players
(802) 583-1674
Clearwater Sports
(802) 496-2708
Rocket Sledding Self Guided Adventure
Carve and weave your way down 1,000 vertical feet on the famous Mad River Rocket sled. Locally born, this sled carves, floats and stops like no other. Snowshoe up into the scenic Green Mountains, then sled for over a mile with enough twists, turns and drops to truly excite the young at heart. Bragging rights are earned by all that experience this exhilarating adventure.
Introduction to Backcountry Skiing
Join Clearwater Sports for an adventurous day of backcountry skiing in the solitude of the Vermont backwoods. Unlike cross country skis, Backcountry skis are wider and handle deep, untracked snow with elegance and ease. Once our guides help you perfect your form, we are off to parts unknown to see what we can find in the untracked wilderness of the Mad River Valley.
Guided Snowshoe Tours
Explore winter’s beauty in the backwoods of the Mad River Valley with Clearwater Sports Guided Snowshoe Adventures. Experience the soothing quiet of the winter forest, breathe clean fresh air and relax for a few hours. Whether you are looking for a rolling trek on the Valley floor or a spirited hike to the top of one of our majestic peaks, Clearwater Sports has the experienced guides and equipment for an unforgettable, safe and educational adventure.
Full Moon/Head Lamp Snowshoe Dinner Tours
Throughout this winter Clearwater Sports and the Lareau Farm Inn will be offering Full Moon Snowshoe dinner trips. Come join us on this fun adventure and discover the unique pleasure of snowshoeing under the full moon followed by a delicious dinner at The Lareau Farm Inn. We will gather at Clearwater Sports at 5 PM to meet your guide, get your gear and then head off for the trails. Once there we will explore the woods behind the inn for about an hour. After working up an appetite we will enjoy a delicious dinner featuring local fare. If the full moon dinner dates do not fit your schedule give us a call. We offer head lamp tours under the stars as well. Gather a private party of ten or more or come join a group for this unique Vermont experience. All equipment will be provided by Clearwater Sports. For more information call (802) 496-2708 or email info@clearwatersports.com
Atelier 101
Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports
802.786.4991 ext. 26
Junior Golf Camp
(802) 583-6727
The Silver Trout
802-496-3110
Lawson’s Finest Liquids
802-496-HOPS
Ole’s Cross Country Ski Center
(802) 496-3430
North Fayston Road Biking Loop
Mad River Valley Libraries
(802) 496-3913
Umiak Outdoor Outfitters
(802) 253-2317
Warren Skate Park
Mad River Valley Arts
(802) 496-6682
Skatium: Outdoor Ice Skating Rink
(802) 496-8845
Madsonian Museum of Industrial Design
802-496-6611
Country Mile Vermont
(802) 560-5519
Bundy Modern
802-583-5832
Noah’s Fizzy Lemonade
Gulf and Gap Loop
Luke Ianuzzi Pottery
(802) 839-9650
Mad Marathon
802-363-9863
Zoe’s Pilates
(802) 583-2673
Blueberry Lake Cross-Country Ski Center
(802) 496-6687
Waitsfield Farmers’ Market
(802) 472-8027
Art in The Village
802-496-5605
Ben & Jerry’s Homemade
(802) 882-2040
Stark Mountain Bike Works
(802) 496-4800
Moretown Common Road Biking Loop
Blockhouse Studio
Mad River Glen
Mad River Taste Place
802-496-3165
Open Studio Weekend at the Festival Gallery
802-496-6682
Mad River Chorale
(802) 496-4781
Mad River Path
(802) 496-7284
Mountain Rose Integrated Wellness Center
802-496-6346
Waterbury Reservoir
Sugarbush Soaring
(802) 496-2290
