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It’s that time of year. The weather service has issued a freeze and frost warning for tonight and tomorrow night. For those of you still holding on to your summer flowers and gardens take notice. Be sure to cover up your plants or start to cut those flowers and share them with your friends.
Weather tonight: Low of 24 degrees
Weather on Thursday night: Low of 21 degrees
One of the wonderful things about Stowe is the thriving artist community and the support the it gets from the Helen Day Art Center. For the past 20 years Stowe has hosted Exposed! the annual outdoor sculpture exhibition, which features sculptures from over 20 national and international artist.
"Starburst" by Tom Holme
On display throughout town and on the bike path, the sculptures add to the natural beauty of Stowe. Opening on July 8th, the sculptures will be on display through October 8th. Many of the sculptures can been seen early as they are being installed.
For more information about the artists and the Helen Day Art Center, click here.
Come celebrate wonderful wine, food, scenic vistas of Trapp Family Lodge and help our local hospital! The 13th Annual Stowe Wine and Food Classic will take place June 24, 25 and 26, 2011. The Classic will feature local chef’s and artist as well as stunning wine provided by Arcadian Winery.
On Saturday June 25th Before heading to the Gala Diner & Live Auction at Trapp Family Lodge, we invite you to stop by our pre-Gala cocktail party from 4 to 6 PM located at Still Point.
100 Haul road is located just down the road from the Trapp Family Lodge and offers breathtaking views of the Worcester Mountains and open meadow lands. Join us before you head off to the Gala.
RSVP to the party by emailing: info@smithmacdonaldrealestategroup.com
For more information about Still Point, please click here.
For more information about the 13th Annual Stowe Wine & Food Classic, please click here.
Seven graduates display their visual art at the Helen Day Art Center for the summer. Much of the work is internationally inspired as many of the seven artist are from around the world.
The exhibition runs through Sept. 5. The Helen Day Art Center at School and Pond streets is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 5, and by appointment. Admission is free.
Read more on the exhibit and the artist from the Stowe Reporter.
Vermont Life Magazine
{First We’d Like to Say}
California has more sand. Texas has bigger hair. New York has more Knickerbockers.
But when it comes to certain other things, Vermont is No. 1 in our book.
Researched and written by Kathryn Flagg
Illustrated by Willa Koerner
| Arts & Letters
★ Vermont has more writers and authors per capita than any other state. ★ Vermont also has the most libraries per capita in the country, even though it is one of only eight states that do not supply funding directly to the libraries. Colleges ★ More colleges per capita than any other state. Sacrifice ★ More Vermonters died in the Iraq War per capita than any other state. ★ During the Civil War, Vermont contributed more per capita from its treasury and from its population of young men to the conflict than any other state in the Union. Service ★ Most Peace Corps volunteers per capita. Farmers Markets & Local Foods ★ We’re leading the United States in the number of farmers markets per capita. ★ Vermont also has the most CSAs, the most certified organic farmers, the greatest amount of certified organic farmland and the greatest number of local dollars spent buying local foods. That’s per capita for the country. Cow Power ★ Vermont has the highest number of farm digesters, which turn cow manure into energy, per capita. Breweries ★ Vermont has more breweries per capita than any other state in the country — one brewery for about every 30,000 people. Artisan Cheese ★ Greatest number of artisan cheesemakers per capita. Dairies ★ Vermonters lead the nation in per capita production of dairy products. Oatmeal ★ According to Wikipedia, Vermont leads the United States in per capita consumption of cooked oatmeal cereal. Tennis, Anyone? ★ Vermont has the most tennis courts per capita of any state in the country. Health ★ In 2009, the United Health Foundation ranked Vermont the “healthiest state in the country.” Vermont ranked first this year for a combination of reasons, including low rate of obesity, high number of doctors and low rate of child poverty. ★ According to a 2002 study by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that compared the states, Vermont had the highest percentage — 60 percent — of residents engaged in some form of wildlife watching. |
Preservation
★ No. 1 per capita in the use of federal historic tax credits for rehabilitating old buildings. Patents ★ No. 1 per capita. Green ★ Vermont ranked No. 1 in the inaugural survey by Forbes magazine of “America’s Greenest States.” Public Safety ★ Vermont has the fewest state and local sworn police per capita, with 15.5 per 10,000 residents. However, the state is ranked the third safest in the country based on the number of violent crimes per capita. Moonlighting ★ Highest percentage of population who work more than one job (9.4 percent) among all New England states, and well above the national average of 5.2 percent. Maple ★ Vermont has the highest percentage of sugar maple trees of any state in the nation and is the largest producer of maple syrup in the country. Home Value ★ The foreclosure crisis continues to batter much of the United States. But in the third quarter of 2010, Vermont’s largest city, Burlington, led all metro areas nationwide in percentage increase in the median price for the sale of existing homes — 17.6 percent. Rural Rides ★ Highest percentage of unpaved roads in the nation.  WE JUST MISSED Close only counts in horseshoes and the Olympics, but here are some categories where Vermont finished near the top. 2nd ★ High school graduation rate. ★ Hunters per capita, behind Alaska. ★ Golf courses per capita, behind Florida. 3rd ★ Skier and snowboarder visits, behind Colorado and California. ★ Per capita exports to the rest of the nation, behind Washington and Texas. ★ The well-being of children, based on 10 health indicators such as infant mortality and teen birth rate. 4th ★ “Best-run” state, according to business website www.247wallst.com, blending a range of factors, including percentage of people with health insurance, state debt levels and violent crime rates. 5th ★ Vermont was No. 5 globally (and No. 1 in the United States) in “destination stewardship,” a National Geographic study that weighed such factors as environmental quality, social and cultural integrity, historic preservation, aesthetic appeal, quality of tourism management and outlook for the future. |
Stowe’s Rusty Nail, a land-mark watering hole since 1969, is to reopen later this month. The Nail has been shut down for the last 6 months due to loss of business. Since the bar was purchased from it’s previous owner, Bobby Roberts of Stowe, it had become less and less local friendly. Turning locals to other favorite watering holes like the Matterhorn and Rimrocks, where they felt more welcome.
Apparently the owner Dan Swierzewski of KSK Properties LLC of Holyoke, MA, has finally gotten the hint. In an attempt to revive the business he has hired Kate Wise, a former bartender, to Manage the new Nail. Kate gets it and will be taking strides to make the Nail local friendly again. We look forward to seeing what the “new, old” Rusty Nail will be offering Stowe Natives.
For more information check out the full article in this weeks Stowe Reporter: Rusty Nail about to come back to life. You can view their website here: Rusty Nail Website
It is that time of year again! Columbus Day weekend brings the Stowe Foliage Art Festival or more commonly referred to as the Craft Fair to the fields at Topnotch for the 28th year.
This is one event I look forward to each year. The artists and crafters at this event are first rate. My favorite vendors are usually found right as you walk in. One is Clinton Pottery, they makes very utilitarian plates, bowls, pitchers and more. They are perfect for everyday or as special occasion settings. Mix and match different glazes or go monotone, he’s a must hit when visiting the craft fair.
Another to check out is Richard Foye who makes these incredible raku glazed lamps. I love to buy them and add these lampshades with beautiful leafs on them. The vendor for the lampshades is hit or miss, sometimes she’s at the show and sometimes no luck.
Also check out Katherine Washburn’s booth while you are there. To learn more about Katherine check out my earlier blog post by clicking here. If you have a wee one you need to buy for, swing by RobinHoods and check out her felted hats. They are adorable and make a great gift for toddlers.
There are so many great vendors from clothing and jewelery to food. It’s a great way to take in the foliage and spend a beautiful fall day, which we are having right now! For more details and directions click here for the festival website.
Much like last week it seems we’ve been getting an entire summers worth of rain in only a few short days. However the forecast looks good for the weekend. Last Saturday morning we were greeted with sun and beautiful blue skies that lasted through Monday. I would say that peak foliage has past but the colors are still bright and most of the leafs are clinging fast to their hosts. If you are coming for the holiday weekend it is still going to be very charming and there will be plenty to keep you busy.
Check out my Things to Do in Stowe Category for recommendations!
