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Gardens on the move

We’re expanding our garden space at Wilbur’s, so it meant taking the green house for a little walk. 15 staff members, skiers and rowers helped move the greenhouse from behind the office to Wilbur’s front yard.

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New Members of the Craftsbury Community

Chickens! In an attempt to build on our self-sufficiency here at the Center, Alex Howe and the GRP are taking on the project of raising more livestock. Here’s a brief tour of the chicken tractor and an introduction to the … Continue reading

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New Toys!

Stand up paddleboards are starting to pop up everywhere – including Craftsbury. Jon Hammond has just picked up several for Hosmer Point and the Center. Definitely a fun new way to enjoy Big Hosmer this summer – good crossover to … Continue reading

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We know that guy…

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Spring Time Bustle

While it’s quiet in terms of guest numbers, campus is full of hustle and bustle. Here’s a slice of the projects underway yesterday.

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Spring Skiing and Loons

April 20. As I walked out to the PistenBully Saturday morning to groom the 1 km loop, two Common Loons flew overhead. Pretty cool. As some of you know, in winter I’m one of the ski trail groomers (and shovelers). … Continue reading

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Best of times, worst of times

While the groomer’s lot has its perks, it’s not without it’s more annoying moments too. Example:  when the tracks on the machine break. Not only do you have to figure out a way back home, you have to fix it. … Continue reading

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January Leap!

For 20 straight months Director of Hosmer Point Jon Hammond has taken a dip in Big Hosmer.  An easy task during our ripe summer months becomes that much more daunting in the winter but Jon always finds a way. Today … Continue reading

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Craftsbury in the Times

The New York Times is covering our snowy beltway here in Craftsbury. Find the story here.  

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Snowmaking from afar

On a frosty early morning ride this Tuesday, I looked up from the Creek road to see this: My cold-addled brain quickly scanned the horizon, trying to locate landmarks trying to determine what that plume was coming from. Where’s Elinor’s? … Continue reading

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