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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.
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
Posted in Campus and Facilities, Kitchen
Tagged chicken tractor, chickens, food on the hoof, heating plant
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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
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.
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
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
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
Craftsbury in the Times
The New York Times is covering our snowy beltway here in Craftsbury. Find the story here.
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
Posted in Campus and Facilities, Skiing
Tagged 3 gun salute, Craftsbury Cloud, plume, snowmaking
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