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Carrie W
Farmgirl Legend/Chapter Guru
437 Posts
Saratoga Springs
New York
USA
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 Posted - Mar 15 2011 : 9:18:32 PM
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The hills are alive, with the sound of...
A Farmgirls on the Loose Adventure!
I am working with Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, VT, to organize a work gathering for any gals interested in a Farmgirls on the Loose adventure! The tentative date is the week of August 7-12.
This is the lodge that was begun by the vonTrapp family of "The Sound of Music"...I visited the Lodge today and it is beautiful! The vonTrapps chose a spot with scenery that is reminiscent of Austria. With this lovely scenery before me, I enjoyed a hamburger made from beef that was grown on the hillside of the Lodge. The walls of the lodge are covered with drawings and watercolors, some of scenes from the musical, some with scenes from Maria's autobiography.
The Lodge plays regular showings of a documentary entitled "The Real Maria" throughout the day, as well as a feature film each evening. They start the day with coffee and tea in the dining hall, and enjoy tea and cookies in the afternoon. A deli/bakery is on location, as well as an outdoor center, gift shop, and fitness center. They even have a pianist in the lounge come evening.
I am trying to put together an adventure similar to the one that was in the magazine last year when the Farmgirls on the Loose got together and visited the Laura Ingalls Wilder homesteads. They did some work at each site while enjoying the history and fellowship associated with the visit.
I have been in contact with Trapp Family Lodge through Rebecca Cassell, and met Maria's youngest son, Johannes, and his son Sam. They are excited to have us come and visit! What we talked about was parking our campers on the grounds and during the course of several days we would help them clear the sugar bush. We would also have a chance to learn the history of the family and the lodge, as well as some time to meet Stowe, VT. In this way, we can enjoy the area and bless the lodge as well.
I was impressed to hear that the land is being managed with both conservation and preservation in mind. It is of great importance that the lodge be used as a tourist area without becoming commercialized. There are skiing and biking trails, places to hike, gardens and local food to enjoy....all the things that we cherish as Farmgirls. It is a remarkable place to be!
Please express your interest here and I will keep you all updated on the details as we work them out. I assure you all, the view and atmosphere are worth the trip!
If you'd like to request info from Stowe, contact:
Chamber of Commerce
51 Main Street
Stowe, VT 05672
Also, here is the link to the Lodge site:
www.trappfamily.com
Thanks~
Carrie M Sister of the Year, 2009
www.apronsoftheadirondacks.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Sisterhood #147
Tis better to weep at joy than to joy at weeping--Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing |
Edited by - Carrie W on Mar 29 2011 2:48:21 PM |
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Carrie W
Farmgirl Legend/Chapter Guru
437 Posts
Saratoga Springs
New York
USA
437 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2011 : 9:26:40 PM
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Here is a little glimpse of Maria's mountains and a shot of the Highland grass-fed beef raised by the lodge for their dining menu.
www.apronsoftheadirondacks.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Sisterhood #147
Tis better to weep at joy than to joy at weeping--Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing |
Edited by - Carrie W on Mar 15 2011 9:27:14 PM |
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
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April
New Prague
MN
USA
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cynfullypurple
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cynthia
Endwell
NY
USA
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Posted - Mar 19 2011 : 2:48:45 PM
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| This sounds interesting, but could you explain what a "work gathering" is exactly? |
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Skygirlfarmgal
Farmgirl at Heart
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Michelle
Phoenix
Arizona
USA
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Posted - Mar 19 2011 : 5:50:53 PM
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| I have been to the lodge for lunch once. In the summer time. Every thing was so green. The winter photograph doesn't do it any justice. I had always wanted to go back and stay at the lodge. What is a work gathering? Skygirlfarmgal |
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Carrie W
Farmgirl Legend/Chapter Guru
437 Posts
Saratoga Springs
New York
USA
437 Posts |
Posted - Mar 22 2011 : 12:17:04 PM
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Hello All....
So glad that the thread has been discovered and that we are getting responses. I am trying to put together an adventure similar to the one that was in the magazine last year when the Farmgirls on the Loose got together and visited the Laura Ingalls Wilder homesteads. They did some work at each site while enjoying the history and fellowship associated with the visit.
I have been in contact with Trapp Family Lodge through Rebecca Cassell, and met Maria's youngest son, Johannes, and his son Sam. They are excited to have us come and visit! What we talked about was parking our campers on the grounds and during the course of several days we would help them clear the sugar bush. We would also have a chance to learn the history of the family and the lodge, as well as some time to meet Stowe, VT. In this way, we can enjoy the area and bless the lodge as well.
I was impressed to hear that the land is being managed with both conservation and preservation in mind. It is of great importance that the lodge be used as a tourist area without becoming commercialized. There are skiing and biking trails, places to hike, gardens and local food to enjoy....all the things that we cherish as Farmgirls. It is a remarkable place to be!
Let me know if you can join me the second week in August!
Carrie
www.apronsoftheadirondacks.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Sisterhood #147
Tis better to weep at joy than to joy at weeping--Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing |
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
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April
New Prague
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
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Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2011 : 03:00:03 AM
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How fun! I wish I loved closer!
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com
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ChickieMama
True Blue Farmgirl
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Angela
Banks
Oregon
USA
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Oggie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ginny
Machias
Maine
USA
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Posted - Apr 29 2011 : 2:13:51 PM
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Sounds like a great time and it's actually someplace I might be able to go to! Do we have to have campers or can we stay at the lodge and do this? Or, can I bring a tent?
Ginny
Farmgirl #2343
www.thedewhopinn.com
"I always have a wonderful time, wherever I am, whomever I'm with."
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, Doctor, and I'm happy to state I finally won out over it." Both by Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart) in the Movie Harvey
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Carrie W
Farmgirl Legend/Chapter Guru
437 Posts
Saratoga Springs
New York
USA
437 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2011 : 12:19:15 PM
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Hi Ginny-
I'm glad that you are interested. I think the date will need to be pushed off a bit so that we can get more interest. You would need a camper or you could get a room. I do not know if the lodge would offer a discount or not. I am waiting to see if there is more interest before I make final arrangements, so please subscribe to this topic so that you can get updates. I will shoot for sometime in September if that is good for the lodge staff.
I'll keep you posted...
Carrie
www.apronsoftheadirondacks.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Sisterhood #147
2009 Farmgirl of the Year
Tis better to weep at joy than to joy at weeping--Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing |
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Tall Holly
True Blue Farmgirl
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Holly
Worcester
Vermont
USA
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Posted - Jun 22 2011 : 04:17:07 AM
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Hello,
thankyou for telling me how to find this topic. I could come up during the days. I have gone nordic skiing at the Trapp Family lodge. It is quite beautiful there. If families come Stowe has a ski lift ride during the summer. they have also started a theater there so there are nice shows in the evening. People can hike or kayak on the surrounding lakes there is aplace to rent the equipment if you do not bring your own. The original Ben and Jerry's ice cream factory is down the road. Lots to do in the area. We live about an hour away.
Holly
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Carrie W
Farmgirl Legend/Chapter Guru
437 Posts
Saratoga Springs
New York
USA
437 Posts |
Posted - Jun 22 2011 : 12:23:49 PM
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The date for this work week will need to be postponed as there has not been as much interest as I had hoped. It will require some planning on my end as well as the lodge's so as soon as we get a few more gals we will nail down a date. Sam at the lodge is very interested in meeting some of the farmgirls and hosting on his hillside as we lend a hand with the sugarbush. The lodge's ideals are similar to MaryJanes so we are a good fit!
Carrie M
www.apronsoftheadirondacks.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Sisterhood #147
2009 Farmgirl of the Year
Tis better to weep at joy than to joy at weeping--Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing |
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
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Posted - Jun 22 2011 : 6:42:38 PM
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i would love to join in on this-i am off school for a few weeks in september --but i am vry cash poor riht now-i will watch to see what transpires
i have been to Austria and visited many of the "sites" from the Sound of Music movie...what fun!
Farmgirl # 2139
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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Carrie W
Farmgirl Legend/Chapter Guru
437 Posts
Saratoga Springs
New York
USA
437 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2011 : 07:24:01 AM
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Margo-
Thanks for your interest. I don't think the cash outlay will be much. Just food, and we can cook our own if we like. I haven't organized anything like this before so I don't know just what the details will be. I really need some more interest so that I can make arrangements with the Lodge and give them some idea of how many will attend. Then we can work out details from there. I had told them I hoped for a dozen or so ladies.
Thanks! Stay tuned....
Carrie
www.apronsoftheadirondacks.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Sisterhood #147
2009 Farmgirl of the Year
Tis better to weep at joy than to joy at weeping--Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing |
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duckmama
True Blue Farmgirl
54 Posts
Robin
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Jul 11 2011 : 2:31:15 PM
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I am very interested in going, and only live in NH. But I dont know if I can manage more then my canvas wall tent at this point (Camper is in the shop and the prognosis isnt good). I have my own business and really need a date idea.
Robin
Duckmama
Driven 2 Distraction
driven2distraction.biz
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Carrie W
Farmgirl Legend/Chapter Guru
437 Posts
Saratoga Springs
New York
USA
437 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2011 : 12:43:47 PM
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This get together has been canceled since I do not have enough farmgirls to make it happen. However, the staff at the Lodge are very interested in having us come so I would like to continue to gather interest and set something up with them either in the spring or the fall of 2012. I would LOVE for this to become an annual thing for this area.
So, please stay in touch and talk to your friends. We can use either campers or tents, we'll have showers available, and a room for communications access.
Carrie M
www.apronsoftheadirondacks.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Sisterhood #147
2009 Farmgirl of the Year
Tis better to weep at joy than to joy at weeping--Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing |
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
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Posted - Aug 15 2011 : 07:44:10 AM
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I wish I lived closer I would've loved to make it. I'm sorry it didn't work out for right now. :(
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com
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