Travel-Learn Program

When: September 04, 2010 - September 06, 2010 (iCal)

Description

"All aspects complemented one another- the people, the lectures, the hiking, fall in New England.” Hiking and Paddling Participant

Escape to the great outdoors of Vermont with Tufts Travel Learn’s annual Hiking, and Paddling program. In the glorious New England fall foliage, join your former classmates as we explore the wilds of the Green Mountains. Accompanied by Professor George Ellmore – rugged outdoorsman of Tufts Wilderness Orientation and Tufts in Talloires fame – our adventure into the verdant heart of New England will have a compelling educational component with guided hikes and lectures. Our home for the weekend will be the Stoweflake resort, which offers an executive golf course, a world-renowned spa, and plenty of opportunities for relaxation as well as night-time diversions. Make your reservation and experience a memorable destination!

Check out Photos of past Hiking and Paddling Programs

RSVP

Please complete and return your registration form by August 30, 2010. (The form is in PDF format and will open in a new window using Adobe Acrobat. Download Acrobat Reader for free if you don’t already have it.)

Cost

Early Booking Incentive: $389* book by August 15, 2010. Regular Cost: $489* book by August 30, 2010. 

To celebrate our 10th Anniversary, graduates of AS & E class years 2000-2010, will get receive $89 off! (limited to first twelve registrants)

*per person based on double occupancy

Contact

For more information, contact Usha Nand Sellers Ed. D., Travel Learn Program Director, at usha.sellers@tufts.edu or 1-800-843-2586 or 617-627-5323.

Itinerary

Price and Itinerary are tentative and subject to change

Saturday, September 4

Independent Arrivals.

11:00 AM. Meet at Stoweflake Resort. Register (Check-In is at 1:30 pm) and then explore the amenities of our accommodations, which include outdoor tennis courts, indoor racquetball courts, an executive golf course, exercise and game rooms, an indoor lap pool, an outdoor swimming pool, and a highly acclaimed spa. There are also a number of points of interests in the nearby village and surrounding area, as well as a range of hiking trails, walking and bicycle paths.

Room assignments will be available upon arrival.

1:30 PM. Check in at anytime. Lunch on own

2:00 PM. Complimentary coffee, tea, and cookies are available in the resort’s lounge area. Those planning to hike, please bring 1 quart of water. Meet for safety briefing at the registration desk and carpool to a nearby trail for a warm up and outdoor conditioning activity. Professor Ellmore will comment on the local flora. Alternately, use Stoweflake’s amenities or take a riverside walk across from our resort.

5:00 PM. Return to Stoweflake Resort.

6:30 PM. Join us for a reception with light pizza fare to follow (smart casual attire). Professor Ellmore will briefly talk on “Cooling the Urban Landscape: Greenroofs and Whiteroofs.” This evening, try the many amenities of the resort or stop at the on-site pub, Charlie B’s, for conversation or simply enjoy the nightly entertainment.

Sunday, September 5

6:30 AM. Complimentary coffee and tea are available at the entrance of Charlie B’s pub.

strong>7:30 AM. Meet for scheduled breakfast at Charlie B’s.

9:00 AM. Join Professor Ellmore at the registration desk for the mandatory safety briefing on hiking and collect bag lunch, as well as 2 quarts of water. Carpool to trailhead for guided hiking with Professor Ellmore.

12:00 PM. Carpool and return to Stoweflake.

1:00 PM * For the optional paddling, which is dependent on availability, carpool to Lamoille River parking area. After on-site safety briefing, we will paddle and conclude at the Boyden Family Winery for wine-tasting.

5:00 PM. Transport back to Lamoille River parking area for carpooling back to Stoweflake

6:00-7:30 PM Brief time for leisure and freshen up for scheduled group dinner at the on-site Winfield’s Bistro.

7:30 PM. Group dinner. Linger after dinner for talk of day’s events; enjoy the Stoweflake’s many amenities, including the nightly entertainment.

Monday, September 6

6:30 AM. Complimentary coffee and tea are available at the entry of Charlie B’s pub.

7:00 AM. Meet for scheduled breakfast at Charlie B’s. Prepare luggage for departure and check out at the front desk.

7:45 AM. For those who plan to hike, check weather forecast at the reception desk. Bring 2 quarts of water and meet for mandatory safety briefing. Carpool to a local trail for a 3 hour hike. Those who need to depart earlier may opt for a short hike on their own or use the resorts amenities.

11:30 AM. Depart for home or extend your stay (with prior arrangements).