Farm to Table
Green Mountain Getaway

August 12 - 15, 2010

Join Good Commons and Food for Thought Tours for a bountiful weekend of summer harvests, outdoor adventures and gourmet cuisine. Weekend highlights include visiting a local farm, foodie film screening, ...

Good Commons is a place to “be”. Quickly becoming one of the premier boutique retreat destinations in the Northeast, our doors are open to help create unique experiences that encourage guests to unplug from their daily lives. Tucked away in the heart of Vermont between Killington and the Okemo Valley, Good Commons is an idyllic setting to relax, retreat and revitalize. To learn more about Good Commons, CLICK HERE.

Join Good Commons and Food for Thought Tours for a bountiful weekend of summer harvests, outdoor adventures and gourmet cuisine. Weekend highlights include a visit to a local farm, foodie film screening, and a special workshop with “real food” advocate  Sherri Brooks Vinton, author of Put 'Em Up!, a new book about canning and preserving the fantastic flavors of locally grown foods.

Thursday, August 12th

• Depart NYC at 6:30 p.m. on The Good Bus, our private jitney with gourmet snacks and beverages
• Dinner
• Welcome Circle

Special Guests and Hosts:

Sherri Brooks Vinton is the founder of FarmFriendly LLC, which helps chefs, restaurateurs, and food organizations support local agriculture.  She is a former  governor of Slow Food USA, and a member of the Chef’s Collaborative, Women’s Chefs and Restaurateurs, Northeast Organic Farmers Association, and the International Association of Culinary Professionals.  She is the author of The Real Food Revival and lives in Easton, Connecticut. Learn more at sherribrooksvinton.com.

Tesha Buss is the owner/creator of Good Commons. Raised on a dairy farm and doing back flips by the age of three, Tesha reached her childhood dream of becoming a Broadway performer, only to discover that a new dream--a retreat center to rest and revitalize--would soon reveal itself. She welcomes the revolving door of health and wellness professionals, artists, vacationers and more who seek to "be Good".  www.goodcommons.com

Matthew Wexler is your chef for the weekend, as well as a freelance food and lifestyle writer. He is proud to share the bounty of the Northeast with all those who visit Good Commons through fresh, vibrant and accessible cuisine. Matthew's writing can be found at roodeloo.com.

Good Commons was originally built in the 1840’s and operated as a general store. It has been lovingly renovated and restored and now features six bedrooms and a sleeping loft, six bathrooms, two living rooms, and a multi-purpose studio. The property features all of the modern amenities of one’s own home, while still creating a warm and inviting environment that honors the historical traditions that have characterized the house for more than 160 years.

Pricing:
$450/per person — Sleeping Loft
$575/per person — Shared Bedroom (based on double occupancy)
Please inquire about a discount if you have your own transportation.

Includes:
Roundtrip transportation from NYC on the Good bus (single pick-up and drop-off location)
All meals as outlined in itinerary
Local transportation
Beer Tasting at Long Trail Brewery

*** Private massage and relaxation/movement sessions available at additional cost ***

 
Travel Information:
The Good bus will be leaving from 45th street between 9th and 10th at 6:30pm sharp on Thursday August 12, 2010. The Good Bus will be leaving Good Commons Sunday at 12pm to return to the same locations in NYC. 

Reservation and Payment Information
An advance deposit of $250 is required to reserve your space on this retreat. All deposits are non-refundable. Deposits are transferable to another retreat or vacation rental pending availability if cancellation is received by July 12, 2010. Absolutely no refund, deposit or payment transfers will be made if cancellation is received after the above cancellation deadline of July 12, 2010. Balance must be paid by July 29, 2010.

To register for the retreat, please click the buttom below for your intial $250 deposit.  You may also use this button to complete your payment for the retreat or to pay in full.