Arts. Together, they have created not only a concert series but a statement of purpose: that the mountains of Vermont, long alive with song, will continue to ring with music for generations to come.
In parallel with the work at Killington, Walter has also embarked on a major philanthropic endeavor in Switzerland, conceived to support artists at the moments when support is most needed— between engagements, between continents, and between projects and tours.“ I just created a nonprofit foundation in Switzerland in October 2025,” Walter explains.“ We bought a historic Swiss farm built in 1852. Over the next two years, I will convert it into a venue with multiple music studios, a Steinway concert grand piano, and a 200-seat concert hall and recording studio.” The recently acquired site, situated between Montreux and Lausanne, is slated to open by 2027. Artists will be able to work, rehearse, and record; share meals, collaborate, and rest. Walter’ s vision for both the concerts at Killington and his new project in Switzerland is both practical and humane— he aims to build spaces where music and creative expression can be nurtured and take flight.“ Life has been good to me,” Walter says simply,“ and I want to give back.”
The Landscape Ahead: Investment, Imagination, and the Evolving Mountain
On the slopes of Killington, momentum continues to build— both on the mountain and in the community surrounding it. Beyond the music at Rebel’ s Retreat, the mountain itself is in the midst of a transformative era. Killington Ski Resort has undertaken a sweeping $ 60 million, two-year capital investment plan, aimed at reinforcing its position as a premier four-season destination in the East. The latest
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