TOWN GUIDE : Shelburne
6PM
As the evening sun starts to set over the verdant Champlain Valley , head to one of Shelburne ’ s finest restaurants for a delectable meal . With innovative cocktails and outstanding gourmet dishes , Peg & Ter ’ s on Shelburne Road offers a classy and comforting dining experience that is equal parts leisurely and luxurious . For a casual night out , visit Folino ’ s on Shelburne Road for some delicious New Haven-style “ Apizza ,” made with fresh ingredients in a flaming-hot wood-fired oven .
SUNDAY 8AM
Wake up on the tasty side of life with a trip to one of Shelburne ’ s best breakfast spots . The Dutch Mill on Shelburne Road efficiently serves up homestyle favorites through their curbside pickup service , which is perfect for travelers and families on the go . For a more countrified breakfast experience , start your day with a trip to Bread & Butter Farm on Leduc Farm Road . This community-oriented farm is run by a passionate team of staff members that are committed to sustainable land management and farming practices , and their on-site Blank Page Café offers toothsome farm-to-table snacks in a tranquil and bucolic setting . In addition , their brilliant baristas make marvelous coffee and tea drinks that are available both for on-site dining and curbside pickup .
10AM
With the Sunday sun high above the Shelburne sky , the fields and farms of the Champlain Valley beckon travelers to savor the beauty of the great outdoors . For the quintessential Vermont farm experience , head to Shelburne Farms on Harbor Road . With over 1,400 acres of pastures , woodlands , gardens , and historic buildings , Shelburne Farms is a living campus that allows visitors to connect with nature and learn about sustainable agriculture and forestry in a captivating and hands-on manner . As a nonprofit education organization founded on a mission of cultivating learning for a sustainable future , Shelburne Farms partners with several outside institutions to create informative and engaging programs for visitors of all ages . Working in collaboration with the furniture craftspeople at Beeken Parsons , Shelburne Farms offers “ farm to furniture ” themed programming , which includes both field trips for students and adult workshops . They also host collaborative farm-to-table education programs in partnership with O-Bread Bakery , joint historic education programs with the Lake Champlain Land Trust , and wildlife-related education programs , which are run by Outreach for Earth Stewardship at their on-site aviary . Shelburne Farms ’ 10-mile network of walking trails provides panoramic views of Lake Champlain and the Champlain Valley . Their on-site Farm Store and Welcome Center is a onestop-shop where visitors will find a broad assortment of cheeses , breads , meats , soups , vegetables , and farm products . Their Children ’ s Farmyard allows
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