It is high color in Vermont this weekend. There's no better time to see the hills than when they are aflame with autumn's color. Combine that with the Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival and you've got a perfect reason to head for the hills this Saturday and Sunday. The festival has changed location from the northwestern corner of the state to a much more centralized and far more scenic venue. Tunbridge is near the junction of I-89 and I-91, making it an easy trip from the Boston area and points east on I-89 and all of you in southern New England coming up on I-91. I drove there over the summer to get the lay of the land. It is gorgeous! Quintessential Vermont. Red barns, white fences, winding back roads running along a creek and the steeply rolling hills. You couldn't ask for a more scenic location.
I couldn't find an autumn picture of the fairgrounds so I give you my own front yard to prove that there isn't anything like autumn in Vermont.
It isn't a lot, but the festival offers a coupon for $1.00 off the admission price each year. You can print it out here.
Not that it is necessary, but a dollar's a dollar. And, it is a wool festival. I know I hardly need any other incentive. I'll be there, with Ball and Skein in the main building. Please drop by and say 'hi'. If I'm busy, still say 'hi'. I really look forward to seeing you. By then, all the yarn should have been dyed, dried, and re-skeined. Whew!
Up... down.... color everywhere!!
Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous! Some year I hope to get to Vermont for the festival.
Hope the festival is fabulous for you!
Posted by: inglesidebelle | September 29, 2009 at 01:09 PM
Wonderful colors! I love the trees lit up in the afternoon sun. Sadly I won't be there. :-( I'm having to prioritize my fall getaways. I wish I could have my cake and eat it too though and attend all of them.
Posted by: Manise | September 29, 2009 at 01:41 PM
I am swooning over the picture of your front yard. Good Luck at the Festival, I hope it goes well for you. Wish I could make it.
Posted by: Sarah | September 29, 2009 at 03:32 PM
Love the photos!
I wish I could go. I really do live on the wrong coast.
xo
Posted by: Cookie | September 29, 2009 at 03:55 PM
I had no idea the VT festival was in a new location. Is this a permanent move? That's now absolutely close enough for me to do as a day trip though this year is out- definitely a possibility for next year.
Posted by: Julie | September 29, 2009 at 04:05 PM
Thank you so much for the photos. Great colors!
Good luck with the festival -- wish we lived within travel distance. (Here I am on the Gulf Coast, summer weather still.)
Posted by: Barbara-Kay | September 29, 2009 at 07:32 PM
Simply Beautiful!
You sure know how to capture the colors!
Have a great weekend!
Posted by: cyndy | September 29, 2009 at 08:36 PM
It isn't from this season, but the banner of the official Tunbridge website (http://www.tunbridgevt.com/) has an autumn photo. As a Tunbridge resident, welcome to our town!
My wife and I are going to have a booth for our Navajo-Churro yarn for the first time, and are excited.
Posted by: Rick Scully | September 30, 2009 at 07:22 AM
How totally true - NOTHING like fall in Vermont. Wonder if I will ever quit missing it?
Anyway. Good luck - hope the S&W festival is great!
Posted by: Anne | September 30, 2009 at 08:17 AM
thanks for the fabulous photo - I still miss New England every single fall.
Have a great time at the show.
Posted by: Teyani | September 30, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Both views of the trees in the pond are stunning,Judy. Hope to see you soon!
Posted by: CindyD | October 02, 2009 at 03:06 PM