ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY ART IN THE GREEN MOUNTAINS

Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 3 21 West Main St.
Wilmington, VT 05363
802-464-8092 info@visitvermont.com
http://www.visitvermont.com/

Press Release

Contact: Jim Follett
Phone: (802) 464-8092

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Environmentally Friendly Art in the Green Mountains

Wilmington, VT - Known for its’ scenic beauty, laid back residents, and home-made products, Vermont might not be the first state that comes to mind when thinking of an avant-garde art installation. The Vermonters of the Deerfield Valley hopes to change your thinking.

On extended exhibit on corners and lawns and churchyards, amidst the country charm of Southern Vermont, this display of eco-friendly art will be viewable this coming summer. The original sculptures are intended to be a celebration of all things Vermont. They will differ from past art projects because they are designed and created by local artists using recycled, found and new Vermont materials. The artists will have the freedom to design and chose their materials which will make each sculpture unique. At the end of the summer the sculptures will be auctioned to benefit charitable organizations. This past summers art project Bears in the Valley raised money for local charities.

“I’m delighted that we have this opportunity to call attention to the beauty and creativity of our little valley in a way that’s consistent with Vermont values,” said Laura Sibilia, Executive Director of the Mount Snow valley Chamber of commerce. “It’s a real plus that we can do so in a way that raises money for local nonprofits and shows off the talents of local artists,” she added.

The Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking Vermont artists to submit proposals. Approved artists will be given a $500 stipend and will have approximately 13 weeks to complete their sculpture.

The Mount Snow Valley of Vermont is 2½ hour drive from Boston and 3 ½ hours from New York City. Home of the Mount Snow Resort and the largest body of water landlocked within the sate. More information about the project and artists contracts is available on the web at http://www.vermonsters.org/ or by calling the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce at 802-464-8092.

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For more information and photographs please contact Jim Follett by e-mail at jim@visitvermont.com or by phone at 802-464-8092

Mothersday Ride for our Daughters

For more information contact Magnus Thorsson at riders@together.net or 1800 745 3615
290 Route 100 West Dover, VT 05356

Mothersday Ride For Our Daughters,
May 10&11 2008

Vermont innkeepers band together to create a benefit rally involving four lodges and local area restaurants in the southern part of the state, known for exceptional riding.

The goal of the event is to raise awareness of cancer affecting women, and raise money to benefit research to fight ovarian and breast cancer. The Gray Ghost Inn will manage the event in conjunction with Monadnock Harley-Davidson, as the sponsoring dealership. The event will be open to all, both clubs and individuals.

Facilitation of the events will happen with the participation of the 4Lodges properties located in West Dover Vermont. The 4Lodges feature 125 guest rooms and dining facilities well equipped to accommodate over 250 persons. The 4Lodges include: The Gray Ghost Inn 29 rooms, the Kitzhof 24 rooms, Big Bears Lodge 24 rooms and The Lodge at Mt. Snow with 48 rooms. There is potential to grow this event by expanding it to other properties, which have already voiced interest in participating.

“We hope to generate over $15,000.00” in the first year said Magnus Thorsson, the person spearheading the event. “The goal should be attained at least half way just by people showing up” Thorsson added. The 4Lodges will see to that by; contributing 20% of the lodging rate of $88 per night for 2 people and 50% of a group dinner priced at $25 per person. The plan would raise approximately $60 per occupied room for the two nights, including the dinner for a total of over $7.000.00 for the weekend not including auctions, raffle or poker run.

Focus of the fundraising is to support research seeking to find a cure for ovarian and breast cancer. “We have identified two organizations: The Ovarian Cancer Fund www.ocrf.org as well as the Breast Cancer Research Foundation www.bcrfcure.org as the benefactors of the event” said Thorsson.

On Saturday evening the 4Lodges will provide complementary transportation between the properties graciously donated by a local taxi service giving their time working only for tips. Furthermore appropriate live entertainment will be provided within the proximity of the 4Lodges at no charge.

To ensure a successful weekend participation of motorcycle clubs is essential. Currently we have several Ladies Of Harley/HOG chapters interested as well as Ladies of STAR and GWRRA. Getting the chapters to compete with the fundraising is ideal and will provide bragging rights to highest generating club. This is intended to become an annual event and has the potential to grow into a valley wide event.

Adams Farm in the New York Times

An article in the New York Times on agritourism includes quotes from Jill Adams and information about Adams Farm. While it is still posted online you can view it at http://travel.nytimes.com/2007/11/23/travel/escapes/23agritourism.html?8dpc