Join Best of Times Travel on this unique and culturally rich day trip during the peak of the fall foliage season.  We head north to Vermont and enjoy the fabulous fall foliage unfold before us on the hills and mountain tops of NH as we drive.  Our first stop of the day will be Quechee Gorge for some amazing views of the area and surrounding foliage.  From here we will head to the headquarters of Simon Pearce and enjoy a fantastic meal at the Mill Restaurant.  They use local ingredients for their meals and the Vermont Cheddar Soup is mind-blowing!  After our lunch we will enjoy a guided tour of the factory and watch some hand made glassblowing in progress.  Following our stay at Simon Pearce we will travel to the King Arthur Factory.  While here see some tasty pastries being made or take some time to browse through the gift shop.  It’s a bakers delight!  Enjoy the ride home with great views.

Special Luncheon overlooking the Falls at the Simon Pearce Restaurant!!

About The Restaurant - Voted one of “America’s Most Romantic Restaurants” by Travel and Leisure and recipient of the Wine Spectator “Best of Award of Excellence” – the dining room at the Mill is a wonderful way to experience Simon Pearce. Using fresh local ingredients, thoughtfully prepared creative American cuisine is served with the backdrop of the Ottauquechee River waterfall and covered bridge. 

Pan Roasted Salmon OR

Grilled Chicken Sandwich OR

Pan-Seared Spring Pea & Mascarpone Ravioli

Also Included: Vermont Cheddar Soup, Bread, Dessert, Coffee/Tea

For guests that are not registering with a group, you will be notified of the closest departure point to where you live by 9/11/2023 or earlier.  If you are not satisfied with, or capable of reaching, the closest departure point for this program we will understand.  You will be cancelled from the event and issued a refund of all charges paid for the trip. 

****Please note that typical bus departure time in the morning is before 9am ****   

No Refunds will be issued for cancellations, regardless of cancellation reason including but not limited to force majeure, health pandemics, or government restrictions after 9/12/2023.  Best of Times reserves the right to issue any refunds due in whole or in part in the form of Future Travel Credit.