Stratton Magazine
Out and About
Willkommen to HarvestFest!
Stratton Mountain Resort’s HarvestFest is a lively tradition celebrating the beauty of autumn and Stratton’s cultural heritage over two fun-filled days of unique Fall experiences for the whole family.
History
Ein Prosit, Stefan, and the Stratton Mountain Boys
When we think of Octoberfest traditions, like lederhosen, alphorns, the Holzjackertanz (wood chopper dance) … it’s the Stratton Mountain Boys who come to mind. While the merry band—all Stratton ski instructors by day—has officially retired, the musicians play on.
Features and Stories
SPOTLIGHT: SYDNEY KOOP
STORY BY BENJAMIN LERNER PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY SYDNEY KOOP Stratton Mountain School’s new Junior Program Director, Sydney Koop, shares the full-circle journey that led her back to Stratton Stratton Mountain School (SMS) is a renowned Southern Vermont institution that is celebrated for its dynamic integration of winter sports and academic programs. This fall, SMS is welcoming […]
Music
Feel the Love
On August 3, 2024, The Beach Boys, led by legendary vocalist & songwriter Mike Love, will bring their “Endless Summer Gold” tour to Stratton Mountain Resort. For more than six decades, The Beach Boys have been a beloved staple in the world of American music, known for their iconic harmonies and unforgettable hits such as […]
Attractions
Mountain Milestones
Maggie Horigan of Stratton Real Estate shares the heartwarming, multi-generational story of her family’s deep connection to Stratton.
Good Works
TEAM SPIRIT
Bennington Sports Foundation (BSF) provides funding and support for Southern Vermont’s young athletes.
Health
Care, Collaboration, and Community
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center offers exceptional oncological care through its partnership with Dartmouth Health.
ArtScene
THE MUSIC MEN
Stratton Magazine’s current and past owners and publishers, Dr. Joshua Sherman and Lee Romano, talk about music, memories, and the magazine’s early years.
Attractions
Dance, Flow, and Play!
Samantha Grout brings yoga, fun, adventure, and transformation to Southern Vermont with the OM Festival for a second year.
Food & Drink
A Literary Agent Finds Cheese-Making Success at Consider Bardwell Farm
“Farming has taught me a lot about publishing,” she says. “When I’m back in New York and I hear editors tip-toeing around an author, being too polite, or not getting to the point about something, I look at them and say, ‘Why don’t you just be direct?’”
Local
Catching the Sugarmaking ‘Bug’ in Vermont
Kenn Hastings knows all about catching the “sugar bug.” A sugarmaker at Bread Loaf View Farm in Cornwall, Hastings starting sugaring for a living 30 years ago.
Food & Drink
The Carnivore’s Solution
“Kangaroo steaks,” says, Nick DeLauri. “That’s one of the more exotic meats a customer has asked for at the counter.” “But, that’s a highly unusual request,” he says. “In springtime, cooks tend to want a fresh leg of lamb and, of course, a great ham for Easter dinner.”…
Out and About
Londonderry Town Meeting
By Hubert Schriebl These photos highlight annual Town Meeting Day, a state holiday in Vermont. Every town gathers on the first Tuesday of March to elect officials, set budgets, and tend to other business. The best part of the day, though, might be seeing all of your neighbors in one place!
Food & Drink
The Vermont Country Store Cookbook
It is a splendid combination of the history of a successful small-town Vermont business and of the foods that most Vermonters treasure.
Scenery
Learning About Vermont’s One-Room Schoolhouses
It’s amazing to think there was a time when almost every American child learned in a one-room school. In fact, as late as 1913, half of the country’s schoolchildren were enrolled in the country’s 200,000 one-room schools.
Snow Sports
Gaining an Edge at Stratton Mountain’s Women on Snow Ski Program
Whether you are a first-time skier, beginner, intermediate or expert, the Women on Snow clinic is an excellent program for all levels.
Entertainment
The Ramblin’ Music Man
From his Winhall farmhouse, Travis Dobson travels New England to make a living as a classical trombonist.
ArtScene
A Woman With A Vision
Lisa Helmholz-Adams Opens Gallery Lisa Helmholz-Adams has always been a woman with a vision. Her vision has made its way to the heart of Manchester with the opening of Helmholz Fine Art. The gallery, with its industrial feeling and high ceilings, makes you feel like Manchester has met Manhattan. This makes sense, seeing as Lisa […]