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Farm-to-Fiber Experience

We are passionate about the fiber arts. Visit the Fiber Arts & Mill and watch how we take wool from small farms and producers and process it into yarn and a wide range of products from roving to rug yarn.

Just like the Farm-to-Table movement has taken hold across the country Mad River Fiber Arts & Mill would like to start a Farm-to-Fiber movement. We strive to educate about where our clothes and textiles come from and to support the local economies by providing our customers with high quality products from their own fiber, which they can sell in their shops or at fairs.

We also have our own line of yarn and fiber products made from 100% Vermont wool, alpaca and mohair. Our colorful and vibrant hand dyed products are like a candy store for the fiber lover.

We invite you to visit, learn and understand the process in this special experience. Located just over 20 minutes from popular Ben & Jerry’s and minutes from Bridge Street, its covered bridge, scenic views and specialty shops.

Dates of Operation:

Year-round with reservations.

Group Policy and Rates:

Tour $4.00 p/p. Reservations required. Plenty of motorcoach parking. Scenic Mad River views and just across from Lareau Farm Inn for an on-farm lunch.

Contact:

Susan Snider, Mad River Fiber Arts & Mill, 6163 Main Street (Rte. 100), Waitsfield, VT 05673, 802-496-7746 susan@madriverfibermill.com www.madriverfibermill.com

Experience nature like never before. Visit the new Forest Canopy Walk, fun for people of all ages and levels of ability. This ADA-accessible walk gains elevation without using stairs because it follows the land’s natural slope toward the Ottauquechee River. Enjoy a tree house, giant spider web 43-feet above the forest floor, educational interpretation, and local artwork.

Live bird programs daily. 17 state-of-the-art enclosures with the largest collection of birds in the northeast including bald eagles, golden eagles, hawks, owls, and falcons. Hike the interpretive nature trails through 47-acres. Shop the Nature Store and find unique gifts for that special someone.

Group Policy & Rates

Any time of your, your library, tour bus, club, or organization may qualify for a discounted group rate. The size of a group qualifying for the discounted rate ranges from 10-90 people. Admission includes access to all exhibits, trails, and a live animal program. Use online form to make a reservation request. Adult: $13.50, Youth: $11.50.