Early December Get-away Weekend in Woodstock, VT
Dustings of Flour / Snow (Hopefully)
WOODSTOCK, VT, July 20, 2007. - Benchmark Inns of Woodstock, VT announces a grand slam weekend Dec. 7, 8 and 9 with dustings of flour and hopefully, snow.
King Arthur Flour in Norwich will host Sarah Copeland of the Food Network for a two-part course called "The Twelve Days of Cookies" while the friendly folks in Woodstock pull out all of the stops to stage their annual Wassail Weekend that's recognized as one of Vermont's top winter events.
Copeland presides over a cookie-making demonstration 5-7 p.m. Dec.7, followed by a 9 a.m.-1 p.m. hands-on program Dec.8. For more details please see www.kingarthurflour.com.
Back in Woodstock visitors can enjoy a tour of stately homes decorated for the Holidays (house tour tickets benefit local arts council, Pentangle), a spirited parade and bonfire, live seasonal music at assorted downtown venues and stage performances evenings. Accommodations at any of the hospitable Benchmark Inns www.benchmarkinns.com guarantee a "White Christmas" ambience.
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