12pm – Pre-Hike Bingham Falls Visit with Melanie Grubman
2:30pm – Hike to Mountain Chapel – meet at Stowe Mountain Resort
Join us on Shavuot as we hike to the Mountain Chapel on Mt. Mansfield to celebrate this holiday of first fruits and receiving the Torah!
We’ll gather at the Stowe Mountain Resort, then make our way up the mountain, finding the first fruits of Vermont (spring wildflowers like trout lilies and trilium) and enjoying community, contemplation, and the beauty of nature. At the Mountain Chapel, we’ll share in a bikkurim (first fruits) parade and songs in the chapel with Rabbi David and JCOGS educators. Seeking musicians to help support the parade with joy.
When: May 27, 2:30 p.m. (hike departs promptly at 2:45 p.m.)
Where: Meet outside the Mansfield Lodge at Stowe Mountain Resort
Details:
Hike is 1.5 miles each way, and is moderate but accessible for kids and families.
Prepare to be on the mountain for about 3 hours.
Event will run rain or shine!
What to bring: filled water bottles, backpack, bug repellant, rain gear, hat, sunscreen, snacks
We will provide: fun and reflective programming along the way, community building, songs, Shavuot teachings, smiles, fruit, and chocolate.
Note: If you’re coming from afar, there will be camping and fireside learning and singing the night before; scroll down for more info.
– If you join for Bingham Falls visit – bring your own picnic lunch….Meet at the parking lot by Bingham Falls.
Thank you to our co-sponsors: PJ Library of Vermont, and Jewish Community of Greater Stowe (JCOGS). With support from Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
