GATEWAY CITY: Albany, New York [ALB] | ARRIVAL WINDOW: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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OUTLINE: Vermont's classic images such as the Jenne Farm, Peacham, 'the Barnets', Stowe region, covered bridges, barns, brilliant reds, oranges and golds and much more.

The New England region is photogenic during most of the year, but when autumn brings along brilliant oranges, fiery reds and a touch of morning fog, you ought to be here with your camera. In addition to our 'foliage foray' will be studies of covered bridges, classic farm scenes, and all that comes naturally with this rustic, historic, lush, golden and pleasant rolling land. Our trip takes in what I consider as the 'essentials' of Vermont plus much more besides.

FALL COLOR NOTES
It's not possible to be at all the prime spots during their peak color, but we have timed our trip for the best possible combination. Those we 'miss' will still yield striking images, as either the first color contrasts against greens, or the last color is subtle set against the grays and browns.

OVERSEAS TRAVEL
<> It is recommended, but not imperative, that you arrive a day early to be fresh and on time for the trip!
<> Early arrival also enables you to explore the gateway city should you wish.
<> A late flight arrival on day 1 of the trip might entail you having to find your own way to the first hotel, if not close to the airport.
<> Please note that the ending date of the trip is the day of your departure flight. Please arrange your flights accordingly.

DAY 1  |  To WOODSTOCK, VERMONT
From your midday arrival into Albany, New York, we will go east via some upper New York State scenes into rural Vermont for photography in and around old Bennington for the remainder of the afternoon. On to Woodstock for our two-night stay.
WOODSTOCK, 2 nights

DAY 2  |  The WOODSTOCK region
We’ll start at sunrise down at the New England autumn classic, Jenne Farm . . . probably the most photographed farm in the region. While based  in Woodstock we'll explore a chunk of the Green Mountains where'll you'll shoot a remote waterfall, colored leaves and fungi. We'll also point our cameras at New England classics including the Quechee Gorge, and Sleepy Hollow Farm, Woodstock village and covered bridges etcetera. As we go we’ll take time to compose small vignettes of New England life, along with details in macro where they may lie.

DAYS 3 and 4  |  The PEACHAM region
Following more sunrise photography and breakfast on Day 3, we’ll head north to Barre via more autumn scenics including farms and covered bridges near Tunbridge; Chelsea; and the Washington rooftops with a backdrop of mountainside color. Barre is noted for it's granite production, and fine examples can be seen around the region and at Hope cemetery.
Going east on day 4, we’ll take a day to explore the 'calendar' villages of Peacham, East Orange, East Topsham and Hillside Acres Farm. Throw in some lesser known spots we've yet to see other photographers pointing lenses at, and we know you'll be busy!
Near BARRE, 2 nights

DAY 5  | To ALBANY via STOWE
We'll make an early start for first light photography, then head northwestwards to the Stowe region. Following shots around Stowe which will include the Gold Brook covered bridge, we'll take in Smuggler’s Notch pass underneath Mt. Mansfield. We'll return via the Von Trapp family lodge - 'Sound of Music' and all - before heading via more rural Vermont scenes to Lake Champlain for the Charlotte-Essex ferry back into New York state. Interstate 87 will put us back at our hotel near Albany in good time for a relaxing dinner.
Near ALBANY, 1 night

DAY 6  | Flights Home
Morning flights home from Albany, New York airport this morning.