Information & Links to each Company

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory is located north of Waterbury on scenic route 100 overlooking the Worcester Range. Who will scream for ice cream......you will when your visiting the Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory. The tour is not only educational but you do get to taste! Enjoy the Ben & Jerry's story on how the business got started and became successful which they shared with their employees and the community. The movie is shown in the Cow Over The Moon Theater. After the movie you will then be taken to the mezzanine to view how the ice cream is processed. After watching how the ice cream is made its off to try the sample of the day! Then if you would like try some more ice cream at the scoop shop and enjoy browsing in their gift shop. For more information here is the link to Ben & Jerry's web site. Have FUN!! Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory. We also have a Ben & Jerry's Gift basket package you can surprise someone with. We will set it up in your room. Ben & Jerry's -WATERBURY SCOOP Route 100 Waterbury, VT 05676 802-882-1240 or Toll free (866) BJ-TOURS.

Lake Champlain Chocolates At Lake Champlain Chocolates, our goal has always been the creation of something special. The union of the rich history of making fine chocolate, the heritage of craftsmanship, and the wonderful flavors of Vermont is accomplished every day at our factory, producing sweet indulgences with pride that goes into each bite. Perhaps that's why The New York Times reveres it as "some of the best chocolate in the country." We make all of our chocolates in small batches right here in Burlington, Vermont — a truly special place we are proud to make our home. It is inspiring to be here on the scenic shores of Lake Champlain, in this beautiful state where people love the outdoors and appreciate fine, fresh foods. The pleasure and creativity we find in living here comes to you in the chocolates we make so proudly every day. For more information here is the link to Lake Champlain Chocolates. We also have two chocolate gift packages for the chocolate lover! Chocolate Shop and Café Conveniently located on Route 100 between Stowe and Waterbury, you'll find our full selection of chocolates, a hot chocolate café, Vermont souvenirs, and plenty of factory seconds. Lake Champlain Chocolates Route 100, Cabot Annex Waterbury Center, VT 05677 802-241-4150 Store Hours: Every Day 9:00AM-6:00PM

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters In the beautiful mountains of Vermont, where time is measured more by change of seasons than the tick of a clock, and where a faster way of doing things is not always a better way, you'll find the home of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters. At Green Mountain Coffee, we are dedicated to providing the richest aroma and flavor, for the highest quality coffee experience. We travel the globe to purchase the finest coffees, batch roast them to peak flavor, and vacuum package them fresh for your enjoyment. We take our time. . . and taking our time has its own reward. . .perfect coffee. At Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, we believe that the ultimate cup of coffee is a unique experience for each individual. Maybe it's a good cup of coffee you grab on the run in the morning or maybe it's lingering over a rare estate coffee on a nice quiet evening. Click here to browse through many different kinds of coffees. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters 33 Coffee Lane, Waterbury, Vermont 05676-1529 1-800-223-6768

Cold Hollow Cider Mill The Cold Hollow Cider Mill is one of the top producers of Fresh Apple Cider in all of New England. We are also one of the very few that press year-round. The Mill has become one of the top tourist attractions in Vermont because our operation is open to public viewing. Come and see cider that's still made the old fashioned way, with a rack and cloth press built in the 1920's. We are open year-round, 7 days a week from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm (8:00 am to 7:00 pm during the summer months). After you have seen cider made, its time to wander through the large Retail store and check out many of the specialty foods we have to offer. Bring your appetite, since you can sample plenty of jellies, mustards, applesauce, fudge, and other goodies. In the Summer, watch real bees make honey in our honey corner (don't worry, they're behind glass). Honeybees play a big part in the apple world, as they are responsible for pollinating the orchards each spring while they are in bloom to ensure a "well set" crop. You may be lured by an overwhelming aroma to The Donut Counter, where you can sink your teeth into our legendary cider donuts. These donuts were featured in Gourmet Magazine, as one of the top four donuts in the country. They go great with big cup of fresh Green Mountain Coffee. We sell many fresh mouthwatering baked goods from our natural ingredient bakery right in the store, including apple pies, pumpkin rolls, maple cream cheese pockets, apple-cheddar squares, and many others. Cold Hollow Cider Mill Scenic Route 100 Waterbury Center VT 05677 1-800-3 APPLES

Cabot Creamery of Vermont During the past 10 years alone, Cabot has been honored with virtually every major award for taste - both national and international - for our Vermont cheddar cheese! We are particularly proud of being proclaimed "Best Cheddar in the World" at the 22nd Biennial World Championship Cheese Contest in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Our Five Peppercorn Cheddar was judged "World's Best Flavored Cheese" at this same international competition. But you don't have to take the experts' word for it - try delicious Cabot Cheese for yourself. You might find yourself wondering "Why can't all cheese be this good?" We think it's simply the best cheddar on the planet - maybe even the best in the whole Milky Way! Cabot Factory Tour Welcome to the magical world of Cabot Cheese. Our guided tour includes an informative video, which tells not only the history of Cabot Creamery, but also a little something about the agricultural history of Vermont. After the video we take a walk down the hall to actually view our award-winning cheese being made. Following the tour ($1.00 per person over 12 years of age) we invite you to nibble our many varieties of cheeses, including the World’s Best Cheddar and Best Flavored Cheddar. Cabot Creamery Annex Route 100 Waterbury, VT 05676 1-800-881-6334 If Cabot Village is not on your itinerary, then swing by our conveniently located Cabot Annex Store in Waterbury (located between Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory and Cold Hollow Cider Mill). Sample our award-winning cheeses, as well as many other Vermont specialty foods. Explore our handpicked assortment of wines and Vermont micro-brewed beers, along with select Vermont crafts. Also visit Lake Champlain Chocolates, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and Vermont Teddy Bear all under the same copper roof! Open daily 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day and Easter

Vermont Liberty Tea Company Vermont Liberty Tea Company manufactures and packages teas. We started with herbal blends then branched out to include green and black tea blends. We took our name from the “Liberty Teas” that the American colonists made from local herbs as part of their defiance of the British tea tax in the 1770s. Vermont Liberty Teas are simple blends of herbs that can be found naturally or can be grown in Vermont. Our natural, caffeine-free herbal blends are simply meant to refresh and keep Vermonters, and visitors alike, mindful of Vermont's simple pleasures. We are located in Waterbury, VT, home to Ben & Jerry's, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Cold Hollow Cider Mill and a host of other Vermont Specialty Food Producers. Vermont Liberty Tea Company One Chefexpress Way #4 Waterbury VT 05676 802-244-6102

Red Hen Baking Company At the Red Hen Baking Company, the ancient craft of making starters, or levains, guides us each day. All of our breads are naturally leavened and made from flour derived from certified organic grains. Each loaf is then formed by hand and baked in a 500 degree hearth oven. This process results in an interesting, intentional irregularity to the interior hole structure, as well as the dark, crisp crust for which our breads are known - essential to the flavor and style of our loaves. At Red Hen, we are proud of the ingredients we use. In addition to our commitment to supporting Organic, sustainable agriculture, we are pleased to support local farmers and businesses by featuring ingredients produced locally, including Vermont-grown wheat and potatoes. Our retail hours are 7AM - 6PM, Tuesday through Saturday; Noon - 6PM on Monday. We are closed on Sunday. Red Hen Baking Company 4278 VT Route 100 Duxbury Vermont 05676

Dakin Farm What Vermont Tastes Like™ Come see how time-honored skills and century-old tradition combine with the most modern smokehouse facilities to produce ham, cheddar cheese, Pure Vermont Maple Syrup, and other specialty foods known the world over for their unique flavor and wholesome goodness. Have you ever seen how Vermont maple syrup is made? Our family boils pure maple syrup with the same pride, care and tradition that Timothy Dakin used when he first established the farm in 1792. Don't forget to see our educational maple syrup movie and take the tour of our maple syrup cannery. See how Vermont cheddar cheese is made..... We'll show you how we prepare our creamy, crumbly, prize-winning cheddar cheese. Watch the hand-waxing process that preserves its one-of-a-kind flavor. Visit our state-of-the-art smokehouse....... See how our family slow-smokes hams, turkeys and other specialty meats over smoldering corncobs. Our branch store at 100 Dorset St. in South Burlington (next to Barnes & Noble) is easy to get to from anywhere in the greater Burlington area and is just off I-89 (exit 14E). Dakin Farm 100 Dorset Street South Burlington Vermont 05403 1-800-99-DAKIN

Laughing Moon Chocolates Laughing Moon Chocolates offers an amazing variety of hand-dipped chocolates and specialty confections. Our centers are prepared in small batches using fresh local ingredients. The finished product is distinctive. You won't find chocolates like these anywhere else. Each piece is hand crafted. From silky dark chocolate truffles to rich buttery caramel and flavorful butter creams our chocolate artistry is sure to please. Laughing Moon Chocolates Route 108, ( Mountain Road) Stowe Vermont 05672 802.253.9591 We are open daily from 10-6

Miguel's Mexican Specialty Foods We have carefully selected premium flours from mills around the country to create our famous "best-thing-next-to-an-authentic-tortilla chip." All of our tortilla chips are baked, then cooked in canola oil and seasoned with just the right amount of salt; a perfect compliment to our salsa and a cold cerveza. Miguel's blue corn tortilla chips are made with organic blue corn grown in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Remember - - - We only use all-natural ingredients in our products. Miguel's Stowe Away Salsa is made from a chunky blend of fresh-tasting ingredients. Tomatoes from California, tomatillos and chiles from New Mexico and other premium ingredients are used in the preparation of our salsa. And everything we use is all natural. We have formulated our salsas to appeal to all tastes, from mild to hot, and roasted garlic and chipotle too. Miguel's Mexican Specialty Foods P.O. Box 3849 17 Towne Farm Lane Stowe, VT 05672 1-800-448-6517 or 1-802-253-8900

Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks The Morses, Vermont’s oldest maple family, have been serving up delicious maple syrup for friends and neighbors for 8 generations. High in calcium and all natural, maple syrup is a favorite of young and old. Serve it on the breakfast table, and use it as a sweetener in the kitchen, Morse Farm’s Medium Amber Maple Syrup is guaranteed fresh and delicious. If you are in the neighborhood simply follow our state capitol's Main street up the hill to our Sugar House, Country Store and Outdoor Museum- Open daily to visitors year-round. Free sugar house tours and tasting, multimedia displays in a real woodshed theater, a nature trail, country store, and an outdoor Vermont farm life museum make up the Morse Farm experience, and sprinkled throughout, are whimsical carved folklife characters created by Burr Morse. Morse Farm 1168 County Road Montpelier, VT 05602 1-800-242-2740

Vermont Specialty Food Association The VSFA has grown to over 100 members from only a dozen at its inception 15 years ago. Our association is made up of small to large Vermont food businesses who all share the same philosophy of providing the consumer with a fabulous specialty food. Try them all -- you won't be disappointed! Vermont Specialty Foods Association 116 State Street, Drawer 20 Montpelier, VT 05620-2901 Tel: (802) 828-3828