Total immersion woodworking program, classes and workshops in the Green Mountains.
The Vermont Woodworking School is located in a beautiful 19th century, high-drive barn in Fairfax Vermont, only thirty five minutes from Burlington. Our students and members are able to enjoy woodworking in this historic structure that is now Vermont's premier instructional woodworking facility. For those that come from far away, there are several accommodation options, and many activities beyond woodworking available to you.
ON-SITE HOUSING
We have student housing with a shared kitchen, bath and laundry available for long-term students both in the farmhouse and in the silos.
HOUSING RATES PER SEMESTER
$2,200 - Single
$1,700 - Double (if available)
SEMESTER HOUSING DATES
Fall - Move in: August 28th; Move out: December 23rd
Spring - Move in: January 7th; Move out: May 16th
Summer - Move in: May 21st; Move out: August 13th
The Vermont Woodworking School is located in the scenic Smuggler’s Notch Valley, in the heart of the Green Mountains. Whether you are staying with us in our farmhouse, or at a nearby lodging establishment, no matter the season, opportunities for exploring your surroundings and the outdoors abound.
Students coming from afar will find many reasons to consider bringing along traveling partners. If your significant other would prefer a cooking class to woodworking, they are encouraged to do so at the Essex, Vermont’s culinary resort. The Essex also boasts a world-class spa and children’s playground.
There are plenty of shopping antiquing and dining opportunities right in this area. In our immediate area we have a local coffee roaster, Brown & Jenkins, offering great coffee and a wireless cafe; the Boyden Winery where you can partake in wine tasting, and enjoy sugaring demonstrations in the spring; and the Cambridge Village Market for your necessities.
For students bringing the whole family, and for all outdoor enthusiasts, we are located just fifteen minutes from Smuggler’s Notch ski resort, offering some of the best skiing, riding, hiking and mountain biking Vermont has to offer.
We are a short fifteen minutes from Underhill State Park where you will find a trailhead to Mt. Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak. For more breath-taking scenery, a trip to the nearby Northeast Kingdom is warranted. We are directly on a Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) trail open for your use for snow-shoeing, cross-country skiing or snowmobiling. We are located on the Lamoille River, and we have plenty of land to explore just out our back door.
There are plenty of dining and entertainment establishments in our area including 158 Main, The Bee’s Knee’s, and the Hub. Shoppers will enjoy the countless antique shops in the area and might enjoy a day trip over the mountain to Stowe or to Burlington.
We are located 40 minutes from Burlington and Burlington International Airport (BTV),
Contact Us
phone: 802-849-2013, fax: 802-849-2045
US mail: 148 Main St., Cambridge, VT 05444
physical address: 148 Main St., Fairfax, VT 05454
OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS
Sterling Ridge Resort - 800-347-8266 www.sterlingridgeresort.com
Smugglers' Notch Resort - 800-451-8752
Donomar Inn - 802-644-2937
www.donomarinn.com - 802-644-2937
Smugglers' Notch Inn - 866-539-8430
SHORT-TERM HOUSING FOR CLASSES
The Inn at Grace Farm - 802-242-4043
Unique, new five-room stone and timber frame inn located about 10 minutes from Vermont Woodworking School. Ask for the Vermont Woodworking School rate.
Suzanne’s B&B - 802-644-6325
For students who might be looking for pet-friendly accommodations, or as a reasonably priced, comfortable off-site location that includes breakfast, Suzanne’s B&B is a great option. This is also an attractive option as rooms are available at a very reasonable short-term and long-term rate for Vermont Woodworking School students. Call for details.
Vermont Guest Cottage - 802-644-2787
Quaint and secluded, one-bedroom fully equipped cottage with full kitchen. Linens provided. Two-night minimum. Twenty minutes from the school. $125 a night, or $700 per week.
The Inn at Buck Hollow Farm - 800-849-7985 www.buckhollow.com
Pet friendly with 3 rooms less than $100 per night including full breakfast. Discount for our students. Outside pool and hot-tub.
The Essex - Vermont’s Culinary Resort and Spa
802-878-1100
For students with a desire for a more luxurious lodging experience, complete with spa and culinary classes, the Essex is located just 20 minutes away.