The School does not offer accommodations for students for Fall-Winter-Spring classes
Please call the school at (802) 228-8770 to inquire about area lodging options.
There is no Dining Service offered on Campus during Fall-Winter-Spring.
Room and Board on Campus (summer session only) Please call the school to make on campus lodging reservations $87 per night-single occupancy includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner $77 per person, per night-double occupancy includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
The School offers comfortable accommodations (single and double rooms) with breakfast and lunch provided. PLEASE NOTE: Meals cannot be separated from the Room and Board package (sorry no exceptions).
Single Rooms: Twin bed, linens provided, each room has a wash basin and toilet facilities are shared between two rooms. Students are required to furnish their own towels, washcloth, etc. Mens & Womens showers are hallway accessible.
Double Rooms: Twin beds, linens provided, shared bathroom and shower with the room on the other side. Students are required to furnish their own towels, washcloth, etc. We suggest that you also bring warm clothing, rain gear, seat cushion, flashlight, alarm clock, cell phone and phone cards. ROOM MATE REQUEST: Please call 802-228-8770.
We would like to welcome back Ludlow Cooking Company to the Dining Hall. They will be providing delicious and nutritious home cooked meals for all of us!
Room & Board Refund Policy If you cancel 30 days or more prior to start of stay a full refund will be given. If you cancel 29-11 days prior to the start of stay a fee of $25.00 per day will be charged. If you cancel 10 days or less prior to start of stay there will be no refund.
We offer the use of microwaves, coffee makers and refrigerators if you would like to bring your lunch. There are many fabulous eateries in Ludlow and we have coupons available for some of the local establishments. Please inquire at the office during your class for the "Best Bites in Town".
We also would like to welcome back Ludlow Cooking Company to the Dining Hall. They will be providing delicious and nutritious home cooked meals for all of us! Breakfast Lunch and Dinner included with on Campus Lodging. PLEASE CALL FOR LODGING RESERVATIONS!
Dining on Campus
Day Students may purchase meal tickets in the School office before 4pm the previous day or are welcome to bring their own lunches. The outdoor Pavilion area and the Student Lounge are popular spots on campus for picnic lunches. Children enrolled in day programs can bring their own lunches and snacks or call the school to make arrangements for children's meals in the Dining Hall.
PLEASE CALL FOR PRICES
Meal reservations may be made by calling the Registrar at 802-228-8770
NEW Registration Policy: A one-time PER YEAR non-refundable registration fee of $25.00 (valid Jan 1st-Dec. 31st) is required with your first adult class registration. The one-time registration fee for children's classes is $5.00.
School Class Cancellation and Tuition Refund Policy: Should the School find it necessary to cancel a class, we will notify students at least 10 days prior to the start of class (unless an emergency arises just before the class is scheduled). Tuition minus the registration fee (if applicable) will be refunded or can be applied as *TUITION CREDIT for a future class.
Student Cancellation Tuition Refund Policy: If a student should cancel 30 days prior to the class date, student will receive full *TUITION CREDIT for the class. If notice is received between 29 and 20 days prior to the start of class, 50% of the tuition will be *credited for the future, minus a cancellation fee of $25.00. If notice is received less than 19 days prior to the start of the class, no credit will be applied. We cannot be responsible for non-refundable transportation or lodging costs.
*TUITION CREDIT is valid through Aug. 31, 2012
MATERIALS FEE: are paid directly to the Instructor during the class. Please do not include the materials fee with your registration.
Room & Board Refund Policy: If you cancel 30 days or more prior to start of stay a full refund will be given. If you cancel 29-11 days prior to the start of stay a fee of $25.00 per day will be charged. If you cancel 10 days or less prior to start of stay no there will be no refund. While we sympathize when circumstances arise that prevent a student from attending, we must make commitments to our instructors and other students.
Arrival All boarding students should plan to arrive some time after 3:00pm the day before their class is to begin. Orientation will be at 6:45pm in the Dining Hall the evening before their class is to begin. Departure Room check-out time is 9:00am on the day of departure. Class ends at 2:30pm on the day of departure (unless otherwise noted). Classrooms must be vacated by students at 3:00pm.
From points South: Take I-91 north to Vermont Exit 6, then VT 103 northwest, 23 miles to Ludlow. Fletcher Farm School is on the right, ½ mile past the the Pointe at Castle Hill which is also on your right.
From points East: Take I-89 to New Hampshire Exit 9 then NH 103 west to VT 131 west to VT 103 north, 2 miles to Ludlow. Fletcher Farm School is on the right ½ mile past The Pointe Hotel. From Boston, take MA 2 west to I-91 north, and follow directions from points South .
From points West: Take I-87 north to exit 20, go east on NY 149 to NY 4 north to VT 4 east to VT 7, south to VT 103 east/south, 16 miles to Ludlow. Fletcher Farm School is on your left, 2 miles past Okemo Mtn. Resort. Or, take I-787 north to NY 7 east to VT 9 east into Bennington, VT, then VT 7 north to Exit 4. Then VT 11 east to Londonderry, to VT 100 north 17 miles to Ludlow. Turn right at Jiffy Mart onto Route 103, 1 ½ miles to Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts on your left.
From points North: Take VT 100 south or Route 103 south to Ludlow, continue through town 1½ miles. Fletcher Farm School is on your left.
By Bus: Vermont Transit Bus arrives in Rutland, arrangements can be made to pick up students and bring them to the School (there will be a charge for this service). For Fare information call Vermont Transit at (800) 552-8737.
By Plane: Connections from Boston's Logan International Airport (BOS) to Rutland, VT (RUT), just 26 miles to Fletcher Farm School, is operated by Cape Air http://www.flycapeair.com.
By Train: Amtrak offers service to Rutland, VT aboard the Ethan Allen Express. Call Amtrak at 1-800-USA-RAIL.
Car Rentals: Car rentals are available at the Rutland Airport and at many other locations in the greater Rutland area.
Acceptance Policy All students are welcome on campus regardless of race, sex, and religious affiliation, national or ethnic origin. Students under 18 years old may enroll in classes other than the Young Artists' Programs (with permission of the Instructor and the School) but will pay the tuition listed for the class. Please call the school before registering to be sure that the instructor will allow young students in these classes. Students lodging on Campus must be 18 years of age unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Pets on Campus: Sorry, pets are not allowed on campus other than service animals (a boarding kennel and Doggie Day Care Center is located .8 miles from the school). Smoking: Smoking is prohibited inside any building by order of Vermont State Law.
Most classes list a Materials Fee and in some cases a Lab Fee in addition to the tuition: for use of the instructor's tools & supplies or to help with energy costs on campus. The Materials Fee or Lab Fee is paid directly to the instructor during the class.
The Society of Vermont Craftsmen, Inc. looks forward to having your child enrolled at Fletcher Farm School. A limited number of scholarships are available for Vermont children and Vermont Art teachers. If you are interested in applying, please call (802) 228-8770 or e:mail info@fletcherfarm.org for an application. Scholarships are issued by lottery and are not needs based. Deadline for submitting applications is May 1.
mailto:registration@fletcherfarm.org www.fletcherfarm.org We offer rooms with breakfast, lunch and dinner served each day (meals cannot be separated from the Room and Board package). Single Rooms: Twin bed, with linens provided. Each room has a wash basin. Toilet facilities are shared. Students are to furnish their own towels, washcloth, etc. Men's & Women's showers are hallway accessible. Double Rooms: Two twin beds, with linens provided. A bathroom and shower is shared with the room on the other side. Students are required to furnish their own towels, washcloth, etc. $87 pp, per night-single occupancy, inc: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner $77 pp, per night-dbl. Occupancy, inc: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Clifford Country Bed & Breakfast 476 Cole Road Mount Holly, VT 05758 802-259-2269 eclifford@vermontel.net www.cliffordcountry.com Rural Vermont at its most charming. , only 20 minutes from Fletcher Farm, provides a peaceful environment in which to relax following an exciting day of instruction. Rooms with private or shared bath available. Craft/sewing room on site. Breakfasts feature home-baked breads, fresh farm eggs and more. Features woodland walks and seating areas, flower and vegetable gardens, large decks from which to enjoy the magnificent view. WiFi. 12 miles from school. Room rate: $85.00/night, mid-week discounts for 3 or more nights.
Quaint country inn located on the outskirts of charming Chester, VT. Air conditioning, WiFi though out and a living room with TV and cozy fireplace. Restaurant, bar and game room on premises
Midweek $75.00pp-pn Weekends $100.00pp-pn Excluding holiday weeks and foliage
The Combes Family Inn (800) 822-8799 Ludlow, VT mailto:billcfi@tds.net http://www.combesfamilyinn.com Beautiful 1810 antique-filled B & B. 10 air-conditioned guest rooms with private baths. Delicious country style breakfast included. 2 cozy sitting rooms with toasty fireplaces. DSL Internet Access. Refreshing summer pool and large luxurious veranda overlooking OkemoValleyGolf & Ski TouringCenter. Near numerous area attractions & restaurants. Rates represent 10%-25% discounts. 3.5 Miles from School. Summer: $76-$88 Fall-Winter-Spring: $105-$171 The Okemo Inn (800) 328-8834 Ludlow, VT mailto:okemoinn@tds.net http://www.okemoinn.com/ Beautiful 1810 antique-filled B & B. 10 air-conditioned guest rooms with private baths. Delicious country style breakfast included. 2 cozy sitting rooms with toasty fireplaces. DSL Internet Access. Refreshing summer pool and large luxurious veranda overlooking OkemoValleyGolf & Ski TouringCenter. Near numerous attractions & restaurants. Rates represent 10%-25% discounts. 3.5 Miles from School. Summer: $76-$88 Fall-Winter-Spring: $105-$171
Ludlow Village Inn & Suites (802) 228-8686 95 Main Street http://www.ludlowvillageinn.com/ Fax (802) 228-2847 Ludlow, VT05149 All 7 suites overlook LudlowVillagePark. We offer phones, cable, WIFI TV/DVD, coffeemakers, microwave, refrigerators and all with full baths. Two bedroom suite: kitchen, living dining area and will sleep 4 people. Two bedroom suite: large kitchen, living, dining area and will sleep 6 people. Walk to restaurants, churches, shops and Laundromat. 1.8 miles from school Spring-Summer-Fall: Midweek $65.00 Weekends $75.00 5 day midweek $289.00 Cavendish Pointe Hotel
The Pointe at Castle Hill Resort & Spa Proctorsville, VT
Located less than a mile from the Fletcher Farm School is one of the Okemo area's finest hotels featuring a large indoor pool, hot tub, fitness room, game room and wireless access. Guests are invited to visit Gov. Allen Fletcher's Mansion (circa 1905) "The Castle" and are also welcome to use the facilities at the Full Service Aveda Spa, both located on the resort grounds.
Summer-Midweek: $59Weekends: $89 two-night min.
Winter-Midweek: $79Weekends: $129 two-night min.
Golden Stage Inn (802) 226-7744 Proctorsville, VT (800) 253-8226 mailto:goldenstageinn@tds.net http://www.goldenstageinn.com Reasonably priced, comfortable, antique filled B &B. Breakfast included. Full-size outdoor swimming pool, AC, "Bottomless Cookie Jar". The longer you stay the less you pay per night! Wheelchair accessible. TV. Free WiFi. Walk to Six Loose Ladies w/FFS coupon. 1.8 miles from school. Starting at $69. pr/pn Multi-night midweek non holiday. Spring-Summer-Fall: Midweek $55.00 Weekends $60.00
Timber Inn Motel (802) 228-8666 Ludlow, VT05149 mailto:Timberinn@tds.net http://www.timberinnmotel.com Spectacular view of Okemo and on the banks of the Black River. Ultra clean rooms finished in cedar and knotty pine, furnished with two double beds, A/C, cable TV, voice mail, private bathrooms, mini fridges and microwaves. Many rooms interconnect. Apartment with kitchen sleeps six. New Jacuzzi and sauna in the winter and an outdoor pool in the summer. 1.5 Miles from School Midweek: $64 - $129 Weekends: $89 -$149 Echo Lake Inn Route 100 North Ludlow, VT 05149 (800) 356-6844 (802) 228-8602 mailto:echolkinn@aol.com http://www.echolakeinn.com 10 minutes from Fletcher Farm School. This 1840 country inn offers king or queen beds in comfortable rooms with private baths, Jacuzzi tubs, fireplaces and romantic suites. Unwind in our Jacuzzi room, enjoy a fine wine or your favorite cocktail and experience award winning cuisine in our restaurant. Special $89.00 midweek rate with full breakfast, excluding holiday periods. 5 miles from school. Midweek: $89 Weekends: $159-$299
OkemoMountain Resort (800) 786-5366 Ludlow, VT (802) 228-1700 http://www.okemo.com Fully furnished condominiums on OkemoMountain. Studio + 1BR to 3 BRS. Full kitchens, washer & dryer, internet access in most units, cable TV, DVD. Access to swimming pool and jacuzzi available to all units. Air conditioning available in Jackson Gore units only. Wonderful accommodations in cool Mountain setting. 2 miles from School. Rates Start at $135.00 per night (ex tax and travel protection plan).
We offer 24 clean, spacious rooms with full private bath, refrigerator, TV/HBO, telephone and in-room coffee/tea. Many rooms have balcony/patio with spectacular views. Also, in the red barn we have 3 efficiency suites with kitchens. We welcome all attendees and we are pleased to offer discounted rates to students and instructors. All rooms are non-smoking. AAA approved. 3/10 of a Mile from School Summer Midweek: $55 Winter Midweek: $65-$145 Summer Weekends: $79 Winter Weekends: $75-$175
Please note there WILL BE ORIENTATION the night before all summer classes only. All boarding students should plan to arrive sometime after 3:00pm, the day before their class is to begin. Instructors and students will meet in the Dining Hall at 6:45pm to become acquainted with the staff and oriented to Fletcher Farm School. Day students are also expected to attend orientation sessions. Following this meeting, instructors will take their students to their classrooms for a brief course orientation and to get acquainted. Some courses list Orientation as mandatory because classroom work and instruction will begin that evening. Course hours are listed in the course description. In addition to these hours, the classrooms will be open for additional studio time between 7pm and 9pm. Room check out time is 9:00am on the day of departure. Class ends at 2:30pm on the day of departure. Classrooms must be vacated by 3:00pm. All information regarding school policies, student needs, meals, campus map etc. will be included with your registration confirmation.
Six Loose Ladies #7 Depot Street Proctorsville, VT 05153 (802) 226-7373 favtinfo@tds.net http://www.fiberartsinvermont.org Yarn & fiber shop with a sense of humor! Alpaca, Icelandic, Navajo Churro. Local wool plus select manufactured yarns: linen, silk, cotton, sock yarns galore. Knit & crochet supplies, drop spindles & more. Class list on website. Hours: Wed-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5, Sit 'n Knit Thurs night until 9 pm!
William Austin Antiques, Inc. 42 Maple Street Chester, VT 05143 (802) 875-3032 www.wmaustin.com Started 26 years ago with a vision to be the best, largest, most unique, privately owned antiques store in Vermont. 600 pieces of furniture, 100's of lamps, shades, globes, and chimneys. Expect originality, quality and the unusual.
Clear Lake Furniture 322 Route 100 North Ludlow, VT 05149 (802) 228-8395 www.clearlakefurniture.com brent@clearlakefurniture.com We invite you to visit Clear Lake and treat your senses to an extraordinary experience. Discover the beauty of ebonized walnut accenting a table of crispy light maple. Then walk downstairs to the workshop where you can smell the freshly hewn hardwood and talk to the craftsmen at work. Outback Pizza 64 Pond Street Ludlow, VT 05149 (802) 228-6688 caseyc@vermontel.net Outback Pizza offers the best Wood-Fired Pizza in town. Additionally, we serve great salads and appetizers such as deep fried Buffalo Chicken Wings and Nachos. Local brews and 65" flat screen TV's also add to your enjoyment. Summertime outdoor dining.
Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts (802) 228-8770 Ludlow, VT Reservations cannot be made online. Please call 802-228-8770 or email mailto:registration@fletcherfarm.org www.fletcherfarm.org
We offer rooms with breakfast, lunch and dinner served each day (meals cannot be separated from the Room and Board package). Single Rooms: Twin bed, with linens provided. Each room has a wash basin. Toilet facilities are shared. Students are to furnish their own towels, washcloth, etc. Men's & Women's showers are hallway accessible. Double Rooms: Two twin beds, with linens provided. A bathroom and shower is shared with the room on the other side. Students are required to furnish their own towels, washcloth, etc. $87 pp, per night-single occupancy, inc: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner $77 pp, per night-dbl. Occupancy, inc: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner