Tour de Farm, is a supported tour through Washington County’s scenic rural landscape.  Bikers will ride by protected farms, tour a working dairy and stop at roadside Farm stand and U-pick locations.

Participants will enjoy this special opportunity to see our working landscapes from a bicycle and learn how protecting farmland strengthens our agricultural economy and benefits the entire community by providing fresh food, clean air and water plus beautiful landscapes for all to enjoy.

 Tour includes a box lunch and voucher at participating farm stands.

$65
* This ride benefits and is supported by the Agricultural Stewardship Association and their efforts to protect the beauty of Washington County

Al Fresco July 25-26, 2009

In America the average distance food travels from farm to table is an astounding 1,500 miles. The food at the Al Fresco Dinner – sourced from 26 local farmers and producers – traveled an average farm-to-table distance of only 12.5 miles (not including the olive oil)….Regarding our area – which some like to call the ‘Tuscany of upstate New York’ – a Slow Food member made the unsolicited comment that he hasn't seen farms or farmland like this outside of Italy.” 

Your tour will include a farm cycling tour on Saturday morning, tickets to Al Frescos Dinner, an AM cycling farm tour to the Al Fresco Sunday brunch with tickets. $100 per person

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Washington County Covered Bridges June, July & August

It’s hard to imagine the early settlers of Washington County, traveling by horse and buggy to and running up against a swollen Battenkill or an ice-jammed Hoosic river. Their solution—the covered bridge—still carries us across the water as we journey through the country side. Built in the Civil War era, four of the county’s covered bridges still remain, three of which are still in use--Rexleigh, Eagleville and Buskirk. The fourth, in Shushan, has been preserved as a museum. All are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Your tour will include a visit to the bridges in Washington County, a float down the Batttenill with Battenkill Valley Outdoors and lunch at the Georgi with a tour of the Covered Bridge Museum.

Please call 518-677-5945 or e-mail for supported dates and a map to ride on your own. $55 per person

Culinary Journeys July, August and September

These journeys will have you exploring the farms and fields of Washington County learning first hand from the growers and producers what it takes to producer quality wholesome products.  We will collect ingredients on the way and together make our evening meal.  Local Chefs will teach techniques and share secrets on turning farm fresh products into delicious meals.  You will learn how to buy at farmers’ markets, road side stands and u-picks to create meals, treats and products suitable for freezing and preserving. 

Programs will vary based on the season please visit our website for dates and details of these trips.