Twice a day the balloons rise from the Village
Green near Quechee's Simon Pierce Glass
Works and float off towards the Ottauquechee
River and the chasm called the Quechee
Gorge.
The pilots ascend and descend to catch the
air currents that course through the valley.
Moving silently, the balloon settles down on
the river's surface and hovers as you gasp to
see water creep into the wicker basket towards
your shoes.
Suddenly a throaty howl with a tongue of blue
flame ends your baptism as the expanding air
lifts you from the water and takes you soaring
over the treetops only to settle down again
between vermilion hillsides and into the
Quechee Gorge.
You lift again and soar high above the farms
of Woodstock and then into a field rimmed by
sugar maples to meet the chase team as it
arrives for the traditional Champaign toast.
Green near Quechee's Simon Pierce Glass
Works and float off towards the Ottauquechee
River and the chasm called the Quechee
Gorge.
The pilots ascend and descend to catch the
air currents that course through the valley.
Moving silently, the balloon settles down on
the river's surface and hovers as you gasp to
see water creep into the wicker basket towards
your shoes.
Suddenly a throaty howl with a tongue of blue
flame ends your baptism as the expanding air
lifts you from the water and takes you soaring
over the treetops only to settle down again
between vermilion hillsides and into the
Quechee Gorge.
You lift again and soar high above the farms
of Woodstock and then into a field rimmed by
sugar maples to meet the chase team as it
arrives for the traditional Champaign toast.
October brings the changing of the leaves to
Woodstock. From the Village Green beside the
river, balloons fly passengers all season down the
river and into the Quechee Gorge. Morning flights
usually follow the river southeast then fly up over route
4 and descend into the mile-long water-cut canyon
billed locally as Vermont's Grand Canyon.
Morning flights fly above the Gorge giving
passengers a great view. Afternoon flights will follow
the river through farm country and over the ski
mountain to the northwest.
Colonial Woodstock, with a population of 3,500
spends fall decked out in harvest time splendor with
pumpkins and chrysanthemums lining the sidewalks
in a village center that anchors farm country of rolling
hills. Still supplying milk, cheese, and Maple syrup to
nearby cities, the region will as often host crafts
artists, equine eventing, fox hunts, and elegant
shops.
Antique covered bridges and postcard-like farms
attract artists and photographers, others come for the
golf, tennis, and museums
Equestrian events attract horse owners to
Woodstock. May and July see the Green Mountain
Horse Association's Hunter Jumper shows in
South Woodstock and weekends bring equestrian
events.
The end of August brings the Annual Scottish
Festival with bagpipe music, Scottish fiddles, Celtic
harp, and Scottish dancing along with sheep herding
dogs and a road race that requires kilts.
The villagers have preserved the old houses and
three covered bridges two date to the mid 1800s.
Woodstock. From the Village Green beside the
river, balloons fly passengers all season down the
river and into the Quechee Gorge. Morning flights
usually follow the river southeast then fly up over route
4 and descend into the mile-long water-cut canyon
billed locally as Vermont's Grand Canyon.
Morning flights fly above the Gorge giving
passengers a great view. Afternoon flights will follow
the river through farm country and over the ski
mountain to the northwest.
Colonial Woodstock, with a population of 3,500
spends fall decked out in harvest time splendor with
pumpkins and chrysanthemums lining the sidewalks
in a village center that anchors farm country of rolling
hills. Still supplying milk, cheese, and Maple syrup to
nearby cities, the region will as often host crafts
artists, equine eventing, fox hunts, and elegant
shops.
Antique covered bridges and postcard-like farms
attract artists and photographers, others come for the
golf, tennis, and museums
Equestrian events attract horse owners to
Woodstock. May and July see the Green Mountain
Horse Association's Hunter Jumper shows in
South Woodstock and weekends bring equestrian
events.
The end of August brings the Annual Scottish
Festival with bagpipe music, Scottish fiddles, Celtic
harp, and Scottish dancing along with sheep herding
dogs and a road race that requires kilts.
The villagers have preserved the old houses and
three covered bridges two date to the mid 1800s.
Vermont's Balloons will change your perspective of the
classic Autumn Vermont farm scene where golden
Maples frame the road to the red barn and smoke twists
skyward from the farmhouse chimney. You can soar 200
feet above it while gliding in a wicker basket hung from
a multi-colored balloon.
Balloon Vermont's foliage and bring excitement to an
old theme as you sail over Woodstock Vermont's
crimson hills and covered bridges and make your
autumn in Vermont something special.
classic Autumn Vermont farm scene where golden
Maples frame the road to the red barn and smoke twists
skyward from the farmhouse chimney. You can soar 200
feet above it while gliding in a wicker basket hung from
a multi-colored balloon.
Balloon Vermont's foliage and bring excitement to an
old theme as you sail over Woodstock Vermont's
crimson hills and covered bridges and make your
autumn in Vermont something special.
Vermont Balloons
Vermont Balloons Jeanne
McKenna Photo
McKenna Photo
Balloons of Vermont
Pilot Darrek Daoust
secures the balloon
after a flight
secures the balloon
after a flight
Vermont Balloons, Hot Air Balloons in Woodstock, Vermont fly from the
Queeche Green. A balloon ride over the Vermont folliage can bring a
new perspective to Fall's changing of the leaves.
Queeche Green. A balloon ride over the Vermont folliage can bring a
new perspective to Fall's changing of the leaves.
Vermont Foliage and Balloon
Flights
Flights
Getting to Woodstock: Travelling by air, the nearest international airport is Boston's Logan Airport (BOS)
where you can rent a car for the trip north. Follow Route 93 North as it goes through the City of Boston
towards Manchester, NH. North of Manchester pick up Route 89 north to Lebanon NH and White River
Junction Vermont. Then take Rout 4 to Woodstock, VT
where you can rent a car for the trip north. Follow Route 93 North as it goes through the City of Boston
towards Manchester, NH. North of Manchester pick up Route 89 north to Lebanon NH and White River
Junction Vermont. Then take Rout 4 to Woodstock, VT
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Crafts Fair June,
Fathers Day weekend
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Fathers Day weekend
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