If you call yourself a foodie, or rather, you pride yourself on your culinary skills, then you owe it to yourself to spend some time in the Upper Valley of Vermont. Why? For starters, the King Arthur Baking Company and School is located right here in Norwich, Vermont.
For those who would rather eat or enjoy the New England region, you will find something to gush about in Artisans Park. From the food to the stunning natural views you’ll find only in Vermont and the Upper Valley.
So eat and see it all in the Upper Valley when you stay with The Norwich Inn. You’ll be in the best spot to explore the Upper Valley and other places outside of it like Dartmouth College and more.
Overview Of King Arthur Baking And Artisans Park
These are two of the biggest attractions near Norwich, Vermont, so it helps to know a few things about them before your visit.
What Is The King Arthur Baking Company School?
This is America’s oldest flour company. It was founded in 1790 in Norwich, Vermont. The company sells flour, mixes, cookbooks, bakery items, and kitchen supplies.
One highlight of the Norwich location is its baking school. You can sign up for a day class ideal for beginners or a week-long professional intensive. They also offer hands-on sessions for kids, making it a great place for families, too.
People come from all over the United States to visit King Arthur Baking Company. Whether that’s to learn, eat, buy or marvel at one of the most popular attractions in the Upper Valley.
Where Is King Arthur Baking Company School?
135 US Route 5 South, Norwich, Vermont 05055. The Norwich Inn is less than a 5-minute drive away.
What Baking Classes Are Available?
That depends on what you want to bake. King Arthur Baking Company School offers more than 120 classes. Some of the most popular classes at the Norwich location include:
- Artisan Baking at Home: This four-day class teaches preferments, kneading techniques, and other artisan techniques.
- Baguettes: A four-hour class that will teach you the secrets of working with a preferment, bake a traditional baguette, hone your skills with cut loaves, and more tricks of the trade to perfect your baguette skills.
- Croissants: This four-hour class will teach you the precise techniques to encase the butter, fold dough, and shape and cut your creation.
- Pizza 101: A three-hour course that will turn you into a pizza chef. Learn to knead, stretch, and apply your toppings to create the best-tasting pizza.
What Is Artisans Park?
It’s an open outdoor recreation area featuring independent Vermont food, drink, craft, and outdoor-recreation businesses. The park includes 8 attractions: a cafe, brewery, distillery, workshop, cheese company, outfitter, and sculpture garden.
Where Is Artisans Park?
It’s found in Windsor, Vermont. Driving there will take you less than 20 minutes from The Norwich Inn.
What Is In Artisans Park?
There is plenty to do here to fill an entire day easily. Here is a rundown of what is in Artisans Park.
- SILO Distillery: A craft distillery with a tasting room, cocktail bar, and tours. You can try their vodka, gin, whisky and bourbon. SILO uses 100 percent local Vermont grains and ingredients.
- Harpoon Brewery: A craft brewery where you find some fantastic beers and food, which you can all enjoy in the beer garden that features warming huts and a fire pit.
- Blake Hill Preserves: An English fruit preserve company offering jams, marmalades, and condiments. You’ll find flavors that range from sweet to savory to spicy. It’s the perfect thing to pair with some of the best cheese in Vermont.
- Vermont Farmstead Cheese Company Market: This is the flagship location of Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co. and Castleton Crackers. Here, you can stock up on local Vermont cheese, wine, and specialty foods. The Market also has outdoor seating where it serves specialty coffees, grilled cheese sandwiches, and seasonal food offerings.
- Path of Life Sculpture Garden: Stroll through the 14 acres along the Connecticut River. The garden has 18 sculptures illustrating elements of human life.
- Great River Outfitters: Explore the Upper Valley with the help of Great River Outfitters. They are open all four seasons. Pick up canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, rafts, tubes, and more if you are planning a self-guided tour of the Connecticut River. In winter, you can also try dog sledding and snowshoeing.
Plan Your Day Around Artisans Park Or King Arthur Baking
The Vermont Upper Valley region offers plenty for new and returning travelers. You can experience one or both in a day if you want to because The Norwich Inn is so close to both.
Driving, you are less than 5 minutes away, and Artisans Park is less than 20 minutes away when you stay at The Norwich Inn.
The Norwich Inn’s history dates back to 1797, so your well-deserved Upper Valley getaway certainly won’t be short on historical significance. Call us today at 802-649-1143 to learn more about our lovely Inn (or check availability online).
