2010

VERMONT CULINARY WEEKEND & 5th ANNUAL TASTE OF THE DEERFIELD VALLEY FOOD FESTIVAL

September 9, to September 13, 2010
4 Nights / 5 Days
Vermont Culinary Tour This getaway weekend is the perfect recipe for those who are passionate about food and wine alike. A memorable dinning experience awaits you each night for this weekend culinary tour package. We have carefully blended equal amount of relaxation, fine dining and outstanding culinary instruction all into one weekend culinary tour package just for you. The results of this getaway weekend will pamper your soul and indulge your appetite for enhanced kitchen and outdoor cooking expertise. We shall offer you a variety of cooking & food demonstrations and BBQ cooking as well. Plus few sights on earth can match the splendor and beauty of autumn in the beautiful Green Mountain of Southern Vermont.

In conjunction with our Vermont Culinary Weekend Tour Package you will be joining us for the 5th Annual “Taste of the Deerfield Valley” presented by Celebrate the Valley Inc a local 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose goal is to showcase the beauty and richness of the Deerfield Valley of Southern Vermont. Part of all of there proceeds from their different events are contributed to local charities and other non-profit groups such as West River Habitat for Humanity, the Holiday Giving Tree, Make A Wish Foundation and the Forest Moon Cancer Retreat Center to name a few.

Mryon Mixon Myron Mixon BBQ Champion

Myron Mixon, Chief cook of Jack’s Old South Competition Bar-B-Que Team. Myron started Jacks Old South in 1996 as a way to promote his family Bar-B-Que sauce, which was made by his mother and father, Gaye and Jack Mixon.

Myron’s team has been the Memphis in May Team of the year with the highest number of points for 8 years from 1999 through 2004 and then again in 2007 & 2009. His Jack’s Old South BBQ team was also the only team to win Grand Chamionships in Memphis in May, Kansas City BBQ Society and Florida BBQ Assoication all in the same year. With his team 180 grand championships, 1700 trophies, 30 state championships, 11 national championships and 8 years team of the year awards. This weekend Myron will give you his many years of Mastering the art of Bar-B-Que’ing.

Myron can been seen on the Food Network, TLC, Discovery Channel and the history and travel channel as well.

Chef Robert Barral Chef Robert Barral

Chef Robert Barral, a native of the Provence/Languedoc area of southern France, attended "La Colline" culinary school in Montpellier and hotel school at Lesdiguieres in Grenoble, France. He trained at the Hotel Alban Ambassador in Basel, Switzerland; the four-star Chateau de Divonne in Divonne-les-Bains, France; and the Terminus Saint Lazare in Paris.

In June of 1987, Chef Robert joined the faculty at New England Culinary Institute in Montpelier, Vermont and was promoted to Executive Chef in 1989, before the opening of the new campus in Essex Junction. From 1993 to 1995, Chef Robert was Corporate Executive Chef for New England Culinary Institute.

In May, 1995 he joined "Celebrity Cruise Line" as Executive Chef. After almost two years of cruising around the world, Chef Robert returned to New England Culinary Institute as "Chef of Special Events." where he remained until deciding to open his own restaurant in Brandon, Vermont with his wife and business partner.
Deerfield Twin Valley Middle School
Vermont’s 3rd Annual State Wide Completion 2010 Best Show Winners


Jr Iron Chef
Jr Iron Chef Vermont with our dairy farming history and passion for locally grown products (think maple syrup, cheese and produce) Vermont’s Farm to school program connects (K-12) and local farms with the objectives of serving healthy meals in school cafeterias, improving student nutrition, providing agriculture, health, and nutrition education opportunities, and supporting local and regional farmers. There are currently more than 100 farm to school initiatives in Vermont ranging from school cafeterias serving locally sourced meals to farm-based classroom curricula. Nationally, there are over 8,900 schools with farm to school projects in 42 states.

Vermont Food Festival Vermont Culinary Weekend Tour Package Includes:
  • Round Trip Coach Airfare aboard Southwest Airlines (no luggage fee charges with Southwest Airlines – 2 free bags per person plus 1 carry on bag) from all cities served by Southwest Airlines to either Bradley International Airport in Hartford, CT or Albany, New York Airport (Both airports same driving distance to Mount Snow, Vermont) for non-southwest airlines cities and non-southwest flights there is a $75.00 to $200.00 per person surcharge for any airport not service by Southwest Airlines, or on any other airlines other then Southwest Airlines.
  • Taste of the Deerfield Valley
  • Four Nights Hotel Accommodations in the Mount Snow Vermont Region.
  • Eight Full Meals – Breakfasts and dinner daily
  • 5 Day Mid-Size Car Rental with unlimited mileage (5 Day Rental - All drivers must be 25 years old or older)
  • All local, state and federal PFC charges & taxes.
For As Low As $1,184.00 Per Person Based upon Double Occupancy

Southwest AirlinesSouthwest Airlines Vermont Culinary & “Taste of the Deerfield Valley” Tour Rates for September of 2010

Thursday September 9 to Monday September 13, 2010 4 Nights / 5 days
Southwest Cities4 Night Tour Package
Albuquerque, ABQ $1,464.00 Per Person
Amarillo, TX – AMA $1,564.00 Per Person
Austin, TX – AUS $1,434.00 Per Person
Baltimore, MD – BWI $1,184.00 Per Person
Birmingham, AL – BHM $1,434.00 Per Person
Boise, ID – BOI $1,464.00 Per Person
Buffalo, NY – BUF $1,184.00 Per Person
Burbank, CA – BUR $1,594.00 Per Person
Chicago (Midway)-MDW $1,244.00 Per Person
Cleveland, OH – CLE $1,224.00 Per Person
Columbus, OH – CMH $1,244.00 Per Person
Dallas (Love Field) – DAL $1,384.00 Per Person
Denver, CO – DEN $1,384.00 Per Person
Detroit, MI – DTW $1,344.00 Per Person
El Paso, TX – ELP $1,464.00 Per Person
Ft. Lauderdale, FL – FLL $1,434.00 Per Person
Ft. Myers, FL – RSW $1,434.00 Per Person
Houston (Hobby), TX $1,364.00 Per Person
Indianapolis, IN – IND $1,44.00 Per Person
Jackson, MS – JAN $1,434.00 Per Person
Jacksonville, FL – JAX $1,414.00 Per Person
Kansas City, MO – MCI $1,564.00 Per Person
Las Vegas, NV –LAS $1,564.00 Per Person
Little Rock, AR – LIT $1,544.00 Per Person
Los Angeles, CA – LAX $1,574.00 Per Person
Louisville, KY – SDF $1464.00 Per Person
Lubbock, TX – LBB $1,564.00 Per Person
Midland/Odessa, TX – MAF $1,564.00 Per Person
Milwaukee, WI – MKE $1,384.00 Per Person
Minneapolis/St. Paul –MSP $1,444.00 Per Person
Nashville, TN – BNA $1,464.00 Per Person
New Orleans, LA – MSY $1,464.00 Per Person
Norfolk, VA – ORF $1,184.00 Per Person
Oakland, CA – OAK $1,084.00 Per Person
Oklahoma City, OK – OKC $1,544.00 Per Person
Omaha, NE – OMA $1,584.00 Per Person
Ontario/LA, CA – ONT $1,574.00 Per Person
Orange County, CA – SNA $1,584.00 Per Person
Orlando, FL – MCO $1,434.00 Per Person
Panama City Beach, FL – EC $1,484.00 Per Person
Phoenix, AZ – PHX $1,544.00 Per Person
Pittsburgh, PA – PIT $1,244.00 Per Person
Portland, OR – PDX $1,524.00 Per Person
Raleigh/Durham, NC – RDU $1,284.00 Per Person
Reno/Tahoe, NV – RNO $1,564.00 Per Person
Sacramento, CA – SMF $1,584.00 Per Person
Salt Lake City, UT – SLC $1,594.00 Per Person
San Antonio, TX – SAT $1,564.00 Per Person
San Diego, CA – SAN $1,574.00 Per Person
San Francisco, CA – SFO $1,614.00 Per Person
San Jose, CA – SJC $1,628.00 Per Person
Seattle/Tacoma, WA – SEA $1,594.00 Per Person
Spokane, WA – GEG $1,594.00 Per Person
St. Louis, MO – STL $1,464.00 Per Person
Tampa Bay, FL – TPA $1,434.00 Per Person
Tucson, AZ – TUS $1.544.00 Per Person
Tulsa, OK – TUL $1.544.00 Per Person
Washington (Dulles), DC – IAD $1.214.00 Per Person
West Palm Beach, FL – PBI $1,434.00 Per Person

The Vermont Culinary & Taste weekend tour package rates are per person rates and are based upon double occupancy and availability at the time of booking. All tour rates are subject to change and are in effect as of April 10, 2010. A 45 day advance purchase is needed and subject to availability at the time of booking anyone booking without a 45 day advance purchase date will pay the current tariff rates in effect at the time of booking. All Tour Packages are subject to our terms and conditions. Travel Insurance is recommended for this tour and is available for an additional fee.
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