The Bridges

Digging in the Dirt — the Local Farming Scene

Peter — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:04:01 +0000

Every Saturday morning, from May into October, the center of Waitsfield is transformed into a farmers market, where local farmers — as well as artisans producing non-foodstuff items — gather to sell their goods. Valley residents and visitors alike (along with many dogs) make a weekly ritual of attending, almost as if it were a secular religious gathering. The market, however, is more than just an event for social mingling and stocking up on locally grown food products for the week. It is a key showcase of the current health of the Mad River Valley farming community. Read more...

Bridges Rated a Top 50 Tennis Resort for 2010

Michael — Tue, 11 May 2010 18:41:10 +0000

Annual rankings for the top tennis resorts have just been released by Tennis Resorts Online. Once again, The Bridges Family Resort & Tennis Club has been ranked as a Top 50 Tennis Resort in the Overall Rankings. In addition, The Bridges was ranked #5 in the Best Value for Dollar category.

Spring Ahead

Peter — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:22:26 +0000

Springtime in many parts of the world is about the budding of trees and the greening of the earth and wafts of warming air. But spring in Vermont is instead about a release from winter. Snow is released as trickles of melt that feed rivers and streams; frost is released from the ground to turn roads into a muddy mess. Daylight lengthens, with the sun released from its low winter arc. Maple sap is released from its frozen winter bonds, to be boiled and turned into syrup. Read more...

Body Design for Teens

Carey — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:38:41 +0000

The emphasis in this class is not just on fitness, but body alignment, posture and developing strength and flexibility. Learn how to use free weights and move to the beat of upbeat music.

ZUMBA!

Carey — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:15:40 +0000

Hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves create a one-of-a-kind fitness program.

Vinyasa Yoga

Carey — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:13:57 +0000

Flowing postures that build strength, improve posture & flexibility, and deepen relaxation.

Total Body Blast

Carey — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:12:08 +0000

Fat-blasting cardio, combined with deep-toning techniques to lengthen and strengthen your entire body and target your core.