Additional Details

Registration Details

Registration will open on November 4, 2019, and spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to register early. Registration will close on June 1, 2020.

All cancellations received by June 1, 2020 will be refunded in full. We regret that we cannot offer any refunds for cancellations received after this date. To cancel, please contact us at blse100@middlebury.edu.

If you are unable to access the online registration form, please email blse100@middlebury.edu. We will be monitoring that email regularly and will respond as soon as possible. If you include a phone number and best times to call, we’ll be happy to reach out to you that way.

Housing Options

On-campus guests will be housed in Bread Loaf dorm rooms in the Inn and cottages. Most of the rooms will be double-occupancy. A limited number of single rooms will be reserved for attendees on the basis of medical necessity; please indicate any medical housing needs within the space provided on the registration form. Please note that we cannot accommodate requests for particular buildings or rooms. Due to space limitation, we cannot accommodate children below the age of 17 on campus.

  • All rooms are equipped with single beds, desks, chairs, and closets and/or dressers. Bed linens (sheets, blankets, and pillows) will be provided.
  • Most bathrooms are shared. Guests should bring their own towels, toiletries, and hair dryers.
  • There is no air conditioning in the dorm rooms. You may also consider bringing a fan.
  • Middlebury’s athletic facilities are available for returning alumni and their guests aged 18+. Find the athletic facilities schedule.
  • The Inn’s Front Desk will be staffed until 11 p.m. Friday evening. If you arrive after that time, there will be a contact name and number posted at the Front Desk. 
  • There is a wide variety of accommodation in the area, from campgrounds to lovely inns. We encourage you to book your stay early! 

Area Lodging

A few area inns and hotels within 40 minutes of the Bread Loaf campus are holding rooms for Bread Loafers until April/May 2020. To access these held rooms (and, in some cases, discounted rates), call the hotel directly and let them know you are attending the Bread Loaf reunion:

  • The Waybury Inn, East Middlebury (800) 348-1810: $140-335; book by May 1
  • The Chipman Inn, Ripton (802) 388-2390: $159-239
  • Inn on the Green, Middlebury (802) 388-7512: $159-259
  • Blueberry Hill Inn, Goshen (802) 247-6735: $225
  • Robert Frost Mountain Cabins, Ripton (802) 388-9090: $229 per cabin (sleeps 6, with extra charge of $25 per adult per night; pet friendly.) Held for reunion guests until April 1
  • Courtyard by Marriott, Middlebury (802) 388-7600: Two-night minimum stay at $189/night; book by May 18
  • The Middlebury Inn, Middlebury (802) 388-4961: Two-night minimum stay at $125-140; book by May 27
  • Swift House Inn, Middlebury (802) 388-7600: $199-319
  • The Brandon Inn, Brandon (800) 639-8685: $135-158; book by May 17
  • Cornwall Orchards B&B, Cornwall (802) 462-2729

Additional Options

  • Bristol Suites, Bristol
  • Lawrence House B&B, Bristol
  • Russell Young Farm B&B, Starksboro
  • Lilac Inn, Brandon
  • Inn at Baldwin Creek, Bristol
  • Tourterelle Inn, New Haven

Bringing Guests

Reunion attendees may bring along one partner, spouse, or friend.

Although children are welcome to Reunion, they cannot be housed on campus due to space limitations. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult or other caregiver at least 13 years of age. 

Children may attend all meals and music and/or theater events, but workshops, panels, and other academic sessions are open only to adults.

There will be no on-campus childcare available.

Pets are allowed on campus grounds provided they remain on a leash; however, pets are not allowed in college housing or other campus buildings unless you have a medical need. 

What to Pack

Bread Loaf Reunion will be relaxed and casual. As you may recall, Vermont weather in June can be unpredictable, so pack clothing that will keep you comfortable in the case of hot, cold, or wet weather. Although some events may be moved inside, Bread Loaf Reunion will continue rain or shine.

Transportation

By Car: Check Google Maps for directions. Use 4229 Route 125, Ripton, VT 05766 address as your destination.

By Air: Burlington International Airport offers a variety of car rentals. If you prefer a car service from the airport you can contact Middlebury Transit (802.388.3838), which offers individual or group transport. There are no direct flights from Boston to Burlington, but Cape Air flies from Boston to Rutland.

By Train: Amtrak trains may be accessed at five points near Middlebury: Port Henry, NY; Ticonderoga, NY; Rutland, VT; Castleton, VT; and Essex Junction, VT.

By Bus: Greyhound offers service to Burlington, Vermont.

Parking is available in the main lot to the south of the Barn and in the field to the east of Frothingham. If you have been assigned housing in Tamarack or Brandybrook, you may also park in the lots adjacent to your cottage (though spaces are limited). Please do not park along route 125. 

Accessibility

Please indicate any medical or accessibility issues in the space provided on the registration form.

Vans and golf carts will be available for those who need on-campus transportation assistance.

Food and Drink

All meals will be served buffet-style, with food items labeled with any potential allergens. Vegetarian and gluten-free options will be provided. Please speak to the dining room staff at Reunion if you require any additional assistance.

Bread Loaf Reunion will feature receptions Friday and Saturday evenings with wine and beer offered to adults 21+ included as part of your registration fee. Please note that due to state laws, you may not bring your own alcohol to Bread Loaf-sponsored Reunion activities or within areas designated with an alcohol license (these areas include the Inn’s first floor and porch, Little Theater, and West Lawn).

Wifi

Wifi will be available on a College network; details will be provided upon arrival. Cell coverage is somewhat limited on the Bread Loaf campus. 

Bread Loaf Bookstore

The bookstore will have a venue open on the Bread Loaf campus at which you can purchase Bread Loaf t-shirts and other merchandise as well as faculty and alumni books.

Connecting with Classmates

To see who is attending, click on the “attendee list” link on your registration form landing page for a list of all alumni who have registered for the Reunion.

To connect with classmates prior to reunion, you can join Bread Loaf’s private Vermont Facebook page. Post photos, start a conversation, plan a mini-Reunion or Bread Loaf birthday party, and reconnect with friends. You can also find contact information for classmates on the Middlebury Online Community.

Updating Contact Information

Get the latest news and/or update your contact information. The majority of Reunion information will be sent via email, so please make sure we have your correct email address.