Mountain Bike Clinic: Fundraiser for the Chapel of the Holy Family
Improve your mountain bike skills, and help the Chapel
October 15-17, 2021
With PMBI certified instructor, Patrick Howell
We are excited, and thankful, to be working with Patrick Howell on this Bike Clinic/Fundraising weekend! Patrick has put together a great clinic for the October 15-17th weekend and is graciously donating his time and fees to benefit the Chapel of the Holy Family's New Boiler Fund. The Boiler fundraiser was started a couple of years ago but stalled due to the COVID shutdown.
Come Join us for a two day mountain bike adventure in the North East Kingdom on the world class Kingdom Trails mountain bike network. This program is designed for riders of all skill sets – from beginner to someone who has been riding for 10 plus years and never had formal instruction. The curriculum is taught progressively, breaking down each skill and maneuver into separate parts to help the rider achieve success. Day one will cover the fundamentals – from proper body position when riding trails and features, to trail braking, trail awareness, bike body separation and more. Day two will cover cornering (flat and berms), and we will spend time in the skills area learning proper techniques for pumping the bike, roll downs, drops, jumps and more. Both days will be structured with instruction in the morning, and trail riding after lunch. On Saturday after the ride we gather at "The Hub" where we will have a happy hour, trailside, with free beer tickets!
Your lead instructor for the weekend is a local East Burke resident and Kingdom Trails Ambassador Patrick Howell. One of Patrick’s favorite quotes is ‘Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bike’ – John F. Kennedy.
Patrick has been enjoying that simple pleasure of riding a bike his entire life; from racing on BMX bikes in his youth, to mountain and road bike racing as an adult. As a certified professional mountain bike instructor (PMBI) and a Level 2 USA Cycling Coach Patrick now shares his passion with other cyclists of all skills and fitness levels. He says, "for me, creating and sharing a memorable riding experience is a day well spent in the saddle!" Patrick can now be found instructing and guiding all over New England//East Coast..…...and enjoying the simple pleasure of riding a bike.
Certifications:
- Professional Mountain Bike Instructor (PMBIa)
- USA Cycling Level 2 Instructor
- Wilderness First Aid certified
- Certified Spinning Instructor
- Lead Instructor Ninja Mountain Bike Performance
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES - Two Nights Lodging (Friday and Saturday nights), breakfast each morning, lunch on Saturday and Sunday, two days (8:30am-4:30pm Saturday and Sunday) of instruction and riding, and a lot of fun!
The package rate includes the clinic registration for ONE ADULT, but additional registrations can be added.
Package Rates start at $720 for one person and $1120 for two. Rates vary depending on room type selection. Click on the link below to select your room and to see the rate.
Come join us in the Kingdom CLICK HERE to book this weekend package!
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Can't make the clinic but would like to help with the Chapel Fundraiser? You can make a donation using the Venmo QR code below, or send a check made out to the Chapel of the Holy family and mail it to the Wildflower Inn. Thank you!
Access code is 4090
Mid-Week Vermont Fall Foliage Packages
Two Packages to choose from!
Midweek Explorers Package: Sept 8rd -Oct 24
Looking to enjoy Vermont's fall foliage season? If so, we have two great mid-week packages for you!
Mid-Week Fall Explorer's Package
STAY 3 NIGHTS, GET THE 4TH NIGHT FREE (or stay 2 nights, get the 3rd night 1/2 off on our MINI EXPLORERS PACKAGE),
AND SEE VERMONT, NORTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE, & SOUTHERN QUEBEC and all the colors the beautiful fall foliage season has to offer!
Set up base at the Wildflower Inn and utilize our 6 self-guided, detailed maps of fall foliage driving tours (developed by our staff) to visit all the nooks and crannies in Vermont, Northern New Hampshire, and Southern Quebec and then return at the end of the day to the friendly confines of the Wildflower Inn. This is the most relaxing way to see great fall foliage and the special places our region has to offer.
Valid Sunday-Thursday nights only.
Included with your stay: 4-Nights Lodging (or 3 nights), Full country breakfast each morning and afternoon refreshments of hot cider, VT Cabot cheese & crackers, and chocolate chip cookies. Our customized booklet with 6 self-guided day-tours mapped out with great places to visit and the perfect spot to eat with personal recommendations by our staff!
Click HERE to book the 4 night mid-week stay
Click HERE to book the 3 night mid-week stay
Mid-Week Vermont Fall Explorers Package
Settle in at the Wildflower Inn, we'll help plan your daily excursions!
Don't pack up and move every night. Stay at the Wildflower Inn and use our 6 day trips to explore Vermont, Northern New Hampshire and Southern Quebec - bring your passport :-)
Kingdom Trails Bare Bones Mountain Bike Package
Vermont Mountain Bike Experience
Mountain bike Vermont's Kingdom Trails
This “Bare-Bones” package includes day passes to Kingdom Trails and a 15% off voucher for your return trips to the Wildflower Inn this season.
2-night minimum stay is required on the weekends.
Bike rentals available on property. Village Sport Shop Trailside has its Bike 'n Brew shop in one of our barns. How convenient is that? Rentals, repairs, sales, accessories, morning coffee, and afternoon craft beers!
Kingdom Trails Bare-Bones Bike Package Includes:
- Lodging at our Country Inn
- Full Country Breakfast and afternoon refreshments
- One Trail Pass each day per adult for Kingdom Trails
- 15% OFF lodging voucher for all your future stays this season.
Summer Mid-Week Deal - July
4 Night Special for the Month of July
We're offering a can't-miss summer deal for the entire month of July. Stay three nights, get the fourth night free. Come lounge by the pool, hit the trails, and catch the best sunsets in the area at the Wildflower Inn. Valid Sunday-Thursday nights only.
Included with your stay:
4-Nights Lodging for the price of three
Full country breakfast each morning
Afternoon refreshments with VT Cabot cheese & crackers and homemade chocolate chip cookies
Summer Mid-Week Deal - July
SOLO Wilderness First Aid & CPR Course - July 14-16, 2021
Learn, Stay & Play - Hosted by The Wildflower Inn and Kingdom Adventures Mountain Guides
Do you have the skills to adequately respond to first aid emergencies in the outdoors? Hosted by The Wildflower Inn, join Kingdom Adventures Mountain Guides for two days of practical hands on instruction to learn the basics of backcountry medical care and earn certification in SOLO Wilderness First Aid & SOLO CPR. Initially offered in 1975, this course was the first of its kind in the United States, and it is the curriculum upon which all other backcountry medicine courses are based. This is a great course for mountain bikers, hikers, climbers, backpackers, and other outdoor enthusiasts who venture out for day and weekend trips here in the Northeast Kingdom. This is a unique opportunity to learn from our good friend, owner of Kingdom Adventures Mountain Guides, and one of the most respected experts in the region, John Kascenska.
This package includes Two Nights Lodging (Wednesday and Thursday nights), breakfast each morning, lunch on Thursday and Friday, two days (8:30am-4:30pm Thursday and Friday) of instruction and a Solo certification upon completion of the course. The package rate includes the course registration for ONE ADULT, but additional registrations can be added.
Package Rates vary depending on room selection. Click on the link below to select your room and to see the rate.
STAY LONGER AND PLAY!!! Add Friday and/or Saturday nights to your stay at 20% off our regular B&B rate!!!