October 8, 2017 2:00 PM
Briar Hill Farm, 1082 East Hill Road, East Calais, VT (44.356758, -72.412155)
Don’t rely on your GPS to get you to the farm based on the address – it will lie to you, and it may take you to another town entirely, where you’ll likely meet a very nice, if long-suffering lady, who will be very confused about a ceremony, but will at least know what you’re talking about if you mention a horse farm. Use the directions below, and enjoy the novelty of being disconnected.
When you do arrive, parking is limited to street parking on a marked section on one side of East Hill Road. We recommend carpooling as much as possible, and if you decide to use a taxi or ride-hailing service, know that cellular signal around the farm is very poor, so make sure you have a ride back ahead of time!
Please understand that Briar Hill Farm is the home of Marcy and Susan, as well as being a working horse farm, and is not set up for tourism. The house, barn, and pastures should be treated as off-limits, and be aware that there are electric fences all around.
There will be an outdoor restroom area with portable toilets and a designated area where smoking is allowed. Please don’t litter, especially cigarette butts – look for the trash cans and a specific butt can. Your 100% use of trash cans is essential to respect the farm.
Finally, the horses are beautiful and gentle souls, but it can be dangerous if they startle, and they’re not used to having this many guests in their home. Use quiet voices near pastures and turn off flashes on cameras. Look where you step, and, for the safety of all involved, please leave your pets at home (if you require a service animal, just let us know to expect your canine guest, too).
Directions from Montpelier:
- US-2 East for 6 miles to East Montpelier / VT-14
- Turn LEFT onto VT-14 North
- VT-14 North for 4 miles to Max Gray Road
- Turn RIGHT onto Max Gray Road (dirt road)
- Max Gray Road 3 ½ miles (Mind the 1 lane bridge! Also, Max Gray becomes East Hill)
- Look for the marked area for parking.
Directions from Barre:
- VT-14 North 5 miles to East Montpelier / US-2
- Turn RIGHT onto US-2 East (quick turn coming!)
- US-2 East ¼ mile to VT-14 North
- Turn LEFT onto VT-14 North
- Continue the directions above to Max Gray Road
Directions from Cabot:
- VT-215 South 4 ¼ miles to Marshfield / US-2
- Turn RIGHT onto US-2 West
- US-2 West for ¼ mile to Creamery Street
- Turn RIGHT onto Creamery Street
- Creamery Street for ½ mile, bear LEFT onto Calais Road
- Calais Road 3 miles to East Hill Road
- Turn LEFT onto East Hill Road, and look for the marked area for parking.