Come celebrate Shavuot and Shabbat with joy, fresh air, and community connection! Our 12th annual multigenerational pilgrimage hike to the Mountain Chapel on Mt. Mansfield is one of Living Tree Alliance’s most cherished traditions. Together we’ll take in Vermont’s springtime beauty, share meaningful moments, and welcome the holiday with music and creativity.
At the Mountain Chapel, we’ll gather for singing, a community Torah reading, crafts for all ages, delicious blintzes, and a lively bikkurim parade to honor the season’s first fruits.
Getting there
Hikers meet promptly at 10 a.m. at the Mansfield Lodge at Stowe Mountain Resort. Look for event signage.
Prefer to drive? Meet at 11:15 a.m. at the Toll House Conference Center parking lot to arrange carpooling up the Toll Road. Space at the chapel is limited, so carpooling is required for drivers—please let us know your plan when you register.
A few things to know
Pay-what-you-can registration: suggested donation, $18+/person or $36+/family
The hike is moderate to strenuous, but families and kids of all ages do it every year!
Plan to be on the mountain for about four hours
Rain or shine—we go!
What to bring
Filled water bottles
Backpack with snacks
Bug spray, sunscreen, hat
Rain gear, layers, and sturdy footwear
We’ll provide
A vibrant and welcoming spiritual experience
Activities and meaning-making for all ages
Fresh fruit, chocolate, and blintzes made by JCOGS teens with Amy Rosenthal
Looking for lodging? Rent a Living Tree room or campsite, or camp at nearby Smuggler's Notch State Park.
We're grateful for our co-sponsors: Jewish Communities of VT, Beth Jacob, and Jewish Community of Greater Stowe (JCOGS).
Register
Living Tree Alliance welcomes everyone to our events on a pay-what-you-can basis. We suggest a donation amount to help cover our costs, and contributions at that level and above help sustain our programming. Please note: When you check out, you’ll be given the option to leave a tip for Zeffy, our ticketing platform. If you choose not to, just set the tip amount to $0.