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.

Hikers meet promptly at 9:45 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).