EXCURSIONS FROM THE SQUARE

CULTURAL TRAVEL SINCE 1992

Marlboro Music Festival

August 13-17, 2026

Perched on a tranquil hilltop in southern Vermont, the MARLBORO MUSIC FESTIVAL unites world-renowned musicians with exceptional young artists who rehearse, exchange ideas, and perform together as one musical family. Experience three extraordinary concerts and delight in the quintessential pleasures of NEW ENGLAND, with its rolling green landscapes, storybook towns, and welcoming restaurants. As always, a rich selection of museums and historic houses in Vermont, New York State. Massachusetts and Connecticut provide an added dimension to our journey. We invite you to join this year’s Excursion to MARLBORO, where 2026 marks the FESTIVAL’S 75^th Anniversary Season.  

Elisabeth Louise Vigée-Lebrun, Bacchante,

1785, oil on canvas. The Clark

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 – Depart Philadelphia this morning for Farmington, CT, and a tour at HILL-STEAD, a beautiful Colonial Revival home with an exceptional collection of Impressionist paintings and decorative art. Travel north to Brattleboro, VT, and check in at our hotel. (L, D) 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 – Depart this morning for Williamstown, MA, to visit the world-class CLARK ART INSTITUTE and MASS MoCA, the fabulous venue for contemporary art in North Adams. Enjoy dinner in Brattleboro before our first concert at the MARLBORO MUSIC FESTIVAL. (B, D)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 – An All Vermont Day begins with an open rehearsal at Marlboro before traveling west to explore the art and history in MANCHESTER and BENNINGTON. An abundant buffet from the Vermont Country Deli awaits us at our hotel before our evening concert at the MARLBORO MUSIC FESTIVAL (B, D)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 - The BRATTLEBORO MUSEUM and ART CENTER is on our agenda this morning. This afternoon, enjoy our final concert at MARLBORO. Dinner is included.(B, D)

MONDAY, AUGUST 17 – Depart Brattleboro this morning for a tour of the majestic NEW YORK STATE CAPITOL in Albany.  Lunch is on your own in HUDSON, NY, and a chance to enjoy this historic town known for its beautifully preserved 18^th and 19th-century architecture. Continue south through the Hudson River Valley with an expected arrival in the Philadelphia area by early evening. (B)

Photo by Peter Checchia

TOUR COST: $2775 per person, double occupancy. The single supplement is $395.

Save $150 per person if you reserve by MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026



 PRICE INCLUDES: Four nights’ accommodations at the HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS in BRATTLEBORO; taxes on included items; four dinners, one lunch, and a full breakfast buffet daily; transportation by deluxe motor coach from the Philadelphia area; admission to included museums; and three chamber music concerts. A representative will escort the trip from EXCURSIONS FROM THE SQUARE. SPACE IS LIMITED to 26 participants. DEPOSIT: $600 is required to reserve your space. PAYMENT: Request a special link for online payment by credit card or bank transfer. (Credit card fees will apply.) Or you can send a check made payable to EXCURSIONS FROM THE SQUARE and mail it to ELLEN KAY COLEMAN, 226 W. Rittenhouse Square, #1012, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Be sure to include your address, phone number(s), and email address. FINAL PAYMENT: Due Monday, May 18, 2026. Full refund may be made up to May 18, less an administrative fee of $600. The entire cost of the trip is non-refundable once the final payment has been made.. Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended and is available from EXCURSIONS FROM THE SQUARE