2025 - The OM Festival Vermont Teachers Camping

Additional Information for Camping:

• Bring Coolers with Ice – There is NO ice available at the Inn.
• Electricity is available, and some campers have used hot pots plugged in at the Inn in the morning.
• Coffee and tea are available for purchase at the Inn and you can use the Inn guest areas during the festival.
• The Inn will allow you to plug in a coffee maker and make coffee and there might be some room in the inn fridge for items that need to be chilled but please plan on bringing your own coolers.
• Sorry there are no washer/dryers available at the Inn please plan accordingly. The closest laundromat is in Manchester about 10 minutes away.

TEACHER CAR CAMPING AT THE HIDDEN FIELD ACROSS THE STREET – FREE

• Car camping across the street near Sam's house (The Founder) in Hidden Field
• Only one car per assigned camping spot 
• You must wear your car camping wristband and festival wristband at all times.
• Plan on walking across the street and up the hill each day, about a 15-minute walk.
• If you want access to hot showers, you will need to purchase a shower token and wear your shower token wristband to access the showers as we don't have this infrastructure built out yet.    Note: We do have a Teachers Lounge with a fridge, resting areas, air conditioning and snacks at the festival that has a private bathroom with hot shower so if you want to utilize this space you do not need to purchase a shower token. However, if there are more people in your party who are not teachers they need to purchase a shower token. There are over 40+ teachers so please be mindful of this space and if it suits your needs.
• Outhouse near this field for your use.  (A Real Old School Outhouse)
• Bring your own towels! Please do NOT ask the inn staff for towels.

NEW: Glamping at Vermont Leadership Center - across the street from the West Mountain Inn:

• There are only a few glamping spots available, fully furnished, including a blow up deluxe queen mattress bed and linens, cooler, lantern, outdoor chairs, picnic table, nightstands, outhouse access and firepit/grill.
• Please wear your festival wristband, glamping wristband, and shower wristband at all times.

• GLAMPING CAMPING 

  • Glamping starting at $400 plus for all 5 days.
  • Glamping is across the street from the festival at the Vermont Leadership Center set on 52 acres.
  • There are only a few glamping spots available, fully furnished, including a bed and linens.
  • Please wear your festival wristband, glamping wristband, and shower wristband at all times.
  • Do NOT ask the inn staff for towels.

ATM’S: Here is a list of local ATM’s in town:

Stewarts Shops – Route 7 A Arlington

Berkshire Bank – Route 7 A Arlington

Bank of Bennington – Route 7 A Arlington

Paulins Variety Store – Route 7 A Arlington

LOCAL RESTAURANTS:

• The West Mountain Inn Restaurant – Arlington, VT
• Ramunto’s Brick Oven Pizza – Arlington, VT
  Amazing Eggplant Parm and Spinach Salad!
• Bronwyn On The Battenkill – German Restaurant, great food, huge patio in back – Arlington, VT
• Depot 62 – Turkish food by Alp and family. Amazing hummus, plant-based dishes, eggplant, homemade pizza, and more!
• Hill Farm Inn Restaurant – Farm-To-Table Dining experience in a gorgeous post-and-beam barn – Sunderland, VT
• Dina’s Bakery & Cafe – Fellow Yogi! Dina teaches Yoga in Manchester. Breakfast and lunch, great lattes, quiche, and more!
• The Copper Grouse – Manchester, VT
• Taan Restaurant – Elevated Thai cuisine, with a focus on authenticity, seasonality, and local ingredients.
• Deming Tavern – Just minutes from the festival at The Arlington Inn. Open Friday and Saturday nights.

LOCAL STORES:

• Wayside Country Store – OM’S CHOICE! – Arlington, VT
  Old-fashioned country store in West Arlington with everything you need for The OM Festival. Definitely a must-see for old Vermont charm! Say hi to Nancy and Doug, or their kids, who are old-school Vermonters! Hang out like a local at the round table and talk small-town politics over coffee and muffins!
• Clearbrook Farms – OM’S CHOICE! – Arlington, VT
  Organic farm stand with berries, fruits, yogurt, cheese, and more! Sam can never leave without filling up the car with fresh veggies and plants!
• Arlington Dairy Bar – Arlington, VT
  Ice cream, smoothies, burgers, fries, and more! A local hotspot.
• Stewart’s Shops – Convenience store with ATM, gas, ice cream, and supplies.
• Dollar General – Arlington, VT
  Supplies, food, water, and ice.
• Arlington Variety Store – Arlington, VT
  Deli, wine, beer, snacks, and supplies.
• Arlington Liquor Store – Arlington, VT
• The Village Peddler – East Arlington, VT
  A cute little chocolate store with homemade fudge, truffles, and chocolate galore! Tell them you’re an OM’er!
• Miles Lumber – Arlington, VT
  Local hardware store with tools, supplies, and more!

FLYING:

• If you are flying from Florida, we recommend JetBlue for a direct flight.
• JetBlue offers direct flights every day from Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, or Miami to Albany International Airport (Airport Code: ALB).
• The flight is only 3 hours long!