2026 Vermont Study Tour
September 13-17 • Montpelier, Vermont
Overview
Natural Stone Institute returns to Vermont for this always-popular study tour event. Registration is planned to open in early April offering Full, 2nd in Room, Non-Lodging and some a la carte attendance options. It’s been ten years since our last Vermont tour and attendees can expect visits to familiar and prominent Barre and surrounding member sites like Miles Supply, Buttura and Gherardi, Trow and Holden, and Polycor’s Bethel and Woodbury granite sites, plus Rock of Ages fabrication plant. We are still reaching out to NSI members, so expect a few additions, along with traditional favorites like Hope Cemetery and the Granite Museum. Monday night will feature the annual LIVE auction which has become the “must attend” highlight of this event.
New in 2026
Still promoted as a four-day event, formal programming will end Wednesday afternoon allowing for travel home that evening, if desired. But anticipate availability of some informal activities for those who can remain one more night to take further advantage of the valued networking opportunities and then travel home Thursday morning.
Registration packages will include lodging.
Lodging
Capitol Plaza Hotel Montpelier
Tapestry Collection by Hilton
100 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
http://www.capitolplaza.com/
Tentative Schedule
| Sun: | Welcome dinner is anticipated at the Granite Museum |
| Mon: | Buttura and Gherardi; Miles Supply w/lunch; Trow & Holden; Dinner/Auction at hotel |
| Tues: | State of Industry/Town Hall; Bethel White quarry; Woodbury granite quarry; Dinner at Norwich University/catered by Good Measure Pub & Brewery |
| Wed: | 'Rock of Ages fab facility; Hope Cemetery Tour; optional activitites; open evening. |
| Thurs: | Departures |
Elevate Visibility to Your Company
Consider an auction donation or sponsorship of this event to enhance recognition of your company to this varied industry segment audience.
Select from these sponsorship levels:
Platinum Sponsor ($1250.00)
Platinum Sponsorship includes: Event signage; table top sign at Tuesday dinner; bus signage and literature handout opportunity on Monday night.
Gold Sponsor ($1000.00)
Gold Level Sponsorship includes: Event Signage; table top sign at Monday dinner and bus signage.
Silver Sponsor ($750.00)
Silver Level Sponsorship includes: Event signage and table top sign at Sunday reception.
Bronze Sponsor ($500.00)
Bronze Level Sponsorship includes: event signage
Contact Marcella Prado for more information on sponsorships.
marcella@naturalstoneinstitute.org or 440-250-9222.
