Burlington is the largest city in the State of Vermont with a population of nearly 40,000. The city covers 15.5 square miles on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain. There are four colleges in the city including the University of Vermont, (UVM). The University is located overlooking the city on a 451-acre campus which includes undergraduate, graduate, and medical schools. In addition there are two colleges within the city: Champlain College which occupies more than 40 buildings on over 22 acres, as well as Burlington College, which is smaller in size.
Montpelier has the distinction of being the smallest state capital in the United States, with a population of just over 8,000 people. It's a small town with big city amenities - a lively arts and music scene, great restaurants, excellent schools, and an active community life. There are lots of opportunities to participate in local government, recreation, the faith and wisdom communities, and healthy lifestyles.
Shelburne Farms is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate and inspire learning for a sustainable future. That means learning that links knowledge, inquiry, and action to help students build a healthy future for their communities and the planet. Shelburne Farms' campus is a 1,400-acre working farm, forest, and National Historic Landmark.