Fall Festivities with Cultivate Clients this November 🍁

Written By Alexandra Tursi

As the air turns crisp and the final bursts of fall foliage fade, our clients are embracing autumnal attitudes through projects that enhance community, foster happiness, and showcase creativity. 

Giving back is a core value of November, and our clients are working to build support and foster friendship, care, and growth. From community gatherings to joyful collaborations, November is full of opportunities to savor the moment and get inspired. 

Explore events and happenings from Cultivate clients below:

Ann Clark Ltd. 🍩

With cozy cooking and baking in full swing, Ann Clark delivers festive and wholesome treats to indulge in this November. Uplift gray evenings and early sunsets with delectable sweet treats infused with autumnal spices and joyful cookie-cutter shapes:

  • Doughnuts Galore – Indulge in three new doughnut mixes that elevate autumn nights into cozy celebrations. Explore Chocolate, Cinnamon Sugar, and Glazed Doughnut varieties to spice up delectable treats. 

  • Festive Shapes – Elevate sugar cookies into a festive scene with the Fall/Thanksgiving 5 Pc Cookie Cutter Set perfect for cozy nights in and celebrating thankfulness.  

  • Maple Makings – Incorporate maple flavorings into specialty baked treats for a dynamite combination of flavor and sweetness.

Esther Charlestin 💫

This November, Esther Charlestin continues her mission to advance civil rights and foster community engagement across Vermont. Join her for several impactful events throughout the month:

  • Disrupt HR – On November 5th, Esther is taking the stage at Disrupt HR Boston to discuss intentional culture building in organizational settings.

  • Civil Rights Summit – Convened by the Vermont Human Rights Commission, this event brings together advocates, community members, and policymakers to safeguard human rights on November 14th to 16th at Vermont State University in Randolph.. 

  • Navigating Hard Conversations – The Vermont Higher Education Collaborative presents From Tension to Trust: Navigating Hard Conversations in Education on November 20th from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. This event brings together educators to strengthen navigation of difficult conversations and build trust in their communities.

Learn more about Esther’s work here, and purchase tickets for the Disrupt HR event here. 

Philo Ridge Farm 🥧

 Celebrate the flavors of Vermont’s harvest with freshly baked seasonal pies.

  • Pie Making Class – Join Philo Ridge Farm for an immersive baking experience that transforms local produce and dairy into showstopping pumpkin, apple, and pecan pies. Impress friends and family this holiday season with decadent, locally inspired desserts. The event takes place on November 20th from 11 AM to 12 PM. 

Register for this exciting class here. 

RunVermont 👟🍂

Get ready for the winter running season! RunVermont has opened registration for: 

  • New Year’s Eve Run/Walk to Highlight—A free scenic run or walk (1 mile, 5K, and 5 miles marked) on the Burlington Bike Path taking place December 31, 2025, at 2 pm. Celebrate the start of the new year with Vermont’s running community! After the run, enjoy other Highlight offerings, including fireworks and the ceremonial burning of Champ.

  • Freezy Cheeks 5k Series –  Enjoy a chilly and uplifting run in January, February, and March, perfect for taking in the beautiful snowy sights of Vermont with races on January 18, February 8, and March 15.

Visit RunVermont.org to learn more and register.

Vermont Federal Credit Union 🫂 

Vermont Federal Credit Union continues its commitment to strengthening local communities through meaningful partnerships and initiatives that support sustainability, food security, and affordable housing.

  • Feed Your Neighbor – Partnering with local radio stations 106.7 WIZN and 99.9 the BUZZ, Vermont Federal Credit Union will facilitate a food drive to help nourish neighbors in need.

  • Feed a Family – In collaboration with ABC22 and FOX44, Vermont Federal Credit Union will collect non-perishable food items. 

  • Government Shutdown Assistance – Through its Government Shutdown Assistance program, Vermont Federal Credit Union is providing relief and financial support to Vermonters impacted by government closures.

Vermont Smoke & Cure 🫕

Vermont Smoke & Cure offers protein-packed, gluten-free meat sticks for delicious soups, stews, and spreads this year. 

Vermont Symphony Orchestra 🎶

Celebrate Vermont this November with a showstopping performance from the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, which brings its annual Made In Vermont Concert series to audiences on November 14th, 15th, and 16th. This year’s series is presented in collaboration with The Moth Radio Hour and Bellows Falls Opera House and is generously supported by Trust Company of Vermont and Ray’s the Roof Productions. Each concert runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Purchase tickets here. 

Winivan 🏡

Turn into the season’s best Secret Santa with a Black Friday deal from Winvian! Their 113-acre property in the rolling Litchfield Hills presents travelers with a charming and luxurious stay in New England.  This exciting offer features 20% added value on gift cards purchased on Black Friday. To purchase under this special, please call their Front Office at (860) 567-9600 or email reservations@winivan.com between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. EST on November 27th or 28th. 

Zymochem 🧪

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation honored Zymochem for its groundbreaking impact on sustainable materials innovation with its Startup of the Year Award, a well-deserved recognition of its mission to create bio-based, consumer-safe solutions for the textile industry.

Congratulations, Zymochem!


Alexandra Tursi
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