See What’s Blooming this April with Cultivate Clients 🪻
As spring picks up momentum, April brings exciting launches, major milestones, and opportunities to get involved with our clients. Here’s what they’re up to this month!
Ann Clark 🌷
With Mother’s Day around the corner, Ann Clark is highlighting timeless baking essentials that make thoughtful, lasting gifts. Whether you’re baking together or gifting something special, these kitchen staples are designed to be used for years to come.
Top Mother’s Day picks include:
Perfect Cookie Rolling Pin: A must-have for everything from sugar cookies to pie crusts.
Parchment Paper Baking Sheets: Designed for easy baking and even easier cleanup.
Ann Clark Sugar Cookie Mix: A versatile mix perfect for any occasion.
Shop all baking essentials at annclark.com.
Clover Sonoma 🍦
Clover Sonoma has officially launched an ice cream line, an expansion that completes the brand’s presence across all seven dairy categories. The lineup is debuting in retail locations across California starting April 8, and features four classic flavors: chocolate milk, mint chip, milk and cookies, and vanilla.
Learn more at cloversonoma.com.
Cold Hollow Sculpture Park 🌳
Cold Hollow Sculpture Park announced its 2026 season, running from June 6 through October 12. This year introduces new programming and expanded offerings for visitors, and is the first season under new Executive Director Robin Schatell.
A highlight of the season is the launch of “Among the Sculptures,” a monthly Saturday afternoon series exploring the connection between art and the natural world.
Learn more at coldhollowsculpturepark.com.
Manchester Music Festival 🎻
The Manchester Music Festival announced its 52nd season, Sounding America: The Music That Shaped Us, running July 7 through September 6.
In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, the season will feature five mainstage programs celebrating the evolution and impact of American classical music, with both familiar works and unexpected discoveries.
Explore the full season at mmfvt.org.
Philo Ridge Farm 🐑
Philo Ridge Farm is a perfect destination this April, with its market offering farm-fresh produce, artisanal goods, and thoughtfully curated home items.
Guests can enjoy Sunday brunch with seasonal dishes, lunch Wednesday – Saturday for sandwiches, pastries, and made-to-order options, and dinner on Fridays & Saturdays with a refined seasonal dining experience in the Farm Commons Barn.
While visiting, keep an eye out for the farm’s newest arrivals, including baby lambs welcomed this season!
Plan your visit at philoridgefarm.com.
Renee Rows the Atlantic 🌊
On April 2, 2026, at age 43, Renee Blacken became the oldest American woman to complete a solo row across the Atlantic ocean. She made the 3,200-mile journey from Lanzarote to Antigua in 65 days with no resupply, motor, or sail.
Her remarkable achievement also raised awareness for trauma recovery, making the journey a great physical feat with a powerful purpose.
Read more about Renee’s Atlantic Dash here.
Run Vermont 🏃
RunVT is gearing up for the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay, taking place Sunday, May 24 in Burlington.
Recently named one of Runner’s World’s Best Spring Marathons and a Vermont Signature Event, the race draws more than 5,000 runners, 20,000 spectators, and 800 volunteers each year. From the energy of Church Street to the scenic finish along Lake Champlain, it is a community celebration unlike any other.
Register for the race here.
Vermont Federal Credit Union 💳
Throughout April and May, Vermont Federal is hosting a Home Buying Seminar series designed to support first-time homebuyers.
These sessions provide helpful insights into the home buying process and practical guidance for getting started.
Learn more and register here.
Vermont Symphony Orchestra 🎼
The Vermont Symphony Orchestra is welcoming the season with its Jukebox Quartet Concert: Porch Songs – Americana Roots, an intimate program exploring the depth and diversity of American music.
On May 9, VSO will present its season finale featuring Carmina Burana by Carl Orff, a powerful and iconic work performed by a full orchestra, chorus, and soloists. The concert begins at 7:30pm, with a free pre-concert discussion at 6:30.
The VSO has also announced America 250, its summer festival tour conducted by Music Director Andrew Crust, with performances across five Vermont venues from July 1 through July 5.
Learn more and purchase tickets at vso.org.
ZymoChem 🔬
ZymoChem recently released a research paper highlighting a major breakthrough in sustainable materials: their development of the first bio-based superabsorbent to match and outperform petroleum-based alternatives.
The company was also named to TIME’s Greentech List 2026, and recognized among 250 leading startups for its innovation, environmental impact, and growth.
Learn more at zymochem.com.