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NEK EVENTS

We host periodic events for hosts and new and returning Vermonters. Check out the events happening around the Northeast Kingdom by you!

ABOUT THE NORTHEAST KINGDOM VWWP

The NEK chapter of the Vermont Welcome Wagon Project is focuses on bringing a sense of community to a our rural, three-county region. Here in the Northeast Kingdom, it may take a short drive to meet up with friends or those who share your interests. 

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Join the NEK chapter to learn about resources in each of the three counties we serve: Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans. We aim to host events for individuals, families, and professionals in a different town every few weeks. Our hosted events create a low-pressure environment for members of the Welcome Wagon to mingle, make conversation, and hopefully make new friends! 

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Most of our events are small, with 20 or so in attendance. A hosted event will often feature food or cover the cost of your attendance. Our program also facilitates 1-1 Matches between New Vermonters and Hosts that align with their interests, or live nearby. 

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Learn more about hosting here.

Sign up as a New or returning Vermonter here.

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Looking for activities around the NEK?

The Northeast Kingdom covers three counties, making up the largest region of the state of Vermont. That means we're very spread out, and finding things can sometimes feel daunting. Never fear! We maintain a handy Google Map with highlighted activities like hiking, dining, paddling, areas of interest, museums, farm stands, etc. 

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You can open the map directly, scan the QR code to launch on your mobile device, or scroll down to preview. 

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KEYS TO THE KINGDOM - GOOGLE MAP

This map is maintained by this Chapter of the Welcome Wagon. To add new areas of interest for consideration, email the team. 

MEET THE NORTHEAST KINGDOM VWWP TEAM

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Theresa Keller

Theresa (she/her) is the acting Project Manager for the NEK chapter of the Vermont Welcome Wagon project. 

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Theresa grew up in Chittenden County, VT, and after exploring different areas and cities around the country and world, settled in Newport, VT in 2021 with her partner, Randy, and their two dogs. Theresa loves the crisp, snowy winters when she can XC ski around the NEK, as well as the sunny summers when she can float or boat - when she isn't gardening. 

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Living in Newport means Theresa can often be found around the MSTF trails, on Lake Memphremagog, or hanging out downtown. 

© 2026 Vermont Welcome Wagon Project

DISCLAIMER
Because we do not supervise or control the Vermont Welcome Wagon Project (VWWP) interactions, and because we are not involved in any way with physical transportation to or from host/participant meetings or with the actions of any individuals at host/participant meetings, and because we cannot guarantee the true identity, age, nationality of VWWP users, and because we have very limited control, if any, over the quality, safety, morality, legality, truthfulness or accuracy of various aspects of VWWP users, you agree that you bear all risk and you agree to release us (and our officers, directors, shareholders, agents, employees, affiliates, subsidiaries, and third party partners) from claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and undisclosed, now and in the future, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of VWWP, our resolution of any disputes among users, and/or your transportation to or from, attendance at, or the actions of you or other persons at, a VWWP meet up. You further waive any and all rights and benefits otherwise conferred by any statutory or non-statutory law of any jurisdiction that would purport to limit the scope of a release or waiver. 

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