Welcome to Potash Hill
Discover Our Vermont Hilltop
A Treasured Place in the Green Mountains of Southern Vermont
In 2021, the Marlboro School of Music purchased the former Marlboro College campus known as Potash Hill, a beautiful and historic property located in the foothills of southern Vermont, which has served as our summer home since 1951. This purchase, and the establishment of Potash Hill, Inc., ensures that the property will remain intact and be preserved for generations to come, bringing a vital measure of stability to the organization, the surrounding community, and the many friends and neighbors who have lived, learned, and listened here, and who have come to treasure this special place.
We are committed to being good stewards of the land, to raising the funds necessary to preserve Potash Hill and honor its rich history, and to nurture its potential for the future. As our vision for Potash Hill develops, we invite you to explore this website, and to help us in supporting future uses of the campus that are compatible with our mission and values, and which will enhance the cultural and economic vitality of the town, region and state.
On Campus
Marlboro Music
Marlboro Music, the internationally-acclaimed chamber music study center and festival, has called Potash Hill home since its founding in 1951. Explore Marlboro’s illustrious history and learn how you can experience the concerts and open rehearsals at “the classical world’s most coveted retreat” (The New Yorker).
Marlboro Nordic Ski Club
Based on Potash Hill, the Marlboro Nordic Ski Club promotes lifelong participation in the sport of cross country skiing. The Club is responsible for design and maintenance of the extensive trail network that winds throughout the campus. Become a member today!
Marlboro Studio School
We are delighted to welcome the Marlboro Studio School, a new crafts school that will be based in the Visual Arts Center. Visit marlborostudioschool.org for more information and to sign up for workshops and classes.
Help Us Preserve Potash Hill
We rely on the generosity of friends like you to help us conserve the land and maintain the campus that we all love. Thank you for your support!
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Check out our spring newsletter to discover the latest happenings on our Vermont campus, from a special interactive performance this Saturday with Salon Séance to opportunities in visual arts, music, mindfulness, and more. Follow the link in our bio to learn more!
So inspiring to have @chrybaby_cozie and the #BombSquad in residence—building community, bringing community, and sharing the energy of Lite Feet with Vermont! Grateful for the movement, the history, and the artistry. Hats off (literally) to @tsugarmann and @taliasugarmannphotography for the amazing pictures!
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#ArtefaktLife #StreetDance #LiteFeet #BombSquad #Culture #TaliaSugarmannPhotography #artistresidency #potashhill #marlborovt #inspiration @worksandprocess
It’s a beautiful snowy day here in Vermont! We are getting ready to welcome @worksandprocess to Potash Hill, where creativity and inspiration come alive. ❄️
#Vermont #SnowDay #PotashHill #WorksAndProcess #CreativeResidency #WinterInVermont #ArtsAndCulture #Inspiration #VermontLife #CreativeCommunity #ArtistsAtWork @wtfestival
Last weekend, we hosted an extraordinary open rehearsal featuring Lorelei Ensemble and Pilobolus. It was a rare and magical opportunity to witness brilliance in the making.
The collaboration between these two incredible groups gave us an intimate look at their creative process—an astounding blend of movement and music, exploration and artistry.
Swipe through the photos to relive the energy, focus, and inspiration of the day! And don’t forget to listen closely: the post features music by the incomparable Lorelei Ensemble.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this unforgettable experience! Stay tuned for more moments like this at Potash Hill.
#LoreleiEnsemble #Pilobolus #OpenRehearsal #WorkInProcess #ArtsOnPotashHill #CreativityUnfolded #MusicAndMovement #PotashHill #VermontArts #ArtistResidency #CollaborationInArt #DanceAndMusic #ChoralMusic #ExperimentalArt #ArtsAndCulture #CreativeProcess #PerformingArts #marlborovt #artistresidency @loreleiensemble @pilobolus @kingsleyibeneche @_krystalb2397 @quincy.m.ellis @banana.ballerina @spontaneousout
Photos by @milesmazel @photosbymiles
What a moving, powerful afternoon we had with @loreleiensemble and @pilobolus during their open rehearsal performing Love Fail. Truly, words fail too. Many thanks to @neccacircus and @vermonttheatrecompany for helping out.
@davidlangmusic #potashhill #worksinprogress #choreography #artsresidency #community
Photos by @milesmazel @photosbymiles @spontaneousout
It`s been so great to have @renaissancestringquartet on campus this week!
The NYC-based ensemble comes to Potash Hill as part of a new artist residency program for Marlboro Music artists. During their time here, they have been developing community engagement programs for young people and rehearsing the music that they will present to us and in future engagements.
The Renaissance String Quartet`s residency culminates with a free concert for the community this Sunday, November 10 at 2 pm in Ragle Hall. Enjoy music by Felix Mendelssohn, Leoš Janáček, and the quartet’s cellist, Daniel Hass. Admission is free (no reservation required). We hope you can join us!
📷: Renaissance String Quartet (Randall Goosby & Jeremiah Blacklow, violin; Jameel Martin, viola; Daniel Hass, cello) on Potash Hill. Photos by Miles Mazel.
Join us next Sunday on Potash Hill for a free community concert with the Renaissance String Quartet: Sunday, Nov 10 at 2 pm in Ragle Hall. This is the first performance in Marlboro Music`s new Artist Residency program, which brings exceptional emerging artists to campus for deep creative work and community engagement. The quartet includes current @marlboromusic violinist Randall Goosby (@itsgooz). We hope to see you there! @renaissancestringquartet
Boston States keeping traditions alive in the dining hall!
Virginia Reel all night long! #fiddle #scottishfiddle #virginiareel #ceilidh #ceilidhdancing #vermont #potashhill #vermont #artsresidency #marlborovt #folkmusic
Embodying play and presence on Potash Hill— students from Contemplative Semester enjoy an afternoon of improv games on a glorious autumn day.
#potashhill #contemplativesemester #improvgames #mindfulness #mindfulmovement