Tyler Place Dining Room - Swanton

Tyler Place was an incredible experience. I was looking for an all inclusive within driving distance. I do not like cruises or theme parks. It 's a really nice fit for a certain type of customer, after reading dozens of reviews we booked and I went in optimistic but unsure if we would go again. Our 3 and 8 year old daughters loved the daily programming 8:30-1:30 then 5:30-8:30. We ate all of our meals separately from our children. I mostly slept in and sat by the pool while my kids were in program. Others golfed, played tennis, sailed, played pickleball, water aerobics etc. My favorite part were the evening 'booze cruises ' we went on two. We also opted on for family photos which were excellent. These items as well as laundry service, alcoholic beverages and nighttime childcare was not included but when we checked out our final bill was less that I expected. My kids went rock climbing, rode a pony, went on pirate cruises, crafted and got lots of time in the water. My daughter turned 4 on the trip, which was fun and very special. The accommodations were great, small and tidy but all we needed. We spent very little time in our unit. Food was solidly good- my husband is on a strict diet. Pescatarian/vegetarian and there were so many choices for him. Bring 2x the sunscreen and bug spray you think you may need. Pack your passports- one day we went on a quick trip to Canada for lunch and some duty free shopping. The family that owns TP works here. It 's been around since 1933. The staff is from all over the world. Lots of interesting and fun families from the US and beyond. We asked to change our week and hope we can get in for 2024.

I came here in 2016 and I'm back again in 2017. I have two children: a five-year-old and eight-year-old. I found this camp looking online looking for all-inclusive family resort. It had everything I wanted. I went to a summer camp as a kid and I wanted my children to have the same type experience, but I did not want to lose them for a week or a month. First, the food was exquisite. Most of the food is locally sourced farm to table food. There's always a variety of food, both gluten-free and vegan though that doesn't really matter to me . I always eat too much, but hey it's vacation. The best part of this experience is the camps for the kids. Kids will go to camp in the morning at 8:30 am and are there till 130 pm. If you would like to pick them up at noon, that is available. You can have breakfast and lunch with your kids or let them eat on their own. The kids get to do all the fun camp experiences that you would think of pony rides, canoeing, archery, etc. . They fight me to get to go back and play with their new friends. At the same time, the adults get to go to camp as well. They have mountain biking, yoga, kayaking, kickball, etc. You get to go back to be a kid again and do all those fun games that you love I am a game person . The only rule is you cannot have dinner with your children. They go to a camp at 5:30 pm and you get to have a cocktail hour and adult conversation with other couples. I love my children very much but it is a thrill to have dinner where I'm not talking about farts. In the evening after the kids go to bed you can get a babysitter so you can go have more adult festivities. Vermont is beautiful in the summer and if you have not been there you are missing out. Weather is like a dream come true. I have read the negative reviews, and there are some credence to their criticism. Camp is pretty darn expensive. Most of the patrons are fairly wealthy I do not put myself in that category , but are very friendly. The cabins are quaint I would not call them decrepit . There are people who have been coming for generations and have lifelong friendships here so at times it can feel a bit cliquey. Everyone though is incredibly inclusive. I've never had a time where I felt like I was intruding on or was not welcome to join in another group. People strive to learn others names and make sure that you're included. It feels more like the way high school should've been, instead of the the way it probably was. I hope you have an opportunity to go visit it. Update: My family just enjoyed another year at the Tyler Place. My children and 10 and 7, and both had a great time. I still recommend!

My family and I went to TP for 10-15 years during my childhood, my last year being the summer after I graduated high school (2010). Every single year, I would look forward to returning .. we would all count down the days starting the second we left. It was the MOST fun place as a kid. I have such incredible memories of banana boating on lake Champlain, biking into st Albens for pizza with my group, playing in the swimming pool, family time mid-day, and most of all, making life-long friendships with the same kids every year. My family and I still keep in touch with many families who we vacationed with yearly. I've boasted about my experience at TP to my husband for years. As soon as we got pregnant, we both talked about how excited we were to bring our kids to TP someday. I can't wait to share that incredible experience with my own little family. TP is the BEST!!

I look forward to this vacation every year. This type of vacation is perfect for the stay at home mom/dad that really needs a vacation where everything is taken care of, kids, meals, dishes, entertainment, activities. It is true that there are only a few hours in the afternoon of designated family time so if you are looking for a vacation where you get A LOT of together family time this probably isn 't the place for you. Adults get to participate in summer camp type activities (canoeing, kayaking, yoga, games, biking) or just sit around and do nothing! My kids love coming back to see their camp friends and they get a little more freedom to roam free each year. Dining and cocktail hours do present a challenge for introverts or people that don 't quite find a group that they connect with. My suggestion would be to come prepared to make small talk, and don 't take it personal if you just don 't click with people. Accommodations are quaint cabins, so it 's not luxurious, but it 's also not roughing it at a camp site. Just go into the week expecting to meet new people, participate in some fun activities and have your children well taken care of.

We just got back from our first vacation at Tyler Place, and we loved every minute of it! The kids had a blast, and by day 2 were already clamoring to come back next year. For us parents, there was some much needed kid free time, with activities and social events both as a couple and with other adults. To address some of the other (more negative reviews: my understanding is that the people coming during July and August tend to be legacy families (families that have been coming for decades , which I can see could lead to some cliques. However, in early June we found none of that just friendly folks who enjoy chatting over a drink and a nice view of the lake. The accommodations are rustic, but very comfortable good beds and good showers, which is all I really care about. The focus is on the experience, not the furniture. We found the counselors and childcare to be truly excellent. Something that really sets TP apart is that it offers care for babies...the woman who cared for our 9 mo old was the ultimate surrogate grandma and, after a week, we felt like she was part of the family. There is time to spend as a family from 1pm 5:30 pm, and you can have breakfast or lunch with the kids, but really having those kid free meals is part of what makes it a VACATION! (and the kids actually preferred to eat with their camp group. The food is great very local and fresh. Another aspect that we enjoyed was the personal interaction with the Tyler family. Chad and Ted made sure new guests were introduced to returning guests, and fostered a fun, friendly atmosphere where the adults have as much fun as the kids. There is a lot of love and decades of experience that go into the Tyler Place and the result is an amazing getaway for the entire family. We are already counting the days until next summer!