Shelor Family Vacation 2026

Perfect Age Mix for Tyler Place!

With kids aged 2-10, everyone will have age-appropriate programs with new friends. Harrison (just over 2.5) will enjoy the preschool activities, while the older kids can tackle more advanced adventures like rock climbing and sailing!

🏘️ How Family Clustering Works

When booking, we can request to be placed near each other! Tyler Place is excellent at accommodating family reunion groups by clustering cottages in the same area. You might have adjacent cottages, cottages across a lawn from each other, or units in the same building.

The best part: Kids can easily run between cottages to play with cousins, while adults can gather for morning coffee or evening drinks on someone's porch, yet everyone retreats to their own private space when needed.

🗺️ Three Cottage Neighborhoods

🎯 Our Family's Lodging Strategy

Recommended approach: Request 3-4 cottages in the same area:

• • The Baileys: 2-bedroom cottage (master + room for Harrison)
• • The Shelors: 3-4 bedroom cottage (master + rooms for 3 boys)
• • The Hemingways: 3-4 bedroom cottage (Deborah + rooms for 4 kids)
• • Extended Family: Either a larger cottage to share OR 2 inn suites

Tyler Place's reservation team will work with us to find the perfect cluster of accommodations that keeps us close but gives everyone their needed space!

💡 Pro Tip: Book early for the best cottage selection and to ensure we can all be placed together!

The resort fills up quickly for peak summer weeks, especially for family reunion groups

🚗 Ground Transportation

Burlington Airport is just 45 minutes from Tyler Place. Options include rental cars (great for exploring Vermont), resort shuttle service, or ride-sharing. The resort can help coordinate transportation for arriving families!

✅ Everything Included:

• All 21 meals & snacks
• Kids' programs all day
• Individual bikes for everyone
• All water equipment
• Tennis & sports
• Arts & crafts
• Evening entertainment
• Daily housekeeping

💵 Family Estimate

Total for all 17 family members: ~$28,000-35,000

Includes everything except: alcoholic beverages, spa treatments, motorized water sports ($25-35/family), and 10% service charge. NO TIPPING required!

📞 For exact pricing and availability: 802-868-4000

“The Tyler Place takes the “plan” out of planning a vacation. Every detail is thought of. We don’t have to plan a vacation, just go on vacation.”

— J & M, Arlington Heights, IL

“Imagine an ideal family setting for a stress-free, active-as-you-wish, scenic week of delight and deliciousness. Double it and you are close to just how marvelous the T.P. is, every time.”

— B & H, Gaithersburg, MD

“This was our first true family vacation where each member of our family had time to have fun, relax and recharge. The Tyler Place caters to families with young children like no other place out there.”

— D & K, Calgary, Alberta, CN

“We travel a long way, but worth it. Our kids love group time and we all look forward to fun family afternoons. A vacation that makes everyone in the family happy - and that is harder to find than you might think!”

— J & L, Birmingham, AL

“The Tyler Place is as close to heaven as earth gets for our family. Everyone is happy and having fun.”

— J & J, Prospect, KY

“Our whole family finds the T.P. special. Each as individuals and together as a team!”

— J & O, Dewitt, MI

“A wonderful place for our whole family...like home away from home. Our son (age 6) said, “I want to keep coming to The Tyler Place until I’m a grandpa.””

— P & J, Gilford, CT

“Our kids loved this week and didn’t want to leave. The food is outstanding, service warm and friendly and everything exceptionally spotless. Gorgeous grounds and flowers make this feel so special.”

— T & A, Broomfield, CO

“We cherish this week for its unlimited time outdoors, sense of total freedom from the big and small things of our busy and stressful daily life, and for the beauty of this place and its people!”

— K & K, Newtown, CT

“This is our 12th year coming and it has remained the magical place it has always been.”

— D & L, Wilmington, DE

“An incredibly unique blend of structure, flexibility, great amenities, wonderful food choices, top notch water activities and a perfect location. I didn’t have to pick up my wallet, car keys or camera once.”

— M, Pompano Beach, FL

“The Tyler Place makes our kids INCREDIBLY HAPPY. They and we form long-time friendships. It teaches them both independence and group relationships and encourages them to be active.”

— B & Z, Hinckley, OH

“Beautiful Vermont green setting with gorgeous sunsets over the lake. Well thought out and organized, age-appropriate, extremely creative and fun activities for all age kids. Parents and grandparents truly get ‘us’ and ‘me’ time!”

— A & C, Atlanta, GA

“People have been so friendly and welcoming all week and combined with the fantastic food, amazing staff and excellent activities made this a thoroughly enjoyable vacation.”

— A & C, Glasgow, Scotland

“Amazing staff and family owned! Great food and never have to cook.”

— S & L, Peoria, AZ

“We love The Tyler Place. Our children have made life-long forever friends, just as we have made life-long, forever friends.”

— J & K, Metairie, LA

“Our favorite week of the year! Our kids have grown up coming to the T.P. and look forward to seeing old friends, making new ones, learning new skills and becoming more independent and confident.”

— C & S, Silver Springs, MD

“Such a spectacularly beautiful place, beautiful nature. The many options for kids and adult activities is great...wonderful for family vacations.”

— L & M, Cayman Islands

“By far the best family vacation we have ever been on. Every detail was taken into consideration to ensure that every member of our family had an amazing time and my husband and I had the opportunity to reconnect and just talk, which is quite rare and a luxury with two kids. We will be back year after year.”

— C & E, Cambridge, MA

“Our fourth year at the T.P. and it really has become a home away from home that we look forward to all year! On the first day, my oldest son said, “Everyone at T.P. is like family.” Such a special place. We already have so many incredible memories.”

— B & T, Houston, TX

“Our entire family counts down the days to our arrival. It is a true vacation for the entire family. The kids can’t wait to go to group. We adults are well fed, entertained and free to do as much or as little as we’d like. 1,000% recommended!”

— M & K, Cary, NC

“Our first real vacation since our honeymoon 10 years ago. We were relaxed and our kids were well cared for. We love the warmth of the staff, the children’s programs and the food! The property is beautiful and serene with lots of wildlife. Truly a magical place and you feel the family warmth as soon as you arrive!”

— J & M, Raleigh, NC

“We look forward to returning every year to our happy place. A perfect balance between playtime and downtime, family time/friend time/or alone time.”

— K & A, Dade City, FL

“So glad that our kids will have memories of The Tyler Place interwoven throughout their formative years. It’s a magic place. I get more exercise and also more rest, and try more new things and laugh more and meet more amazing people, and eat more delicious food than any other week of the year.”

— J & J, State College, PA

“As first-time guests with a tiny baby, we were impressed thoroughly by the staff, activities and overall experience. Five stars!”

— T & J, North Charleston, SC

“We loved that you can enjoy adult activities while the kids are having a blast, then share family time together, giving us memories for years to come!!”

— E & L, College Grove, TN

“We found Tyler Place on a Google search for best family vacation and it totally lived up to the hype. We have three kids, and they all loved the kids programs. My son asked to live here all year.”

— J & D, Rochester, MN

“One week at The Tyler Place and you’ll re-engage in all of those things that you’ve put aside. You’ll connect to your family better and your kids will grow and play. Oh, and adult conversation at meals. Just wow...”

— D & L, Reston, VA

“True luxury is being able to simply enjoy without worrying about entertaining kids or planning meals! We haven’t been this relaxed in ages!”

— C & H, Louisville, CO

“We love the opportunities Tyler Place provides for children to try new things, conquer their fears, gain independence and develop friendships.”

— C & G, Washington, DC

“Parental Nirvana. Family bliss.”

— J & G, Agawam, MA

“The T.P. reminds us how energizing the joy of play can be. It’s a place we (re)- learn to disconnect from devices and reconnect with one another.”

— B & J, Washington, DC

“This place is dialed in to the needs of parents and children!”

— J & M, Arlington, VA

“A great first experience for our entire family. Our expectations were greatly exceeded. From the staff to the food to the guests, it was amazing.”

— J & T, Carroll, IA

“So wonderful to arrive at T.P. and have EVERYTHING taken care of - meals, children’s activities, activities for adults. It certainly takes the stress out of planning and makes it a true vacation for everyone in our family.”

— C & A, Jackson Heights, NY

“The kids had the time of their lives and my husband and I had a chance to reconnect.”

— D & D, Seattle, WA

“This is the best vacation with the kids, hands down. We love it. Our kids talk about it all year long.”

— B & A, Denville, NJ

“We loved the ability to spend time and reconnect together, while still spending quality time with our kids.”

— M & L, San Marcos, CA