The Monadnock Region Boarding School Tour

Explore six distinct boarding schools in the heart of New England. Join us for a multi-day experience through the scenic Monadnock Region of New Hampshire, Vermont, and Western Massachusetts. 

The Monadnock Region Boarding School Tour (formerly Fab Five!) takes place October 19–20 and brings together six of the region's top boarding schools for a unique, two-day experience.

This tour is designed for educators and school placement professionals to explore intentionally small schools—each offering exceptional academic, athletic, and arts programs within warm, community-centered environments.

Below, you’ll find everything you need to plan your visit, including what to expect and links to each participating school.

Don’t miss this chance to rediscover the charm, innovation, and personalized education our schools have to offer.

 

Participating Schools 

Applewild School


Dublin School

The Putney School

 

Reserve Your Spot 

This is a small, intentionally designed tour that encourages meaningful conversations and a personalized experience, so space is limited. 

Please complete the registration form and submit a $250 refundable deposit. Your deposit will be fully refunded after the tour, provided you attend.  

Register Here

What's Included: 

  • Visits to six unique boarding schools in the Monadnock region
  • Round-trip shuttle transportation from Logan Airport (Boston, MA) 
  • Group-rate hotel accommodations for two nights in Keene, NH
  • Welcome reception and farewell dinner with school representatives
  • School swag and takeaways 
  • A chance to experience quintessential New England in the fall

View full tour schedule: 

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Sunday, October 19 

  • Transportation Shuttle from Logan Airport (Boston, MA) to Courtyard by Marriott, Keene, NH 
  • Welcome Reception with school representatives

Monday, October 20 

  • Vermont Academy (Saxtons River, VT)
  • The Putney School (Putney, VT) 

Tuesday, October 21 

  • Stoneleigh-Burnham School (Greenfield, MA)
  • The Dublin School (Dublin, NH)
  • Farewell Dinner with all participants

Wednesday, October 22 

  • The Winchendon School (Winchendon, MA)
  • Applewild School (Fitchburg, MA)
  • Transportation to Logan Airport (Boston, MA)

    Travel & Lodging

    Transportation from Logan Airport (Boston, MA) to Keene, NH will be provided. Transportation departs Boston at 5:30 PM on Sunday, October 19.

    Return transportation to Logan Airport will also be provided at the end of the tour. 

    Hotel accommodations will be provided by the Courtyard by Marriott in Keene, NH. 

    You will receive booking instructions after registration to reserve your room at the group rate.

    • Check-in: Anytime after 4:00 PM 
    • Check-out: By 12:00 PM 

    Questions? 

    For travel support, hotel info, or general questions, please contact:

    Gregory Miller 
    [email protected]
    978.342.6053 x 138

    Your Guide to Keene & The Monadnock Region

    Where to Eat:

    What to Explore

    Did you Know?:

    • Mount Monadnock is the second most climbed mountain in the world - second only to Japan's Mount Fuji
    • The 1995 film Jumanji used downtown Keene as a filming location
    • Keene holds the world record for most lit jack-o'-lanterns in one place - over 30,000