IMPORTANT NOTICE: 2025 TOUR CANCELED
The Monadnock Region Boarding School Tour scheduled for Fall 2025 has been canceled. We warmly invite you to connect with the participating schools individually and arrange campus visits if you are in the area this fall. Contact information for each school is listed below.
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 known as Fab Five!) takes place each fall, bringing together six of the region's top boarding schools for a unique, three-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.
The Monadnock Region Boarding School Tour (formerly known as Fab Five!) takes place each fall, bringing together six of the region's top boarding schools for a unique, three-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.
Questions?
For information about future tours, please contact
Liz Vollinger
Senior Associate Director of Enrollment
Stoneleigh-Burnham School
[email protected]
Your Guide to Keene & The Monadnock Region
Where to Eat:
- Prime Roast Coffee Co. - Locally roasted coffee and a true Keene vibe
- Fireworks Restaurant- Classic American comfort food
- Branch & Blade - Local craft beers and pub fare
What to Explore
- Stroll Keene's charming downtown shops
- Hike part of the Metacomet-Monadnock trail or summitMount Monadnock
- Visit Hannah Grimes Marketplace for artisan goods and local produce
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
