Five Star Sanctuary
Second Annual Veterans Appreciation Snowmobile Ride
Event Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
A free event for veterans and their families in partnership with Operation Church, Inc. and Wounded Warrior Project.
Veteran must participate for family members to be eligible for this event.
Please see details below before applying. Space is limited and will be filled first come-first served from completed applications received. If you need assistance with any part of this process, please reach out.
Important Details
Participation is limited to veterans and their families. Veteran must participate for family to be eligible. Complete application, supporting documents (DD-214 or ID card for active military), and a signed Waiver of Liability form from all participants are required before space is reserved. Space is limited.
Must have a snowmobile license or be exempt from the requirement.
Space is not reserved until a complete application and signed waiver of liability is received from all individuals participating, as well as a DD form-214 or VA ID from the veteran. If you need help with any of these requirements, please reach out.
Both the ride and lunch will take place in Island Pond this year.
Questions? Contact John Maille US Army Veteran
- Call or text: (802) 777-4810
- Email: fivestarsanctuary@outlook.com
Thank you to the following businesses and organizations for their support and donations for this event.
Operation Church, Inc. – Pittsburg
Wounded Warriors Project
Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (V.A.S.T.) – Vermont
Land Air – Essex
The Essex House – Island Pond
American Legion Brighton Post 80 – Island Pond
Photographer Nancy Piette – Newark
Zachary’s Pizza – Colchester
Staples – Williston
Butter Bar & Kitchen – Burlington
Steeple Market – Fairfax
Wayside Restaurant – Montpelier
Dakin Farms – Ferrisburgh
The Barnyard Wood Crafted Pizza – South Burlington
Al’s Snowmobile – Newport
Rozzi’s Lakeshore Tavern & Restaurant- Colchester
Gardner’s Supply Company – Williston
Best Buy – Williston
Shaw’s – Burlington
Lowes – Essex
Little Caesar’s Pizza – South Burlington
Appleby’s Restaurant – South Burlington
Grand Union – Rutland
Frank’s Motorcycle Sales and Service – Essex Center
Price Chopper – Colchester
The Dog And Cat / Pet Supplies – Essex
La Boca Wood Fired Pizza – Burlington
Roadside Motorsports – Williston
The Edge Sports & Fitness – South Burlington
Stone’s Automative – St. Albans
Ace Hardware – St. Albans
On Tap Bar and Grill – Essex Junction
Petco – South Burlington
Edible Arrangements – South Burlington
Mike’s Automotive Parts – Colchester
Texas Roadhouse – Williston
St. Albans City Recreation Department
Ninety-Nine Restaurant and Pub – Williston
Eastside Restaurant & Pub – Newport
Pet Food Warehouse – South Burlington
VFW Post 6689 – Essex Junction
VFW Auxillary Post 6689 – Essex Junction
Army, Marines, Air Force, Navy Recruiter Offices – South Burlington
US Coast Guard – Burlington
The Essex Resort & Spa – Essex
Rosie’s Restaurant and Coffee Shop – Middlebury
Paula & Scott Stolinas – Connecticut
Bradley Chiropractic
Timberland Dental – South Burlington
el gato Cantina – Essex
Ace Hardware – South Burlington
Twiggs American Gastropub – St. Albans
Maple City Diner – St. Albans
Pioneer Lakeshore Cafe – Colchester
O.C. Mccuin and Sons – Highgate
Boston Post Dairy, LLC – Enosburg Falls
Sylvester’s Market – Montgomery Center
Three Branches Cafe & Bakery – Island Pond
Essex County Snowmobile Clubs – Vermont
Essex Cinema – Essex Junction
West Meadow Farm Bakery – Essex Junction
Audette Real Estate – Williston
NEWARK E. Z. Riders, Inc. – Newark
Pomerleau Family, LLC – Burlington
Vermont Teddy Bear – Shelburne
Mimmo’s Pizzeria and Restaurant – Essex Junction
Market 32 – St. Albans
Rosie’s – Vermont Beef Jerky Product – Swanton
Mazza’s General Store
Island Pond Country Inn – Island Pond
Price Chopper – South Burlington
Osbourne Family Maple Syrup Farm – Island Pond
J & L Hardware – Fairfax
Nan’s Mobile – Fairfax
McGillicuddy’s – Essex
The Windjammer Restaurant – South Burlington
Bernie’s Restaurant – Montgomery Center
Eaton’s Fine Jewelry – St. Albans
Vermont Pub and Brewery – Burlington
Brighton’s Snowmobile Club – Island Pond
Massage Therapist by Michelle – Irasburg
American Legion Post 27 – Middlebury
PetSmart – Williston
Gracies’s Store and Deli – South Burlington
The Abbey Pub & Restaurant – Enosburg Falls
folino’s pizza – Shelburne
Chili’s Restaurant – Williston
American Legion #14 – Vergennes
Jeffs Maine Seafood – St. Albans