SIT is located in Brattleboro, a regional population center of 12,000 people in southeastern Vermont. The 200-acre rural campus overlooks the Connecticut River Valley and the town. By car, Brattleboro is about 2 hours from Boston and 4 hours from New York City and Montreal. Skiing, hiking, canoeing, and climbing can be enjoyed nearby. Further information is available from the Brattleboro Chamber of Commerce website.

All one needs to do is walk down Main Street or take a drive through town to realize just how much variety Brattleboro and the surrounding area has to offer. New businesses are emerging all the time and with them come the need for dependable, experienced employees. For the most up-to-date information regarding Brattleboro's job picture please visit the Vermont Department of Employment and Training.

From I-91, take Exit 2 (Rt 9) and turn left at the end of the ramp (east) onto Western Avenue, bearing left at the fork by the Gulf station, where it becomes High Street. Proceed straight at the stop sign and continue until High Street ends in a 'T' at Main Street. Turn left at the end of the ramp (east) onto Western Avenue (Rt 9), bearing left at the fork by the Gulf station, where it becomes High Street.

Mark Twain once said of New England weather, "Yes, one of the brightest gems in the New England weather is the dazzling uncertainty of it. There is only one thing certain about it: you are certain there is going to be plenty of it..." Brattleboro makes no claims to the contrary. Our average winter temperature is 24.9 (January) and average summer temperature is 72.9 (July). The town receives an average annual rainfall of 41.62 inches. The average snowfall each year is 68 inches.

Like the weather, there is certainly "plenty of it". Vermont has always had a reputation for being extremely independent. There is as much variety of thought and politics in Brattleboro as there are people. Liberals and conservatives alike and everything in between call Brattleboro home. Numerous people have mentioned that on a much smaller scale, Brattleboro reminds them of San Francisco.

Live music has always been extremely popular in the Brattleboro area. If your tastes run classical, you might check out the Marlboro Music Festival. This internationally respected institution has been drawing huge audiences since 1951. Brattleboro is also home to the Brattleboro Music School. In addition to its extensive and highly accredited music faculty this organization produces concerts and musical events throughout the year, including The New England Bach Festival.