Vermont Winter Vacation Guide 2008 - (Page 6) Taking Winter to New Heights at Vermont’s Resorts By Heather Atwell resort experience in the United States,” said James Horsman, Vice President and Managing Director of Stowe Mountain Lodge. “We have brought together an outstanding team who will provide a service experience with a precision typically associated with Far Eastern properties, a sophistication inspired by the finest European hotels and a relaxed warmth that is distinctly New England.” The Stowe Mountain Lodge is icing on the cake of a $400 million, 10-year master plan which included an upgrade to all high-speed lifts, an automated and environmentally efficient snowmaking system and trail upgrades at sunny Spruce Peak which offers more intermediate terrain compared to the legendary challenging runs at Mt. Mansfield. Unveiled last season, the Over Easy Transfer Gondola transports skiers and riders between Stowe’s two mountain areas, Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak. The lift is just steps away from Stowe Mountain Lodge with a minimum travel time of 1.5 minutes between mountains. The recent past represents a period of major groundbreak- ing and construction at Vermont resorts. After many years of intense planning and collaboration with state officials, local government and residents, Stowe, Okemo, Sugarbush, Burke and Bolton Valley have all created new mountain communities or augmented existing ones and added to their slopeside amenities. The new properties offer rental and/or full ownership opportunities. These developments account for the grandest upgrades at Vermont resorts. STOWE MOUNTAIN LODGE One of the most anticipated developments in Vermont will be unveiled at Stowe Mountain Resort this fall when the 139-room luxury hotel, Stowe Mountain Lodge, opens with high tech features such as wi-fi, flat screen televisions, MP3 hookups and comforts such as an international pillow menu, goose down feather beds, pillows, duvets and custom organic cotton sheets. World-class amenities including a luxurious spa and wellness center endorsed by the Cooper Institute, and a Bob Cupp championship 18-hole mountain golf course make Stowe Mountain Lodge a year-round destination for discerning travelers. JACKSON GORE AT OKEMO Okemo Mountain Resort was one of the first ski areas to develop ski in/ski out slopeside lodging in 1961. Over the years, its on-mountain convenience and meticulous grooming made it a favorite destination for skiers and riders. Okemo, an American Indian name, means “all come home” and the expansion of the Jackson Gore area, which increased terrain offerings at the resort, gave people just one more reason to come home to Okemo. The cornerstone of the base village at Jackson Gore is the Jackson Gore Inn. It features an indoor/outdoor heated swimming pool and hot tubs to relax weary muscles after a long day on the slopes. Rentals, daily ski school lessons for kids and teens and weekend and holiday child care are offered at Jackson Gore. The lobby of the inn serves as a hospitable spot with a glowing fireplace, comfortable couches and chairs, and a cozy bar for pre- and post-dining gatherings. Adjacent www.vtchamber.com In addition to luxurious guest rooms and suites, 3,000 square foot multi-level slopeside Mountain Cabins are available through Stowe Mountain Lodge’s vacation home rental program. The Cabins are decked out with high-end features such as professional grade stainless steel and granite kitchens, marble bathrooms, stone framed fireplaces, and private terraces with outdoor hot tubs. “Our vision for Stowe Mountain Lodge is for it to be the preeminent luxury mountain 6 Vermont Winter Vacation Guide 2008 http://www.vtchamber.com
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