Destination Spotlight on Stowe Mountain Lodge
Nestled between two great ski mountains—Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak—the new Stowe Mountain Lodge is the crowning jewel in a newly updated $400 million alpine neighborhood with an established reputation as the “ski capital of the East.” Unveiled in June 2008, the Lodge offers 139 guest rooms and an abundance of amenities, including a 21,000-square-foot spa and wellness center, ski-out access to over 100 trails, a heated pool, farm-to-table cuisine at the Solstice restaurant and Hourglass bar, and an 18-hole golf course designed by the legendary Bob Cupp.
Although many resorts claim to have considered all the details, the Lodge actually lives up to the hype. The color palette for the guest rooms and Lodge was inspired by New England’s four distinct seasons, with rich reds, deep oranges, warm yellow hues, and soothing green tones lighting up the interior. And the Lodge is a veritable showcase for internationally acclaimed Vermont artisans, with each room featuring exquisite examples of local craftsmanship, such as the hand-blown glass creations from Simon Pearce found throughout the Lodge’s interior.
The Lodge’s fine-dining establishment, Solstice, also taps the bounty of the local landscape, taking full advantage of Vermont’s acclaimed artisan cheeses and locally grown produce, resulting in delectable farm-to-table haute cuisine. What’s more, the resort captures the soul of the Green Mountain State, modeling Vermont values by using eco-friendly building practices and supporting environmental stewardship through its operational practices. To date, the Lodge is the sole mountain resort in the United States to receive the Audubon International’s sustainable community award.
Of course, most people don’t come to these mountains to stay indoors all day. When they’re not curling up next to a stone-framed fireplace, guests can take in spectacular mountain views from private balconies and, depending on the season, enjoy outdoor activities ranging from fly-fishing with a professional Orvis guide to personalized hikes with the Lodge’s in-house naturalist to, of course, arguably the best skiing in the East.
With 24-hour in-room dining available and a concierge service that tracks each guest’s preferences to maximize their enjoyment, service at the Lodge raises the bar to which other mountain resorts must now aspire. And for couples planning a quintessential Vermont wedding, the Lodge is the perfect retreat. Whether you’ve imagined a private ceremony for just the two of you, or plan to have 300 guests in attendance, the resort’s talented wedding consultants take all of the stress out of planning your celebration, and its professional staff ensure that the details of your day are realized in exactly the way you’ve envisioned. From assistance with obtaining a license, to flowers, cakes, menu creation–whatever you may need–the service and superb amenities guarantee your dream wedding is at your fingertips. Whatever the season, the luxurious Stowe Mountain Lodge is the ideal aerie for couples in search of a panoramic peak from which to begin their life together.
