For a weekend of stateside skiing in luxurious style, head to Vermonts
new slope-side resort, Stowe
Mountain Lodge.
sleep
After
a soak in the marble tub and a glass of bubbly by the roaring in-room
fireplace, we lazed like logs under bamboo bed linens. Travelling en
masse? Book the two-storey, three-bedroom mini chalet, then take the
hotels Mercedes for a little spin around town. Winter rates from US$259,
7412 Mountain Road, 1-888-4-STOWE-VT, www.stowemountainlodge.com
eat
Chef Sean Buchanans farm-to-table ethos guides
the menu at Solstice
restaurant. We indulged in foie gras crostini with Vermont cranberry
chutney ($11), steak from a local farm ($22) and a side order of
truffled mac-and-cheese ($5). Do finish up with a tasting of local
cheeses (6/$20) and lovely glass of Spanish Garnacha ($8). www.stowemountainlodge.com/stowe-vermont-dining-solstice.php
do
First time snowboarders can sign up for the Stowe
For Starters program, including two 90-minute group lessons (from $92)
with all-day ski pass. No need to carry your own skis to the mountain:
let the hotels ski valet do it for you.
spa
After an out-of-body java jolt from the spas Espresso
Mud Energizing Body Wrap ($150), take your ski-sore muscles to be
sauna-ed and steamed into submission.
See more from our adventures in Vermont on today’s Editors’
Diary.
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