Capacity for some tours may be limited.
Spruce Peak at Stowe is the big news that has journalists across the country focused on Stowe. People have always raved about the rich history of Stowe, its legendary status as the Ski Capital of the East and its reputation as a mecca for a variety of outdoor enthusiasts since the 1700s. Now, the area is undergoing a 10-year, $400 million revitalization, including new on-mountain improvements, new facilities and amenities, and a new alpine neighborhood nestled at the foot of Stowe Mountain Resort. Spruce Peak at Stowe is a slopeside, four-season community with an 18-hole Bob Cupp-designed golf course, a world-class spa, and a new pedestrian plaza with shopping, restaurants and performing arts center.
Stewardship of the land is a Vermont tradition that has guided Spruce Peak at Stowe since its inception. The product of collaborative planning, the development's Environmental Charter dictates sensitive design, prudent planning, and care for the land. Of the 2,000 pristine acres that encompass Spruce Peak at Stowe, less than 35 will ever be developed for residential use. Efficient fixtures and cutting-edge design preserve water and energy. Heated sidewalks minimize use of salt and gravel. Outdoor lighting design respects the nighttime sky. The golf course irrigates with recycled stormwater and limits chemical applications. The Stowe trolley system and pedestrian paths allow people to curb their cars. From recycling to bear habitat, plumbing to wetlands protection, nothing has been overlooked.
NATJA attendees will be greeted with a unique mountainside luncheon upon arrival at Stowe Mountain Resort. After lunch, the group will receive a special preview and tour of Spruce Peak at Stowe. After a fun and informative look into Stowe's future, attendees will be able to choose to participate in various activities at the mountain. Don't miss the opportunity to learn about and see the progress one of the most unique resort developments in North America.
Thanks to Stowe's spectacular scenic beauty, sophisticated cultural life and Vermont charm, many exceptionally talented artists and craftspeople have made their homes here. Their presence contributes to an extraordinary shopping experience. In Stowe's 45 unique shops, stores, galleries, and boutiques, visitors find everything from art priced in the six-figures to handmade fleece vests. This tour may include: a glass-blowing demonstration at a nationally recognized studio, a tour of the Stowe Craft Gallery & Design Center, and a tour of Stowe art galleries, including the riverside West Branch Sculpture Park and Gallery.
Come take a self-guided canoe or kayak tour with Umiak Outfitters on the Lamoille River. This gentle, slow moving river is perfect for beginner paddlers. As you float slowly through Vermont farmland, you will be awed by views of the Green Mountains towering above you. Then discover the art of making wine at the Boyden Valley Winery, part of a fourth generation farm producing more than a dozen international award winning grape wines and some interesting fruit wines. Maximum 40 participants.
Spruce Peak at Stowe: The Big News! This story has been covered by the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and many others. Many journalist eyes of the country are focused here on Stowe. Stowe Mountain Resort, the Ski Capital of the East is undergoing a 10-year, $300 million revitalization, including new lifts, Bob-Cupp designed golf course, snowmaking pond, and most impressively, a beautiful alpine neighborhood nestled up against the slopes. 2,000 acres of permanently protected land will surround Spruce Peak, where no more than 400 luxurious residences will be built.
Stewardship of the land is a Vermont tradition that has guided Spruce Peak at Stowe since its very beginning. The product of collaborative planning, the Spruce Peak Environmental Charter dictates sensitive design, prudent planning, and care for the land. Of the 2,000 pristine acres that encompass Spruce Peak, less than 35 will ever be developed for residential use. Efficient fixtures and cutting-edge design preserve water and energy. Heated sidewalks minimize use of salt and gravel. Outdoor lighting design respects the nighttime sky. The golf course irrigates with recycled stormwater and limits chemical applications. The Stowe trolley system and pedestrian paths allow people to curb their cars. From recycling to bear habitat, plumbing to wetlands protection, nothing has been overlooked. This project is scheduled for completion by 2010, so we will take you on a hardhat tour of the site and a visit to the preview center.
Route 100 is one of the most famous scenic routes in America and in a stretch just south of Stowe, you'll find some of the best food samplings anywhere. Begin your tasty journey at Cold Hollow Cider Mill. Established in 1974 in an historic Vermont barn, Cold Hollow has become New England's most famous cider mill and a Vermont specialty foods and crafts store. Observe cider making and enjoy free samples. Then you will visit the Cabot Creamery Annex, home of The World's Best Cheddar and Best Flavored Cheddar. Many varieties to sample! Then on to Lake Champlain Chocolates, located in the same complex, for yet more sampling! Vermont's number one attraction, the company built by two hippies from Long Island, is Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory, voted as one of the top 10 tour experiences in the country by U.S. News & World Report. You will receive the VIP tour and - of course - free samples. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is one of the country's leading roasters of specialty coffee. Like our ice cream neighbor, we were founded in a small Vermont town with the idea that business has the power to change the world. Today, we produce over 90 varieties of coffee, including the largest variety of double-certified, Fair Trade organic coffee in the country. We'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at how great coffee is sourced and roasted, and a sneak preview of the Waterbury Visitor Center, soon to open in an historic train station on Waterbury's pictureque town square.
The tour, conducted by the innkeepers themselves, will consist of eight country inns and B&Bs. Each of the innkeepers will guide groups of three journalists through each of the eight respective inns. With the innkeepers providing the tours, the journalists get a detailed perspective of Stowe and what it offers the traveler. Each stop will be approximately 20 minutes and feature a special surprise from the innkeeper.
This is a walking tour, guided by Town Historian Edward Rhodes. Visit the iconic Stowe Community Church, the Stowe Historical Museum, Vermont Ski Museum, Helen Memorial Library and Art Center, Bloody Brook School House, and take a side trip to Stowe Cemetery and Emily's Haunted Bridge. You'll have time to stop into the exceptional village shops and take a short walk on the nationally recognized Stowe Recreation Path.
Note: All tours are held rain or shine.
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