Discover each of Stowe’s four seasons, and the wide variety of activities offered . Stowe was ranked as one of the top 5 destinations for “family vacations” in the United States, on the NBC Today Show in 2004. On your Stowe vacation you will find convenience and something for everyone. Stowe’s 200 years of history provides an authentic picture perfect New England setting for your vacation. Complete with it’s exquisite white church spire, covered bridges, museums and over 100’s of unique shops, art galleries, crafts and restaurants to discover and explore. Many of Stowe’s artisans have onsite workshops & classes where you can watch and or see the creation of their one of a kind masterpieces. The Season’s Pass Inn periodically exhibits local and regional artists work in our lobby, gift shop and dining room. Works on loan or on consignment. Call or e-mail if you are an artist wanting space to exhibit or if you want to set up or attend a class. info@seasonspass.com
Winter 2004/ 2005
January
January 8 Snowshoe Festival Hosted by the Green Mountain Club, Guided tours and off site hikes based on ability. Games and activities, food and raffle.
January 15 Torch Light Parade and Fireworks Parade starts at 7pm on the Mt. Mansfield Gondolier Trail. Enjoy the magic of Stowe!
Annual Film Feast - Featuring Alfred Hitchcock's
January 21- 30 Stowe's Winter Carnival ( Fire & Ice) A fun packed 9 days of activities all over Stowe. From torch light parades, ice carving demos to downhill and Nordic races and snow volleyball tournaments. A winter wonderland of activities all week for everyone. Call for specific daily activities and times.
February
February 11-14 Special Valentines Weekend Romance Packages
February 13 Sweetheart Race Dual races & Best Kiss Competition. Top teams awarded prizes
February 24 Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Parade starts at 7 PM on the Gondolier trail. Enjoy the Magic of Stowe!!
February 26 7th Annual Tour de Stowe Relaxed recreational skiing along the 300 mile Catamount X-ski trail system. Party with food and refreshments & silent auction.
No pre-registration required Register and start between 9-10:30 AM Cost $25. .
February 27 Stowe Derby One of the country's oldest combination downhill/ cross country ski events.
March
March 17 Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Parade starts at 7 PM on Gondolier Trail on Mt. Mansfield. Enjoy the Magic of Stowe!
March 27 51st annual Easter Sunrise Service Non-denominational Sunrise service at the Cliff House on top of Mt. Mansfield. Discount skiing all day!
April
All Month Sugar Season Tours - Watch in amazement and enjoy the Sweet Smells of Maple Syrup being made in local sugar houses.
April 2-3 65th Sugar Slalom One of the oldest races in the United States, participants race down "Nosedive"
April 29-30 Weekend of Hope
May
May 8th Mothers Day Special - Special weekend packages including flowers,
May 27-30 Memorial Day Weekend
June
June 17- 18 Vermont International Choral Festival
June 17-19 Green Mountain Corvette Classic Car Show
June 19 Father's Day Special Room Packages
June 21 First Day of Summer
June 24-25 Stowe's Garden Festival
July
July 4th Independence Day Moscow Parade
July 8-10 Bentley's Classic Car Show Weekend
July 8-10 19th Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival
July 9 Kaleidoscope Festival
July 22-24 Cobra's In The Mountains Car Show
July 24 Vermont Mozart Festival Concert In the Meadow
July 29-30 Stowe's Summer Art's & Crafts Festival
July 31 Vermont Mozart Festival Concert
August
August 12-14 48th Annual Antique and Classic Car Show
August 26-28 Exotic Italian Car Show
September
Sept. 5th Labor Day
Sept. 16 -18 15th Annual British Invasion Car Show
October
October 1st Helen Day Art Center Home Tour
October 7-9 23rd Annual Foliage Art & Craft Festival
October 10th Columbus Day
October 23-24 Halloween Weekend (Season's Pass Presents A Murder Mystery Weekend Package) (Great Fun, Dinner Theater Show, Room & Breakfast)
Space is limited: Cost for package includes lodging double occupancy, dinner theater ticket, breakfast with the cast the following morning. $ 199 ppdo.
( VT taxes applicable)
November
Nov 12-13 How To Open & Run a B&B or Country Inn Weekend. If you've ever contemplated owning or running a B&B or Country Inn this is a class for you.
Hosted at the Season's Pass Inn, Ken has over 20 + years in hospitality, done consulting for Marriott, opened 40 plus hotels and bought and sold Inns.
Explore some of the do's and don't, and learn first hand how to avoid some costly mistakes. Receive easy to follow notebook with checklist. Classes cover: Market evaluations, Cost effective marketing your products, Operations Check-In's to Plumbing, Staffing, Getting Financing & Insurance, Cost Saving Tips. Space is limited cost for two day weekend per couple includes lodging is $ 895.00 (VT taxes applicable)
Nov 23-27 Thanksgiving for Singles & Couples far from home. Great rates on early season skiing at Stowe and Bolton Valley. Thanksgiving dinner can be added to room as an MAP rate. Come and enjoy & relax, make great new friends and be apart of our Season's Pass Inn Family for the holiday!
(Thanksgiving Holiday Room Rate Special start at $ 55.00 (VT taxes applicable))
A list of our Favorite Sites
GoVermont - online guide to Vermont Shopping, inns, restaurants, and more. |
SkiNet - National information on gear, resorts, news, etc. |
SkiVermont - Vermont gateway to skiing and snowboarding adventures. |
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Vermont Life Explorer - informational site maintained by the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing. |
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Vermont Up Close - calendar of events, real estate, weather, and general Vermont information. |
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Eye on the Sky - Fairbanks Museum in St. Johnsbury daily weather forecast. |
Attractions and Approximate Times & Distances
