Submitted by qtrturntime t3_y54g9q in vermont
We are Planning on spending our 30th wedding anniversary somewhere near Stowe or Woodstock to enjoy some of the Christmas activities. I would love some feedback on the places to stay ! Any info would be appreciated !! Thanks so much !
I have looked at Stoweflake it is on my list. I was reading some of the reviews about it being a bit outdated as well.
If you're coming from the South, Stowe can be several more hours of driving past Woodstock (in bad weather). That time of year you should plan for snow on the roads. You'll probably want real snow tires, not all-season tires.
See, I told ya. But it isn’t too bad.
If you’re heading to Woodstock look up the timing of Wassail Weekend. It’s an old fashioned Christmas celebration that the whole town gets into. They do a horse parade, caroling around a fire and historic house tours.
Yes we are definitely looking at that. But where to stay is the huge question? Nice resort or great hotel ?
r/NewToVermont please.
Yea we just did Thanks “I guess”
Stay at the Woodstock Village Inn!
Edson hill in Stowe is pretty awesome. A little B&B.
If you can afford it, the Woodstock Inn.
Not concerned to much about the money part of it . I want it nice for someone who has put up with me for 30 years lol
Down voted there but it is kind of funny people. 👍
Woodstock Inn is all about nice. It aims for the rich and usually hits the mark.
I tried but it looks as all weekends in December are booked. Looks really nice too. Thanks so much for trying.
Agree. Edson Hill if not concerned about money.
Did you consider Twin Farms?
If you are loaded, check out twin farms. It's a world class resort, but rooms start at 2.6k lol.
Otherwise, I enjoyed a stay at Green Mountain Inn in Stowe. Cute little area, nice restaurant, and nice tubs in rooms. Woodstock inn is probably good too - I haven't stayed there but I have gone to the spa and it was very good, and I've heard the restaurant is great, and I love walking around Woodstock.
The blue horse inn is nice, right across the green from the Woodstock inn
That’s just not true at all. If youre driving up 89 to route 4 for one trip to Woodstock in December, you absolutely do not need to buy snow tires for this. What is also not true at all is that Stowe is several more hours than Woodstock. Stowe is a 48 minute longer drive from Boston than it is to Woodstock. And the chance of there being a ridiculous snowstorm on the day they drive up in mid December is minuscule, so no need to factor in the slow driving for that past exit 1. Don’t fear monger and bullshit this visitor.
Edit: I like your username, though.
Thanks for that ! We have never really done the B&B scene. So we were not sure about that. Appreciate your help!
Have a great time “I guess”
Always the classic Trapp Family Lodge, built and owned by the famous Von Trapp family!
Wow. I guess there is a limit to how much I spend. Lol. I just looked up the twins , I think I’m paying for the Twins College. Lol
Most Vermonters put snow tires on their car before late December and a snowstorm can easily add travel time (several hours is unlikely but possible). A local will wait until the snowstorm stops and the roads are cleared but a visitor will often plow on to their destination in the worst driving conditions. Having skidded off the interstate once in a similar scenario (I-79 in PA), I recommend snowtires and anticipation of extra travel time. Snow driving experience/abilities is another factor to consider.
IMO Woodstock is probably nicer and more interesting for the first time visitor.
Love your name I more of a GryffindorStark. Have you all stayed at the Trapp? I don’t want it to be a “trap”!
Haha! Love it!
No, I’ve never stayed. I’m a native that lives sort of in the area, though my family is further down the state. But for the most part people who visit in Stowe or Waterbury don’t have as much of a strict budget, and the Lodge meets those standards.
ETA: There *are* a few other places you could look into, but they aren’t Stowe or Woodstock. Look up Shelburne Farms, for example. It’s about twenty outside of Burlington, but not open year-round.
The Grafton Inn is full on rural VT, if that’s what you’re looking for. Or The Vermont Inn.
Thanks so much. I’m browsing. lol
LeafPeep28 t1_ishpq6u wrote
Stoweflake mountain resort and spa is pretty decent, the rooms are a little older and modern but it’s pretty nice. If you’re looking for something more newer and sleek, you’re not going to get that there. The spa there has dozens of services there and the resort is pretty big.