Ten Acres Lodge - A Stowe Vermont Bed and Breakfast

I supposed to use this blog to promote my business but I also felt compelled to write something that supports many businesses like mine….small family owned businesses.

We keep seeing in the media that small business is where the economy will bounce back again, that small business is what will drive recovery. I agree with that assessment. To that end, I want to share some interesting facts about Stowe, VT. It is populated with dozens of small family owned businesses. Inns (like ours Ten Acres Lodge), restuarants, shops, etc. You could say that Stowe is the poster child for small business. I can’t speak for others but the economy and other factors have made it difficult at best, to operate a small business. Stowe has a loyal following and the many folks who come here year in and year out are supporting small business in ways too numerous to mention. Our community has been supportive of each other and more collaborative than competetive.

The point is, when planning a trip to some location whether it be Stowe or somewhere else, I ask that you try to support the little guys, the small businesses that have suffered the most in this climate, yet the ones who will bring America back if given the chance. In your own communities, I ask that you do the same. I heard about a small hardware store in the Cleveland area that was going to close and the little town it was located in came to the rescue by showing up in droves and buying up all the inventory. It saved that business, the employees and the family who owned the store. That spirit is out there and it needs to be discovered again to get all of us back on the road to prosperity.

We, like many around us in Stowe, are just trying to make a living and provide a unique, value added experience to our customers. Thanks to many folks we’ve been able to do that for seven years. We hope for all small businesses in America that we will weather the storm and come out stronger for it. Thanks to people like those who are reading this right now, we will continue to offer the special experience that one can only get at a family run business.

If you have any questions or comments, let me know. I would be happy to talk with anyone about the challenges facing us all in these challenging times.

Yes, I know….no snow on the ground here yet. But, snow making is happening on Mt. Mansfield and skiing is is in full swing. Since we are in another La Nina year (the Pacific Ocean is colder than normal), it is expected to produce a good winter here in the northeast with plenty of snow. It’s just getting a late start. You can always check out our webcam to see surrent conditions and temps. While we have no snow here, there is snow on the mountain.

Our early booking special for winter has expired but we still have several options to save on your winter holiday. Check out our special here.

Christmas rooms are almost sold out so act quickly if you’re planning to come. You can book on line with us or feel free to call.

As for me, it’s back to “paint patrol” (doing some painting in the rooms) and getting caught up on paperwork and preparing for the holiday season. Hope to see you soon!

While our early booking discount of 15 % off rates has ended, we still have other options for you to save on your winter holiday. Check out our specials here where you can get a night free, an additional night at 50% off or a package that includes dinner at our #1 rated Restuarant Lagniappe. At Ten Acres Lodge, we offer flexibility in order to strech your travel dollar.

Hope to see you this winter!

We are still offering our great 15% off special for those who book their winter vacations early. Book a stay anytime between Dec 21 and March 31 and get 15% off the published rate! This is a great way to save on your travel plans to Stowe Vt by booking now. This special even applies to Christmas and Presidents weekend!

We also have a great weekend package for serene season (otherwise known as off season) that we call “Fit for Foodies”. Two people can stay Fri and Sat night, have full breakfast each morning AND a three course meal at our #1 Rated restaurant Lagniappe. The total cost before tax is only $259. A great deal if your looking to just get away for a weekend and enjoy beautiful scenery, great food and relax. This offering is available until Dec. 17th. Call us directly to take advantage of both of these offerings.

Hope to see you soon!

We know that people are always looking for ways to save on travel. At Ten Acres Lodge, we believe we have come up with 2 amazing specials!
For those of you looking to book winter getaways, we are taking 15% off the rates for the dates of Dec. 22 – March 31. That’s right, you can even save on bookings for Christmas week and Presidents week. But you must call us for this special price and book before Nov. 30. Don’t miss out on these fantastic savings!

For those looking for a relaxing weekend, coupled with great food we have a “fit for foodies” special that runsa from Oct 28-Dec. 18. 2 Nights lodging, breakfast each morning and a three course dinner for two on one night for only $259, plus tax. This is not the price for per person, this is the price for 2 people. Dine at our Number 1 rated restaurant (in Stowe according to tripadvisor and open table) and enjoy what we call serene season. It does not include alcohol, tax and gratuity and is subject to availability. Check this out if you’re looking to get away from the hassles of life for a few days.

When we opened Lagnaippe at Ten Acres Lodge in Stowe Vt last year, we didn’t realize that the cuisine was so popular among the traveling public. Check out this link to see how much New Orleans has influenced dining out in the USA.

Good news is you don’t have to travel all the way to New Orleans to experience it’s great food. Just come to Vermont!

At Ten Acres Lodge, for years we have been taking steps to be more earth friendly. We haven’t promoted it much but recently we did something that I thought worth mentioning.

For the last few years, we have used mulch from fallen leaves to fertilize our garden. We recycle food scraps to provide food for some local pig farmers. We recycle paper, plastic, bottles etc. We use CFL’s and LED in about 90% of the building. What’s most interesting is the step taken recently with our wood burning fireplaces in our hill house building.

All the rooms have fireplaces and until now, we used traditional firewood. But I recently came upon a Vermont product called “bio bricks” which are compressed sawdust. Still wood, still burns like wood but produces 50% less co2, less smoke and less junk in the chimney. We are very excited about this product and what it can do for our environment while still providing the romance of a wood burning fire. It is a little more expensive so we do charge $5 for fires after the first night. But we hope our guests appreciate the efforts we are making to make the world a cleaner place.

Let us know what you think. If you want more info, you can see it here

We’ve just posted 2 new deals on our website sure to help add value to your travel dollar. The first is our firt for foodies package which takes place in late Oct. – mid Dec. 2 people stay for two nights on the weekend, breakfast each morning and dinner at our # 1 rated restaurant all for $259 plus tax. For details on this package and others, look here

The other deal is one not to be missed. Planning your winter vacation now can save you money. Bokk your winter holiday, anytime between Dec. 22 and March 31 and get 15% off the scheduled rate! This even includes holiday periods like Christmas week and Presidents weekend. This offer won’t last long so book soon. Again, details are at he same link as above.

We hope you take advantage of these special offerings and we look forward to seeing you at Ten Acres Lodge!

In these difficult economic times, we can sometime forget to take care of ourselves and get a little time away. That’s why we at Ten Acres Lodge are making it easier to plan that vacation now to enjoy the beauty of winter and the great activities that Stowe Vt has to offer. Book your winter stay now (Dec.22-March 30) and get 15% off the published rate! This includes high demand times like Christmas week and Presidents Weekend. Don’t miss out on these incredible savings now. Bookings must be made on the phone, direct to us and done before Nov. 30. Plan ahead and save! Hope to see you this winter.

I am pleased and grateful to report that Stowe (and Ten Acres Lodge) were largely unaffected by the recent hurricane. We feel very fortunate considering some of the video we have seen on the news. For those of you who have planned a trip or are thinking of coming to Stowe, the good news is the roads and bridges are fine, the leaves and trees are fine and we are ready for the upcoming foliage season.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who have been hurt by this storm and a special prayer for those small business owners/innkeepers like ourselves who are dealing with the aftermath of Irene.

If you want to see how stowe is doing, check out our webcam here