Ten Acres Lodge - A Stowe Vermont Bed and Breakfast

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The leaves have lost their luster and begin the process of dropping to the ground. When all the leaves fall off, the locals call it stick season…no leaves…no snow…nothing. Going on “leaf patrol” (what I call raking leaves) reminds me that nature will soon change course and the sticks will turn white and the ground will be blanketed with snow.

Living in a “ski town” its interesting that people don’t tend to come until there is snow in their back yard. Yet, with all the advances of snow making and, our natural weather, we usually have enough snow for skiing even when most of New England does not. The outlook for this winter is….who knows? All the experts were calling for 10+ hurricanes this season yet only several appeared, so how can we trust any long range forecast? We’ll just hope it is a “normal winter” which brings with it plenty of the white stuff and fun for all…except for those of us who have to shovel it!

In the snow making area, I was told that the Trapps Nordic center will have some snow making capability this winter. That will help the many folks who come to visit us at Ten Acres Lodge since we seem to attract many cross country enthusiasts.

I know its hard to imagine winter right now but it is coming. If you plan on skiing, make your plans now. If you’d like a place to stay, give us a shout…we’d love to have you.