We have added a webcam to our Stowe Inn web site! The camera faces out from the front of the inn and across the street where you can see dairy cows wander in the warmer weather. Right now the camera is showing a lot of snow coming down! We hope that it will be a fun and useful way for people to see the current environment in Stowe.
Typical Winter webcam view
Our Stowe lodging is really in an ideal location for year-round travel. Since we are just down the street from Stowe Mountain Resort, we are very conveniently located for those interested in a ski getaway package. However, as I have said in earlier posts, Stowe is far from just a ski town, even in the winter. Tour the Bed & Jerry’s factory, take in the antique shops and other boutiques in town, go see a play. It’s all here in Stowe.
I hope that our web cam can end up being a useful tool. It will be a real-time view of what’s happening not only at Ten Acres Lodge, but in Stowe. This way you will know what to expect before you get here. Speaking of which, I hope to see you at our Vermont Bed and Breakfast soon!
I call this picture “Dusk at Ten Acres”. Its one of my favorite pictures of Ten Acres Lodge. Some days during the winter, the sky can be so clean and pure and it shows up in all its glory at dawn and dusk. A friend of mine, Jim Armstrong, took this picture. He’s a pro and his pictures are also used on our site to show the rooms.
This picture has caught the eye of many people including a advertising firm which asked for my permission to use it in a nationwide ad campaign. Needless to say, we were honored.
Stowe mountain has opened and is off to a great start. The base is building up nicely and the skiing is great. We’ve had about 18-24 inches of fresh snow in the last few days with more to come. As one business person put it, “it’s white gold”. Snow is so important to our little town and the winter Gods have seen fit to bless us with plenty of white stuff. If you decide to come up, let me know and we’ll try and get a skiing package for you that fits your needs.
Yes, it’s true. I am not a skier, yet I own a B&B in a ski town. Why? Because Stowe is so much more than a ski town. As this article points out …
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/ski/2009-12-08-resorts-for-non-skiers_N.htm
You’ll note that Stowe is one of the few listed in North America. It is also the only one on the east coast. There is so much to enjoy during the winter, even you aren’t a skier. Read the article and plan a great holiday getaway in Stowe and at Ten Acres Lodge.
Even though it may not seem like it if you live in the northeast, winter weather is coming…and fast. For anyone who knows me, you know I’m not a big fan of snow and cold but even I’m ready for the white stuff! The forecast for Stowe looking over the next ten days is more of a classic winter pattern with frequent snow showers.
If you are discouraged about the current conditions…fear not…snow is coming.
Soon, we’ll have a webcam set up where you can see out our front window so you’ll be able to check out the conditions for yourself.
Happy Holidays everyone!
I took a call today from a potential guest and it reminded me of how popular xc skiing is. Our location at Ten Acres Lodge is just 1 mile away from one of the premier xc centers of all of North America…Trapp Family Lodge.
Many of our guests during the winter are skiers and I was surprised how many of them do cross country. They tell me (who ever “they” are) that this form of skiing is easier to learn than downhill. It can be a workout that’s for sure. Last year, Trapp’s added snowmaking to many of the trails. That may come in handy as the snow has been late to come this year. Overall, this year has been cooler than most but November has been above normal. Interesting to note is that we had two nice snowfalls in October.
While the snow has yet to cover the ground, I did hear an interesting prediction of the upcoming winter season. This guy, with accuweather, said we would have a below normal Oct., warmer than normal Nov., then the rest of the winter would be colder than normal with plenty of snow. So far, he’s been on target.
The other sign that we are headed for a snowy winter? I’ve seen more squirrels around here than ever before…no doubt getting ready for winter. Or at least that’s my story and I’m sticking to it!
Hope to see you soon at the Lodge!
