As July 4th approaches the summer season gets in full swing here in VT. The grass is lush, the trees full of green and the mountain streams run crystal clear. I’ve been a devoted golfer most of my life, though I will admit this life as an innkeeper has kept me from my passion of the game for the last few years. Fortunately, when I do get out, we have a great track here in town at the Stowe Country Club. For those of you who stay with us here at Ten Acres Lodge, we have vouchers available that get you discounted green fees and a Stowe Points card which when used can help you earn free rounds of golf or lift tickets. Please let us know when booking if you want to take advantage of these vouchers. I hope to have a package deal ready in the next couple of days that will include golf, lodging and dinner at our new restaurant Lagniappe.
The weather looks to be classic summertime weather and should be terrific for a traditional small town America Forth of July. I hope you can join us!
Happy Birthday USA!
If you have time you should look at coming up to the Stowe Garden Festival. In late June, Stowe is just beautiful with flowers galore, lush trees and green everywhere ( I guess that’s why they call them the Green Mountains!). You can find information here http://www.stowegardenfestival.com/
We have great deals on rooms that include dinner at our new restaurant, Lagniappe. Visit us at Ten Acres Lodge and discover why we say this is where “Stress ends and living begins”
We just announced a new program we are starting in conjunction with our restaurant, Lagniappe, to help those in need. Since the restaurant at Ten Acres Lodge offers cajun/creole cuisine, it was just a natural fit. Please consider donating to the Greater New Orleans Foundation or any other charity providing support to those who are affected by the Gulf oil spill. To understand what is happening, read this article http://philanthropy.com/article/FishermenOthers-Turn-to/65725/
Press Release
For Immediate Release
June 3, 2010
Ten Acres Lodge and its restaurant, Lagniappe, are pleased to announce that the month of June will begin a series of charitable donations that will attempt to help those in need wherever they may be. This month, Lagniappe will donate a portion of sales for the month of June to the Greater New Orleans Foundation. This foundation, rated 4 stars by Charity Navigator, has established an oil spill fund which is designed to assist with clean up efforts and to help fishermen experiencing financial hardship.
The selection of the foundation was a careful one, ensuring that money sent gets to those in need and not to administrative costs. Owner Frank Wilson remarked, “the connection Lagniappe has to Louisiana is an obvious one so the selection of a charity addressing the oil spill was easy.â€
In addition, Wilson says the employees have embraced the concept. “Our employees have stepped to the plate and offered to help as wellâ€, Wilson said. “I’m proud of the quality of people we have working here.â€
Customers are encouraged to ask about the foundation when they visit.
For more information:
Contact Frank R Wilson
eat@tenacreslodge.com
802-253-7638
I was delighted to be contacted by a local publication that noticed our ad in the local Stowe VT paper, concerning our newly opened restaurant, Lagniappe. This publication specializes in local events, dining, movies etc. The article is a nice summary of our brief conversation and I want to thank Suzanne Podhaizer, the author, for taking time to talk with me about our new venture.
Check out the article and let me know what you think.
http://www.7dvt.com/2010lagniappe-stowe
