Ten Acres Lodge » Winter Activities http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog A Stowe Vermont Bed and Breakfast Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:50:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Thinking about winter vacations in Stowe VT http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/2011/12/thinking-about-winter-vacations-in-stowe-vt/ http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/2011/12/thinking-about-winter-vacations-in-stowe-vt/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:43:37 +0000 admin http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/?p=247 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!

]]> http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/2011/12/thinking-about-winter-vacations-in-stowe-vt/feed/ 0 Lodging deals in Stowe Vt for the winter http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/2011/12/lodging-deals-in-stowe-vt-for-the-winter/ http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/2011/12/lodging-deals-in-stowe-vt-for-the-winter/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:22:09 +0000 admin http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/?p=244 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!

]]> http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/2011/12/lodging-deals-in-stowe-vt-for-the-winter/feed/ 0 Great specials for winter getaways in Stowe VT http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/2011/10/great-specials-for-winter-getaways-in-stowe-vt/ http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/2011/10/great-specials-for-winter-getaways-in-stowe-vt/#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:01:50 +0000 admin http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/?p=242 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!

]]> http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/2011/10/great-specials-for-winter-getaways-in-stowe-vt/feed/ 0 Several ways to save on travel to Stowe VT this winter http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/2011/10/several-ways-to-save-on-travel-to-stowe-vt-this-winter/ http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/2011/10/several-ways-to-save-on-travel-to-stowe-vt-this-winter/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:17:52 +0000 admin http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/?p=239 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.

]]> http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/2011/10/several-ways-to-save-on-travel-to-stowe-vt-this-winter/feed/ 0 Great deals for late fall and winter vacations in Stowe Vt http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/2011/10/great-deals-for-late-fall-and-winter-vacations-in-stowe-vt/ http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/2011/10/great-deals-for-late-fall-and-winter-vacations-in-stowe-vt/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:41:57 +0000 admin http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/?p=233 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!

]]> http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/2011/10/great-deals-for-late-fall-and-winter-vacations-in-stowe-vt/feed/ 0 Winter getaway savings available now in Stowe VT http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/2011/09/winter-getaway-savings-available-now-in-stowe-vt/ http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/2011/09/winter-getaway-savings-available-now-in-stowe-vt/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:27:10 +0000 admin http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/?p=229 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.

]]> http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/2011/09/winter-getaway-savings-available-now-in-stowe-vt/feed/ 0 Come experience the Vermont tradition of Sugar houses http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/2010/03/come-experience-the-vermont-tradition-of-sugar-houses/ http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/2010/03/come-experience-the-vermont-tradition-of-sugar-houses/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:14:44 +0000 admin http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/?p=153 A great tradition you should experience is the annual springtime ritual of harvesting maple sap.  If you come up to Vermont in late March you can learn the process of making maple syrup.  We serve maple syrup here (we call it liquid gold) and once you’ve had it, you never have the fake stuff again. 

You’ll learn a lot about how it’s made and of course, get to sample the fruits of the labor.  You’ll start to understand the reason behind the high cost since it takes 40 gallons of sap to make 1 gallon of syrup.  Please visit us at Ten Acres Lodge and see for yourself the magic of making maple syrup.  Click the link below for more info.

http://vermontmaple.org/open-house-weekend.php

]]> http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/2010/03/come-experience-the-vermont-tradition-of-sugar-houses/feed/ 0 Winter storm warning in Stowe VT http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/2010/02/winter-storm-warning-in-stowe-vt/ http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/2010/02/winter-storm-warning-in-stowe-vt/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:52:36 +0000 admin http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/?p=148 Some people think that just because it starts to get a little warmer that winter is over…then Mother Nature reminds us who’s in charge and dumps a foot or two of snow on us.  Well, its looking like another reminder is coming with predictions of 8-16 inches of fresh white stuff on its way.  We have a pretty full house at Ten Acres this weekend so I’m sure that our guests will be pleased with their timing.  If you want to see what it looks like out our front door, have a look at our webcam…and watch the winter wonderland…

]]> http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/2010/02/winter-storm-warning-in-stowe-vt/feed/ 0 Cross Country ski race in Stowe Vt http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/2010/02/cross-country-ski-race-in-stowe-vt/ http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/2010/02/cross-country-ski-race-in-stowe-vt/#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:46:02 +0000 admin http://www.tenacreslodge.com/blog/?p=146 The oldest downhill cross-country race of its kind is back for a 65th year! The historical fun race starts at the top of Mt. Mansfield and winds its way some 16km further down, to the picturesque village of Stowe.

That’s how the web site describes the Stowe Derby.  Many of our guests here at Ten Acres Lodge like to cross country ski so this event is right up their alley.  You don’t have to be a world class skier to particpate.  The web site continues… 

The course follows the Auto Toll Road for the first 6km before briefly hooking up with existing cross country trails. The last 6km of the course are flat and follow the Stowe Recreation Path.

Choose between the freestyle or the classic race, or do both in the Derby Meister (for experts only)!!! A family friendly race is also available, the Short course. 6km of flat terrain for kids and their families and those who would rather avoid the descent…

You can check out more info at www.stowederby.com

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Snowscape
Snowscape

Weather forecasters….you gotta love ‘em.  Yesterday the forecast was for a “chance of snow showers”.  By the end of the day, we had 6-8 inches of new snow.  Not that we’re complaining….well I might be since I have to plow and shovel the stuff.  And more snow is on the way!  The point is, while we do depend on weather forecasts to plan our day and trips, winter weather here in Stowe is largely unpredictable.  Microclimates, as they are called here, can mean different amounts in snow in neighboring communities.  If you want up to date conditions, check out our web cam at www.tenacreslodge.com

The picture shows what can happen when we have a thaw.  The snow on the roof of our shed was sliding down as it melted, then froze like this.  It was this way for a week.  An unusual sight!
For you skiers and snow lovers, the conditions are great!  Come up and see us!
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