Stowe Mountain Lodge

Scheduled to open in April 2008, Stowe Mountain Lodge will be the first resort hotel of its kind in the northeastern United States. Recently described as having “a scale of luxury rarely seen at East Coast resorts” by USA Today, the lodge serves as the centerpiece of the brand-new alpine village at the base of Stowe, Vermont’s most famous ski mountain. For the first time ever, visitors will luxuriate in the ultimate level of hospitality at the four-season resort destination.

Stowe Mountain Lodge will offer 139 thoughtfully appointed guest rooms and 12,000 square feet of elegantly appointed meeting space. Function rooms, named after Vermont trees, will encourage creative thinking with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, wireless Internet access, ergonomic furniture, and flexible space configurations. The largest room, the 5,408-square-foot Tamarack Ballroom, promises to wow high-end corporate meetings with its impeccable decor and breathtaking mountain views through floor-to-ceiling windows.

Of course, a dedicated conference concierge will ensure that every event runs flawlessly—but the lodge’s crowning glory lies in its sense of fun. Mornings might begin with an executive stretching session led by a personal trainer. Later, instead of the ubiquitous afternoon coffee break, groups might gather at homemade marshmallow-roasting stations.

No meeting would be complete without a chance to explore some of the nation’s top-rated slopes via ski-in, ski-out access to 48 skiing and snowboarding trails or to play the 18-hole championship golf course. Other free-time favorites include Orvis-certified fly-fishing expeditions and relaxing at The Spa and Cooper Wellness center, where 19 treatment rooms will easily accommodate group appointments. There are no packages available at this time. There are no hot dates at this time. Posted Jun 16, 2008 by Nikki H
View RSS Feed Stowe, Vt. (June 14, 2008) - Today, Vermont's most highly-anticipated resort hotel in decades welcomed its first guests as Stowe Mountain Lodge opened its doors to the public. The 139-room resort, managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, is the first true luxury resort hotel experience to open in Vermont in more than 50 years.

The historic town of Stowe, Vt. has long been known as the "Ski Capital of the East" and the opening of Stowe Mountain Lodge affirms this charming vacation destination as the nation's preeminent year-round mountain resort experience. A host of activities are available to visitors all four seasons of the year, and Stowe Mountain Lodge's location at the base of two mountains - Mt. Mansfield and Spruce Peak - will enable guests to enjoy timeless beauty, invigorating recreation and relaxing activities in the most luxurious and highly-coveted surroundings. Stowe Mountain Lodge will deliver a level of service found only at five-star resorts around the world. A precision typically associated with Far Eastern properties, a sophistication inspired by the finest European hotels and the relaxed warmth that is distinctly New England.

Programs such as Alpine Concierge were created to address and anticipate guests' needs from specialty foods that are stocked in guest rooms to an international pillow menu for a restful night's sleep. The Alpine Concierge staff creates a personal profile for each and every guest, which tracks all preferences and unique requests. These profiles allow the Alpine Concierge staff to create an exceptional bespoke service experience for each guest during their current and future visits to the lodge.

The thoughtfulness of service principals also flows into the design and dcor of the property. The resort hotel is a melding of modern design concepts with a new "Vermont-Alpine" aesthetic. The lodge's exterior features a picturesque faade of woven timber and shingles that draw upon the natural harmony found in nature, as well as stone veneer created from local quarries, and expansive glass to bring the beauty of the lodge's outdoor surroundings to the indoors.

The interior design incorporates a color palette of the local seasons - vibrant reds, deep oranges, warm yellows and soothing greens. These warms tones, plush furnishings and soothing amenities dot the interiors, which are used as a showcase for Vermont's most renowned International artists and artisans, including glassblower Simon Pearce, furniture maker Charles Shackleton, pottery maker Miranda Thomas, artistic woodworker Parker Nichols, blacksmiths from Hubbardton Forge and several local painters, all of which enjoy a global following

Artisan-Inspired Cuisine
Vermont influences found throughout the lodge also are found in Solstice where Chef Sean Buchanan creates artisan-inspired cuisine. Vermont is New England's most venerated location for farm fresh produce, heirloom grains and local craftsmanship and Chef Buchanan, one of the state's foremost advocates of the farm-to-table movement, has partnered with the Vermont Fresh Network and Chefs Collaborative to create a dining experience that is unique to the area. These two non-profit organizations work to promote small farms and connect local farmers with area restaurants. The Hourglass bar also features Vermont-inspired cocktails from the Maple Chili-tini to the resort's own hand-crafted microbrew called Hourglass Ale, which is brewed nearby.

The Spa and Cooper Wellness at Stowe Mountain Lodge
A destination in and of itself, The Spa at Stowe Mountain Lodge offers guests more than 21,000 square feet of rest, relaxation and rejuvenation. The Spa journey begins in the "healing lodge," a private water sanctuary integrating an herbal steam chamber, Jacuzzi pool, dry sauna, and cooling rain shower designed to encourage relaxing and unwinding. Two harmony rooms are available for music therapy, with reclining "sound chairs" equipped with sound transducers that allow dimensional music to pour directly into the body, inducing the deepest relaxation, lowering blood pressure, reducing stress, relieving pain, and promoting better sleep. Therapeutic facials, massages and body treatments reflect the changes that occur in New England's four seasons, enabling guests to attain balance in the winter, heal in the spring, rejuvenate in the summer and detoxify in the fall.

Cooper Wellness at Stowe is a unique experience endorsed by the Dallas-based Cooper Aerobics Center. Guests who seek better health, personal well-being, and relaxation on a long-term basis can take advantage of special programs and seminars focusing on healthy lifestyle choices. Boston-based celebrity hairdresser Mario Russo also has partnered with The Spa at Stowe Mountain Lodge to create his first Salon Mario Russo outside of the city, offering customized hair, nail and makeup services, as well as an onsite bridal specialist.

Environmental Efforts
At the center of the only mountain resort in the United States to have been awarded Audubon International's sustainable community award, Stowe Mountain Lodge was built using eco-friendly practices and maintains a commitment to environmental stewardship through operational practices. Some examples of the lodge's environmental efforts include low flow shower heads and toilets, compact fluorescent light bulbs in all guest rooms, recycling bins available for guest use in rooms, use of eco-friendly cleaning products by housekeeping staff, in-room paper products (notepads, etc.) printed on recycled paper, sheets and robes made from bamboo, recycling program for all bath products and containers, and motion detectors in public spaces to determine needs for heating, air conditioning, and lighting.

The new Stowe Mountain Lodge is the centerpiece of Spruce Peak at Stowe, a new $400 million alpine neighborhood that has been in planning and development stages for the past 16 years. As part of this new real estate community, guests of Stowe Mountain Lodge will enjoy five-star service, 139 guest rooms, a 21,000-square-foot spa and Cooper Wellness at Stowe, exclusive access to Stowe Mountain Club, an 18-hole mountain golf course designed by Bob Cupp and a heated outdoor pool. The property offers more than 12,000 square feet of event space, as well as high-end boutiques, restaurants and limitless on-mountain recreational options. The Lodge offers Vermont artisan-inspired cuisine in Solstice restaurant and Hourglass bar. In addition, 34 fractionally-owned condominium units are available for vacation home ownership in the Lodge's Front Four Private Residence Club.

Rooms begin at $299 (first guest promotion) for a studio unit with special lodging offers and packages available by calling (802) 253-3560 or (888) 4-STOWE-VT or by visiting www.stowemountainlodge.com. For real estate inquiries, please call (888) 403-7739 or (802) 253-0320.

About Destination Hotels & Resorts
Stowe Mountain Lodge is one of more than 30 independent, upscale and luxury hotels, resorts and golf clubs in the United States managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, the fourth largest independent hospitality management company in the country. The company, headquartered in suburban Denver, Colo., features a portfolio of more than 6,000 guest rooms, 10 golf courses and 12 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Houston, Denver, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Portland, Palm Springs, Maui and Lake Tahoe. For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com.

About Lowe Destination Development
Stowe Mountain Lodge was developed by Lowe Destination Development. The Los Angeles-based company is a subsidiary of Lowe Enterprises, a leading national real estate development, investment and management firm. Over the past 33 years, Lowe has developed, acquired or managed more than $7 billion of real estate assets nationwide. Through LDD, the firm currently is developing in excess of $1 billion of hospitality properties nationwide, most notably the 1,040-acre Grizzly Ranch in the Lake Tahoe area, the recently opened 3,000-acre Suncadia project near Roslyn, Washington and Stone Eagle, a private golf course in Palm Desert, California. Through Destination Hotels & Resorts, the firm manages more than 30 hospitality properties with more than 6,000 units. Lowe Enterprises maintains regional offices in Denver, Irvine, Phoenix, San Francisco, Sacramento and Washington, DC. Additional information can be found at www.loweenterprises.com. Posted Jun 10, 2008 by Mbrooks
View RSS Feed Stowe Mountain Lodge, Vermont's first luxury resort in more than 50 years, is set to open next week.

Stowe Mountain Lodge lies at the heart of Spruce Peak at Stowe and is the first-ever Audubon International Sustainable Community in a mountain resort area, according to the company.

An initial promotion involves guests who book two nights receiving a $25 gas card; those booking three nights receive a $50 gas card; those staying three nights get a $100 card. The Relax and Refuel program is valid through 30 December.

The $400 million alpine neighborhood took 16 years of planning and development before coming to fruition, the resort says.

Guests of the 139-room Stowe Mountain Lodge find mountain views, five-star service, a 21,000-square-foot spa with 18 treatment rooms and therapy pools, health and wellness programs, and ski-out access to over 100 trails.

Theres also an 18-hole mountain golf course, a heated outdoor pool, over 12,000 square feet of event space, boutiques and restaurants, and various on-mountain recreational options.

The Lodge also has the Vermont artisan-inspired cuisine of Chef Sean Buchanan, one of the state's foremost advocates of the farm-to-table movement, in the Solstice restaurant and Hourglass bar.

Stowe Mountain Lodge is one of more than 30 independent, upscale and luxury hotels, resorts and golf clubs in the United States managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, the fourth largest independent hospitality management company in the country. The company, headquartered in suburban Denver, Colo., features a portfolio of more than 6,000 guest rooms, 10 golf courses and 12 full-service spas. Posted May 30, 2008 by Jennifer T
View RSS Feed Stowe, Vt. (May 27, 2008)- This June, Stowe Mountain Lodge, managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, will open its doors as Vermont's most-highly anticipated destination for meetings and events. As the centerpiece of the first Alpine Village of its kind on the East Coast, Stowe Mountain Lodge is positioned to be the preeminent luxury mountain resort experience in the nation. In celebration of its grand-opening event, Stowe Mountain Lodge is giving away the chance for groups to earn up to $1,000 towards special meeting enhancements and value-filled perks if booking their event during the 2008 season.

Stowe Mountain Lodge's "Pick your Perk" package offers world-class incentives to groups directly escalating with the number of room nights they consume. Groups booking a minimum of 20 room nights at the Lodge can choose from $200 in American Express Gift Cheques; $200 in gift certificates from Simon Pearce, Ralph Lauren or Orvis; or donate the $200 prize to Audubon International or a charity of choice. The giveaway increases to $500 incentives for groups booking 50 room nights, with a double-the-offer deal of $1,000 values for bookings consumed in July and August, 2008.

Groups can choose from a myriad of meeting enhancement options as well, such as personalized wine tasting events at Solstice restaurant, executive stretch and hike sessions with the Lodge's on-site naturalist or mini-spa massage breaks to re-energize and re-fuel throughout the day.

With more than 12,000 square feet of beautifully designed function space, floor to ceiling windows and state-of-the art audio visual equipment, Stowe Mountain Lodge offers the ultimate setting for every type of meeting and event. Breathtaking Green Mountain vistas, five-star services and amenities and a beautiful outdoor terrace boasting a wood-burning fire pit are just a few of Stowe Mountain Lodge's memorable offerings.

Please call our regional sales & marketing office at 617.621.1700 to take advantage of this special offer and refer to booking code Meet52008. The Pick your Perk Package is valid through August 31, 2008. Groups must consume by December 31, 2008. Not redeemable for cash, based on availability and non-transferable. Not valid on pre-existing inquiries.

The new Stowe Mountain Lodge is located at the heart of the lively Spruce Peak at Stowe alpine village in historic Stowe, Vermont. Opening June 2008, the 139-room lodge will offer an exclusive 18-hole mountain golf course created by the legendary Bob Cupp, a luxurious spa, Cooper Wellness at Stowe, Salon Mario Russo, 12,100 square feet of meeting space, the Alpine Concierge available to anticipate every need, twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour in-room dining and artisan-inspired cuisine. The lodge also will offer highly-customized services and personalized in-room amenities. For more information, please contact the Stowe Mountain Lodge sales office at 617-621-1700 or visit online at stowemountainlodge.com . For real estate inquiries, please call 877-786-9368 or 802-253-0076.

Stowe Mountain Lodge is one of more than 30 independent, upscale and luxury hotels, resorts and golf clubs in the United States managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, the fifth largest independent hospitality management company in the country. The company, headquartered in suburban Denver, Colo., features a portfolio of more than 7,000 guest rooms, 10 golf courses and 12 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Houston, Denver, Dallas, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Portland, Palm Springs, Maui and Lake Tahoe. For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit destinationhotels.com Posted Dec 26, 2007 by jennifert
View RSS Feed When it opens in April 2008, Stowe Mountain Lodge will provide meeting and event attendees with new levels of personalized service, offering programs and amenities designed to be as unique as the groups they are catering to. The 139-room luxury lodge, managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts and currently being developed at the base of Stowe's famed Mt. Mansfield and Spruce Peak, aims to bring the degree of service found in the world's greatest resorts to New England.

"As we develop our amenities and services for leisure guests of Stowe Mountain Lodge, we are planning for every stay to be a truly 'bespoke experience'," says Jim Horsman, vice president and managing director. "It only makes sense for us to extend that creativity and customization to our corporate and social events as well."

To awaken the tired and weary, Stowe Mountain Lodge will provide personal trainers to lead executive stretching sessions at the beginning of a morning meeting, and Red Bull smoothies at 3:00pm to replace the ubiquitous afternoon coffee break. To reinforce Stowe's reputation as a place to relax and rejuvenate, the lodge will clear out conference room furniture, cover the floor with pillows and offer maple-infused hand and foot massages, to turn meetings into a tranquil and soothing experience for each guest. Welcome cocktail receptions will bring attendees back to their youth, with homemade marshmallow-roasting stations, passed "sugar on snow" cones and hot cider bars. The service of a dedicated conference concierge will ensure the flawless execution of all events, and guests will enjoy artisan cuisine provided by the hotel's signature restaurant, Evergreen, in the lodge's 12,100 square feet of meeting space.

All of Stowe Mountain Lodge's meeting room names were inspired by Vermont trees, and designed to encourage creative and strategic thinking with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, plasma screens, wireless high-speed internet, ergonomic furniture and natural lighting. High-profile corporate meetings will benefit from four multi-function meeting rooms - Oak (Boardroom), Alder, Sugar Maple and Mountain Birch - each room measuring 650 square feet. The largest function space, the 5,400 square foot Tamarack Ballroom, offers spectacular mountain vistas and great flexibility with five breakout sections. For those looking to take advantage of the lodge's unique Vermont surroundings, an outdoor terrace with firepit will provide the ultimate setting for an upscale campfire cookout, allowing nature to play a part in creating a memorable experience.

No meeting or event in Stowe would be complete without time scheduled for invigorating activities, and the lodge is ideally located to grant visitors immediate access to the best the resort has to offer, every season of the year. Just outside the lodge's doors are trails and lifts leading to the finest skiing and

snowboarding, as well as an exclusive 18-hole championship mountain golf course created by internationally-renowned designer Bob Cupp, the perfect location for a shotgun tournament or advance reserved tee times. With so many options available from private ski lessons to fly fishing expeditions and bike or kayak tours, a conference service manager will be available to anticipate a group's every need. After a day filled with meetings or activities, the lodge's luxuriant spa and wellness center will be ready and waiting with lush treatments to soothe and calm even the most stressed executive. With 19 treatment rooms, group spa appointments can easily be accommodated.

The new Stowe Mountain Lodge is located at the heart of the lively Spruce Peak at Stowe alpine village in historic Stowe, Vermont. Opening April 2008, the 139-room lodge will offer an exclusive 18-hole mountain golf course created by the legendary Bob Cupp, a luxurious spa and wellness center, 12,100 square feet of meeting space, concierges available to anticipate every need, twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour in-room dining and artisan-inspired cuisine. The lodge also will offer highly-customized services and personalized in-room amenities. For more information, please contact Stowe Mountain Lodge at 802-253-3560 or visit online at www.stowemountainlodge.com.

Stowe Mountain Lodge is one of more than 30 independent, upscale and luxury hotels, resorts and golf clubs in the United States managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, the fifth largest independent hospitality management company in the country. The company, headquartered in suburban Denver, Colo., features a portfolio of more than 7,000 guest rooms, 10 golf courses and 12 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Houston, Denver, Dallas, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Portland, Palm Springs, Maui and Lake Tahoe. For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com.