The Woodstock Inn Spreads It’s Wings

The Woodstock Inn Spreads It’s Wings

August 11, 2015

Vermont Ski Resorts have begun providing some pretty amazing off-season activities in the last few years. You can now zip-line, ride a roller coaster, go on a alpine slide or navigate an adventure course when visiting the mountains. The Woodstock Inn and Resort has really upped their game by partnering with The New England Falconry to provide guests with a truly unique experience — … Read More

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Town and Country – The Woodstock Inn and Resort

Town and Country – The Woodstock Inn and Resort

July 28, 2015

The Woodstock Inn and Resort has a great in-town location right on the green that makes it the perfect base for families to explore the local area. Take a quick stroll along Main Street to browse through the many shops, boutiques and galleries, or venture a little further to visit some of the area’s attractions like Billings Farm and Museum (admission is free … Read More

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Plan a Summer Mountain Vacation at Smugglers’ Notch

Plan a Summer Mountain Vacation at Smugglers’ Notch

May 4, 2015

Smugglers’ Notch Resort is a favorite winter destination for families for many reasons – from the programs at the Snow Sports University to the slope-side hot-chocolate-and-sing-along bonfires it’s the perfect place to learn to ski. But sadly, winter does come to an end leaving us with the question of where to spend our summer vacation. … Read More

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Top Ten Family Moments in Vermont

Top Ten Family Moments in Vermont

April 23, 2015

What a season in Vermont! The Mamas enjoyed some of the best ski and ride conditions that Vermont resorts have seen in years. We also enjoyed trying new activities and reaching new milestones as a family.  Here are our top ten family moments in Vermont from the 2014-15 ski and snowboard season: 1. Discovering Magic … Read More

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An Afternoon on Snowshoes at the Woodstock Inn

An Afternoon on Snowshoes at the Woodstock Inn

April 13, 2015

From its stately perch overlooking the green, the Woodstock Inn is a gracious focal point in this quaint Vermont village of unique shops and covered bridges. We had just spent 4 days skiing up at Bolton Valley and were making an overnight stop in Woodstock for some snowshoeing. Walking into the Inn’s inviting lobby, we … Read More

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An Evening on the Mountain – Night Skiing at Bolton Valley

An Evening on the Mountain – Night Skiing at Bolton Valley

March 20, 2015

“It’s 3:57!” My 10-year old daughter called over her shoulder. “If we hurry we can go one more time!” How often have you heard those words on a ski trip? Catching the last chair is one of the quintessential moments of a skier’s day and timing that second-to-last-run to make it down before the clock … Read More

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Two Peaks of Fun at the Okemo Ski and Ride School

Two Peaks of Fun at the Okemo Ski and Ride School

March 8, 2015

This picture perfectly sums up an awesome family weekend and the experience my oldest had at the Okemo Ski and Ride School. She whipped out a trail map during dinner at Okemo’s Coleman Brook Tavern to show us all of the trails she explored throughout her day as part of the the Mountain Explorer program. … Read More

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A Parents-Only Escape to Killington Mountain

A Parents-Only Escape to Killington Mountain

February 24, 2015

The snow cat chugged up the trail as snow fell from the night sky and lift chairs hung, ghostlike, above our heads. Wrapped in wool blankets, we huddled together in the big, open-air sleigh being pulled behind the cat, our bodies insulated by both the blankets and the hot, spiked cider we’d just consumed. Rounding … Read More

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