Winter Getaways
For people around the world, and even in New England, the state of Vermont is considered the gold standard for beauty and adventure in the winter. The snow-covered mountains, flat river valleys, and warm small towns welcome visitors for active outdoor fun, like skiing and ice skating, relaxed outdoor fun, like horse-drawn sleigh rides, and spectator fun, at pond hockey and winter festivals. Vermont innkeepers and ski mountains understand visitor needs: you can easily hire a guide, rent equipment, take some lessons, find a babysitter, or track down a steak dinner – whatever is your winter pleasure, Vermont hospitality is ready for you.
4 places to visit
Sunderland, VT
Hill Farm
Escape to a Winter Retreat You'll Never Want to Leave.
Close to Bromley Mountain and Stratton Mountain Resort, Hill Farm offers a different way to spend a Vermont winter. A historic working farm turned boutique hotel in Sunderland trades ski-town bustle for woodsmoke and quiet snow-covered fields, with cross-country skiing and snowshoeing right on campus. Ski groomed downhill slopes by day, or skip the slopes entirely, then settle in for an inviting winter cocktail and a delicious meal just a short distance from the warmth of your room at The Restaurant at Hill Farm. Near Manchester, it's the slower half of a ski trip, or a whole trip on its own.458 Hill Farm Road 802-375-2269
Chittenden, VT
Mountain Top Resort
On-site activities, accommodations at this resort make winter a time filled with marvels, magic
Are the marvels of winter any more magical than they are in Vermont? At the Mountain Top Resort, winter means horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice skating on an outdoor rink, kids sledding down a hill, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing through woods and meadows, then relaxing in a year-round outdoor hot tub or booking a hot-stone massage in the on-site spa. It means a short drive for alpine skiing at Killington, VT. It means dining on the perfect rib-eye at a restaurant with sweeping mountain and lake views, then adjourning to a cozy tavern for a local craft beer. It means mornings waking to meadow or lake views in your lodge room or suite, or evenings spent with a glass of wine by the fireplace in your luxury cabin or spacious guest house.195 Mountain Top Road 802-483-2311
Jeffersonville, VT
Sterling Ridge Resort
On-site amenities and nearby activities make mountain resort a must for winter vacations
Experience the magic of a Vermont winter at Sterling Ridge Resort. Nestled in the mountains of northern Vermont with views of Mount Mansfield, our private log cabins and vacation homes offer the perfect setting for a cozy winter getaway. Spend your days snowshoeing on miles of on-site trails, sledding nearby hills, or skiing at Smugglers’ Notch, Stowe Mountain Resort, and Jay Peak. Then retreat to your cabin to warm up by a crackling wood stove, gas log stove, or fireplace. Looking for a romantic escape? Stay in, relax, and enjoy thoughtful add-ons like hot chocolate baskets, wine and cheese packages, and spa services. Whether you're seeking outdoor adventure, a romantic retreat, or a dog-friendly winter getaway, Sterling Ridge is the perfect place to slow down and savor the season.155 Sterling Ridge Drive 802-644-8265
Proctorsville, VT
The Pointe at Castle Hill Resort
Come celebrate the joys of winter with Vermonters at cozy Green Mountains resort
No one celebrates the joys of winter like Vermonters. Come join them by booking a room or suite at The Pointe at Castle Hill Resort and Spa, Vermont’s premier hotel near Okemo Mountain. From your home-away-from-home, you can unwind and recharge after a day skiing or snowboarding on the slopes, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing on fresh snow, ice skating, hiking or snowmobiling. Or visit the picturesque area’s many intriguing stores and antiques shops, take a brewery tour or pop into the Vermont Country Store. The resort’s suites have fully equipped kitchens, gas fireplaces and jetted tubs. Dine on French-influenced American cuisine in the elegant Castle Hill Resort and Spa dining room or head out to one of the area’s many restaurants.
Visit our sister property, Castle Hill Resort.Junction of Routes 103 and 131 802-226-7361