Green Mountain Inn Massages Tradition

The Green Mountain Inn’s 175-plus year tradition of warm Vermont hospitality and gracious amenities has been rejuvenated with a revitalized massage facility and services now under the direction of Massage Supervisor Michelle Robbins.

Says Innkeeper Patti Clark, “Escaping the daily grind to unwind and recharge is more important than ever these days. Here at the Inn we continually strive to enrich our guests’ overall experience. We believe our updated massage services will provide visitors with yet another opportunity to refresh and reenergize while staying with us. What better way to experience the luxury of a truly memorable Green Mountain Inn getaway than to indulge in one of our wonderful massage selections.

“We’re very excited to add Michelle to our staff as Massage Supervisor. She has years of experience in massage therapy and bodywork and is an extremely knowledgeable and dedicated therapist. She’s devoted to her craft and is committed to enhancing and expanding the Inn’s massage services. Michelle will oversee the Inn’s staff of trained therapists whose number one priority is to help guests reinvigorate in body as well as spirit.”

The Inn’s massage services and facilities are also available to area residents and visitors. Says Clark, “You don’t have to be a guest of the Green Mountain Inn to appreciate and savor the renewing effects of one of our massage treatments. We’re delighted to extend the invitation to sample the outstanding value and quality afforded by our packages to the local community.”

Robbins is a graduate of the Utah College of Massage Therapy. Her qualifications include extensive work in numerous forms of massage therapy and bodywork ranging from Reflexology, Shiatsu, Structural Alignment, Lymph Drainage and Deep Tissue massage as well as Spa Treatment expertise. Robbins has also trained in LaStone® and is a Loomis Institute® Certified Digestive Health Specialist.

Says Robbins, “My objective is to focus on traditional massage principles where each client leaves feeling they received a solid massage they’re happy with and feel good about.” Currently the Inn offers Relaxation, Sports, Deep Tissue, Aromatherapy, and Reflexology massages. Robbins says the Inn’s service selections will soon expand to include Stone massages and treatments for couples.

Says Robbins, “Forging connections with clients is key in understanding their specific health issues and physical needs. I find the ability to ‘listen’ with my hands as well as ears allows me get a clearer picture of what a client needs and is asking for. That helps determine which specific methodology will best help each individual client.”

Robbins is spearheading a continuing education and training program for the Inn’s team of therapists to enhance and continually improve massage technique and treatments offered at the hotel. Says Robbins, “Our overall goal is to provide the highest quality massage selections at the best possible value.”
The Inn’s massage rooms, sauna, and Jacuzzi, all located adjacent to the Inn’s exercise facility, have recently been refurbished and updated to ensure an atmosphere of maximum relaxation and comfort. Reservations for services may be made by calling the Inn at 802-253-7301.

Green Mountain Inn, Willoughvale Inn named in New England Travel Journal 2009 Best of New England

The Green Mountain Inn in Stowe, VT and its sister property the Willoughvale Inn in Westmore, VT were recently highlighted in the New England Travel Journal’s Best of New England 2009 annual publication.

Says Donna Garlough, Senior Editor at Boston Magazine which publishes New England Travel, “We research exhaustively to establish our own choice picks of where to stay within the New England region. Our goal is to direct readers to properties which consistently deliver a quality experience. Criteria we consider in our selections include the level of hospitality, customer service, amenities and dining selections offered by hotels and inns.

“The Journal highlights places where a hotel or inn’s distinctive value is perceived the minute a guest walks in the door whether it’s the property’s location, setting, décor, furnishings. Maybe a place is deemed a favorite because it sets a great mood or ambience – whatever quality that lodging possesses which lets visitors understand they’re getting their money’s worth and that this is a place they want to stay.”

Says Innkeeper Patti Clark who oversees both the Green Mountain and Willoughvale inns, “We’re honored and thrilled to have both our sister properties included in the Journal’s Best of New England 2009. Our goal has always been to make sure our guests not only enjoy a memorable visit with us, but feel their hard-earned travel dollars are well spent. Both the Green Mountain Inn and the Willoughvale offer unforgettable getaways in the unique tradition of warm Vermont hospitality. Yet each property has its own special signature atmosphere, setting and amenities which we’re certain visitors will find equally inviting as well as distinctively unique. “

Nestled in the heart of picturesque Stowe village, the Green Mountain Inn has been a quintessentially New England respite for travelers for over 175 years. The Inn features 107 accommodations ranging from traditional guest rooms to luxury suites and townhouses. Dining options include the Main Street Dining Room as well as the famed Whip Bar and Grill.
Overlooking the spectacular panorama of Lake Willoughby, the equally historic Willoughvale Inn embraces the unspoiled beauty of its fabled Vermont Northeast Kingdom location. Guests may stay in one of 10 unique inn rooms, four cozy lakeview cottages as well as four breathtaking cottages situated directly along the shoreline.

Perfectly Brewed Partnership is "Ultimate Coffee Experience" for Green Mountain Inn Guests

Great coffee is officially on the menu thanks to a tasteful pairing between the Green Mountain Inn of Stowe, VT and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) of neighboring Waterbury, VT. These two like-minded Vermont-based businesses have teamed to offer guests at the Inn GMCR’s trademark “ultimate coffee experience” and the result is a perfectly brewed partnership.

Over fifty of the Inn’s charming New England style rooms now feature Keurig K-Cup single cup coffee brewers along with a selection of individually packaged GMCR award-winning coffees. Says Innkeeper Patti Clark, “Now our guests are able to make their own individually brewed, coffee house quality cup of coffee in the comfort of their own hotel room. The unique Keurig Brewer system means a perfect cup every single time. What better way to start – or finish – the day while visiting us here at the Inn?”

Over the past 175 years the historic Inn has earned a reputation for its dedication to outstanding customer service and warm hospitality. The hotel’s recent decision to join with GMCR to feature their Keurig brewers and nationally known coffees underlines the synergy in the two businesses’ philosophies. Says Clark, “The Inn and GMCR share a wide range of philosophical goals from embracing and implementing responsible environmentally-conscious business practices in our respective day-to-day operations to supporting and strengthening our local communities.

“Green Mountain Coffee Roasters has long been recognized as a leader in the specialty coffee industry – not only for their award-winning coffees and innovative brewing technology but for their socially responsible business practices as well. Their commitment to producing an outstanding quality product closely compliments the Inn’s tradition of striving to provide our guests with visits which are memorable because of our attention to detail and customer satisfaction.

“GMCR offers one of the largest selections of Fair Trade Certified™ organic coffees in the United States underlining their commitment to working with coffee-growing communities around the world as well as local communities to improve their quality of life.

“Here at the Inn we, too, value our “go local” role to help strengthen Vermont’s agricultural community base through our participation in the Vermont Fresh Network. By partnering with local farmers and food producers to supply the Inn’s restaurants with native ingredients, the hotel is helping strengthen and preserve the state’s agriculture base so closely associated with Vermont’s unique identity.”

Says Patrick Berube, GMCR Territory Manager, “Our relationship with the Green Mountain Inn is a showcase example of our hospitality brewer program. The Inn is a stunning property steeped in history and we’re looking forward to fostering a long-term relationship with the hotel which offers their guests a memorable tasting experience. Our goal at GMCR is to make a difference one cup at a time.”

In addition to furnishing GMCR’s K-Cups within the Inn’s guest rooms, Green Mountain Coffee is now served throughout the hotel’s Main Street Dining Room as well as the Whip Bar and Grill. Says Steven Truso, the Inn’s Head Chef and Food and Beverage Manager, “Green Mountain Coffee is such a high quality product that our diners not only notice the difference in its’ superior taste and flavor but have begun to ask for it by name. It’s just one more piece of the overall distinctive experience we want to provide to our guests.”

Located in the heart of picturesque Stowe Village, the Green Mountain Inn has been providing Vermont hospitality to its guests since the mid-1800s. The Inn is listed as Numbers 13 and 14 on the National Register of Historic Places and has hosted such famous visitors as Lowell Thomas, Presidents Chester Arthur and Gerald Ford, Thomas Edison, and Henry Ford.

Stowe, Vermont Welcomes Folk Legend Tom Rush

Stowe, Vermont – Pinnacle Performing Arts is pleased to present, “An Evening with Tom Rush” at the Jackson Ice Arena in Stowe Village on Saturday, October 3rd at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are $30.00 and can be purchased at: H.E. Shaw’s General Store located on Main Street in Stowe Village, the Flynn Box Office located at 153 Main Street in Burlington, Vermont, online (plus applicable service fees) at http://www.flynntix.org/ or by calling 802-86-FLYNN. If not sold out, tickets can also be purchased the night of the show for $35.00. This is a “bring your own folding chair” event! A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Clarina Howard Nichols Center - Working To Eliminate Domestic and Sexual Violence.

A gifted musician and performer, Tom Rush’s distinctive guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive voice have made him both a legend and a lure to audiences around the world. He is credited with having helped shape the folk music scene in the ‘60’s and his music has left its stamp on generations of artists including James Taylor, Joni Mitchell and Jackson Browne. Still playing sold out shows, Tom’s voice has grown even richer and he’s doing what he loves: writing and playing…passionately, tenderly…knitting together the musical traditions and talents of our times. For more info, visit: http://www.tomrush.com/

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Stowe's Music Festival of the Americas Promises Unique Experience

World-class music with an original and exciting twist comes to Stowe August 20 – 22 via the Music Festival of the Americas. Critically acclaimed conductor and festival music director Alondra de la Parra brings her much-celebrated Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas (POA) to the festival for three evenings of classical and world music performed with an innovative flair. All concerts begin at 8 p.m. at the Topnotch Resort in Stowe.

The Green Mountain Inn, the proud platinum sponsor of the event, is featuring a special two-night festival package. The Inn invites guests to discover for themselves Ms. de la Parra’s charismatic interpretation of music from the American content covering “Buenos Aires to Boston” which has brought audiences everywhere to their feet.

Celebrating the rich tradition of Latin American classical music, Ms. de la Parra has been credited with breathing new life into concertgoing by infusing a freshness and exuberance to this music which is anything but uptight. Her noted ability to connect with her audience and orchestra has fascinated and attracted music lovers of all ages and genres who revel in the passion and emotion she transmits through her orchestrations.

Says Innkeeper Patti Clark, “The festival offers an amazing opportunity for our guests to sample a truly unique musical event. We’re delighted to be part of the effort to bring this experience to the area and hope our guests take great pleasure in exploring the richness and diversity of this remarkable presentation.”

Highlights of this year’s program include a Midsummer Night’s Soiree with the Chamber Ensembles of the Americas; Night at the Opera featuring Washington National Opera soloists Jennifer Waters and Jose Ortega with music from Puccini, Bizet, Verdi and others; and Summer Classics with violinist Daniel Andai and music by Mozart, Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky. Each concert begins at 8 p.m. at the Topnotch Resort.

The Inn’s special Music of the Americas Festival package includes a minimum of two nights lodging, full country breakfast daily, and wine in your room upon arrival. Ticket prices per person, which are not included, are $25 for one concert, $40 for two concerts and $50 for all three concerts.

The Green Mountain Inn, originally built in 1833, began as a coaching inn for 19th-century travelers. Located in the heart of Stowe village, the Inn retains much of its antique charm offering 107 rooms, suites, apartments and townhouses. Guests enjoy two acclaimed restaurants, the Whip Bar & Grill and the Main Street Dining Room, specialty shops, a year-round heated outdoor pool, afternoon tea and cookies, health club facility, massage services and much more. For more information, please visit http://www.greenmountaininn.com/ or call 800-253-7302.

A Long List of Family Friendly Things to Do

So much to do, so many choices. All family friendly. All nearby from your home-away-from-home at the Green Moutain Inn.

Visit the Rock of Ages granite quarry in Barre. Take in the splendor of Shelburne Farms via a horse drawn wagon ride. Step back in time at Shelburne Museum. Try the Catamount Outdoor Family Center’s trail running or mountain bike series in Williston. Take in a Vermont Lake Monsters Minor League Baseball game in Burlington. Be amazed at the Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington. Savor the Lake Champlain Chocolates tour in Burlington. Get in touch with your inner-brewer at the Magic Hat Brewery in South Burlington. Visit the Morgan Horse Farm in Burlington. Thrill to the 800 foot zipline at Sugarbush. Check out the Vermont Teddy Bear factory in Shelburne. Visit St. Johnsbury’s Fairbanks Museum. Taste Vermont’s world famous ice cream at the Ben & Jerry’s factory tour in Waterbury. Watch Vermont’s finest cheese being made at Cabot Creamery. Stop in at the Cold Hollow Cider Mill in Waterbury.

There’s nothing like an old-fashioned county or state fair and Vermont has plenty to offer. Experience the 88^th annual Champlain Valley Fair, the Tunbridge Worlds’ Fair, the 163^rd Vermont State Fair or one of many county fairs running throughout the region.. Other festivals and events include the Champlain Valley Folk Festival in Ferrisburg, the Jane Austen Weekend in Hyde Park, the Vermont Reggae Festival in Alburgh, Burlington’s Dragonboat festival, Warren’s Blueberry Moon festival, Super Science Days at the Montshire Museum in Norwich, Circus Smirkus in Greensboro, Essex and Montpelier, and the Kingdom Aquafest in Newport. Stowe’s list of events includes the Taste of Stowe Arts Festival, the Kaleidoscope Show, Cobras in the Mountains Conclave, the Stowe Summer Arts Festival, Steam Powered Autos of America Meet and the Stowe Antique and Classic Car Meet.

Get outside. Hike. Ride the gondola to Mount Mansfield’s Cliff House. Explore Smuggler’s Notch. Bike, golf, swim, play tennis. Stroll along Stowe’s scenic bike path. Whip down the mountain on the Alpine Slide at Spruce Peak. Enter the Vermont 8-Mile Road Race or bike or run to the top of Mount Mansfield in the Race to the Top of Vermont.

Take in one of the areas numerous theatre and music venues: Very Merry Theater and Vermont Stage Company in Burlington, the Lamoille County Players in Hyde Park, St. Michael’s Playhouse in Colchester, or the Stowe Theatre Guild. Enjoy evening concerts in the heart of Stowe at the Gazebo Summer Series, by the waterfront at Burlington’s City Arts Battery Park series or picnic at Shelburne’s Concert on the Green series.

The list goes on and on. Start planning your list of fun things to do for your next visit.