I hope everyone had a great holiday season! My family was pretty busy and everyone got pretty much what they wanted. So now it’s the new year of 2012 and I’m looking forward to it.
I’m sure most people are, what with the bad economy and so on. Things will hopefully pick up a bit for everyone, it sure can’t get much worst! So I’m happy to see 2011 go away and look forward to 2012.
From now until spring I’ll be busy getting my sugaring lines and equipment ready for the 2012 maple syrup season. I hope to tap a lot more trees this year, but we will see how it goes.
It’s getting hard to tell just what kind of winter we will have, what with the crazy weather we’ve been having the past few years. Hopefully it will not be too bad with not too much snow or cold.
Anyways I just wanted to wish everyone a great new year and hope everyone has a better year in 2012. Keep warm, have fun, enjoy your family and try not to go off the roads this winter!
Hi everyone, hope your fall is going well. Sorry I have not posted on here for a bit but life keeps you busy! However I wanted to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving and hope you all have a great holiday weekend.
Times are tough for a lot of folks and this year the holidays are not going to be all that great for many. But we could always be worst off, no matter how hard we think we have it.
So this Thanksgiving day we should be thankful for all the little things we have, plus our family and friends of course. In fact that is really what matters most in life when you get down to it.
It’s getting cold out and snow will soon be here in Vermont. But Thanksgiving is one more holiday we can enjoy before it gets really nasty weather out there!
So from me and my family at Vt. Maple Products I wish you a happy Thanksgiving day and lots of food to enjoy. Be safe on the roads, and try not to start any old family fights when you see all the in-laws!
Hi everyone, hope your summer is going well. Recently I drove up to Stowe, or rather I drove up the toll road on Mount Mansfield. If you do that, which cost $26.00 bucks, you get to the top of the mountain.
Or at least one area of the top. You can then hike 1.4 miles to the highest point on the mountain, which is the highest peak in Vermont. Mount Mansfield is in Stowe, Vermont.
The long trail hiking trail also goes up there and there are several branches you can take. Anyways I took a lot of pictures and also a video using my 70X zoom camcorder.
I made a picture gallery page of the pictures, along with the video. So check it out and see all the great pictures I took plus the video. You can see the big Stowe Mountain Lodge down below.
I highly recommend going up the toll road and seeing the scenery up there. You get a great view right where you park, you don’t have to hike at all if you don’t want to. But many want to say they got to the highest point and hike to the summit. Hope you like the pictures!
Are you planning a trip to Stowe, Vermont? Consider lodging at Commodores Inn, located at the outskirts of Stowe Village. The inn is situated on a 30-acre private lake, and it’s near all the great sites of Stowe and the Mad River Valley.
The inn is a massive timber structure, with two stories and an elevator. The views of the surrounding Green Mountains are awesome! Commodores Inn provides great water-related activities in the warmer months.
Soak up the sun on the lakeside deck, fish, swim in the outdoor pool, or boat. The inn offers free access to their stash of pedal boats, canoes, and kayaks. In the cooler months, enjoy the luxury of warm, soothing water in the Jacuzzis, the heated pool, or the saunas. (more…)
Located in Stowe, Vermont, the Timberholm Inn is a cozy bed and breakfast that takes you back to yesteryear. Built in 1949, the nine-room inn began as a ski lodge.
In fact, it was one of the first in the area. It features traditional New England architecture, décor, and furnishings, with pine floors and ceilings, a massive fieldstone fireplace, overstuffed chairs and couches, porch rockers, and handmade beds.
Timberholm Inn at Stowe, Vermont somehow manages to successfully marry the look and feel of an old inn with modern conveniences and amenities. For example, there’s a hot tub on the deck, and the common room provides internet access, television, a phone, and an assortment of games. (more…)
Dreaming of a winter wonderland or a great summer getaway? You’ll find both at Sugarbush! No matter what time of year you visit this famous Vermont resort, there’s always something exciting going on.
There’s also plenty of down time when you’re ready to relax and unwind – select one of the great massages offered, have a delicious meal in front of a roaring fire, swim in a heated pool, or chill out in a hot tub. Afterwards, nestle into a comfy bed at one of the resort lodgings and recharge your battery so you can do it all over again the next day!
Winter brings the snow and all the snow and ice-related activities. At Sugarbush, this means downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing adventures, ice skating, and snowboarding. For a really unique experience, guests can ride a cat limo up the mountain, enjoy a gourmet meal at Allyn’s Lodge, and then ski back down the mountain in the dark. (more…)
Established in 1833, The Green Mountain Inn resort is located in the center of Stowe Village, Vermont. The resort has a rich history, featuring luxuriously appointed suites with large screen TVs, marble baths and fireplaces.
Just a few minutes away from Vermont Teddy Bear Factory and Cold Hollow Cider Mill, this place is the perfect destination for a getaway in beautiful Stowe, Vermont.
The Green Mountain Inn has 107 guestrooms, luxury suites and apartments. There are country rooms, classic rooms and grand rooms featuring designer toiletries, air conditioning, wireless Internet access, original artwork, dressing area, large screen televisions with cable and free WiFi connection. (more…)
It’s time to share another Vermont maple syrup recipe! This one is fantastic and very tasty.
Maple-peach glazed scallops
Ever tried Vermont pure maple syrup with seafood? Try it – you’ll like it! You might want to start with this quick and easy recipe for grilled scallops. The sweet glaze is an excellent compliment to the salty bacon, and together they add a wonderful flavor to the succulent shellfish.
This recipe works much better if you use large sea scallops, as opposed to smaller bay scallops or calico scallops. If you can’t find the larger scallops and are forced to use the smaller ones, leave off the bacon completely. It would take you forever to wrap each little piece of flesh with bacon. (more…)
If your looking for a great skiing resort near the Stowe, Vermont ski slopes, you should check out the Golden Eagle resort in Stowe. It has everything you need yet small enough to feel cozy.
Golden Eagle Resort is a family-friendly hotel located near the main attractions at Stowe’s Mt. Mansfield in Vermont. Featuring a health club, an indoor pool and a business center, this popular resort feels like home away from home.
There are many facilities for children, as well as recreational activities for groups and families. The resort has 94 guestrooms for every need and budget. Depending on which reservation plan you choose, breakfast is included. (more…)
Besides taking a lot of fall foliage pictures in Vermont this year, I managed to take some Vermont youtube videos also. One day during a sunny day this fall I took a ride up the gondola cars in Stowe.
The gondolas go up the side of Mount Mansfield, which is the highest peak in Vermont. Once you get up there you can hike, enjoy the view or eat inside the Cliff House restaurant.
Of course in the winter skiers use the gondola cars to get up there and do some nice skiing. Right across the road is the Stowe Mountain Lodge. The gondolas go right to the lodge during the winter. (more…)
