Archive for March, 2010

Relax Naturally at the Moose Meadow Lodge

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
Moose Meadow Lodge, Waterbury VT

Moose Meadow Lodge, Waterbury VT

Opened in 1998 by Willie Docto and Greg Trulson, the Moose Meadow Lodge has been one of the premiere B&B’s in Vermont for over a decade.  A Vermont log cabin like no other, the Moose Meadow Lodge is close to Vermont’s most popular attractions, including Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream factory, and the ski resorts of Stowe, Sugarbush, Bolton, and Mad River Glen. The friendly village of Waterbury, where you’ll find everything you need, is only three miles away.  In 2006, the Vermont Lodging and Restaurant Association recognized Willie and Greg for the incredible experience they provide guests with the “B&B Innkeepers of the Year Award”.

In addition to running the Moose Meadow Lodge, Willie owns the only association management company in Vermont and produces festivals, concerts and events. He is also a free-lance classical violinist, performing in orchestras in Vermont and Washington, DC. Greg is a former computer systems architect and trainer. He is an accomplished woodworker who created many of the furnishings and rustic decorations in the Lodge. His twig furniture and other works are made with wood from the property. His creations have been commissioned by people from as far as Maryland and Puerto Rico.

The lodge, a renovated family home on 86 acres boasts luxury guest rooms, a hot tub, hiking trails, trout pond, and the Sky Loft – a glass-enclosed gazebo at the highest point of the property with panoramic views.  Whether you love skiing, hiking, snowmobiling, biking, hunting, fishing, antiquing, fine dining, the arts, or simply getting some rest, the Moose Meadow Lodge is a perfect location to do everything or nothing at all.

Learn more about the Moose Meadow Lodge experience!

Ben & Jerry’s Winter Festival

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

The world famous Ben & Jerry’s will be having their annual Winter Festival this weekend(Saturday March 5th) in Waterbury VT.  Admission is free with events scheduled for Saturday, March 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “We will be serving two special ice cream flavors available only during the Winter Festival, Vermont Snowball and Minter Wonderland, as well as offering free samples of some of our new 2005 flavors,” said Sue Scheer, Tour Manager for the Waterbury facility.

A wide variety of family-style activities are planned for the day, including free tours all weekend, lively music, snow sculptures, raffles, giveaways, Umiak’s Snowshoe Quest and winter arts and crafts. You can test your skills on the Snow Mini-Golf course and Snow Volleyball court, or pick up a classic tee-shirt at the Ben & Jerry’s Gift Warehouse tent sale. Food and beverages will be available from Kevin’s Wicked Mountain Hot Dogs and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, as well as plenty of Vermont’s Finest Ice Cream!

For more information and directions visit the Ben & Jerry’s Factory Tour pages at www.benjerry.com.

Planning to make a weekend out of it?  Here are some of the fantastic local lodging and dining opportunities available.