Alpine Destinations. Full Service Destination Management. Spring & Summer 2016

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1 Alpine Destinations Full Service Destination Management Spring & Summer 2016

2 Thank you for your interest in working with Stowe Mountain Lodge Alpine Destinations for your important events. Regardless of the activities you seek, we are confident that we will provide an unforgettable experience for your attendees. I am excited to welcome you to a destination that offers both luxurious and unforgettable outdoor adventures. In looking at this guide, you have taken the first step towards providing your guests with a world class experience, which will leave them refreshed, invigorated, and asking for more! The following guide highlights some of our most popular group recreation activities, however, this is just the beginning of what is possible. Whether you desire an adrenaline fueled zip line excursion, a serene horseback ride, a guided hiking adventure or a unique teambuilding event, we are here to arrange every detail in order to ensure an extraordinary experience that you and your attendees deserve. We thrive on creating unique experiences through recreation and fitness to promote overall wellness. So, please, sit back and imagine the possibilities. Allow us to make the dreams come true! Thank you, Tyler Royer Destination Services Manager Stowe Mountain Lodge troyer@destinationhotels.com

3 Stowe ZipTour Adventure Billed as the ultimate sky adventure, you ll zip down Mt. Mansfield, Vermont s Highest Peak, reaching speeds up to 60 miles per hour. The dual three span zip experience is one of the longest in the continental United States. The rush of the ride will be complimented by spectacular views as you zoom high above the trees! Access is via the Stowe Mountain Resort Gondola, an experience in itself!

4 Stowe TreeTop Adventure This adventure obstacle course suspended in the forest is both exhilarating and confidence building. With expert guidance, participants clip themselves into a cable system that runs throughout the course. During the adventure, participants will ride zip lines, navigate suspended bridges, scramble up nets, cross swinging logs, climb rope ladders and much more! This eco experience is safe and a great way to build bonds within your team.

5 Indoor Rock Climbing The Stowe Rocks indoor climbing facility is an exciting new addition to the Stowe Adventure Center. There are three unique, distinct areas for climbers: The Bouldering area, Program Wall and Elephant Head Tower. All climbing areas in the facility feature skills rated, color-coded vertical and traverse routes. There are nine manual and traditional belay and eight TruBlue Auto-Belay stations, for a total of 17 climbing stations at Stowe Rocks. Many of the 17 stations feature multiple routes of varying degrees of difficulty. Each of the colored-coded routes at Stowe Rocks is skill rated so that visitors can select the appropriate level of challenge when determining where to climb. Sloped, vertical and overhanging perspectives provide plenty of options for climbers of all levels of ability. Use of our harnesses, ropes, auto-belay devices and climbing shoes are included with paid entry fee. Our staff includes professional American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA) certified Climbing Wall Instructors, available for group and private lessons.

6 Wine Tours Enjoy a spectacular drive through Smuggler s Notch to Boyden Valley Winery, where a tour of the local, family owned facility and a wine tasting await.

7 Brewery Tours The Stowe, VT area is home to some great microbreweries, all just a short drive away. A knowledgeable guide will take you on a visit to the best breweries, wineries and distilleries that the area has to offer. These trips are completely customizable to ensure a great experience. Rock Art Lost Nation Idletyme Trapps Prohibition Pig Reservoir Craft Beer Cellar Hill Farmstead Switchback Alchemist

8 Taste of Vermont Tour Tour the world famous Ben & Jerry s ice cream factory, sample the world s best cheddar at the Cabot Cheese annex, try locally made apple cider and cider donuts at the Cold Hollow Cider Mill, and visit Lake Champlain Chocolates on this custom bus tour. You will also ride through Stowe and hear tales of the historic village.

9 Farm Tours & Sugar House Tours Customized for the season, enjoy a tour of a real working Vermont farm or Maple Sugar house. Participants will learn about the process of growing and harvesting authentic farm to table ingredients in a causal, fun environment.

10 Hike & Explore Tours The possibilities for hiking around Stowe Mountain Lodge are astounding. Enjoy a relaxing walk on a nature path or a challenging Mt. Mansfield ascent. All of our guides are extremely knowledgeable of the area and are dedicated to providing the best possible on-mountain service. Hiking destinations include Bingham Falls, Sterling Pond, Mount Mansfield ridgeline and many more!

11 Stowe Waterfall Tour Enjoy a drive in comfort as you tour the back roads of Stowe to experience Vermont the way locals do. This tour will take the scenic route to three spectacular waterfalls, taking in points of interest and spectacular scenery along the way.

12 Paintball Event Challenge your colleagues to an allout game of paintball at the Stowe Mountain Resort Cross Country Center or customize an event incorporating paintball target shooting.

13 Painting Classes Take advantage of Stowe s pristine beauty and natural history in these one-of-a kind, personalized art workshops for your group. Professional artists and educators offer process-based workshops at Stowe Mountain Lodge focused on creative thinking and the student experience. Team building elements can be incorporated, encouraging the group to work together to create one masterpiece. Weather permitting, workshops can be held outdoors.

14 Glider Rides Experience an unforgettable adventure a smooth and graceful ride with spectacular views on silent wings with the highly experienced pilots at Stowe Soaring.

15 Mountain Biking Trapp Family Lodge Trail System Explore the trail network and take in the views at Trapp Family Lodge on a front suspension mountain bike. The trail system has 1 mile of intermediate single track, 5+ miles of intermediate/expert single track and 20 miles of beginner to advanced double track that spreads around the property. Lessons, guide service and full suspension bikes are available for an additional fee. Mountain Biking Instruction and Private Guide Local guides are available for both mountain biking lessons to guiding services. Experiences can be customized for first timers to expert riders to ensure an enjoyable and safe mountain biking experience.

16 Bike Rental & Stowe Recreation Path Enjoy a relaxing ride on a comfortable cruiser as you explore the award winning Stowe Recreation Path. This 5.2 mile, fairly flat trail will meander along the West Branch River with the village of Stowe and all that it has to offer as the destination.

17 Horseback Riding A trail ride with Lajoie Stables will take you on a peaceful, relaxing tour through the hardwoods, into a groove of Blue Spruce, and then through pristine open pastures. Views of Mt. Mansfield will encompass the ride as you experience the genuine service of this family owned and operated outfit. When the tour ends, you will cross into Black Creek to water your horse. All levels of riding ability are welcome and either a quiet gentle ride or a faster paced ride are available upon request.

18 Fly Fishing & Spin Fishing Join highly skilled instructors for an outing on one of Vermont s pristine trout streams. Under the watchful eye of your guide, you will cast flies to Wily Brook, Brown, and Rainbow Trout amidst a serene environment. All ages and ability levels are welcome and the guide to guest ratio is never more than 4:1, ensuring personalized instruction from your guide.

19 Canoe & Kayak Water & Wine Tour Embark on an excursion that combines an hour-and-a-half guided paddle with a visit to the Boyden Valley Winery in the boat of your choosing. At the winery, you ll be treated to a wine tour, wine tasting, and a platter of VT cheddar cheese and fresh baguettes. You will then be transported back to Stowe Mountain Lodge from the winery.

20 Team Building Adventure Race Push your team to unleash its competitive spirit with a customized Adventure Race! The course can be set up either around the Lodge property, on the mountain top, or in the nearby woods. Teams will be challenged to work together in order to efficiently navigate to checkpoints and solve various physical or cognitive challenges. Icebreakers Networking Services The Stowe Mountain Lodge Destination Services team can lead a quick ice breaker or an extensive networking event. Scavenger Hunts Clues will allow teams to explore the resort while attempting to find objects. Scavenger Hunts are completely customizable and fun ideas include farm to table scavenger hunts, trivia events, or meeting themed events. Charity Events Fun group events with a give back component! Ideas range from children s bike builds, conservation activities, toboggan builds, mural painting, or farm to table Scavenger hunts to benefit a local food shelf.

21 Entertainment DJ Karaoke Photo Booth DJ service with the option of Karaoke can be a great way to let loose and enjoy an evening with colleagues or capture the memories with a photo booth! Fun props and apparel can be provided to add that wacky touch! Game or Casino Night Bring the bright lights of the Las Vegas strip to Vermont! Customized Casino nights can include Craps, Roulette, Blackjack, or Poker. Or elevate the fun with a customized game night in the form of casual entertainment or a facilitated Olympic Style challenge. Customized Game nights can include Billiards, Ping-Pong, Foosball, Air Hockey, Vintage Arcade Games, Lawn Games (Ladder golf, Corn hole, Giant Jenga) and much more! Motivational Speakers Celebrity Appearances Options can be provided for talented and trusted motivational speakers, leadership instructors or wellness coaches. Or really wow your group with an appearance by a known celebrity or public figure. Live Music Look to us to provide live music entertainment that is sure to keep the party going! Genres of music available for booking include: Classic Piano, Rock N Roll, Blue Grass, Jazz, Swing Music, Solo Guitar and more! Decorations The conference services team is ready to help make your event look spectacular! Inquire about our in-house décor, and local vendors with rental options.

22 Golf Stowe Mountain Lodge offers group access to 36 holes of golf at the Stowe Mountain Golf Club and the Stowe Country Club. STOWE MOUNTAIN CLUB The Stowe Mountain Club Golf Course was recognized by Golf Magazine as one of the Top 10 new courses in the United States that you can play. The Stowe Mountain Club Golf Course meanders along the slopes of Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak, reaching an elevation of more than 1,800 feet, offering a dynamic setting and un-matched beauty among Vermont Golf Courses. STOWE COUNTRY CLUB In the heart of Stowe you'll find the Stowe Country Club, with its beautiful undulating fairways and manicured greens, the course occupies what was a turn of the century dairy farm and golfers have watched as it matured into a challenging, but rewarding test of golf.

23 Health & Wellness WELLNESS MEETING BREAKS Allow us to de-stress and re-energize your meeting participants with a wellness break. This minute break can be customized to your liking. The break can consist of a series of stretching and moving exercises to be performed at your table which will improving circulation, focus and alertness. A 5 10 minute guided meditation can also help to reduce stress and give your meeting participants the tools for self-guided meditation. PRIVATE YOGA & FITNESS CLASSES Enjoy a private group Yoga or fitness class with one of our highly trained instructors. Classes can take place in our beautiful fitness studio or in a marvelous outdoor setting. This is a great way to wind down after a long work day.

24 The Spa at Stowe Mountain Lodge By nature, we all aspire to be healthy. Through nature, we have the opportunity to maintain our best health and begin our journey to a better well-being. Allow yourself to discover new experiences by taking time to relax your mind, heal your body, refresh your soul and reconnect with yourself. Begin your journey in our nature-inspired Healing Lodge. Based on the ancient spa principles of taking the waters and the historical practices of the Native American sweat lodges, the Healing Lodge is designed to detoxify your body, relax your mind and soothe your soul. The Healing journey includes detoxifying herbal tea, mineral enriched Himalayan salts, dry sauna, Jacuzzi, an herbal steam room and a cool rain shower. This sequence stimulates the lymphatic system, boosts your immune system and allows you to begin your journey to celebrating your Sacred Self. Our company is dedicated to supporting your personal well-being and the health of our planet through mindful product selection and sustainable operating practices. We have carefully selected product lines for our massages, rituals and facials that not only provide results driven treatments, but also instill this commitment. We can customize any spa experience for you from social spaing to customized treatments to fit your needs. Please contact Lana Labrecque our Spa Group Coordinator for details on pricing and scheduling llabrecque@destinationhotels.com or

25 Transportation AIRPORT TRANSFERS We use Vermont Chauffeured Transportation for our group airport transfers. They use luxury vehicles only. Cadillac s sedans, high top Ford Van s, and 14 passenger luxury mini buses. They also have luxury SUVs. Water is provided on board for all clients at all times. Drivers are professional, with 9 to 20 years of chauffeur experience, and are local from Stowe and the surrounding areas. Chauffeurs dress with dark pants, a shirt and tie and black dress shoes. Airport transport prices are inclusive of tax and gratuity and one way. 1 person cost will be $132 2 people cost will be $72 per person 3 people cost will be $54 per person 4 people cost will be $42 per person 5 people cost will be $36 per person 6 to 14 people in one vehicle will be $30 per person A professional greeter can be arranged to greet guests at the security area and to bring them to their drivers. The driver will collect luggage and go directly to vehicle and on to Stowe Mountain Lodge. The greeter receives $40.00 per hour plus travel time to and from the airport. The drivers will need the name of the passenger, airline, arrival time and flight number. Vermont Chauffeured will follow all planes on the day of travel with a system called Flight Aware. They know when planes are early or late. They will need to know as soon as possible if a member of the group is not on their plane. 24 hour cancellation notice required. LARGE GROUP AIRPORT TRANSFERS We can arrange full luxury busses for up to 55 people per bus.

26 Contact your Destination Service Manager to craft your group experience