Central Vermont’s most luxurious Day Spa! We specialize in professional skin care services; facials and waxing, eyebrow tinting, along with restorative wellness services; massage, warm oil tranquility cocoons, full body exfoliation, and mineral mud wraps. Come in to our downtown Waterbury, Vermont location and experience our modern space and relaxing vibe.
802-595-9277
The lakes and rivers that surround Stowe are the perfect place to canoe, kayak, or paddle board. Lake Elmore, Green River Reservoir, and Waterbury Reservoir are all within 20 minutes of Stowe. In partnership with Umiak Outfitters, we at Stowe Country Homes are pleased to be able to offer a wide-range of guided river tours. For more than 20 years, Umiak Outfitters has been guiding area visitors down rivers. Stowe Country Homes guests receive a discount.
Located north of Stowe in Vermont’s unspoiled Northeast Kingdom, you’ll find some of the finest cross-country skiing in New England. A year-round destination on 400 acres, this non-profit specializes in exciting outdoor activities for the whole family. The winter season is magical in Craftsbury, offering guests more than just world-class cross-country skiing. Choose from snowshoeing, orienteering, ice skating, backcountry tours, animal tracking, nature studies, yoga, and more. There is also a certified massage therapist, a sauna, and a fitness room on site, and babysitting can be arranged with advance notice. In general, trails are groomed and tracked by mid-morning, though that can be pushed back during days of heavy snow. Unless otherwise noted, always assume groomed also implies tracked. 802-586-7767
Stowe local, Rick Sokoloff, will be your personal guide as he picks you up at your rental property and drives you to the breweries of your choice. Included in the tour are snacks or appetizers, a flight of beer at each brewery, pick up, and drop off. Rick is also a mountain bike instructor and guide and offers a combination bike and brewery tour. What better way to check out the area’s ever-growing network of trails, and quench your thirst? 802-793-9246
Learn about the area mountain bike trails and how to ride like a local, or tour the local breweries – or do both! Stowe local, Rick Sokoloff, offers personally guided brewery tours, picking you up right at your property door. Tours include snacks or appetizers, a flight of beer at each brewery, pick up, and drop off. Not thirsty? Try a mountain bike tour and training of the local trails. Want both? No problem – Rick offers a combo mountain bike and brewery tour!
Take a ride on a Stowe Gondola and smoothly cruise to the top of Vermont’s highest peak. From the top you can access hiking trails, a retail gift shop, or enjoy lunch with a view at the Cliff House Restaurant.
Located right in the middle of the Mountain Road, this studio is known as the best hot yoga in Stowe. Sign up early, as these popular classes fill up quickly!
A variety of classes are suited for all ages and levels of ability.
From Stowe Village take Route 108 North 6.4 miles (towards Stowe Mountain Resort). About half a mile after the Inn at the Mountain there are dirt pull-offs on both sides of the road. You can park on either side of the road. The trailhead is on the Eastern side of the road. The half mile hike ends at Bingham Falls, a 40-foot cascading waterfall with deep gorges and pools for swimming.
This is a short, scenic hike to a spectacular waterfall with swimming holes. The trail is not well marked but the route is obvious by following the brook upstream to the falls. From Stowe Village take Route 100 North 3 miles to Randolph Road. Take a right turn onto Randolph Road and then the first right onto Moss Glen Falls Road. Proceed half a mile to a small parking area on the left.
Vermont’s highest peak at 4,393 feet, is the home of Stowe Mountain Resort. When not skiing, there are numerous hiking trails for all abilities, including parts of the Long Trail, Vermont’s 265-mile trail system running throughout the state. There are two trailheads accessible from Smugglers’ Notch. For more hiking opportunities on Mansfield, or throughout the area, visit the Green Mountain Club, on Route 100 between Waterbury and Stowe.
This historic Auto Toll Road zigs and zags its way to the summit ridge of Mount Mansfield where stunning views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains await. From the visitors center at the top you can proceed 1.3-miles on foot on the Long Trail towards the chin. The views along the ridge are superb.
This rock staircase hike begins 9 miles up the Mountain Road at the top of Smugglers’ Notch, near the Visitor Center parking lot. This is a great 2-mile hike on a very well maintained trail, leading to a mountaintop pond. And, if you haven’t gotten enough, you can hike the loop around the pond for another 1.4 miles.
This is a nice, well-traveled trail set in Stowe Hollow, offering a steady climb to a rock summit with views of Camel’s Hump, Mount Mansfield, and the Worcester and Sterling Ranges. From Stowe Village take School Street for .3 miles. Bear right at the fork onto Stowe Hollow Road and continue straight onto Upper Hollow Road. The parking lot and trailhead are on the left, about .6-miles from the beginning of Upper Hollow Road.
This is a lovely trail for those who love to walk their dog off-leash, with access to the West Branch River and some of the prettiest views in town. The Quiet path can be accessed from the Stowe Recreation Path near the second and third bridges, or from two parking areas on Mayo Farm Road.
This is a paved, flat, and motor-free route for those seeking gentle terrain, lofty views, and access to shops and restaurants. The 5.3 mile flat trail crosses eleven bridges and travels through scenic woods, fields, and farmland as well as several swimming holes along the West Branch River. There are four main parking and access areas. The Stowe Rec Path is groomed in the winter for cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
Stowe Yoga Center, located on Moscow Road, is a community studio that offers beginner-friendly classes. Each class begins with a balanced warm-up for all areas of the body. You then progress through standing, seated, and floor poses (poses or asanas are usually held 4-5 breaths). The practice ends with guided and silent meditation.
Schedule is posted online.
This little gem on the Mountain Road offers up some great workout classes that are far from ordinary.
Owner Stephanie Justine is a certified ZUMBA instructor, and offers Zumba along with other classes, such as spinning, Pilates, and TRX. Classes run throughout the day. Be sure to check out the schedule online as some classes require advance sign up.
This trail offers beautiful sunset viewing, hiking, picnicking, and views of Stowe Village from a bedrock outcropping. A short yet steep hike, you can access it right from the Village, at the end of Sunset Street.
The Gardens of Stowe is a unique opportunity to take a self-guided to through some of our town’s most beautiful and innovative properties. This annual event provides a glimpse into some of Stowe’s most impressive private gardens—a gracious welcome to walk verdant pathways and admire spectacular blooms in the height of their season. This event is put on by Stowe Vibrancy and tickets are available to purchase online in advance.
The Spa and Wellness Center at the Lodge at Spruce Peak dedicated to creating a relationship between nature and health. Set on the mountainside, at the base of Spruce Peak, the luxury 21,000 square-foot spa facility offers a full-service fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi hot tubs, a relaxing spa sanctuary lounge, a hot/cold treatment facility in the Healing Lodge ,and 18 private treatment rooms.
802-760-4700
Located on the Mountain Road in the heart of Stowe, the Spa at Stoweflake features a mountain-inspired design, with cascading waterfalls, soothing soaking pools, private men’s and women’s sanctuary lounges, indoor and outdoor pools, and outdoor Jacuzzi.
The spa specializes in all-natural treatments, including wraps, massages, scrubs, couple’s specific treatments and signature treatments.
802-760-1083
This prestigious spa spans over 35,000 square feet and offers 30 tranquil treatment rooms, including a couples’ suite with a fireplace for side-by-side massages.
Other features include private men’s and women’s spa lounges with fireplaces and juice bars, sauna, steam room, indoor and outdoor pools, Jacuzzi, full-service salon, and spa boutique.
802-253-6463
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Explore the beautiful Stowe countryside on horseback. Guided trail rides and riding lessons are the perfect complement to your Vermont vacation. Children love the corralled pony rides or the entire family can go for a carriage-ride led by giant draft horses.
802-496-7141
Located near the historic village of Waitsfield, Vermont, this horse farm offers daily trail rides from one hour to a full day. You will be matched to a horse at your level of experience and will travel at a pace that suits you and your group. Guides will lead you along quaint back roads of the Mad River Valley, across meadows, and into the woods along the Green Mountains.
177 Reservoir Rd. 802-244-1226.
The Waterbury Reservoir is the ninth largest body of water in the state of Vermont. The park is located on a 90-acre peninsula with 22 picnic sites, tables, hibachis, swimming beach, nature trail, trailer boat ramp, boat rentals, concession area, and restrooms.
This is a beautiful walk through miles of gentle, inter-connected trails. Accessible year-round, this is a great location for hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and dog walking. From Stowe Village take Route 108 North 3.5 miles and turn right onto Edson Hill Road (at Salute Restaurant). Drive past the entrance to the Stowehof Inn, take the next right, and the parking is immediately on your left.