The Zen Master
Topnotch Resort
Being a remarkable boutique hotel, Fun & Adventurous
Breakfast @ Flannel
After your morning meditation grab some homemade granola + berries layered with Greek vanilla yogurt with a cup of Jade Cloud Tea.
Where: Flannel @ Topnotch Resort
Price: $$
Hours: 7am-11pm
Tip: “Take a 10 minute meditation on the Topnotch lawn before breakfast to clear your mind.”
Loosen the Body, Fuel the Mind
Learn tai chi at Topnotch! A gentle, holistic Asian exercise, T’ai Chi is practiced through a series of movements that develop and enhance health, energy, relaxation and well-being.
Where: Topnotch Fitness
Price: $
Hours: See schedule
Tip: “Come in with an open mind. It feels awkward at first but if you aren’t self conscious it is such a rewarding practice.”
Fall Towards Destiny Hike
Take a short hike through the woods and feel the power of the falls. Gaze into the stream that flows through the woods as it remains static yet constantly moving invoking a sense of impermanence that would leave even Buddhah in awe.
Where: Bingham Falls
Price: Free
Hours: Daylight
Tip: “Bring a camera and a swim suit and take a leap into the falls from the jumping rock! ”
Horseback Riding
Through the woods, by the river and across the meadow. Get in touch with nature and serenely glide along with a four legged friend.
Where: Topnotch Stables
Price: $$
Hours: 11am, 1pm, 3pm May-Oct
Tip: “Ask your group to not talk for several minutes so you can enjoy the sounds of nature to their fullest.”
Dinner @ Roost
Get cleaned up after your spa treatment and head to Topnotch’s newest restaurant to explore the notion that food can be playful & passionate at the same time. And that beer, wine and drinks, done well, are the craft that compliments the process.
Where: Roost @ Topnotch
Price: $$
Hours: 4pm to close
Tip: “The bar is also a shuffle board table, make sure to get a game in.”
Lantern Night Tour of Stowe
Carry a candlelit lantern as you hear entertaining stories of the resident ghosts of Stowe. Hear compelling stories of early settlers & view Stowe’s historic downtown. Regain your composure with some hot cider & cookies in the historic & haunted Green Mountain Inn.
Where: Stowe at Night Lantern Tours
Price: $
Hours: Ask concierge for a schedule
Tip: “Hope you aren’t not afraid of the dark!”
I would stay at: Topnotch Resort & Spa
Sprawling across several acres with nature trails, a 30,000 sq ft spa, two restaurants, outdoor pools and so much more--Topnotch is an easy decision for the true Vermont experience. Whether you're traveling as a couple or with the whole family this place is fantastic.
Where: Stowe, VT
Price: Approx. $350/night
Tip: "Upgrade to one of their suites to live in luxury!"