Welcome to the Inn and Stowe! The Green Mountain Inn has been welcoming guests for more than 180 years! We hope this guide will assist you in providing up-to-date information that will enhance your stay. Please take the time to look through the guide to familiarize yourself with the Inn’s wide array of amenities as well as to get acquainted with Stowe’s year-round activities and attractions. If you would like recommendations of area activities, dining or additional information, please do not hesitate to contact either me or our knowledgeable reception staff during your stay. Thank you again for choosing to stay at the Green Mountain Inn! We hope your stay is an enjoyable one. Best regards, Patti Clark, Innkeeper Table of Contents Green Mountain Inn Property Map ..................................................................1 History of the Green Mountain Inn ..................................................................2 Our Environmental Policy .................................................................................4 A Brief History of Stowe .....................................................................................6 What Is A “Walton Blodgett”? ...........................................................................7 Green Mountain Inn Retail ................................................................................9 Hotel Phone Directory ......................................................................................10 Internet Access at the Inn .................................................................................12 Television Directory ..........................................................................................13 DVD Rentals ......................................................................................................14 Service and Amenities at the Inn ....................................................................16 Stowe Village Massage ......................................................................................20 Special Amenities ..............................................................................................22 Dining At The Inn .............................................................................................23 Area Information ...............................................................................................26 Spring, Summer and Fall Activities .................................................................31 Winter Activities ................................................................................................35 Property Layout Fire Pit Wedding Ceremony Site Mansfield Garden and Retail Jacuzzi Kiddie Pool 1 History of the Green Mountain Inn The Inn has a fascinating history! The Main Inn and the Inn and American salt glaze stoneware lamps added the Old Depot buildings are listed as number 13 and 14 on grace and charm of a bygone era. While retaining the original the National Register of Historic Places, and the Sanborn character of the Inn, many modern safety features were added House is listed as number 105. Over the years, the Inn has at this time, including a full sprinkler/fire alarm system, inter- hosted many famous visitors, including Lowell Thomas, nal fire stairs and exits and new electrical wiring. In addition, who made regular broadcasts from the Inn; President cable television, air conditioning, an outdoor swimming pool, Gerald Ford, who visited as a student on a modeling meeting space, a fully equipped health club and The Whip Bar assignment for Look Magazine; and President Chester A. & Grill restaurant were added to the Inn’s facilities. Arthur, who acted in a theatrical production at the Inn. In 1989, the Inn underwent more major work, including The Inn also boasts many colorful innkeepers over the the refurbishing of all common areas. The living room, library years, including the famous Parker Perry who owned the and foyer were decorated with original Walton Blodgett property for over 35 years. watercolor paintings, adding to the remarkable collection already on display in the Main Street Dining Room. These The Inn in the 1800s paintings depict many familiar local scenes, each one dramat- The inn was built by Peter C. Lovejoy as a private dwell- ically capturing a part of Stowe’s heritage. Eight smaller rooms ing in 1833. Mr. Lovejoy traded the residence with Mr. were combined to create three Inn Suites with fireplaces and Stillman Churchill for a 350-acre farm. In 1850 Mr. Chur- Jacuzzis. chill added two brick wings and a dance hall to the orig- inal building, built a double porch in front and opened a Annex Renovation & Club House Addition hotel called the “Mansfield House.” Financial difficulties, A complete renovation of our Annex building took place obliged Churchill to borrow money from W.H.H. Bing- in 1993, which included new bathrooms and the addition of ham eventually losing the property when Mr. Bingham antique reproduction furnishings. That same year, eight Club found it necessary to foreclose on the mortgage. House rooms, some with four- poster canopy beds, fireplaces The Mansfield House was transferred to W.P. Bailey, and Jacuzzis were added, and in 1994, two Deluxe Club House who ran the hotel for several years as the “Brick Hotel.” Suites (the Spruce & Smugglers Suites) opened, offering fully In 1892, Mark C. Lovejoy purchased the Brick Hotel and equipped kitchens, living rooms with fireplaces and DVDs, renamed it the “Green Mountain Inn.” In 1897, The De- Jacuzzis and bedrooms with four-poster canopy beds. Our pot Building was erected to house the Mount Mansfield Club House rooms were completely refurbished in the spring Electric Railroad. The Sanborn House was built that same of 2002 to offer guests a luxurious atmosphere and added year, housing a blacksmith shop and livery. amenities such as coffee makers, refrigerators and new fur- nishings. During your stay, we encourage you to experience The Start of a New Era the Inn’s new covered walkway connecting the health club to In 1982, the Inn was purchased by Marvin Gameroff, our year-round heated outdoor pool - complete with a cozy a Canadian visitor to Stowe who fell in love with the fireside sitting area to add to your relaxation! property. The Inn was transferred to the Gameroff Trust, the present owner, and a massive restoration project was Luxury Offerings in the Mill House, completed in 1983 to honor its 150th birthday. Each Sanborn House & Old Depot original Main Inn and Depot room was lovingly restored In 1997, a new phase of expansion began in our quest to to offer the perfect blend of classic country elegance and offer the most luxurious accommodations in Stowe. The Mill modern comfort. House was constructed, adding eight elegantly appointed Hand-made quilts, wallpapers, stenciling, draperies rooms with king canopy beds, Jacuzzis (most are fireside), and primitive reproductions of early American design, fireplaces, sitting areas, refrigerators/coffee makers, DVD lovely 18th century furniture manufactured especially for Players, CD players and many other fine amenities. In 1998, 2 History of the Green Mountain Inn (continued) the Depot Building was expanded to enlarge the retail Depot Street Townhouses space in the Depot Shops and to offer four additional Our Depot Street Townhouses opened in the summer of deluxe rooms with many of the same amenities as the 2002. Each offers wonderful accommodations, in a central Mill House. In 1999, the Inn purchased and completely village location, for a family or two couples traveling together. renovated the historic Sanborn House on Depot Street, Inn guests staying in the townhouses are welcome to take adding two luxurious Village “apartments” – one with one advantage of all the amenities of the Inn, including use of our bedroom and the other with two. The Sterling and Pinna- year-round outdoor heated pool, health club, and afternoon cle feature fully equipped kitchens, living rooms with fire- tea. Each townhouse is individually decorated. Daily house- places, large screen televisions and DVD Players, washers keeping service is included in all rentals. and dryers and master bedrooms with fireside Jacuzzis. Recent Upgrades The Mansfield House Yearly renovations since 2008 have kept the Inn current; The Inn’s most ambitious expansion project culminated meeting travelers needs while keeping the lovely historic with the addition of the Mansfield House in 2000, adding charm. An elevator was added in the Main Inn servicing the 22 rooms and suites with every modern luxury. Guests Main Street Dining Room, guest accommodations, Village enjoy exquisite amenities, including queen or king canopy Room, living room and library. All guest rooms have been beds with down duvets and hand-made quilt covers. Fire- renovated with new décor, most with granite countertops in side Jacuzzis, marble baths, original artwork, large screen the bathrooms, large flat screen televisions, in-room safes, televisions, CD/DVD players with surround sound stereo, a crisp, luxury bedding program and Keurig coffee makers. large desks and more. Wireless Internet access is available Many accommodations now have refrigerators and micro- in the Mansfield House. waves. In 2013 the year round outdoor pool underwent major In 2004, two loft-style apartments were added in the renovations including a brand new pool with expanded seat- Inn’s luxurious Mansfield House. Each 1,800 square foot ing, an in-ground spa, kiddie pool and fire pit. apartment offers loads of added amenities, including a