Meetings in Vermont are always in season Nestled into the base of Mount Mansfield, The Lodge at Spruce Peak is the Northeast’s premier meeting destination. • Over 56,000 sq ft of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting and event space • Over 250 beautifully appointed guestrooms, suites, and residences • Dedicated staff providing unique and authentic Vermont experiences SPRUCE PEAK HIGHLIGHTS • The Village Green - an inviting outdoor space ideal for outdoor dinners and receptions • The Mountain Course at Spruce Peak - exclusive 18 hole Bob Cupp designed golf course • The Spa at Spruce Peak - world-class spa and wellness center • The Penthouses at Spruce Peak - newly renovated 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom residences perfect for mixing buisness and relaxation • Spruce Peak Outfitters - adventure concierge service dedicated to providing curated mountain adventure and team-building options • Stowe Mountain Resort - featuring world-famous skiing and riding in the winter, and adrenaline-pumping zipline tours in summer 7412 Mountain Rd Stowe, VT 05672 802.760.4789 sprucepeak.com I grew up here in Vermont. 6 generations foster team spirit, build relationships, or just let deep and packed so tight I couldn’t throw a off some steam. rock without hitting a relative. When I was a At the Vermont Convention Bureau, we’re kid, my grandmother, born and raised in East proud to represent the Green Mountain state. Brookfield, would never lock her front door. It As a complimentary service and a singular didn’t occur to us that this was perhaps unusual point of contact for venues statewide, we can until we were quite a bit older and a little bit give meeting and event planners the creative wiser. When one of us finally asked her about solutions they need along with decades of it, she said she didn’t want to lock up “just in experience they can depend on. So the next case somebody needed something.” time you’re looking for something just a little Things have changed a bit since then, of out of the way and very out of the ordinary, get course, but it’s a great example of New England in touch. We’d be happy to help and our door is hospitality and how we tend to do things a little always open. differently here in Vermont. We may be right Main Office Thank you to our partners: around the corner from some of the largest 60 Main Street, Suite 100 Casella Waste Systems cities in the northeast, but we’re a world away, Burlington, VT 05401 City of Burlington Jeff Lawson toll free 877-264-3503 City of South Burlington with stunning natural beauty, an easygoing Vice President, Tourism & Marketing phone 802-860-0606 Lake Champlain Regional attitude, and a determination to make sure that fax 802-863-1538 Chamber of Commerce web VermontMeetings.org Vermont Department of our guests have whatever it is they need. With Boston Area Office Tourism and Marketing intimate, historic inns, majestic mountain PO Box 35 North Carver, MA 02355 lodges, and lakeside resorts, we have venues toll free 877-264-3503 phone 508-747-2190 that take meetings and events to another level web VermontMeetings.org and leave a lasting impression. Moreover, when the day is done, attendees can take their team, The Vermont Convention Bureau is their clients, or just themselves on any number funded in part by the Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing of adventures on our mountains and lakes to Call us toll free 877-264-3503 or 802-860-0606. Visit VermontMeetings.org for more information. 1 Breaking routines is in our nature Plan a conference, a corporate event, or a wedding in Vermont, and your clients will step into a world of natural wonders. Our mountains, lakes, rivers, and backroads offer a refuge from the everyday, a place to focus the mind, and space to set clear goals, build new skills, and make new connections. No wonder so many event planners know our number by heart. 2 Call us toll free 877-264-3503 or 802-860-0606. Visit VermontMeetings.org for more information. Call us toll free 877-264-3503 or 802-860-0606. Visit VermontMeetings.org for more information. 3 Start at the Top There’s no end to Vermont’s recreation options. Ski and board the top mountains in the East. Hike a cool forest path to a breathtaking vista. Blow off some steam on a mountain bike trail. Kayak a placid pond or sail Lake Champlain. Build team unity with a ropes course or zip line tour. Take a Land Rover driving course. Or meander a country road. The scenery is gorgeous, and the views are free. You can even try your hand at falconry (yes, falconry!). 4 Call us toll free 877-264-3503 or 802-860-0606. Visit VermontMeetings.org for more information. Basin Harbor Call us toll free 877-264-3503 or 802-860-0606. Visit VermontMeetings.org for more information. 5 Transportation Touch Down Here Vermont is located within easy access of major metropolitan areas on the East Coast, including New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Connecticut and Montreal, Canada. Served by several airports, a highly rated and very scenic interstate Jay highway system, Amtrak train, bus service and four ferries. Vermont, getting here is easy… Burlington International Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV) Morrisville/Stowe State Airport, Morrisville, VT (MLV) Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport, Rutland, VT (RUT) Albany International Airport, Albany, NY (ALB) Northfield Lebanon Airport, Lebanon, NH (LEB) Randolph Bradley International Airport, Hartford, CT (BDL) 30 Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, Manchester, NH (MHT) Boston Logan International Airport, Boston, MA (BOS) Quechee Montreal-Trudeau Airport, Montreal, Canada (YUL) Poultney Cavendish Chester To Manchester, New Hampshire Airport Albany International Airport MASSACHUSETTS 6 Call us toll free 877-264-3503 or 802-860-0606. Visit VermontMeetings.org for more information. “Our members look forward to our annual conference in Vermont. With beautiful scenery, comfortable accommodations, and friendly hospitality, Vermont is truly an authentic experience.” Katelyn Todesco Events & Marketing Specialist New England Water Works Association Lake Champlain Shoreline Cruises Spirit of Ethan Allen “The Vermont Convention Bureau has been very helpful in Take a memorable cruise on Lake Champlain’s streamlining the process and helping to find just the floating restaurant and banquet venue. Three private climate controlled decks. right location for our board meetings.” On board galley accommodating groups up to 360 passengers. Sailing April - October Lisa McHatton Executive Director located on downtown Burlington’s waterfront. New England Trade Adjustment Assistance Center 0 College Street, Burlington, VT 05401 802-862-8300 [email protected] • soea.com “The Vermont Convention Bureau has been very helpful in planning two family celebrations. First class organization and great knowledge of the state.” Terry Hasseltine Executive Director Maryland Sports Commission “I’ve worked with several CVBs and DMOs across the country, and very few go above and beyond for conferences that won’t fill a Convention Center. The Vermont Convention Bureau, however, did just that. From assisting me with my site visit to connecting me with key players Our 120,000 square foot special to enhance our Conference, the Vermont Convention Bureau went above events facility is air conditioned, ground level with easy load-in and parking for and beyond. I would whole-heartedly love to work with them again!” 6,000 cars. Only 2 miles from I-89. Sara Pletcher Conference Operations Manager 105 Pearl Street • PO Box 209 Zephyr Conferences Essex Junction VT 05403 802-878-5545 • fax 802-878-2151 [email protected] cvexpo.org Call us toll free 877-264-3503 or 802-860-0606. 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