Spring and Summer

Swim, fish, boat, canoe, or kayak on nearby Lake Elmore (5 minutes away). Or, pack a picnic and head to the beach at Lake Elmore State park. Climb Mt. Elmore, bike, walk, or jog down secluded country roads. Sign up for a mountain bike tour or horseback ride in Stowe, or ride the Gondola up Mt. Mansfield for some stunning views at Stowe Mountain Resort. Hike the Long Trail through Smuggler’s Notch, or just grab a Longtrail brew at the Rusty Nail or Matterhorn in Stowe and enjoy local music.

Fall

Don’t miss our stunning foliage this season! Leaf peep or sneak in that last bike ride, hike, swim before first snowfall. Why spend the entire vacation peering out your car window when you can see all the beautiful foliage Vermont has to offer in your own backyard at Lake Elmore Mountain Retreat.

Winter

Access cross-country ski and snowmobile trails from your doorstep- Downhill skiers and boarders can carve a trail at Stowe Mountain Resort (25 minutes away). Ice fishing and sled dog racing are local favorites on nearby Lake Elmore.

A Place for All Seasons:

Of course you’ll stop at Elmore Country Store for lunch or a friendly cup of coffee. But if you're looking for more than the necessities, nearby Stowe village boasts dozens of restaurants, featuring eclectic fare that ranges from French cuisine to Asian fusion, seafood, pizza, and homemade chocolate and ice cream. Or, patronize the local bakery or coffee shop in Morrisville, also just a few minutes away. And don’t forget to visit Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory.

Explore antique shops and craft fairs in Stowe or Montpelier (both less than 20 minutes away), or visit local glassblowing and pottery workshops. Peruse craft shops and galleries in Stowe, where you can find the works of many local artisans.

Or, if its relaxation you’re after, catch a game on one of 4 satellite televisions at the Retreat, or watch a DVD by the fire. Read a novel in the backyard under a shady tree, or just catch up on those Z’s in a lawn chair on the grounds.

The hospital and 2 supermarkets are minutes away in Morrisville. The Burlington International Airport is 55 miles away with non-stop flights to New York City, Boston, DC, Chicago and good connections to the west coast.