A Romantic Luxury Inn for Couples in Stowe Vermont

Plan Your Stay

There is an exceptional variety of things to do in Stowe, VT for year round fun. Plan your next vacation in Vermont at Stone Hill Inn and find unexpected opportunities to celebrate life… together. Be sure to check our lodging specials and packages.

Truly a four-season destination, explore Stowe activities in Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, as well as upcoming events.
 

Water Activities

Stowe SummerUmiak Outdoor Outfitters
Local outfitter for canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddleboards on the various rivers and reservoirs in the Stowe area. Also, rent various watercraft along with attachments for your car. They have three water tours: fishing, spirits, and ice cream. See us for the details and reservations.

Vermont Canoe and Kayak

This local outfitter provides guided tours and rentals, even combo tours with ebikes, hiking and icecream floats!

The Swimming Hole Indoor Pool
Only a mile away.  (802) 253-9229

Waterbury Reservoir
860 acres and is just south of Stowe

Green River Reservoir
635-acres and is a beautiful water body that is north of Stowe.

Lakes & Beaches
In addition to five local lakes there are public beaches at Lake Eden, Lake Elmore and Caspian Lake.

Stowe GondolaAir

Above Reality - Hot Air Balloon Rides
On the Views of New England flight discover all the spectacular sights that Vermont has to offer. On a "typical flight" drift over the rolling foothills of the Green Mountains with the sparkling shores of Lake Champlain and the majestic Adirondacks in view to the west. Finish with champagne, mimosas, sparkling cider, Cabot cheese, and Vermont made fudge.

Arbortrek - Canopy Adventures
A typical Zipline tour is comprised of a series of zip lines and aerial walkways that traverse from tree to tree, ground to tree or tree to ground depending on the local

Gondola
The Gondola usually runs between late June and mid October during the summer/fall.  It takes you to the Cliff House where you can enjoy lunch, beverages, and quite a view!

Land

Golfing in Stowe VT

 

If you are Hiking or Biking, we have information, maps, and suggestions for those looking for easy, medium, or more challenging activities.  If you are bringing your own bikes we can offer security in one of our four garages.  If you need to rent bikes our relationship with a local supplier will provide you with a 20% discount. In addition, we have three adult mountain bikes available for guest use.

Green Mountain Club
Hiking at all ranges of difficulty. The GMC is the expert on all hikes and materials for safely navigating throughout the greater Stowe area. They have excellent weather information as well. 802.244.7037

Mountain Biking
Stowe was recently awarded the Best Mountain Biking Locale by readers of Vermont's own Times-Argus for 2012.  Stowe has 103 miles of road-29 blacktop miles; 74 miles are un-paved but relatively easy mountain biking. The Cady Hill Forest has three loops for Intermediate-Advanced Riding ranging from 45 minutes to 2.5 hours.  Trail Maps are available for purchase at local bike shops, the Stowe Visitor's Center or http://www.gostowe.com/thingstodo/sports/biking/trails.

Golf (Of all the fantastic things to do in Stowe, VT, this is our favorite!)
Stowe Country Club; a mile away.  Rolling hills with mountain views.  6200 from the tips; slope 117. Pricing drops after 12:00pm.

Carriage Rides
Enjoy a ride in our lovely new romantic sleigh for couples. We will begin our journey through a covered bridge along an open brook on a winding wooded trail in the woods. Sleighs are all beautifully lit with enchanting lights for our early evening rides.

horsebackHorseback Riding

  • TopNotch Equestrian Center.  Individuals and couples with guides explore the 120 acres of the resort.  1.5 miles away.  802-253-6497

Dogsledding in the summer?
Yes!  On wheels.  Fabulous scenery and a fun ride but the magic of this event is the dogs.  “Must love dogs.” Spend an hour or more with them – playing and harnessing them (they LOVE to run!).  Both are wonderfully memorable experiences!!  We’ll make reservations for you.

Swimming

When summer is at its best, there are a many natural rock and waterfall formations that will provide welcomed relief from Vermont’s version of a hot day – 89 degrees.  Personally, we prefer The Swimming Hole; a beautiful, new facility here in Stowe, a mile away from Stone Hill.  The Swimming Hole has a full length pool including lap pool, weight training areas, and group fitness classes in Spinning, Kranking, Yoga, and Pilates.    A day at the “Hole” is usually around $20; some classes may be extra.

We look forward to your visit to our romantic Stowe bed and breakfast.

Winter Activities in Stowe

Stowe abounds with entertaining winter activities for romantics, adventurers, foodies, and artists alike - with or without snow! 

Yankee Magazine ranked Stowe, Vermont as the Best Winter Town in New England! (See more Stowe, Vermont awards!)

Skiing & Boarding

While initially chartered in 1763, Stowe’s reputation as the best skiing in New England began with its first ski trail in 1933-34, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Lift-serviced skiing at present-day Stowe started when Sepp Ruschp and the Mt. Mansfield Ski Club opened a rope tow on the Toll House slope on February 2, 1937. Today at Stowe Mountain:

  • Epic Pass
  • Miles of skiing: 40
  • Trails: 116
  • Total lifts: 13 (more mile-long lifts than anywhere in New England)
  • Hourly lift capacity: 15,516 passengers
  • Snowmaking coverage: 80%
  • Average annual snowfall: 333 inches.

Save 20% on Epic Mountain Rentals for skiing and riding (skis and snowboards) using our link or scan the barcode on this coupon for an in-store discount.

Nordic Skiing / Cross Country Skiing

When combined with over 3000 acres of conserved land, Stowe boasts one of the largest, most diverse trail systems in the United States – all difficulty levels. Nordic areas:

  • Trapp Family Lodge (two miles away)
  • Stowe Mountain Resort (four miles away)
  • The recreation path (across the street)
  • Weissner Woods (less than a mile away)
  • The 300-mile Catamount Trail (less than a mile away – well, not all 300 miles of it!!)

Snowshoeing

Snowshoe at any of the cross-country ski locations. We also have free snowshoes at the inn. If you prefer a moonlight cabin,  fondue dinner, snowshoe, or tubing trek, Umiak is our local provider.

Fat Biking

Try a new adventure.; fat biking is like Mountain Biking but on bikes with thick tires, so you can ride on snow, too! Learn more about rentals and trails for winter fat biking in Stowe.

The Swimming Hole Indoor Pool

A mile away – 802-253-9229

Arbortrek –Canopy Adventures

Ziplining even in the winter.

Gondola SkyRide

When the Stowe ski resort is open, the gondola is also open!

Sleigh rides

Yes! Horse-drawn -- just for two – blankets are provided to keep you warm. Rides are about 30 minutes. We recommend starting just as the sun sets so you see the loveliness of the surroundings, but finish in the dark. We can make reservations for you.

Dogsledding

The scenery is even more lovely in the snow than in the summer! Rides are longer since the dogs don’t overheat as quickly. We’ll call for reservations for you.

Snowmobiling

Choose one sled or two. Guides will take you out and bring you back. Views are…. well, they create a camera frenzy!

Scenic Walks

Enjoy scenic views on the Stowe Rec Path, a 5.3-mile paved trail from Stowe Village to Top Notch Resort on the Mountain Road. The path boasts breathtaking mountain views and access to restaurants, lodges, and local businesses.

Ice Skating

The Stowe Arena is in the heart of the village and is open from early November through late March. Skate rentals and public skating daily. An outdoor ice skating rink is available at the Spruce Peak Village Center and is open daily from 12 – 6 p.m. Skating is complimentary, and skates are available for rent. Waterbury also has ice skating at the Ice Center of Washington West.

Sugaring

March is the official beginning of the sugaring season (i.e., maple syrup); however, you can always travel to any of the local sites to see how the process works, learn about the grades of syrup, and of course, taste a variety of samples and by-products!

Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center

Spruce Peak Arts curates engaging experiences for all ages that connect audiences to the performing arts in deep, meaningful, and delightful ways.  A year-round presenter of performing arts and educational and family programs, Spruce Peak Arts’ home base is the Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center in Stowe, VT.  Our 420-seat multi-use modern performance center boasts pristine acoustics and state-of-the-art technical systems. Event Calendar

Teddy Bears

A cozy addition to a cold day – visit the Vermont Teddy Bear factory in Shelburne, VT. 800-829-BEAR (2327).

Shopping

For amazing shopping, we recommend Stowe Living, Remarkable Things, Bunya Bunya, Body Lounge, The Mercantile, Shaw’s General Store, Bear Pod Books, Country Store on Main, Neon Wave, Pinnacle Sporting Goods, and AJ’s Sports.

Art Galleries

Visit one of Stowe's many art galleries: Northwood Gallery, Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery, Remarkable Things Craft Gallery, or The Current. Many offer fun classes daily.

Stowe Tasting & Brewery Tours

Taste the region's best beers, hard ciders, wines, spirits, and foods with tours by Savor Vermont or 4 Points VT.

Explore on your own: Visit Ben & Jerry’s for a factory tour, then head over to Lake Champlain Chocolates, Cold Hollow Cider, Danforth Pewter, and Cabot Cheese Store, all within walking distance of each other.

Love coffee?  Stowe is home to tons of coffee shops and roasteries.  Black Cap Coffee, Woodlands Coffee, Girakofi, Stowe Bee Bakery, Trapp kaffehaus, Artisan Coffee, and the Roastery.