Weekly Schedule

Join Naturalist Jan Axtell for this informational walk. Birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles all call our property home. Look at how these creatures move around, live and use out forested habitats. All ages and abilities welcome. Please dress for the weather. Sign up at the Fitness Center (ext 5722). Meet at the Outdoor Center. $15.00/participant.

(10am to 12pm & 1pm to 4pm)

Large Group Sleigh - No Reservation Required: First Come, First Served Basis. Departs every half-hour and cost is $20 per adult (13+)/ $14 per child (4-12)/ children 3 years and under are free with an adult. Last ride leaves at 3:30 PM. Call the Sleigh Ride Hotline 253-5895 for ride updates. All rides meet across from Outdoor Center. Payments should be made to the driver: cash, credit card or room charge.

Enjoy the natural beauty of the Trapp Family Lodge and it’s truly extraordinary mountaintop setting in your own private horse drawn sleigh. Private rides can be scheduled through the Front Desk at ext. 5742.

This is the perfect opportunity to watch some of our country’s finest collegiate racers.
Please Note: This event will not effect a day on our trail network. So please still join us for a day of skiing, and you will probably see some of the best skiers in the East. All are welcome!

Introductory group lesson, please call (x5755). Meeting place: Ski Center. Cost is $20.

Introductory group lesson, please call (x5755). Meeting place: Ski Center. Cost is $20.

Introductory group lesson, please call (x5755). Meeting place: Ski Center. Cost is $20.

The tour begins with an overview of the von Trapp family history – actual vs movie version, discussion of the property’s history and the family’s early years in America. View a documentary film of Maria von Trapp’s memories during her final visit to her former home in Salzburg, Austria.

Whenever possible a von Trapp family member either leads the tour or hosts a question and answer session.

Meet at the Main Lodge Gift Shop
$10 per Trapp Family Lodge Guest ~ $15 per Trapp Family Lodge Non Guest  ~  $5 per Child 12 & under

This Saturday, February 4th, 2012 we will be tasting new releases of Loire Cabernet Franc, for inclusion on our list. The Loire is the longest river in France, the last wild river in Europe, and has been designated a World Heritage area by UNESCO. For much of its 630 miles - from the mountains of central France to the coast of Brittany - the Loire is vineyard country. Total wine production makes up the third largest AOC (appellation d'origine contrôlée) viticultural area in France. It is France’s second largest region for sparkling wine and the leading region for white wine production. The Loire River is the cradle of the French Nation. It is where the cultures of north and south meet. Charles Martel stopped the Saracen invasion of Europe at Tours in 731 AD. Joan of Arc met the Dauphin at Chinon in 1429 and convinced him to fight the English. Loire Valley wines include 65 appellations that include every style of wine – red, white, rosé, still, Sparkling, sweet, dry and everything in between. One reason for this diversity is the size of the Loire Valley.
The vineyards grow along a 300 mile stretch of the river, so there are several distinct climates and a wide variety of soils that divide the Loire Valley into 5 distinct regions, each with its own characteristic varietals and wine styles.

The red wines of the Loire Valley range from fresh and fruity to rich and earthy, but they are never overpowering. The lighter ones can be served chilled at a summer barbecue, and the fuller bodied are excellent for companions for hearty dishes. Cabernet Franc ripens earlier than its more famous cousin (Cabernet Sauvignon), making it better suited to the cooler climate of the Loire. It probably originated in Bordeaux, where it is mainly used for blending, but it is so well suited to conditions in the Loire Valley that it stands alone in such famous wines as Chinon, Bourgueil and Samur-Champigny. Fine old Cabernet Franc wines can, in the words of one Loire Valley winemaker, be reminiscent of the aromas of a forest after a rainstorm. Young Cabernet Franc is an ideal red wine for summer. Older, bigger wines are delicious with roasted meats and are probably the ideal accompaniment to the traditional roast leg of lamb with flageolet beans.  

The format will be casual, walk around with cheese and bread.

The wines featured will be:
Joseph Mellot, “Les Moriniéres”, Chinon 2008
Domaine de la Chanteleuserie, Bourgueil 2009
Domaine de la Chevalerie, “Galichets”, Bourgueil 2008
Domaine de Pallus, “Les Pensées de Pallus”, Chinon 2008
Cousin, “Pur Breton”, Anjou 2009

A sign-up sheet will be available at the front desk (253-5742 or 800-826-7000) and there will be a $15.00 fee per person.

Join Naturalist Jan Axtell for this informational walk. Birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles all call our property home. Look at how these creatures move around, live and use out forested habitats. All ages and abilities welcome. Please dress for the weather. Sign up at the Fitness Center (ext 5722). Meet at the Outdoor Center. $15.00/participant.

(10am to 12pm & 1pm to 4pm)

Large Group Sleigh - No Reservation Required: First Come, First Served Basis. Departs every half-hour and cost is $20 per adult (13+)/ $14 per child (4-12)/ children 3 years and under are free with an adult. Last ride leaves at 3:30 PM. Call the Sleigh Ride Hotline 253-5895 for ride updates. All rides meet across from Outdoor Center. Payments should be made to the driver: cash, credit card or room charge.

Get a taste of Vermont on our Maple Sugar snowtour. Spend some time in our sugarbush learning about the trees and process of gathering before visiting our sugahouse where all the magic happens. $30 covers our guide, snowshoes and poles. Please dress appropriately for the temperatures! Please register at the Outdoor Centr early to get geared up (x5755). This tour will run as a hike for a discount price if there is no snow!

Enjoy the natural beauty of the Trapp Family Lodge and it’s truly extraordinary mountaintop setting in your own private horse drawn sleigh. Private rides can be scheduled through the Front Desk at ext. 5742.

This is the perfect opportunity to watch some of our country’s finest collegiate racers.
Please Note: This event will not effect a day on our trail network. So please still join us for a day of skiing, and you will probably see some of the best skiers in the East. All are welcome!

Introductory group lesson, please call (x5755). Meeting place: Ski Center. Cost is $20.

Introductory group lesson, please call (x5755). Meeting place: Ski Center. Cost is $20.

Introductory group lesson, please call (x5755). Meeting place: Ski Center. Cost is $20.

It's a rockin' morning with climbing on our rock wall for the first hour then head back upstairs to the Kid's Club for a snack and some pet rock painting until lunchtime. Advance sign up is recommended (x5722). Cost: $24 per child. All children must be potty-trained and a minimum of 3 years old (or 40 pounds to use rock wall). Please arrive early to register your child.

The tour begins with an overview of the von Trapp family history – actual vs movie version, discussion of the property’s history and the family’s early years in America. View a documentary film of Maria von Trapp’s memories during her final visit to her former home in Salzburg, Austria.

Whenever possible a von Trapp family member either leads the tour or hosts a question and answer session.

Meet at the Main Lodge Gift Shop
$10 per Trapp Family Lodge Guest ~ $15 per Trapp Family Lodge Non Guest  ~  $5 per Child 12 & under

Join Naturalist Jan Axtell for this informational walk. Birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles all call our property home. Look at how these creatures move around, live and use out forested habitats. All ages and abilities welcome. Please dress for the weather. Sign up at the Fitness Center (ext 5722). Meet at the Outdoor Center. $15.00/participant.

 Experience our beautiful property, get some exercise and learn about the Trapp Family History while we snowshoe around the Lodge grounds. $30 covers our guide, snowshoes and poles. Please dress appropriately for the temperatures! Please register at the Outdoor Centr early to get geared up (x5755). This tour will run as a hike for a discount price if there is no snow!

This is a basic introduction to the use of digital cameras and picture taking. Most everyone has a digital camera, but do you know how to use all the functions? Do you know how to take a good photo with a basic camera? Peter Yoskin will help familiarize you with digital cameras and give some tips on how to improve the photos you take. Peter will use a slide show to shed some light on the subject, so you can just listen and take notes or you can bring your own camera with you. The class meets in St. Georges Hall in the Main Lodge. Please sign up and make payment at the Fitness Center (x5722). Cost is $25 and there is a 3 person minimum required to run the class.

Introductory group lesson, please call (x5755). Meeting place: Ski Center. Cost is $20.

Introductory group lesson, please call (x5755). Meeting place: Ski Center. Cost is $20.

Introductory group lesson, please call (x5755). Meeting place: Ski Center. Cost is $20.

Mostly for fun and bragging rights this table tennis competition is for teens and adults who are looking for something fun to do in the afternoon. Bring your favorite paddle if you have one or use ours to battle your way to the top. Sign up in advance please at the Fitness Center (x5722). We need at least 6 people to have a tourney! Complimentary

Join Naturalist Jan Axtell for this informational walk. Birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles all call our property home. Look at how these creatures move around, live and use out forested habitats. All ages and abilities welcome. Please dress for the weather. Sign up at the Fitness Center (ext 5722). Meet at the Outdoor Center. $15.00/participant.

with local artist Nancy Schade. Learn the wonders of acrylic painting for your creative future! Please sign up at the Reception Desk of the Fitness Center (x5722). 15-hour advance sign up is needed for this class to take place. Cost: $45.

Love to sing but others wish you wouldn't? This class will teach you relaxation techniques to free and open the voice. Learn how posture and support help you find the voice inside. We'll practice with rounds and canons and learn to listen. Please sign up in advance at the fitness center (x5722). Age recommendation: teens and adults. Location: St. Georges Hall. Cost: $30 per person.

Introductory group lesson, please call (x5755). Meeting place: Ski Center. Cost is $20.

Introductory group lesson, please call (x5755). Meeting place: Ski Center. Cost is $20.

Introductory group lesson, please call (x5755). Meeting place: Ski Center. Cost is $20.

The tour begins with an overview of the von Trapp family history – actual vs movie version, discussion of the property’s history and the family’s early years in America. View a documentary film of Maria von Trapp’s memories during her final visit to her former home in Salzburg, Austria.

Whenever possible a von Trapp family member either leads the tour or hosts a question and answer session.

Meet at the Main Lodge Gift Shop
$10 per Trapp Family Lodge Guest ~ $15 per Trapp Family Lodge Non Guest  ~  $5 per Child 12 & under

Join Naturalist Jan Axtell for this informational walk. Birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles all call our property home. Look at how these creatures move around, live and use out forested habitats. All ages and abilities welcome. Please dress for the weather. Sign up at the Fitness Center (ext 5722). Meet at the Outdoor Center. $15.00/participant.

Let the beautiful scenery surrounding the Trapp Family Lodge inspire you to capture them through watercolors. Explore the fun and excitement of watercolors with local artist Michelle E. Jackson. Come paint and try many watercolor techniques. All levels are welcome. All materials are supplied. Cost: $50 per student. Please sign up by 8:00pm the night before the class. Minimum of 3 students is needed to run the class.

 Enjoy a snowshoe trek up to the cabin. This is a challenging 6-mile hike roundtrip. Please be prepared with winter boots, water bottle and clothing that's appropriate for the weather (wool socks!) $79 for Guests, $99 for day visitors. Guide, snowshoes and lunch are included. Please sign up in advance at the Outdoor Center (x5755) If there is no snow, this tour will be offered as a hike. Snowshoe cost will be discounted from price.

Introductory group lesson, please call (x5755). Meeting place: Ski Center. Cost is $20.

Introductory group lesson, please call (x5755). Meeting place: Ski Center. Cost is $20.

Introductory group lesson, please call (x5755). Meeting place: Ski Center. Cost is $20.

This Wednesday February 8th, 2012 we will be tasting new releases of Spanish Tempranillo, for inclusion on our list. Keven Ring of Artisanal Cellars, will be on hand to discuss the wines and answer any questions. With nearly 1.16 million hectares under vine (of which 97.4% is for wine) Spain continues to be the country with the largest area of vine cultivation in the European Union and the world (it accounts for 30% of the total EU area, followed by France and Italy with approximately 22% each). Spain’s geographical position, its climatic differences and its wide variety of soil types makes it a privileged place for producing wines with very different characteristics. Vines are grown in all 17 of the country’s autonomous regions, even though nearly half of the total acreage is found in Castilla-La Mancha (540,000 ha) which is the geographical region with the largest area under vine cultivation in the world. It is unclear precisely where vines were first cultivated in Spain or who brought winemaking techniques to the Iberian peninsula. Various sources believe the first vineyards were cultivated on the southwest coast of Andalusia, which may also have been the entrance point for the first vines reaching the peninsula. Given the presence of the Phoenicians there approximately 3,000 years ago.

They were a trading culture and founded a port in the southwest, which they called Gadir (now Cádiz). Later they moved inland, founding another city they called Xera (now Jerez), where they planted vines in the surrounding hills. Spanish winemaking really took off after the Reconquest of Spain by the Catholic Kings. The re-established religious communities and monasteries played a significant role in this process; the monks and friars of various orders worked to recover the winemaking tradition. Wine was vital for their religious rituals, and they also filled their cellars, supplying wine to pilgrims and local taverns. Thus, the vineyards flourished once again in areas surrounding the monasteries and abbeys, and later in other regions. Tempranillo aromas and flavors often combine elements of berryish fruit, herbaceousness, an earthy-leathery character, and good minerality. It needs only a short growing season and this early ripening tendency is the source of the name tempranillo, which translates to "little early one".

The format will be casual, walk around with cheese and bread.

The wines featured will be:
Tres Osos, 85% Tempranillo/15% Cabernet Sauvignon, Valencia 2009
Casa Gualda, Tempranillo, La Mancha 2009
Cueto Tendencia, “Cosecha”, Rioja 2008
Monte Toro, “Roble”, Toro 2008
Fescenino, Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero 2007

A sign-up sheet will be available at the front desk (253-5742 or 800-826-7000) and there will be a $15.00 fee per person.

Join Naturalist Jan Axtell for this informational walk. Birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles all call our property home. Look at how these creatures move around, live and use out forested habitats. All ages and abilities welcome. Please dress for the weather. Sign up at the Fitness Center (ext 5722). Meet at the Outdoor Center. $15.00/participant.

Join Chris Pocher on a trek to meet our Scottish Highlander Cows that call Trapp's home. Learn about these interesting bovines and hoe they fit into the cycle of life here in Vermont. Bring your camera there cows are very photogenic. $30 covers our guide, snowshoes and poles. Please dress appropriately for the temperatures! Please register at the Outdoor Centr early to get geared up (x5755). This tour will run as a hike for a discount price if there is no snow!

This is a basic introduction to the use of digital cameras and picture taking. Most everyone has a digital camera, but do you know how to use all the functions? Do you know how to take a good photo with a basic camera? Peter Yoskin will help familiarize you with digital cameras and give some tips on how to improve the photos you take. Peter will use a slide show to shed some light on the subject, so you can just listen and take notes or you can bring your own camera with you. The class meets in St. Georges Hall in the Main Lodge. Please sign up and make payment at the Fitness Center (x5722). Cost is $25 and there is a 3 person minimum required to run the class.

Introductory group lesson, please call (x5755). Meeting place: Ski Center. Cost is $20.

Introductory group lesson, please call (x5755). Meeting place: Ski Center. Cost is $20.

Introductory group lesson, please call (x5755). Meeting place: Ski Center. Cost is $20.

The tour begins with an overview of the von Trapp family history – actual vs movie version, discussion of the property’s history and the family’s early years in America. View a documentary film of Maria von Trapp’s memories during her final visit to her former home in Salzburg, Austria.

Whenever possible a von Trapp family member either leads the tour or hosts a question and answer session.

Meet at the Main Lodge Gift Shop
$10 per Trapp Family Lodge Guest ~ $15 per Trapp Family Lodge Non Guest  ~  $5 per Child 12 & under

Enjoy the classical and jazz music from pianist John Cassel.

Join Naturalist Jan Axtell for this informational walk. Birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles all call our property home. Look at how these creatures move around, live and use out forested habitats. All ages and abilities welcome. Please dress for the weather. Sign up at the Fitness Center (ext 5722). Meet at the Outdoor Center. $15.00/participant.

From tree to basket: join Vermont artisan Andy Paonessa to learn about the ancient art of ash splint basketry. All materials are gathered from the rich swamps of the Northeast Kingdom. The tree is then processed the traditional way by pounding the log to remove splints for weaving. All materials are provided and everyone will go home with a 6-8 inch basket. This is a great opportunity to learn a new skill and take home a piece of Vermont that will last for many years! Cost is $55. Please sign up in advance at the Fitness Center (x5711). There is a two person minimum to run this workshop! Meeting place is the Greenhouse unless otherwise specified.

Introductory group lesson, please call (x5755). Meeting place: Ski Center. Cost is $20.

Introductory group lesson, please call (x5755). Meeting place: Ski Center. Cost is $20.

Introductory group lesson, please call (x5755). Meeting place: Ski Center. Cost is $20.

Enjoy the natural beauty of the Trapp Family Lodge and it’s truly extraordinary mountaintop setting in your own private horse drawn sleigh. Private rides can be scheduled through the Front Desk at ext. 5742.

Come to warm up, stretch and soothe your skiing muscles in our beautiful mountain view studio. As you follow our after ski yoga poses you can enjoy the sunset over Worcester Range, unwind your mind, breath deeply and ready yourself for a healthy dinner. Call to reserve a space in class (x5722). Drop-in's are welcome. Please arrive 5 minutes early. Cost: $15 per person. Come with an empty stomach and a well hydrated body!