STOWE AREA ASSOCIATION
51 Main St., Box 1320
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-7321
www.gostowe.com

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Contact: Jo Sabel Courtney, (802) 253-7321 extension 219, josc@gostowe.com

SWEET ON STOWE:
Vermont Maple Sugaring Season Celebrated in Stowe

Maple syrup and the Vermont tradition of tapping trees, collecting sap, and making the syrup are celebrated during Maple Weekend in Stowe, March 23-25, 2007. Rated one of the Top 10 winter events for the 2006 season by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, Maple Weekend offers the chance to visit a sugarhouse, learn how syrup is made and, of course, sample pure, sweet maple syrup, Vermont’s famous “sugar on snow,” and other delicious seasonal maple products. Vermont has an ideal climate for growing sugar maple trees, an ideal climate for good sap flow, and a syrup-making know-how which has been handed down from generation to generation.
“Maple Weekend is a great time for a spring visit to Stowe,” states Valerie Rochon, Executive Director of the Stowe Area Association. “The days are warm enough for the sap to run, but cooler evening air means the mountains are still covered in snow for great skiing.”
Stowe is offering a two-night package to celebrate the sugaring season, March 23-25. Starting at $184.00, the “Sweet Spring in Stowe” Package includes 2 nights’ accommodations for 2 people, a tour of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory, and a visit to the Trapp Family Lodge sugarhouse for authentic, one-of-a-kind Sugar on Snow. Also, in your room upon arrival will be coupons good at a variety of Stowe shops and a “Sweet Treats Gift Basket” from Stowe Mercantile with maple candy, maple syrup, and even maple tea! You can opt to add on a Maple Body Scrub or other treatment from one of Stowe’s world-class destination spas for an additional cost. For more information or to book the package please call 1-800-GOSTOWE or visit www.gostowe.com


Located at the foot of Mt Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak, the quintessential village of Stowe, Vermont has been hosting travelers for over 200 years. A true four-season destination of international renown, Stowe offers endless opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors—from world-class skiing and snowboarding to an award-winning recreation path and a virtually endless trail system. Stowe offers over 70 unique and boutique shops, 40 restaurants, and almost 50 different lodging establishments ranging from full service resort spas to quaint bed and breakfasts. A real rarity in today’s world, virtually all of these businesses are locally owned. In 2006, the Stowe Area Association celebrates 70 years of welcoming guests to our community. For more information, please call 1-800-GO-STOWE or visit www.gostowe.com or www.stowe.travel.