2010-02-15   Maple Weekend in Stowe, Vermont:
Experience an Authentic Vermont Tradition and Get a FREE Gift

Stowe, VT (January 15, 2010) - 'Mmmm', maple syrup...We love it on pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, and snow (yes, snow!). We use it in our cooking, eat it as candy, and even love maple-flavored 'creamees'. So, exactly what is maple syrup? What is it made of? How is it made? Where is it made? This year, the Ninth Annual Vermont Maple Open House Weekend is March 26th to 28th and there is no better place to learn all about maple syrup than in Stowe, Vermont.

Visit the Trapp Family Lodge sugarhouse on Saturday, March 27th and Sunday, March 28th for a full explanation of syrup production, sample tasting and a sugar-on-snow party. Sugar-on-snow is a traditional Vermont way of making instant maple candy. Enjoy it with dill pickles, donuts and hot apple cider! The Trapp Family Lodge sugarhouse is in the woods, so to make the experience even more authentic, you'll get there via cross country skis, snowshoes or complementary horse-drawn sleigh rides.

Also in Stowe, visit the Nebraska Knoll Sugar Farm Saturday, March 27th and Sunday, March 28th and sample warm maple syrup, soak up the stream in their sugarhouse and get a tour from the experts. Watch them make maple sugar (another delectable confection), and join-in on Nebraska Knoll's sugar-on-snow tradition.

Since you will already be in Stowe, why not hit the slopes? Your bellies and minds will be full of maple syrup, and there is no better way to burn off those calories than a day of skiing or riding at Stowe Mountain Resort. Plus, in late March, Mount Mansfield offers some of the best spring skiing there is!

Make a weekend of it! Book two nights by calling 1-800-GO-STOWE or visit www.gostowe.com, and receive a FREE maple goodie upon arrival! Just be sure to mention the "Maple Weekend" package to secure your FREE maple gift!

Located at the foot of Mt. Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak, the idyllic village of Stowe, Vermont in New England has been hosting travelers for over 200 years. A true four-season destination of international renown, Stowe offers endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, from summer activities to world-class skiing, and scores of unique ways to "Uncover Our Secret". Visitors searching for great value will find it in Stowe's 70 unique shops, 40 restaurants, and almost 50 different lodging establishments, ranging from full service resort spas to quaint bed and breakfasts and country inns. Virtually all are locally owned, for a refreshing change.