Sunday, April 21, 2013

VERMONT "SUMMERTIME" GETAWAY

Vermont has it all for a great summer getaway weekend!


Whether it is a romantic escape or a Vermont road trip visiting the shops, farms, restaurants, museums and theatres, it is all here and the Willoughvale Inn is nearby waiting for you. 

Here are a few unique attractions for a May or June Vermont drive around visit ...
Vermont Heritage Gallery Exhibit
Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium and the Bread and Puppet Museum

Try a day of fishing on the Willoughby River ....


For the more adventuresome, Bald Mountain and Mount Pisgah, near Lake Willoughby, offer fantastic challenges for hikers, rock climbing and trail bikers.  Combine the lake with these beautiful mountains and you have a Vermont weekend and some fantastic memories.

If you need some help with your plans or information about local equipment suppliers, we can help.  Whether it is a bike rental or a trail guide its all nearby.
 
At the end of the day, drop in at the Willoughvale Inn and Gil's Bar & Grill for a drink and a bite to eat and share your stories about your day's adventures on the lake or on the mountain.

If its more than a weekend getaway and you need a fantastic accommodation for a get together or a family event, we are at your service and we can help with the plans. What could be better than family and friends on beautiful Lake Willoughby?
 
WHETHER ITS A MEETING OR A GATHERING
GIVE US A CALL (800) 594-9102
 

Monday, April 8, 2013

Memorial Day and Summer Fun in Vermont

Memorial Day is right around the corner and Summer will be here soon!  Its time for planning that Summer vacation or a Vermont Weekend Getaway.  The beautiful Northeast Kingdom of Vermont has something for everyone.

Our Inn rooms and lakeside cottages offer beautiful Lake Willoughby for watter fun and there is Mt. Pigah for some mountain climbing and trail biking. We are also within easy driving distance of most of the Vermont attractions.  Here are just a few ideas for a fun time in Vermont ...

FOR THE KIDS ....  

KIDS UNDER 12 YEARS STAY FOR FREE AT THE WILLOUGHVALE INN

There is always a place for the kids at the Willoughvale Inn.  Lake side fun or mountain adventure and recreation, the inn is nearby.

Visit our Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest pages and say hello, add a like and become an INNsider to get some specials added to your visit.


                                                                          
FOR THE FAMILY ...  

Check into our Angler Cottage for a birds eye view and a cozy screened in porch overlooking the lake and the mountains.



For a romantic escape or a family getaway the Willoughvale Inn offer beautiful Mount Pisgah on Lake Willoughby for a couple days or for a week in the Summer time.  As the weather heats up head for the mountains and join us.


A FEW OF THE FUN THINGS TO SEE IN VERMONT ...
Pump House Water Park
Granby Zoo
Smugg's Zipline Tour
Santa's Village
Agape Hill Farm
Storyland
Fairbanks Museum
Sugarmill Farm
Old Stone House Museum
Maple Grove Farms


Saturday, March 16, 2013

Vermont ... A Sweet Ride





Springtime in Vermont!  It's that time of year to breakaway for a weekend getaway.  Tour the back roads of Vermont from east to west there are Spring events and festivals.  March 23-24 is the annual open house for the Vermont sugarhouses.  For details visit http://vermontmaple.org/events/ for the latest news about the local maple syrup Spring season events.

Along with the Spring events, there is always the beauty of the Spring season and riving the back roads, sitting by the lake or canoeing on beautiful Lake Willoughby.  The bike trails are opening for more Vermont fun in the sun recreation.  The snow is melting away and the countryside and mountain trails are drying out so put away your skis and get on the trial,  Its time to saddle up and ride! It's time to enjoy your weekend on the trails. Darling Hill bike trails open in April and be sure you don't  overlook the expanded Burk Mountain bike trails. Be sure to check-in to  spend the evenings with us at the Willoughvale Inn and dine with us at Gil's Bar & Grill.  

Add a little sweetness and healthy exercise to your weekend!  Just give us a call and let us help plan a great getaway.   


 Visit us at ... www.willoughvale.com

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Vermont Spring Skiing

Whether it is Spring Break, St. Patrick's Day Weekend, a family getaway or a romantic escape with that special person, Spring skiing in the Green Mountains of Vermont couldn't be any better.  This year the weather has been very kind to our skier guests and friends.

The Willoughvale Inn offers some great rates for both our cottages and the rooms at the Inn.  We are just a short drive to the slopes for downhill skiing or the mountain trails for some great cross-country skiing.  Click HERE to see our special rates.

The Spring is so great because it combines the winter activities and opens the new season for spring activities.  As the roads clear take a tour of the shops and stores for our natural maple syrup, cheeses and more.

Here is a great deal for the end of the season ...

Kingdom Trails Package Cross Country Skiing - Winter and Spring

Package Includes: Two nights lodging, continental breakfast and a pass to the Kingdom Trails* Mountain Bike Trail Pass.

Whether you sport is cross country skiing or later into the Spring try some trail biking.  The mountain trails of Vermont are a great way to enjoy the peace and tranquility and just get away from the daily routine and challenges to re-energize.







Sunday, February 17, 2013

Robert Frost Lakeside Cottage

 
 
Robert FrostRobert Frost - The Road Not Taken
Spring will be here in just a few weeks.  Spring break is not all about school break, take the family or that special person in your life and getaway for a visit to the Vermont Northeast Kingdom.  A lakeside cottage, at the Willoughvale Inn, is a great way to relax or get away with the family.  The Mountain Interval by Mr. Frost makes us think about the roads we have traveled and the roads we will travel.  Take the road that gives you peace of mind and relaxation in the Vermont mountains by beautiful Lake Willoughby.   Click HERE to see our cottages and cabins on the lake or for a beautiful view of the mountains.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Valentine's Weekend Getaway Specials

WilloughVale Inn Romantic Getaway
Romance is in the air in Vermont! 
Are you planning a Romanitc Valentine's Weekend Getaway?  Our Willoughvale Inn and Cottages on beautuful Lake Willoughby are a perfect destination. 

You can relax and enjoy the breath taking scenery or jump into some winter recreation and fun; sleigh rides, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, ice fishing, ice climbing and more.  At the Willoughvale Inn you can enjoy the comfort of your room at the inn or a cozy private lakeside cottage.  Don't forget to drop into Gil's Bar and Grill for a snack or a meal and a night cap.


If it is a family getaway, consider a relaxing drive in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom between Lyndonville and Derby Center. This will bring you to the Willoughvale Inn and beautiful Lake Willoughby. The drive will traverse a scenic and hauntingly beautiful section of northeastern Vermont, crossing 35 miles of the remote upland area nicknamed the “Northeast Kingdom.”

WilloughVale Inn Romantic Getaway

Along the drive is fjord-like Lake Willoughby, a long, thin lake bounded by mountains, which is one of Vermont’s most spectacular natural wonders. Our inn is located on the banks of the lake with an amazing and romantic view of the lake and surrounding mountains.  Special attractions in the Lake Willoughby area are; Willoughby State Forest, Great Falls of the Clyde River, scenic views, hiking, fishing, boating, cross country skiing, ice and rock climbing.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Lake Willoughby Winter Getaway

The Vermont ski slopes are open and welcoming all.  The weather could not be better!  Check into our Burke Mountain Ski, Ride and Stay Discount Package, starting at only $95 per person. 

Just imagine your view of the sunset and sunrise on beautiful Lake Willoughby from your Willoughvale cottage.



Visit us at Facebook, Google Plus or Twitter and follow us to become a Willoughvale INNsider.  Share your videos, questions and comments to let us know what we can do to make your escape to the Vermont mountains exceed your expectations.  As a Willoughvale INNsider we will reach out to you occassionally for your advice and to share information about some unique specials.

The Willoughvale Inn combines the mountains with the beautiful Lake Willoughby for all activites; snow mobiling, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, ice fishing and ice skating.  After a day on the lake or the slopes you can relax in Gill's Bar & Grill, sit by the fireplace or get ready for the next day in your private lakeside cottage.  We want to help make your getaway memorable!