New England Masters Skiing - Lodging and Dining
Please send your lodging or dining tips or offers to info@nemasters.org
| Sugarbush, VT
A good source for lodging and dining tips can be found at www.madrivervalley.com which is run and supported by the local chamber of commerce. Properties managed by the mountain can be found at www.sugarbush.com. Also, call 1-800-53-sugar The Waitsfield Inn, www.waitsfieldinn.com in downtown Waitsfield will be offering a special room discount to Masters Competitors for the Eastern Championships. There are several room options. All include a full breakfast buffet starting at 7 AM. There is also space provided for ski prep and waxing. You must ID yourself as a Masters Competitor and be prepared to show your license. Call and speak with Innkeeper Ronda Kelley. E-mail: lodging@waitsfieldinn.com The Farm on Mad River, a B&B located between Mad River Glen and Sugarbush resorts in Waitsfield, VT, is situated on 42 acres encircled by The Mad River. This circa 1900 farmhouse offers guests 5 comfortable bedrooms, with both shared and private baths, and an adjacent one bedroom home and one bedroom cottage for nightly and weekly stays. (Entire property accommodates 4-6) The home has two baths, and the cottage has one bath. Rates are reasonable, and a full breakfast is included. Cross-country skiing available on property. For further information, please call 802-496-7133 or visit our web site at www.madriverfarm.com. Group rates are available. Sincerely, Bill Johnson, The Farm on Mad River
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| Sunday River Ski Resort
Reservations: 800-543-2754
Bethel, ME - Master's Eastern Regional Bethel Inn Specials The Bethel Inn and Country Club, just 6.8 miles from Sunday River, offers complete and affordable lodging packages. Packages include a Four Course Dinner and breakfast, heated outdoor pool, fitness room, saunas, Cross Country and snowshoe trail access and more. Meet for cocktails in the Millbrook Tavern, downstairs at the Inn. Located in the heart of Bethel, within walking distance of shops, restaurants and taverns. Visit www.bethelinn.com or call (800)654-0125 for more details and reservations. Bethel Maine Chamber of Commerce - www.bethelmaine.com or 1-800-442-5826 Winter Haven at Sunday River - Cozy Condo/Apt at Sunday River for availability during your Eastern Championships in March. We had the pleasure of hosting one of your racers last year and would like to see the 1 bedroom accommodation filled this year. Please see our web page at WWW.WinterhavenSundayRiver.com or e-mail Michele at Haven@Megalink.net for more details and special Masters Racing rates. Normally the ski tuning shop is not part of our rental arrangement, but we make it available to your group. Hot tub, of course. We overlook the Sunday River valley looking right at the slopes you will be racing on.
GORHAM, NH
Special Discounted
Rates for Masters during National Championship
Colonial Fort Inn in
Gorham NH, where variety of restaurants are available, 40 minutes or
26 miles to Sunday River Barker Mountain Parking Lot. Rates are for
two people sharing one room, per room. A nice room w/two double beds,
full bath at $45 plus NH 8% tax; a basic room w/one bed, $37 plus NH
8% tax. All rooms have CTV, phone, and fridge. Also hostel (bunk beds)
accommodation available at $17/pp/day tax included with sharing full
bath, full kitchen, CTV, and phone. Breakfast available at 20%
discount. Wax room facilities provided with bench, vises, and iron.
CTV and beer included. Bring your own secret wax and files. Owned
and operated by Bruno Janicki, class 9 www.hikersparadise.com
1-800-470-4224
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| Mount Snow, VT - See Stratton, Bromley, Mount Snow, below |
| STOWE
Town and Country Resort - (800) 323-0311, $100 includes full breakfast, AAA discount of 10%, indoor pool Grey Fox - (800) 544-8454, $128 includes full breakfast, AAA discount of 10%, indoor pool Northern Lights Lodge - (800) 448-4554, $101 with full breakfast, AAA discount of 10%, indoor pool North Brook - (800) 253-4882, $80 with continental breakfast Sun and Ski - (800) 448-5223, $103, room with refrigerator, AAA discount of 10% Burgundy Rose Motor Inn - (800) 989-7768, $79 with continental breakfast Alpenrose Motel - (800) 962-7002, $68 Hob Knob - (800) 245-8540, $98 with full breakfast Stowe Motel - (800) 829-7629, $79 - $126 Sunset Motor Inn - (800) 544-2347, $68, $75, $88 Scandinavian Inn - (800) 544-4229, $116 with full breakfast (877) 317-8693 - Stowe Central Reservation Service |
| Central Vermont - Killington, Pico, Middlebury,
Suicide Six areas:
Mountain Sports Inn, on the Killington access road - 888-422-3315 - Talk to owner and Masters racer Bob Sardelli for a discount. (Make reservations early.) Pittsfield, VT - Pittsfield is conveniently located between the Middlebury Snow Bowl and Suicide Six races, and is 8 miles north of Killington Ski Resort. The Swiss Farm Inn, just north of Pittsfield. Great food and people flock from miles around for their breakfast. 802-746-8341 (Reserve early) The Country Butcher (in the center of Pittsfield village) has a nice feature; you can call 802-746-8113 the day before and order a box lunch that can be picked up after 7 AM. I guarantee it will be better and cheaper than ski area food. If motels are your thing, then you might want to stay at the Clear River Inn & Tavern just south of Pittsfield. Hidden behind is the Clear River Tavern, a great informal hang out with really good food. Try their garlic pizza. 1-800-746-7916. Add the CASA BELLA INN and restaurant to the list (802 746-8943). A charming inn with authentic Italian food, (Franco , owner chef, is from Bolzano Italy.) www.casabellainn.com Bethel, VT - Bethel is also between Middlebury and Suicide Six, and close to Killington.
Nestled Inn - 802-234-5440 - Susan La Flamme,
Owner / Operator For those of you who take route 4 through Woodstock, the best coffee is in the Woodstock Farmers Market, just west of the village. Things are a bit pricey, but everything is the best. |
North Conway
Golden Gables Inn (formerly Sylvan Pines) on Route 16-302 in North Conway is offering a special Masters rate. Reservations 1-888-422-5346, ask for Jan.
The Briarcliff Motel is centrally located in
the heart of Mount Washington Valley and is just minutes from local ski
mountains, restaurants, and entertainment hot spots. We pride ourselves in
providing clean, comfortable, and always affordable lodging. Come stay with
us and receive special discounted rates for all New England Masters Members!
Check us out at: http://www.briarcliffmotel.com/. Call: 603-356-5584, or
Toll Free: 1-800-338-4291 for reservations or email at info@briarcliffmotel.com.
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| Stratton / Bromley / Mount Snow area Master racer Henry Bronson sent in what he called a shameless plug; "I just happen to be the chef/owner of an award winning (at least I am competitive off the snow...) restaurant, Bistro Henry in Manchester, VT. My web site is www.bistrohenry.com." While Henry's restaurant covers the gourmet side of dining, CHRISTO'S Pizza & Pasta on Main St in Manchester handles the more basic side. This place has THE FOLEY KIDS SEAL OF APPROVAL. If youve never stayed at Johnny Seesaws youre in for a real treat. Over 100 years ago, this used to be a dance hall, where lumber jacks would hang out on Saturday night. People would come on any mode of transportation available to get together and dance. Its rumored they did more than just dance. Its located about 1/4 mile east of Bromley on Route 11. (1-800-424-CSAW) Matterhorn Inn - Double rooms $139 week-ends; $99 week days( one or two double beds with private bath).Suites $179 week-ends; $149 week days ( could sleep 4-5) with private bath. A full breakfast is served in their restuarant with prices ranging from $5-$11. He will gladly serve as early as needed (he has done this for other racers). On the premises is a restaurant that has been favorably reported on by locals. This inn is on Rt. 100, near W.Dover police station (about 5 min.to Mt.) Phone : 802-464-4676 Web: www.matterhorninnvt.com Weathervane B & B - 2 rooms with 1-2 double beds & private baths $115 (forgot to ask for week day rates). 1 that could accommodate 4 people with private bath (might be good for a family) $220. Also there are 2 rooms with shared bath upstairs and 2 rooms with shared bath downstairs. I didn't ask the price. Also he has a suite with fireplace. The prices include a full breakfast that he will serve as early as guests wish. Also if there is a group that make reservations together, he could discuss prices. This inn is about 1/2 mi. off Rt. 100 on Dorr-Fitch Rd. just past Congregational Church in West Dover Village (less than 10 min. to Mt.). Phone: 802-464-5426 Web: www.weathervanelodge.com Snowdon Motel, Londonderry VT - close to Mt. Snow, Stratton, and Bromley. We would be willing to discount our regular rates for New England Masters members by 20% if you book 6 rooms or more. [Organize a group BEFORE you call the motel, please. The Editor.] Our regular rooms rates vary from $75 to $105 per night based on double occupancy. Each additional person, $15. Quiet, restful, alpine chalet located within the Golden Triangle of Skiing. We feature large rooms, private full baths, individual heat controls, telephones, color-cable TV and window walls with delightful views. Faheem Khan, 800-419-7600, snowdon1@adelphia.net, www.snowdonmotel.com Vintage Motel, Wilmington - (800) 899-9660, Thursday - $60, Friday or Saturday - $95, free Continental breakfast. Andirons Lodge, West Dover - (800) 445-7669, Thursday - $105, Friday or Saturday - $135 Gray Ghost Inn, West Dover - (800) 745-3615, Thursday - $83, Friday or Saturday - $137, includes a full breakfast. Horizon Inn, Wilmington - (800) 336-5513, Thursday - $80, Friday or Saturday - $115, includes a full breakfast, indoor pool, restaurant on-site - open weekends. Kitzhof Lodge, West Dover - (800) 388-8310, Thursday - $74, Friday and Saturday - $272 includes tax and continental breakfast. Yankee Doodle Lodge, West Dover - (800) 388-5591, Thursday - $75, Friday or Saturday - $128, includes continental breakfast. Rates are based on standard room, double occupancy. Mount Snow Area Wide Lodging Reservations - (800) 245-SNOW For a complete listing, visit www.mountsnow.com and click on vacation planning. |
| Burke 1 Old Cutter Inn at the mt. excellent restaurant tel. 802 626 5152 2 Wild Flower Inn at E.Burke excellent restaurant tel. 802 626 8310 3 Lynnburke motel at Lyndonville tel 802 626 3346 6 miles 4 Colonnade inn at Lyndonville tel 802 626 9316 7 miles 5 Comfort inn & suites St. Johnsbury tel 802 748 1500 16 miles new excellent
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