Green Mountain Getaway Vermont USA A little piece of heaven; this is a special equestrian holiday getaway at this classic four season resort located in the heart of central Vermont’s Green Mountain national forest. Majestically set on 700 acres with sweeping views of a mountain lake and forests, we offer an endless array of outdoor adventures, ideal for singles, couples and families - there’s something for everyone. Overnights are at a country inn with numerous facilities and superb dining. The Equestrian Center comes alive in spring, summer and fall catering to the experienced horseman and the novice rider. Guests will enjoy guided trail rides on horseback with breathtaking views. The resort’s private beach on the lake has kayaks, canoes, scenic pontoon boat rides and swimming. For the avid outdoors man, clay bird shooting and hiking are all on site as are tennis, croquet or strolling country roads. Many beautiful golf courses are within a short drive. The resort’s breathtaking natural beauty with spectacular views of the lake and mountains creates a comfortable respite from day-to-day stress and pressure. The resort has a new outdoor heated pool and hot tub for days when the lake is a little chilly. At the moment you enter the lodge you will be welcomed by the resort’s friendly staff, ready to assist with any requests you may have. You will relax as you settle in to your guest room and take in the views in all directions. Whether you're in search of a romantic hideaway, family vacation, outdoor adventure, or the perfect wedding this equestrian escape has something for everyone. You will enjoy the beautifully appointed accommodations, warm hospitality, creative cuisine, array of outdoor adventures, massage therapy, lake activities and more! Short Getaway Family Vacation Riding with fishing options Suitable for riders over 210 lbs Center-based ride Meeting: Chittenden Airport:   Rutland Transfer: Not available Trip Brochure (PDF)

Packages and Options

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Transfer and Other Charges:

Best to reserve SU-TH or MO-FR.

Located on 700 beautiful acres, surrounded by thousands of acres of National Forest and overlooking a pristine lake, the Resort is the perfect setting for a Horseback Riding Vacation.
Enjoy the spectacular property as you walk, trot or canter through serene mountain pastures, over miles of wooded trails, by untouched lakes and ponds, through the lush, green canopy of spring, the flowering country fields of summer and the brilliant colors of autumn’s foliage. 

From Memorial Day (end of May / early June) to October you can enjoy daily trail rides into the breathtaking Green Mountains of Vermont. We offer daily riders in the morning and in the afternoon - usually 2 hrs (depending on the groups, the riding level and the weather). Trail rides (40 miles of trails available) are offered with English or Western saddles.

We will help you to create a personalized riding vacation to suit your needs and ability level, making it as varied and intensive as desired. In addition to the Equestrian Center, the resort’s numerous facilities include tennis, swimming, boating, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, massage therapy, clay bird shooting, nearby golf … or just simply enjoying the breathtaking vistas from a comfortable chair!



Non-riders
With 700 private acres perched at the top of a quiet mountain road, a 740 acre lake, miles of trails, expansive meadows, the Green Mountain National Forest and a full host of activities, there is no shortage of things to do, even for non-riders.
Non-riding activities available on the resort include swimming, paddleboarding, beach and lake activities (fishing and boating - extra fee might apply), clay bird shooting and hiking. 

                                            Chittenden area

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average High Temperature (°F)	25	28	37	50	63	71	75	74	67	54	42	30
Average Low Temperature (°F)	2	4	13	25	36	45	50	49	41	31	23	10
Average High Temperature (°C)	-4	-2	3	10	17	22	24	23	19	12	6	-1
Average Low Temperature (°C)	-16	-16	-11	-4	2	7	10	9	5	-1	-5	-12
Average Precipitation (days of rain)	7	6	7	8	10	11	10	9	8	9	8	9

Source: NOAA


Seasons
Summer temperatures are warm. Days are typically sunny and comfortable, ideal for outdoor activity, with light clothing for days; sweaters or light jackets for evenings. The Autumn and Spring months are pleasant with a variety of casual dress suitable. Below freezing temperatures are the rule during the Winter season. Coats, heavy jackets, gloves and warm, dry boots are recommended until mid March.

An ASTM approved helmet and soled boots with a heel are needed to ride !

Note: riding helmets are available on site. This list is only a guideline for you.

RIDING GEAR

• Riding pants or Jodhpurs (used if possible!)
• Riding boots + Mini chaps
• Riding helmet (recommended for all trips)
• Riding gloves

PERSONAL CLOTHING

• Jacket or sweater for cool evenings
• Long sleeved shirts
• Light wear rainwear
• Comfortable shoes/sneakers
• Swimsuit

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO BRING<

• Personal Toiletries
• Insect protection
• Personal medications
• Sore cream (for the emergency)
• Sewing kit
• Camera and enough extra films
• Address book and pen (for pictures postcards!)
• Sun glasses with strap
• Sun tan lotion and lip balm

 

Average ratings from 44 tour feedbacks (see details below) (5) Excellent (4) Very Good (3) Good (2) Satisfactory (1) Not Satisfactory Accommodations: Meals: Host/Guide: Name Date lorraine wakeman 9/13/2019 james hornblower 9/7/2018 melanie marin 9/15/2017 jessica thomas 6/30/2017 sharon atkins 10/29/2016 colin beall 9/24/2016 pam colwell 6/30/2016 angela laderach 9/13/2014 naomi kline 9/11/2014 cheryl hayes 9/10/2014 paula feather 9/23/2013 lola sestrap 9/9/2013 risa ushijima 5/30/2013 george arledge 9/19/2012 looda kramer 9/7/2012 karen zwakenberg 7/31/2012 mary moreau 9/7/2011 heidi denecke 9/25/2010 madelaine triebe 9/15/2010 cerys clarke 7/23/2010 coreyanne brandt 10/30/2009 matthew dunphy 10/29/2009 kathy campbell 10/18/2009 erin colgan 10/6/2009 megan prosser 9/25/2009 deb neivert 9/18/2008 robert johnston 9/7/2008 alice mitchell 7/4/2008 kathleen hart 6/27/2008 cindy stadelmann 9/30/2007 amy gibbs 9/6/2007 ginny coles 8/30/2007 mark montgomery 8/9/2007 sophie delorme 3/16/2007 alvin l and gertrude k mc farland 3/15/2007 kristin ellis 9/11/2006 maria ashton 5/23/2005 jan land 9/21/2004 joan spiegel 7/23/2002 denise & daniel nuzzo 7/20/2002 angela wilcox 7/17/2002 cynthia lawman 11/3/2001 richard liefer 6/28/2001 cheryl articola 6/28/2001

Accommodations
This is a stationary ride, so all nights will be spent at the same location.

Description
Majestically set on 700 acres in Vermont’s lush Green Mountains with sweeping views of a pristine mountain lake and an infinite expanse of National Forest, the Green Mountain getaway offers an endless array of outdoor activities. Ideal for both couples and families, there’s something for everyone. The main inn has a spacious lobby of post and beam construction, a stone fireplace and many antiques. The guest rooms are well appointed in the tradition of a mountain lodge with panoramic views. The regular package includes a Classic Lodge room. Upgrades are available to the Luxury Lodge Rooms, Luxury Cabins, or Suites. For larger groups of 4+ we can also offer multi-bedroom Chalet accommodations. As our overnight guest, you will also have access to year-round stay-inclusive activities including daily afternoon refreshments in the Main Lodge Lobby and use of our hot tub, sauna and fitness room and seasonal activities including our heated outdoor pool, tennis court, private beach, kayaks/canoes/paddle boards, cross country ski & snowshoe trail passes and ice skating rink access. Laundry is not available.

Room Options


Classic Lodge Rooms
Located in the Resort’s Main Lodge building overlooking the lake and mountains or our upper meadow, the classic lodge rooms promise a wonderful view. These rooms can be found on the three separate levels of the main lodge, each with unique décor and offering a variety of bedding configurations; one queen bed, two queen beds, two full beds or one queen bed with bunk beds. Each Classic Lodge Room has a private bathroom with walk-in shower. Most have a sitting area. While we cannot guarantee a specific Classic Lodge Room based on décor, we will do our best to accommodate your bedding configuration needs.


Luxury Room - upgrade
Each of the luxury lodge rooms located in the Lodge is uniquely decorated and offers spectacular mountain and lake views. Our luxury lodge rooms offer spacious accommodations with well-appointed furniture, seating areas and en-suite bathrooms.  These luxury lodge rooms offer 3 options for  bedding configurations, King, Queen or Two-Queen beds. The main lodge is situated at the heart of resort property with easy access to all resort activities and guest houses. 


Luxury Suite - upgrade
Luxuriously appointed and with ample space (including separate living areas & over-sized bathrooms with jacuzzi tubs) and an array of windows, it’s quite possible that you won’t want to leave. All luxury suites are located on the second floor and offer magnificent views.


Chalets - upgrade
If you’re looking for your own private retreat or have a group of friends or family who wish to stay together, our chalets offer a variety of choices. Each chalet is on a private wooded lane with a private yard, has a unique design and comes fully equipped with a variety of amenities (most have patios/balconies, many offer private hot tubs, pool tables, outdoor grills).
You can find more détails about the different chalets available by clicking here.


Room Occupancy
Triple occupancy is possible in some rooms/ cabins.
Single supplement is mandatory for solo travelers.



Meals
Breakfasts and dinners are included in your package. One main entry per person only; appetizers, desserts, and drinks are additional cost and to be paid locally. Lunches are not included and can be taken at the Highlands Tavern.

For casual bistro fare join us in the Highlands Tavern. In our tavern you will find a more relaxed and slightly more modern setting, which offers delicious lunch and dinner menus with a full service bar and extensive wine list including many made right here in Vermont. One of the assets which makes our tavern so popular is our extensive locally crafted Vermont Brew tap selection – we always have 12 on tap to choose from! Enjoy a game of pool, seasonal outdoor seating on the Terrace and spectacular views.

We pride ourselves on artfully crafted cuisine delivered by attentive staff with unrivaled settings for dining both indoors and out!  Choose from the dining room or tavern in our main lodge, or in warmer months, have a seat on our outdoor terrace.  All offer phenomenal views of the mountains, lake and meadow. Recent renovations to our dining room include a new stone fireplace, floor to ceiling windows and Vermont-made Hubbardton Forge Lighting.Our Chefs have crafted unique menus, using locally sourced products whenever possible. We invite you to join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner and are certain your taste buds will be tantalized!

Meal Hours
Breakfast is in the Dining room from 7:30 am - 10:30 am.
Lunch is always 12:00 pm -2:00 pm.
For dinner the dining room opens at 5:00 pm and closes at 9:00 pm. The bar will remain open for the whole dining schedule as long as we have people; by law has to shut down at 2:00 am.
Neat casual resort attire.

Dietary Restrictions
We can cater to all dietary restrictions if given prior notice.



Facilities/ Activities (included in package)
-Pool, hot tub, and sauna
-Private beach
-Kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing
-Disc golf
-Hiking trails
-Tennis
-Sand volleyball
-Fitness center

Facilities/ Activities (available at extra cost- please inquire)
-Gift shop
-Pontoon boating
-Fishing
-Clay bird shooting
-Spa (massages, facials, hairstyling & makeup, manicures & pedicures)
-Golf (nearby) 

   

This trip includes and can accommodate special dietary requests.

Tack:		Western and English
Horses:		Thoroughbred, Appaloosa and Quarterhorse Cross, Percheron, Percheron Cross
Pace:		Moderate - all paces according to riding level | Walk | Trot | Canter |
Level:		(1 to 3.5 out of 5)    All riding levels
Age:		Min 8
Weight:		Max 250 lbs / 115 kg
Riders:		Min 1	Max 8

Green Mountain National Forest
This is a place with rolling green hills, forested mountains, blue mountain lakes, and trickling creek beds. The forest service maintains a number of trails that can be accessed by horseback riders. Some of these trails allow no motorized vehicles, maintaining the ambiance of the wilderness. These trails extend for miles into the forestland, around rolling green pastures, border mountain lakes, and cross creek beds. On some trails, you can see remnants of history. You may see an old mill-dam and lodge, or even ride on an old wagon trail.

Passports

Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart ; validity varies - for most countries the passport must be valid for at least six months from the date on which the holder enters the USA. If not, the holder will be admitted until the expiration date on the passport; check with the embassy (see Contact Addresses).

Passport Note

(a) For nationals included in the Visa Waiver Program (see below), passports must be valid for at least 90 days from date of entry.

(b) All travellers entering the USA under the Visa Waiver Program require individual machine-readable passports. Children included on a parent's passport also now require their own machine-readable passport. Travellers not in possession of machine-readable passports will require a valid USA entry visa.

(c) Passports issued on or after 26 October 2005 will need to have a biometric identifier in order for the holder to travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Machine-readable passports issued between 26 October 2005 and 25 October 2006 require a digital photograph printed on the data page or an integrated chip with information from the data page. Machine-readable passports issued on or after 26 October 2006 will require an integrated chip with information from the data page (e-passport).



The US has announced new measures that require all travellers to provide details online 72 hours prior to travel.

ESTA: The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) came into force on 12 January 2009. It is a fully automated, electronic system for screening passengers before they begin travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. ESTA applications must be submitted at least 72 hours before travel to the USA. Some websites may charge you for the service but you can apply online for free at www.dhs.gov. The granting of an ESTA does not guarantee entry to the USA.

 

New Requirements for Travellers: As of 23 January 2007 all persons, including US citizens, travelling by air between the USA and Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport, or other approved document, when entering or re-entering the USA. Similar requirements for those travelling by land or sea will be introduced on 1 June 2009.

For further details about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the website of the US Department of State: (website: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html).

Visas

Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except:

1. nationals of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania and Slovak Republic, who do require a visa.

Visa Note

(a) Landed Immigrants of Canada and British residents of Bermuda who are citizens of, and have valid passports from, Commonwealth countries or Ireland are not eligible to enter the USA without a visa. (b) All passengers using US airports for transit purposes are required to obtain a transit visa. This does not affect qualified travellers travelling visa free under the Visa Waiver Program. (d) To qualify for visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver Program, nationals must travel on a valid passport, for holiday, transit or business purposes only and for a stay not exceeding 90 days. (e) Passengers must have the full address and ZIP code of where they are staying in the USA to be able to fully complete the I-94W form. Note: Airlines are also required to collect passenger details, including the address of their first night's accommodation in the USA, before they board the aircraft. (f) 2. Holders of UK passports with the endorsement British Subject, British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Protected Person, British Overseas Citizen or British National (Overseas) Citizen do not qualify for the Visa Waiver Program. A passport which states holder has right of abode or indefinite leave to remain in the UK does not qualify for visa free travel. (g) A visa does not expire with the expiry of the holder’s passport. An unexpired, endorsed visa in an expired passport may be presented for entry into the USA, as long as the visa itself has not been cancelled, is undamaged, is less than 10 years old and is presented with a valid non-expired passport, provided that both passports are for the same nationality. (h) Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Types of Visa and Cost

Tourist, Business, Transit and Student: US$131.

Validity

Visas may be used for travel to the USA until the date it expires. Some visas are valid for multiple entries. The length of stay in the USA is determined by US immigration officials at the time of entry but is generally six months; there is, however, no set time.

Applications to:

Embassy or consulate (see Contact Addresses).

Working Days Required

Usually five after interview. Some cases may take up to 12 weeks – check with embassy/consulate.

Passport Required?
British	Yes
Australian	Yes
Canadian	Yes
USA	N/A
Other EU	Yes
Visa Required?
British	No/2
Australian	No
Canadian	No
USA	N/A
Other EU	1
Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes
Australian	Yes
Canadian	No
USA	N/A
Other EU	Yes