The itinerary is flexible and can be catered to your needs and wishes - just let us know in advance.

The package includes a total of 9 riding units = each unit being 1 lesson or a 2 hr trail ride

Sample Itinerary
Sunday: Arrive in the afternoon and check in. Overnight.
Monday: The morning starts with theory about horse care, stable management, etc. followed by an hour of dressage, jumping or cross country lesson. Let us know your preference in advance. In the afternoon you can enjoy a two-hour guided trail ride or have another instruction session.
Tuesday to Thursday: A morning one hour lesson is followed by an afternoon two hour trail ride. On Tuesday afternoon enjoy a relaxing sports-massage in the afternoon.
Friday: A two hour trail ride is scheduled for the morning. Please request a late check out, so you can take a shower before departure.

Non-riding companions
Non-riding companions will find much to do including swimming, tennis, beach and lake activities, clay bird shooting, fly fishing and hiking. 

Temperatures

Maximum/Minimum, (F) Weather Bureau-Burlington, VT

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

25 27 38 53 66 76 80 78 69 57 44 30

08 09 21 33 44 54 59 57 49 39 30 15

Summer temperatures reach high 70's to mid 80's. 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 have highs in the mid 50's 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 through mid March.

An ASTM approved helmet and soled boots with a heel are needed to ride at Mountain Top Inn!

Note: riding helmets are available on site.

Check in time: 3 p.m. Room Check out: 11 a.m.
 

Accommodations
Majestically set on 350 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. For larger groups we can offer cabins and chalet accommodations.

Meals: are available a la Carte in the lodge restaurants.

The resort offers sumptuous New American cuisine in the refined ambiance of an old Mountain Lodge. Chef de Cuisine Shawn Casey and his culinary team excel at innovative cuisine using fresh local ingredients. The resort takes pride in its membership with the Vermont Fresh Network and is committed to using products from Vermont's working landscape. From his signature appetizer of Buttermilk Calamari with Spicy Chipolte Aioli to Vermont Grilled Quail with Sweet Potato Hash, dinner with Chef Casey is an unforgettable experience. 

Day Spa
Unwind, relax, de-stress and rejuvenate your skin and body with our array of body treatment specialties. The Massage Therapy is customized to meet specific client needs and preferences. All are enhanced by the sounds of soothing music and flowing fountains. Pure essential oils are used to create a deeply relaxing experience, which detoxifies and improves circulation while balancing the mind and body.

This trip includes and can accommodate special dietary requests.

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.