Winter/Spring

  • Cross-country skiing, snowboarding and downhill skiing at  Stratton Mountain (a 5-minute drive from the property)
  • Tubing at Magic Mountain
  • Ice skating at Riley Rink at Hunter Park in Manchester             (802) 362-0150
  • Snowshoeing up Stratton Mountain via Long Trail (Appalachian Trail) or through the woods of the adjacent conservation land
  • Horseback riding at the Stratton Sun Bowl Ranch or sleigh rides at Taylor Farm in Londonderry
  • Shopping at the outlet stores in Manchester (10 miles away)
  • Ice fishing in Jamaica (10 minute drive to Jamaica State Park)
  • Spring Golf at Stratton
  • Or just kick back on the porch and take in the view

Sites to check out:
Stratton Mountain: www.stratton.com/index.htm
Catamount Trail Association: www.catamounttrail.together.com
Bromley Mountain: www.bromley.com



Summer/Fall

  • Take a dip at the secluded private brook on the property (Ball Mountain Brook) or at nearby Pike's Falls swimming hole
  • Swimming, fishing and boating also available at Grout Pond (8 miles away)
  • Golfing at Stratton's golf course, or attend classes at the Stratton's golf school
  • Mountain or road biking on the Vermont backroads or at Stratton Mountain
  • Hiking at Grout Pond Recreation Area, Jamaica State Park (make sure to check out Hamilton Falls), or the Long Trail (Appalachian Trail) to Stratton's peak
  • Hunting for big and small game, as well as waterfowl, is permitted at Ball Mountain Lake State National Forest
  • Tennis at Stratton's facilities
  • Summer concerts performed on the lawn at Riley Rink at Hunter Park in Manchester
  • Check out some Vermont theatre at Weston Playhouse (season runs June-August)
  • Boating with Battenkill Canoe Ltd., Arlington, 802-362-2800, 800-421-5268 Located along the banks of the Battenkill, about 40 minutes away (They will outfit you with canoe and all the gear)
  • If you have your own boat, you can enjoy a beautiful stillwater paddle on Somerset Reservoir or Grout Pond
  • If you want to stay close to home we have a horse-shoe set and lawn bocce balls
Map of nearby swimming holes: http://www.vermontvacation.biz/VTswimming.html

Sites to check out:
Mountain Biking and Bike Touring in Southern Vermont:
http://www.elsurfo.com/active_sports/vt.htm
Fishing in Southern Vermont:
www.visit-vermont. com/south/outdoors/fishing.htm
Brush up on your game at Stratton's Golf School: http://stratton.com/summer/golf/golf_intro_frame.htm