• Take 10% off our standard room rates for stays of 4 or more consecutive nights. This discount does not apply to Golf & Stay Packages, and may not be combined with any other special offers. It is not valid during holiday periods.
• Take $10 off our daily room rate for single occupancy, midweek only, holiday periods excluded.
• Mad River Glen Shareholders receive an additional 5% discount on your total room rate! This discount does not apply to Golf & Stay Packages, and is not valid during holiday periods. You must mention this special at time of booking.
• Discounts may not be combined.
• Group rates are available. Why not consider an exclusive inn booking? Contact us for details.

The rates for the packages & specials listed below are in effect from May 08, 2009 - September 17, 2009. We will update the rates on this page for subsequent spring & summer seasons as the time approaches. Please contact us directly if you have any questions regarding possible seasonal rates beyond the posted booking period.

Golf & Stay Packages | Birdwatching Package | Opera Festival Packages

Weekend Getaway Package | Weathertop Dining Package | Asian Dining Adventure
Asian Culinary Odyssey

Open Studio Weekend | Vermont Quilt Festival | XTERRA Extreme Special
Green Mountain Stage Race

For those that don't fancy Vermont's winter climate or winter sports, there is always golf season in the Mad River Valley...

The Sugarbush Golf Club is one of the finest mountain courses in all of New England. Combine a round of golf (or two...) with a stay at Weathertop Mountain Inn for a warm-weather getaway that can't be beat.

The rates on the following table apply for the 2009 season. Shoulder Season is from course opening through 22-June and from 08-September until course closing. Peak Season is from 23-June through 07-September.

For the "frugal gourmet", consider adding a Weathertop Dining Package. Outstanding cuisine at an outstanding price. It simply doesn't get any better than this!

• RATES ARE PER PERSON PER ROUND OF GOLF, and are IN ADDITION TO THE LODGING RATE.
• For all Golf & Stay packages, our normal lodging Terms & Conditions, Deposit & Cancellation Policies and General Policies apply, unless otherwise noted.
• All golf packages must be booked three (3) days prior to arrival.
• All rates are subject to change without notice.
• Holidays: Memorial Day (25-May), July 4th, Labor Day (07-Sept) & Columbus Day (12-Oct).

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The Mad River Valley is an excellent location for birdwatching in any season; however, it is extra special in the springtime. With acres of uninterrupted forest in the mountains, birders have the opportunity to witness neotropical migrants in their breeding grounds. Our Green Mountains are home to such birds as the rare Bicknell's Thrush, the Blackpoll Warbler and the Golden-crowned Kinglet.

Journeying to the valley floor, one will find lush agricultural fields and grasslands where the American Woodcock and Bobolink are found. Alder swamps provide breeding grounds for the Yellow Warbler and Alder Flycatcher, while the Mad River provides a haven for Spotted Sandpipers, Common Mergansers and Warbling Vireos.

Plan some time birdwatching in the Mad River Valley this spring or summer, and receive a lodging/dining package at Weathertop which includes a guided walk hosted by our resident birding experts - The Mad Birders. Every walk is unique, featuring different topography and different birds. All guided walks begin at easily located meeting points within a 3-15 minute drive from Weathertop. A list of scheduled walks is provided below. More details can be found on The Mad Birders website. Why not stay some extra days and explore other birdwatching trails of the Mad River Valley on your own? Just bring your walking shoes & binoculars and we'll take care of the rest!

Weathertop Mountain Inn is pleased to offer the following birdwatching package to our guests:

What's included:

• Lodging for two nights at the inn.
• A boxed breakfast & hot beverages on the day of your early-morning guided walk.
• A 4-course dinner for two, chosen from our nightly menu, on the evening after your walk.
• A full, cooked-to-order breakfast the following morning.
• A copy of the book "Birdwatching in Vermont" by Ted Murin and Bryan Pfeiffer (one copy per room).
• A copy of the Mad River Valley Trail Map (one copy per room).
• All fees to The Mad Birders for the guided walk.

Package Cost:

• $299 per couple. Extra persons in the same room @ $57 each.
• Additional nights may be added at our standard rates.
• Rates do not include a 9% Vermont Rooms and Meals Tax or a 4% Community Sponsorship Fee.

Scheduled walks:

• 5/14 (Thu): Mad River Path, 7:30-9:00 AM, Meet @ Tremblay Road Parking Area.
• 5/16 (Sat): Knoll Farm Walk, 7:30-10:00 AM, Meet @ Knoll Farm on Bragg Hill.
• 5/21 (Thu): Mad River Path, 7:30-9:00 AM, Meet @ Big Picture Theatre Parking Lot.
• 5/24 (Sun): Center Fayston Walk, 7:30-10:00 AM, Meet @ Shaw's Parking Lot.
• 5/28 (Thu): Sherman & Bowen Roads, 7:30-9:00 AM, Meet @ E. Warren Road.
• 5/30 (Sat): Ward Hill Walk, 7:30-10:30 AM, Meet @ Pratt's in Duxbury.
• 6/04 (Thu): Mad River Path, 7:30-9:00 AM, Meet @ Big Picture Theatre Parking Lot.
• 6/06 (Sat): Mt. Ellen Walk, 7:30-11:30 AM, Meet @ Mt. Ellen Base Area.
• 6/11 (Thu): Granville Gulf Survey, 7:00-Noon, Meet @ Shaw's Parking Lot.
• 6/13 (Sat): Perry Hill Walk, 7:30-9:30 AM, Meet @ Waterbury Ice Center.
• 6/20 (Sat): Sainsbury Property Walk, 7:30-10:00 AM, Meet @ Sainsbury's in Moretown.
• 7/11 (Sat): Franklin County Trip, 7:30-5:30 PM, Meet @ Shaw's Parking Lot.
• 7/11 (Sat): Phen Basin Walk, 7:30-10:00 AM, Meet @ Shaw's Parking Lot.
• 8/15 (Sat): Freeman Hill Walk, 7:30-9:30 AM, Meet @ Freeman Hill Cemetary in Moretown.
• Stay tuned to see if more walks are added to the schedule!

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June means opera in The Mad River Valley!

The Green Mountain Opera Festival - May 28 - June 21, 2009 - is the ideal venue for everyone from the opera aficionado to the opera novice interested in learning more about this art form. The Green Mountain Opera Festival hosts renown opera stars as well as aspiring opera singers. The highlight of The Festival will be two performances of Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) at The Barre Opera House on June 19 and June 21.

Prior to the main performances, open opera rehearsals will be held at The Valley Players Theater in Waitsfield, VT. Attend a Master Class at the Historic Joslyn Round Barn and see emerging artists working with these opera professionals. The emerging artists will also perform Donizetti's L'Elisir d'Amore (The Elixir of Love) at The Joslyn Round Barn on June 11.

Additional festival events include an Opening Gala Performance at The Joslyn Round Barn (June 4) featuring mainstage cast members, a Broadway Concert & Picnic at Lareau Farm Inn (June 10) featuring opera festival participants performing Broadway hits, and a Luncheon & Opera Chat with Chorus Master, Tim Tavcar at The Joslyn Round Barn (June 18). For a complete calendar of events for The Green Mountain Opera Festival, please click here.

Weathertop Mountain Inn is pleased to offer the following packages in conjunction with The Green Mountain Opera Festival:

What's included:

• Early check-in on Friday, with a welcome bottle of sparkling wine.
• Open Rehearsal at The Valley Players Theater on Friday from 2-5 PM (donation included in price).
• A 4-course dinner for two on Friday or Saturday evening, chosen from our nightly menu.
• A bottle of wine with dinner from our select list.
• 2 nights lodging at the inn.
• A full, cooked-to-order breakfast daily.
• Dinner on your other evening may be included for an additional fee.
• The above rate is for double occupancy, and does not include a 9% Vermont Rooms and Meals Tax or a 4% Community Sponsorship Fee.
• Additional nights of lodging may be added at our standard room rates.

What's included:

• Welcome bottle of sparkling wine on arrival.
• Open Rehearsal at The Valley Players Theater on Tuesday from 7-10 PM (donation included in price).
• Master Class with Sanford Sylvan (international baritone & voice instructor) at The Joslyn Round Barn on Wednesday from 1-4 PM (donation included in price).
• Opening Gala Performance at The Joslyn Round Barn on Thursday at 7:30 PM.
• 3 nights lodging at the inn.
• A full, cooked-to-order breakfast daily.
• Dinner on Wednesday or Thursday evening may be included for an additional fee.
• The above rate is for double occupancy, and does not include a 9% Vermont Rooms and Meals Tax or a 4% Community Sponsorship Fee.
• Additional nights of lodging may be added at our standard room rates.

What's included:

• Welcome bottle of sparkling wine on arrival.
• Master Class with Jacques Lacombe (international conductor) at The Joslyn Round Barn on Tuesday from 1-4 PM (donation included in price).
• Open Rehearsal at The Valley Players Theater on Tuesday from 7-10 PM (donation included in price).
• Broadway Concert & Picnic at Lareau Farm Inn on Wednesday at 6 PM.
• Emerging Artists' performance of Donizetti's L'Elisir d'Amore at The Joslyn Round Barn on Thursday at 7:30 PM.
• 4 nights lodging at the inn.
• A full, cooked-to-order breakfast daily.
• Dinner on Monday or Thursday evening may be included for an additional fee.
• A picnic dinner may be prepared for Wednesday's event for an additional fee. You may also purchase food from American Flatbread at the event.
• The above rate is for double occupancy, and does not include a 9% Vermont Rooms and Meals Tax or a 4% Community Sponsorship Fee.
• Additional nights of lodging may be added at our standard room rates.

What's included:

• Welcome bottle of sparkling wine on arrival.
• Luncheon & Opera Chat with Chorus Master, Tim Tavcar at The Joslyn Round Barn on Thursday at noon.
• Performance of Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro at The Barre Opera House on Friday at 7:30 PM.
• 3 nights lodging at the inn.
• A full, cooked-to-order breakfast daily.
• Dinner on Wednesday or Thursday evening may be included for an additional fee.
• The price of your tickets at The Barre Opera House will determine the total cost of your opera package.
• The above rate is for double occupancy, and does not include a 9% Vermont Rooms and Meals Tax or a 4% Community Sponsorship Fee.
• Additional nights of lodging may be added at our standard room rates.

What's included:

• Welcome bottle of sparkling wine on arrival.
• Performance of Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro at The Barre Opera House on either Friday at 7:30 PM or Sunday at 3 PM.
• A 4-course dinner for two on Saturday evening, chosen from our nightly menu.
• A bottle of wine with dinner from our select list.
• 2 nights lodging at the inn.
• A full, cooked-to-order breakfast daily.
• The price of your tickets at The Barre Opera House will determine the total cost of your opera package.
• The above rate is for double occupancy, and does not include a 9% Vermont Rooms and Meals Tax or a 4% Community Sponsorship Fee.
• Additional nights of lodging may be added at our standard room rates.

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Need some time to unwind? Want to get away from it all, if just for a few days? Let us help, in any season! While you will have to decide how best to relax and have fun, we can take care of everything else.

Start off with a welcome bottle of sparkling wine on Friday evening. Follow this up with a full breakfast on Saturday morning. Go out and play for the day, then return to a 4-course dinner with a select bottle of wine. To ensure you don't leave hungry, we also provide a full breakfast on Sunday morning.

Want a really interesting dining experience? Consider upgrading your package to our Asian Dining Adventure.

Can't get away for the weekend because your off days are midweek? Not to fear! We offer this special anytime, and our midweek rate is even lower!

With everything the Mad River Valley has to offer, we're sure to see you again!

Weathertop is pleased to offer the following weekend getaway packages to our guests:

• $310 per couple per weekend!!!
• Asian Dining Adventure Upgrade: $10 per couple.
• Midweek Getaway Discount: $20 per couple.
• Holiday Periods: Not available.
• Golf Rounds: May be included for an additional fee - Click here for details.

What's included:

• A bottle of sparkling wine on arrival.
• A 4-course dinner for two on Saturday evening, chosen from our nightly menu.
• A bottle of wine with dinner from our select list.
• 2 nights lodging in a Queen Room.
• A full, cooked-to-order breakfast daily.
• Additional beverages may be purchased at an extra charge.
• Rates do not include a 9% Vermont Rooms and Meals Tax or a 4% Community Sponsorship Fee.

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After an action-filled day of golfing, hiking, biking, kayaking, etc., why spend the extra time and energy to prepare for a dinner elsewhere? Why not dine with us in a relaxed and unhurried atmosphere? Take it easy - you're on vacation...

Have a soak in the hot tub, enjoy a glass of wine from our extensive menu, then join us for a casual, culinary feast. Our menu ranges from hearty to eclectic, and is very reasonably priced. If you crave something from Southeast Asia, we're the only place to be in The Valley with our Asian Dining Adventure. Hand-carved steaks and chops are also a specialty! Dine with us once, or every evening. The choice is yours...

Weathertop is pleased to offer the following dining package to our guests:

• Any 4-course dinner from our nightly menu at $27 per person per night.
• Rates do not include a 9% Vermont Rooms and Meals Tax.
• Beverages may be purchased at an additional charge.
• These rates are only valid for advance bookings, otherwise our a la carte rates apply.
• Advance notice is required if you plan to dine with us on the evening of your arrival. Otherwise, you can let us know in the morning your plans for any other day of your stay.

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If you have a passion for the diverse cuisines of Asia, or wish to try one you have never experienced before, our Asian Dining Adventure is not to be missed! You pick the country, you pick the primary ingredients for your main course, and we take care of the rest...

For $60 per couple, you get a soup, a salad and a combination of dishes for your main course - selected by us - for your country of choice. Follow this up with a fabulous dessert from our nightly menu. Visit Asia for an evening - no passport required!

You have only four things to do:

• Choose a country (click on a country to see a typical menu): Cambodia & Laos, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand or Vietnam
• Choose two primary ingredients for your main course: Beef, Chicken, Duck, Lamb, Pork, Fish, Shrimp or Tofu (Vegetarian is also possible)
• Advise us of any dislikes or allergies
• Enjoy your trip!

Additional information:

• Rates do not include a 9% Vermont Rooms and Meals Tax.
• Beverages may be purchased at an additional charge.
• A two day advance notice is normally required to experience our Asian Dining Adventure. We need additional time for preparation and ingredient procurement, but it's definitely worth it!
• This dining special may not be available during busy holiday periods - please inquire.

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Beginning on Wednesday, August 5, join us at Weathertop Mountain Inn for a culinary tour across Asia. Our contribution to this year's Vermont Festival of the Arts will be a series of 4 artfully prepared 4-course feasts. Each dinner will highlight the unique cuisine of a different Asian country/region. Come to one event, or come to all, and really experience the culinary diversity that Asia has to offer! We will also be featuring an eclectic selection of very reasonably priced beer, wine, and sake to pair with these offerings. Visit 9 countries in 4 weeks! No passport or visa is required, but please bring a hearty appetite!

Each dinner is priced at $40 per person, tax included.

We will have one seating each evening, starting promptly at 6:30 PM. Participation is limited and reservations are required. Please contact us at 802-496-4909 to "book your passage"...

Our Itinerary:

• Wednesday, August 5 - A Taste of Indonesia, Malaysia & Singapore
• Wednesday, August 12 - A Taste of Thailand
• Wednesday, August 19 - A Taste of Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam
• Wednesday, August 26 - A Taste of Japan & Korea

This is a sanctioned event of the Vermont Festival of the Arts.

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Vermont is home to some of the finest crafts people and artists in the country. The unusual beauty of Vermont's countryside and the solitude and peace found here nurture the creative spirit. Our community of 1500 professional crafts people and artists includes quiltmakers, printmakers, potters, furniture makers, metal workers, weavers, painters, and glassblowers.

Most Vermont craftspeople work in studios located in or close to their residences. These are places of production and inspiration located in downtowns as well as at the ends of dirt roads. Wherever their locations, they are exciting places to visit because they reflect the dynamic yet organized process that is used to produce the finished work of art.

This coming Memorial Day Weekend celebrates the 17th anniversary of the Vermont Open Studio Weekend. More than 264 sites will be open to the public, with more than 300 artists and artisans participating. Many galleries will host educational forums and feature special exhibits in conjunction with this event.

Why not utilize Weathertop Mountain Inn as your relaxing home base for this creative weekend? We are centrally located, and within easy reach of many event participants. Stay with us for Open Studio Weekend and receive a $10/night discount off our standard room rates. To receive this discount, you must mention this special at the time of booking, or show us a craft item which you purchased in support of our local artisans!

For the "frugal gourmet", consider adding a Weathertop Dining Package. Outstanding cuisine at an outstanding price. It simply doesn't get any better than this!

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Preparations are in full swing for the 33rd Annual Vermont Quilt Festival, held from June 18 - June 21 at The Champlain Valley Expo Center in Essex Junction and St. Michael's College in Colchester. The Festival will kick off with a Preview Social, a Quilt Contest Awards Ceremony and a Champagne & Chocolate Preview on the evening of June 18th. Hundreds of quilts will be on display in this annual contest, as well as moving quilt exhibits, antique quilts and art quilts. During the course of the Festival, there will be many special events and programs to tempt both serious and light-hearted quilters and quilt lovers.

For the quilter who wants to expand his or her horizons, there will be 86 classes (including two for the 8-15 year old set) taught by some of the best known quilt artists and teachers in the country.

Rather than choosing a local dorm room or chain motel for lodging, why not consider a stay at Weathertop Mountain Inn while attending the festival? We're an easy 45 minute drive from the Expo Center, and you can experience first-hand the beauty & serenity of our The Mad River Valley. Stay with us for the Quilt Festival and receive a $10/night discount off our standard room rates. To receive this discount, you must mention this special at the time of booking.

For the "frugal gourmet", consider adding a Weathertop Dining Package. Outstanding cuisine at an outstanding price. It simply doesn't get any better than this!

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Extreme Athletes....Extreme Terrain....Extreme Savings....

Enjoy extreme savings while participating in the 2009 XTERRA Northeast Cup at Sugarbush Resort, July 11-12.

Stay three nights or more at Weathertop Mountain Inn and receive a 15% discount off our standard lodging rates.

Our hot tub, sauna, air-conditioned guest rooms with comfortable beds and hearty breakfasts are sure to keep you in great shape for this extreme event!

For the "frugal gourmet", consider adding a Weathertop Dining Package. Outstanding cuisine at an outstanding price. It simply doesn't get any better than this!

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The Green Mountain Stage Race, Sept 4 - 7, is one of the most challenging, competitive cycling events held in New England, and Weathertop Mountain Inn is situated in the heart of the action! As always, an early and hearty breakfast is guaranteed to all riders. After a grueling day of cycling the roads around the Mad River Valley, come back for a soak in our hot tub, a leisurely dinner in our restaurant, and a comfortable night's sleep.

Stay 4 or more nights and receive a 10% discount off our standard room rates.

For the "frugal gourmet", consider adding a Weathertop Dining Package. Outstanding cuisine at an outstanding price. It simply doesn't get any better than this!

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