Trapp Family Lodge Dining Room - STOWE

This is a terrific resort in a spectacular setting. Just admiring the view from your balcony, the pool or the hiking trails would be enough. But there is so much more. The herd of Scottish Highland cattle to watch or one of the two flocks of sheep. The food and beer are terrific, the staff is helpful and friendly. There are lots of hiking trails. And so many on site activities, including several talks and demonstrations about everything from the cows, to the brewery to talks about the history of the family and the inn. Yoga with Deb was lovely easy to follow with a calming view of the green mountains I. The background. We went in May and loved it. I can't wait to go back.

I will start off by saying I was given direct permission by Walter Frame, the Director and Executive Vice President, husband to Kristina von Trapp, granddaughter to Maria Von Trapp, to use his name as part of this experience. We are repeat guests, having spent our honeymoon and several anniversaries at the lodge. My wife grew up singing The Sound of Music songs, she played Maria in several theater productions, and has a very special place in her heart for the original story of the von Trapps. We eat every meal at the lodge, and shop in their stores, never leaving the property during our stay. This year was our 10th anniversary, and spent a small fortune on a room for the eclipse. During our previous stays, the staff has been courteous, the rooms are clean, the atmosphere is welcoming, the food at the restaurant is decent, the Bierhall and Kaffeehaus are fun, and there are various family activities and events available. I am a certified FAA drone operator. During our most recent stay, I asked the staff at the lodge ahead of time confirming that no policy existed against drone aerial photography, and ensured there are were no FAA airspace restrictions over the lodge. Several minutes before the eclipse, I launched my drone and headed well-clear or the people attending to avoid distractions from the eclipse. The footage would have been incredible for this once in a lifetime event. The drone was out of view of the crowd, and was far enough away that you could not hear it. Walter and his friends were nearby, saw me launch the drone, then distracted me, yelling that the airspace was a no drone zone , which isn 't true. Such distractions are dangerous while somebody is operating a drone, so my wife approached him and explained that we had permission from the hotel staff. Rather than engage in courteous conversation, he belligerently shouted that he owned the property, and demanded that I land the drone or have the police called. To avoid further conflict, I complied, and he called my wife and I rude for taking photographs during the eclipse. I was not a nuisance, a distraction, or threat to anybody or anything. I had not received any complaints from guests or staff. If Walter Frame wants to institute a policy against drones operated from his property, then he should do so, and communicate said policy to his staff, and guests. We were shocked at disappointed to be chastised so rudely by a member of a family we revere. While I 'm sure he hasn 't given this interaction a second thought, the experience of being at the lodge for the eclipse was tarnished by his unprofessional, and unreasonable behavior towards us. Our tradition of celebrating our anniversaries at the lodge have come to an end, sadly.

Don 't spend your money They live from the Von Trapp name Bad service Bad food Not a friendly or fun place Have been there in the past, but it has gone completely down hill Had to send the food back waited a long time for any service Sat with dirty plates left on the table between courses So many better places to dine in the area

The Trapp Family Lounge has year-round activities such cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, hiking, mountain biking, tennis, and yoga. You can experience one of there many on site restaurants or special culinary offerings such as tours of the Von Trapp Brewing . My mother researched this place before we came to Vermont and she wanted to visit. The lounge definitely has history behind how the Trapp family came into the United States and how the Trapp Family Lounge all began. In the early 1940s, the von Trapp family toured the United States as the Trapp Family Singers before eventually settling in Stowe, Vermont, on an enchanted farm with sweeping mountain vistas reminiscent of their beloved Austria. In the summer of 1950, they began welcoming guests to a rustic, 27-room family home/lodge. After a devastating fire in 1980, the original structure was replaced by the new Trapp Family Lodge, a striking, 96-room alpine lodge situated on 2,600 acres offering magnificent indoor and outdoor resort amenities. The entire property is owned and operated by the von Trapp family. You can learn all about the von Trapp family history by reading below or taking a tour while staying at our resort. My mother and I toured the hotel but without a tour guide. We did not stay here. We just visited. As we walked into the hotel, it had many artifacts and information about the lounge. The lounge is definitely Austria influenced and the decor really is back in its time. All the furniture was very old fashioned and so was the hotel. It looked liked it was stuck in the past time. The hotel was very clean and the front desk personal was gracious enough to give us a map and marked all the places on the grounds he recommended we should go. The outside is beautiful. It's filled with a backdrop of mountains and sky's that were just beautiful and breathtaking. We rode around on the grounds but we couldn't find anything that was marked because the grounds are so big. It must've took us like twenty minutes alone to get off the grounds. Although we didn't get to see much of we wanted, the experience was wonderful to see the atmosphere and to learn the history behind the Trapp Family. I recommend getting a tour guide. I checked the pricing of the hotel and it's almost four hundred dollars to stay for a night. The complaints I seen on Yelp were mostly due to the rooms not being up to date and the nightly prices don't add up to the rooms. You should definitely do your homework before staying because it might not be your style.

A sincere wanderlust has thrived in our family for fifty plus years. We have visited all 50 states, all Canadian provinces, Mexico, Central America, Eastern and Western Europe, and China. Often our condo exchanges have provided an excellent home away from home. With nearly 400 condo exchanges (or using our own ten weeks , we have carefully studied amenities, reviews, and other variables in selecting the unknown. Given all of these years, we can count the number of poor exchanges on one hand. New England is a distinct geographic area of the U.S., and New England provides several unique subcultures and mindsets while visiting with the citizens of the small towns and the larger cities. This region is truly a four-season destination, and this article will focus on the Trapp Family Guest House (700 Trapp Hill Road, Stowe, VT 05672,802-253-8511. Today a second Trapp property exists: The Villas at Trapp Family Lodge (P.O. Box 1428, Stowe, VT 05672,802-253-8511. Americans of my generation are familiar with the Von Trapp family who emigrated from Austria in the U.S. shortly following the Nazi annexation of Austria in 1938. While there is a good deal of history concerning the family, many Americans are familiar with The Sound of Music, which originally opened as a Broadway musical in 1959 starring Mary Martin and Theodore Bikel. However, Julie Andrews starred as Maria in the 1965 academy award winning film that brought national acclaim to the Von Trapps, who by this time were known as the Trapp family. The family actually located in Stowe, Vermont in 1950. The original lodge featured an Austrian theme, and the time-shares were added later. Several members of the family still own the enterprise. The Trapp Family Lodge is a 2,400 acre setting for the nature enthusiast. The Trapp Family Guest House is about one and one-half hours from Killington, VT., the largest ski area in the east. However, there are several alpine and Nordic ski centers within a short drive from the Trapp Family Guest House. Obviously an automobile or SUV is necessary to enjoy the Trapp Family Guest House and environment. The check-in procedure is simply. There are no high-pressure sales pretensions. The original lodge, dining room, and amenities are available to all guests. The Trapp Family Guest House reminds us of our several trips to Austria. The condos are aging, but well maintained and well appointed. A family, couple, or set of friends will find a nice kitchen, comfortable living room and spacious bedrooms. Interval International has awarded this property five stars for years. This means that only select properties may be considered for trade into the Trapp Family Guest House. When is the best season to visit the Trapp Family Guest House? Winter, of course for the great skiing. Unless one enjoys the epiphinany of spring or the enrapturement of the Green Mountains in the summer, or unless one must view the ardent fall colors of Vermont. Ideally, one will holiday at the Trapp Family Guest House during all four seasons. I have often expressed my resilient love of the outdoors; my wife enjoys the outdoors, but she also is an avowed shopaholic. The sensitive resolution is to spend some time in Stowe and the many towns and villages that have been designed to appease the shopaholic. If properly planned, there are nearby trails to explore and timing will permit a rendezvous for lunch and dinner. A visit to Stowe 's website provides links to the following: Alpine Slide, Biking, Bungee, Trampoline, Canoeing Kayaking, Carriage Wagon Rides Cross Country Skiing, Dogsledding Dogcarting, Fishing, Golf, Gondola, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hot Air Ballooning, Ice Skating, Recreation Path, Scenic Drives, Sleigh Rides, Skiing Snowboarding, Snowmobiling Snowshoeing, Soaring, Swimming, Tennis, Winter Equipment Rentals, and Wineries. Truly, only the most inept husband could possibly not be creative enough to provide entertainment for his wife. Restaurants abound, and of course the home of Ben and Jerry 's is nearby. The Trapp Family Guest House provides a splendid vacation. It is well worth reading some Austrian history, and renting the Sound of Music on DVD prior to the trip. The Trapp Family Guest House is an American success story. The Yankees of Vermont have devised many methods to entertain and to provide recreation. The Trapp Family Guest House will provide the basis for a cherished holiday.