Field Guide
Boutique hotel adds to Vermont’s burgeoning reputation


Building on a winter 2014/15 that saw once unfashionable Vermont have the most snowfall in the continental US, Stowe Mountain Resort has added an ice rink and adventure centre to its list of attractions, all served by this new boutique hotel, a mere ten minutes from the slopes. The eco-credentials of the 30-room Field Guide are established in the organic wood headboards and nature-inspired wallpaper. The Trail Suite, which sleeps eight and has a loft area, deck and fireplace, is the standout room.
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