Event Dates
From: Wednesday, January 17, 2024
To: Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The Winter Rendezvous attracts hundreds of LTBTQ skiers, riders and winter sport enthusiasts for 5 days of pure snow bliss!
- Winter Rendezvous and Winter Carnival fill the small town of Stowe and rooms are at a premium, so book your stay early. Stay at the “Fabulous” rated Talta Lodge Bluebird offering guests spacious rooms and an indoor pool and sauna.
Winter Carnival
- With snow-covered mountains and quiet fireside retreats, winter in Stowe is winter at its peak.
- Discover legendary terrain, iconic trails, and an idyllic New England village that makes winter days warm and cozy.
- Winter Rendezvous coincides with Stowe’s Winter Carnival Festival and is the perfect way to begin a new year!
The Skiing & other activities
- The Winter Rendezvous at Stowe offers a diverse line up of activities and entertainment. Visitors can ski and snowboard on Mount Mansfield, the highest peak in Vermont. Spruce Peak offers more than 100 trails and 40 miles of terrain. Enjoy cross country skiing and snowshoeing at the Trapp Family Lodge
- Other fun activities on offer include ice skating, horse drawn sleigh rides, snowmobiles, dog sledding, hot tubs and bonfires. Treat yourself to a day at the spa!
- The Topnotch Resort’s award-winning spa spans over 35,000 square feet and offers Private men’s and women’s spa lounges with fireplaces and juice bars.
- End your stay at the Stowe Winter Rendezvous with a visit to the Ben and Jerry’s Factory. Ben & Jerry’s Waterbury Factory churns out delicious Chunky Monkey, Phish Food and other ice cream flavors in the nearby town of Waterbury, Vermont. Visitors are invited to watch the sweet treat being made on a factory tour, which includes a free sample.
- Stay in the historic centre of Stowe at the Green Mountain Inn, a charming hotel offering a cosy experience, rated “Fabulous” by guests, serving farm-to-table dishes and microbrews on tap.
Winter Rendezvous Parties
- Winter Rendezvous’s Apres-Ski and party events and activities include, Grab Your Balls and Bowl, The Bonfire Cocktail Reception, The Pool Party, Live entertainment, Drag Bingo, and the very popular Blow Out Dance Party.
- Wednesday, 9:00 PM – Stowe Bowl Opening Party
- Thursday, 6:00 PM – VIP Fireside Wine/Cheese/Cocktail Party, 9:00 PM – Comedian Shawn Pelofsky
- Friday, 5:30 PM – Pool Party
- Saturday, 3:00 PM – Drag Bingo – Donate What You Can!, 8:00 PM – Dina Martina, 10:00 PM – Blow Out Dance Party
- And for those who want to continue the party, Vermont has more breweries per capita than any state in the United States. Stowe is home to some of the best breweries in Vermont. You can event take a tour and sample the best beer on offer!
Getting to Stowe
- Stowe is just a 45-minute drive from Burlington International Airport (BTV), a full-service international airport located in the Burlington, Vermont area.
- Direct flights from major cities include Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Newark, New York (JFK and LGA), Orlando, Philadelphia, Toronto and Washington, DC.
Where to stay in Stowe
With fine attention to detail and an ambiance of alpine elegance, Stowe is the perfect place to connect, relax, and rekindle the magic that is winter. Here are the Hotels we recommend that keep you close to all the events and ski slppes:
Trapp Family Lodge, Grey Fox Inn Sun & Ski Inn and Suites Field Guide Lodge
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The Lodge offers stunning mountain views, old-world comforts, and impeccable service, along with activities for every season. In the area surrounding the Trapp Family Lodge, guests can easily discover cross-country skiing trails, local wineries and scenic hiking paths. Wine and beer enthusiasts also have a place to experience new flavors
Guests can relax in the sauna after a day of skiing or hiking. Each guest room at the Grey Fox Inn features cable TV and an en suite bathroom. Some rooms have a fireplace and/or kitchen facilities, while some have mountain views. Visit the indoor and outdoor pools, as well as the fitness centre and hot tub at the Stowe Grey Fox Inn.
This hotel is next to the Little River, near Mount Mansfield in Stowe, Vermont. The hotel offers a glass-enclosed swimming pool. Sun & Ski Inn & Suites features non-smoking guest rooms with mini-refrigerators and coffee makers. Cable TV and private bathrooms are also included in each room. The Stowe Country Club is also nearby
All rooms come with a 40-inch LED Smart TVs with Apple TV. Certain units have a seating area for your convenience. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. You will find concierge service at the property. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. A guest lounge with a fireplace
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Jump on the free ski shuttle for a day on the slopes before returning to Green Mountain Inn for a drink at the bar/lounge and comforts including an outdoor pool and a sauna. All 104 rooms offer free WiFi, Egyptian cotton sheets, and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Guests will also find coffee makers, hair dryers, and safes.
Jump on the free ski shuttle for a day on the slopes before returning to Golden Eagle Resort, Ascend Hotel Collection for a meal at the restaurant and comforts including an indoor pool and a sauna. All 89 rooms provide conveniences like refrigerators and coffee makers, plus free WiFi and LCD TVs with cable channels.
Laundry facilities, express check-out, and a garden are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. Free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a picnic area. All 5 rooms feature free WiFi and memory foam beds, TVs come with satellite channels, conveniences like sitting areas and refrigerators.
This smoke-free hotel features a sauna, a conference center, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, conference space, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. All 72 rooms offer a refrigerators and coffee makers, plus free WiFi and LED TVs with cable channels.