Winter Rendezvous 2026

Winter Rendezvous 2026

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

• Next Edition: Wednesday 21st January – Sunday 25th January, 2026.
• 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.
• Use the following as a guide: Awaiting full scehdule.
• Wednesday – Kick Off Party at Stowe Bowl
• Thursday –  VIP Cocktail at Party Cady Hill Lodge
• Thursday – Comedy Night at Town Hall Theater
• Friday – Pool Party at Trapp Lodge
• Saturday – Drag Bingo at Alfie’s Wild Ride
• Saturday – Varla Jean Mermin at Town Hall Theater
• Saturday – Blow Out Party at Alfie’s Wild Ride.
• 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!

The Venues

• Stowe Bowl – An upscale boutique bowling venue offering a cozy lounge atmosphere with eight lanes, a full-service restaurant, and a bar for a unique entertainment experience.
• Cady Hill Lodge – A mountain bike-friendly lodge providing access to the Cady Hill Forest trail network, featuring comfortable accommodations and essential amenities for outdoor enthusiasts.
• Stowe Town Hall Theater – A historic performance space located in the heart of Stowe, showcasing a variety of live theater productions, music, movies, and community events.
• Trapp Lodge – A European-style mountain resort known for its Austrian-inspired architecture and hospitality, offering outdoor activities, dining, and accommodations with panoramic mountain views.
• Alfie’s Wild Ride – An adventure center providing exhilarating off-road UTV tours through Stowe’s scenic landscapes, catering to thrill-seekers looking for guided outdoor experiences.

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