With over 200 years of history, our lovely town of Stowe, Vermont, always features exciting cultural activities. No matter what brings you to Trapp Family Lodge, you’ll find that our location places you right in the thick of things. Ask our friendly concierge for more information on local happenings.
Join us from 6:30pm - 8:30pm at the Bierhall. Win prizes and have fun with friends at this ever-popular new event happening throughout the winter months! RSVPs highly suggested to ensure a spot. Email us below or call us at 802-253-5750.
RSVP HereJoin us on Monday's this fall and experience a 2-hour Paint and Sip class with local Vermonter Natalie Carr as you paint one of our famous Highland Cows or a foliage scene (paintings rotate weekly). Price includes, 12 x 16 canvas, all art supplies, easel and instruction as well as cheese and crackers. Soft drinks, beer and wine available for purchase night of.
Paint and Sips are located at the Bierhall on the Observation Deck
Book HereJoin the George Petit Trio in the Sunroom on Saturdays from 6:15pm - 9pm as we turn this space into a cozy jazz club the evening. They will be playing jazz standards and Brazilian favorites for all to enjoy.
A fun educational day on snow for women of all abilities and all ages! If you are looking to learn to nordic ski, improve on what you already know and meet other like-minded outdoor snow loving women– join us! Our goal is to encourage all women, whatever their age, skill level, or background, to enjoy being outside on snow.
Registration includes trail pass, small group lesson, Rossignol ski demos, and a small gift bag.
Reserve your spot!Join us on February 6 at 2pm for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics! We will be installing a 14' x 8' screen at the Bierhall for the duration of the Winter Olympics so make your reservations in advance and catch your favorite winter sport up on the big screen through the closing ceremonies on February 22! Food Specials and drinks to be announced to accompany this amazing event!
Food & Drink specials
Join the party to get into the Olympic spirit! A torchlight ski parade will start right at 5PM from the Outdoor Center. Participants must be on skis, have a headlamp, and have purchased a day pass or have a season pass. We will make our way to Picnic Knoll where a fire will be waiting and the (taped) Women's Olympic 10K will be projected onto a screen in the trees.
Registration is not required and last-minute invites to your friends are welcome. However, we would love to have a rough estimate of how many people will be joining so please RSVP here if you plan to attend.
Join Stowe Nordic for a fabulous tour on some of Stowe’s best Nordic trails. The Tour de Stowe is a non-competitive classic technique ski tour taking place on the gorgeous trails of the von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort. This event is intended to be a fun challenge for all ages.
More InfoSpend Valentine's Day with that special someone at the von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort. Purchase an in-room bottle of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries and enjoy massages and our outdoor hot tub at our Fitness Center. We provide special menu items the night of Valentine's Day, followed by the Carolyn DeFrancesco Valentine Duet in the Mozart Room from 7 PM to 8 PM.
Oysters Rockefeller $20
Oysters Baked with Spinach Cream and Topped with an Herbed Parmesan Crust
Baby Kale Apple Cheddar Salad $12
Baby Kale, Tossed Almonds, Diced Apples, Red Onion, Cabot Clothbound Cheddar, Lemon Vinaigrette
Baked Stuffed Lobster $55
Seafood Stuffing with Lobster, Shrimp and Crab, Tri-Color Marble Potatoes, Broccolini, Hollandaise Sauce, and Clarified Butter
Chateaubriand for Two $135
16 oz Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Cheese, Chive, and Bacon Baked Stuffed Potatoes, Maple-Tarragon Glazed Carrots, Béarnaise and Bordelaise Sauces
Join us from 2pm - 4pm on February 14, 15 and 16 in the Salzburg Room at the lodge for high tea at the resort. Dine on delicious fresh baked items from the Kaffeehaus as well as Tea from Vermont Artisan Tea and a glass of sparkling cider or Prosecco while enjoying live music from a harpist.
Cost: $57 Adults- $27 Children
Experience a warm and unforgettable winter evening in the Mozart Room of Trapp Family Lodge & Resorts in Stowe, Vermont, with an intimate chamber music concert featuring vibrant Spanish flair and soulful Hungarian melodies. Centered around the evocative Turina Piano Quartet and the rich, sweeping drama of the Brahms Piano Quartet, this program brings together passion, elegance, and musical storytelling at its finest. Surrounded by the cozy charm of the season, you’ll be swept away by soaring strings, gorgeous harmonies, and the timeless beauty of live performance up close—an inspiring cultural escape in the heart of winter. Come join us at Chamber Music Stowe’s Winter Concert!
Turina Piano Quartet in A minor op. 67
Brahms Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor
Experience the oldest, downhill cross-country race in North America, here in Stowe Vermont! Voted one of the top sporting events in Vermont, the Stowe Derby is a site to see or participate in!
The Ski Vermont Specialty Food Day Tour visits 17 member ski areas with local food, beverage, and other Vermont-y vendors. This pop-up farmer’s market-style event showcases all the unique things that Vermont has to offer, right at the base of the mountains we love. Sample various sweets and treats and go home with some too!
More InfoRecharge, reflect, and reconnect at a restorative retreat for educators set against the breathtaking mountain landscape of the von Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont. Through thoughtful workshops, quiet reflection, and meaningful connection, this retreat offers space to renew your passion for teaching while nurturing your own well-being.
More InfoCome enter this festive, low-key event; some may race, and others may tour. Just come out and ski at your own pace to the famous Trapp's Slayton Pasture Cabin and enjoy a hot chocolate or hot cider!
Course Description: Only one hill, a moderate 3 ½ K final climb to the cabin, but well worth the effort.
Register HereJoin the Ski Moms and Skida for a celebration of women on snow & International Women’s Day!
Start the day with coffee and tea in a private room. Stash your gear and the group will do introductions. Then you will break into three groups. Beginners (with lessons and gear) or Intermediate & Experienced with a ski to the cabin.
At the end of your ski you will meet back in the room for lunch and presentations and raffle.
Afternoon at your leisure–more skiing, try snowshoeing or call it a day
Schedule:
9:00-9:30am arrival and gear rental sorting (arrive at 9am if you need gear)
9:30 introductions
9:45 break into groups – some groups head to the cabin
10am lessons and ski starts
12:00 meet back in the room for lunch and presentations and raffle.
Afternoon at your leisure–more skiing, try snowshoeing or call it a day
A reflective retreat for women navigating change, hormonal shifts, identity transitions, and life after children have grown and moved on.
More InfoWhether you are navigating change, considering a new direction, or seeking greater clarity and grounding, the retreat brings together guided reflection, practical skills, meaningful conversation, and the steadying rhythm of time in nature. It is designed for women in healthcare who want not only to understand themselves and others more deeply but to fortify their ability to live in closer alignment with their values.
More InfoJoin us for a delicious brunch celebrating Easter at von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort! Join us for an Easter egg hunt that morning (for resort guests only) and get to Meet our flock of Katahdin Sheep and newborn baby lambs before bunch and our newly born Highland Calves on a Meet the Cows tour.
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Adults $80 | Children $44
Plus Tax & Service Charge
Appetizers
Fresh Sliced and Whole Fruit
Assorted House-Made Breakfast Pastries
Cheese and Meat Charcuterie With Assorted Crackers, Crostini, Dips, and Mustards
House-Cured Maple and Dill Salmon Gravlax with Assorted Bagels and Flavored Cream Cheese
Hard-Boiled Deviled Eggs with Assorted Caviars And Smoked Salmon
Salads
Iceberg Lettuce Wedge with Bacon Lardons, Crumbled Bleu Cheese, Diced Tomatoes, and House Buttermilk Ranch
Tossed Green Salad With Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion, Shredded Carrot, and Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette
Strawberry Arugula Salad with Feta Cheese and Herb Vinaigrette
Soups
Chicken Vegetable Soup
Vegetarian Minestrone
Action Stations
Chef-Made Omelets with Choice Of Fillings: Shredded Vermont Cheddar, Diced Tomatoes, Sliced Scallions, Mushrooms, Diced Ham, and Diced Peppers
Carved Maple Brown Sugar Glazed Ham with Trapp Dunkle Beer Ham Pan Jus
Roasted Horseradish-Crusted Prime Rib with Au Jus
Entrées
Trapp Bakery Chocolate Chip Banana Bread French Toast with Caramelized Bananas and Vanilla Maple Syrup
Eggs Benedict With Toasted English Muffins, Crispy Maple-Glazed Pork Belly, Poached Egg, and Hollandaise Sauce
Potato-Crusted Salmon Filet with Herb Beurre Blanc and Broccolini
Chicken Thigh Saltimbocca with Prosciutto, Fresh Sage, Rich Demi-Glace Sauce, and Maple-Glazed Carrots
Vegetarian Baked Omelet with Eggs, Mushrooms, Baby Spinach, Tomatoes, Chives, and Cheddar Cheese
Sides
Home Fried Potatoes
Bacon and Link Sausage
Desserts
Treat your mother to something truly special this Mother’s Day with a one-of-a-kind brunch at von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort. Mom will love our spread, and you’ll love spending quality time with family.
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Adults $80 | Children $44
Plus Tax & Service Charge
Appetizers
Fresh Sliced and Whole Fruit
Assorted House-Made Breakfast Pastries
Local Cheese and Meat Display with Assorted Crackers and Grilled Baguette
Tuna Poke with Rice Crackers
Coconut Shrimp with Mango Chutney
Soups
New England Clam Chowder
Vegan Mushroom Bisque
Salads
Basil Tomato Salad with Baby Spinach, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, Fresh Basil, Candied Walnuts and a Blueberry Basil Dressing
Mixed Green Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Shredded Carrot and Tomato Vinaigrette
Farro Salad with Arugula, Radicchio, Diced Apple, Red Onions and Shaved Cloth-Bound Cheddar
Carving & action Stations
Marinated Maple Balsamic Grilled Sliced Flank Steak with Bordelaise Sauce
Roast Sliced Pork Loin with Caramelized Ginger Sauce
Omelet Table Made to Order with Diced Ham, Scallions, Mushrooms, Baby Spinach and Roasted Red Tomatoes
Entrées
White Chocolate Chip Raspberry Pancakes with Vanilla Maple Syrup
Crab Eggs Benedict with Lump Crab Cakes, Pancetta, Poached Eggs and Old Bay Hollandaise Sauce
Sautéed Shrimp Provençal with Jumbo Shrimp, Roasted Tomatoes, Basil, Garlic, Shallots, White Wine and Fettuccine Pasta
Grilled Honey Dijon Chicken Breast with Honey Dijon Sauce, Mushrooms and Asparagus
Vegetarian French Onion Breakfast Strata with Diced Bread, Caramelized Onions, Gruyère Cheese and Fresh Chives
Sides
Bacon and Sausage
Crispy Hash Brown Potatoes
Desserts
The Catamount Ultra Marathon starts and finishes at beautiful Trapp Family Lodge outside of Stowe VT. The 25k course is primarily wide, hard-packed dirt trail. To complete the 50k course, runners will complete the 25k loop, two times. There is an 9 hour racer cutoff for the 50k.
Join Bridgeside Books for their second annual Silent Reading Party located in the Concert Meadow here at the resort on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 5:30pm. This popular event is back and was a big hit in 2025 during their inaugural event.
Enjoy the 4th of July parade in Stowe from 12pm - 1pm followed by fireworks at Stowe's Mayo Field at dusk.
Stowe 4th of JulyThe Sound of Music In Concert returns, after a sold out run in 2024, to the von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort's concert meadow in partnership with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Theatre, Stowe Performing Arts and the Flynn Theatre.
Book TicketsThe von Trapp trails will be the venue for the Eastern Grind XC MTB race in summer 2026 (date TBD). The team at Bicycle Express will be producing the race with options to do one or two loops of the ~10 mile course through our singletrack and doubletrack. We would love to see you out challenging yourself, whether your goal is to just complete the course or to be standing on the podium as a top finisher. Make a day of it and get the rest of your group on a tour or hike or ride and there's lots of options up here to celebrate post-race. Registration TBA.
Enjoy a picnic under the stars while enjoying Vermont's most beautiful backdrop in our Concert Meadow overlooking the scenic Nebraska Valley.
Join us Thursdays in the summer months for a 5K-ish trail running race through the gorgeous forest of the von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort. Whether you are looking to set your PR or just enjoy fresh air and mountain views, we welcome you to come run with us in this series of low-frills races.
Join us for the 17th annual Oktoberfest at the von Trapp Brewing Bierhall at 1333 Luce Hill Road in Stowe VT! The Inseldudler Band will be playing at both sessions as well as Trachten contests (for traditional Oktoberfest outfits), cask tapping and Steinholding competitions at each session.
Maple pork belly - Braised Pork Belly, Pickled Red Onion
Wursts - Bratwurst, Knackwurst, Bacon Apple Sauerkraut
Pretzels - Soft Pretzel, House Mustards
Pickled Beet Salad - Mixed greens, Pickled Beets, Carrot, Cucumber, House Tarragon Vinaigrette
Tapfelspitz - Austrian Style Boiled Beef, Kartofelpuffer (Potato Pancakes), Apfelken ( Horseradish Applesauce)
Pilz-Stroganoff - (Mushroom Stroganoff), Vegan Bandnudeln (Noodles)
Austrian Beef Goulash - Austrian Style Beef Goulash, Bandnudeln (Noodles)
Chicken Schnitzel - Jager Sauce, Red Cabbage
Austrian inspired Cookies from The Kaffeehaus Bakery
Join us in the Biergarten for our Summer Music Series on Saturday nights and Sunday nights on holiday weekends from 4:30pm - 7pm.
October
Saturday, October 4 - David Karl Roberts
Saturday, October 11 - Shane Murley Trio
Sunday, October 12 - Dale & Darcy
Challenge yourself with this half and full marathon distance trail run in the heart of the Green Mountains at beautiful von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort. Fall is the best time to visit Vermont and we think that running through crisp, colorful fall foliage on the Trapp Lodge trail system is just the way to do it.
Reserve your spotWhy go through the hassle of planning, cooking, serving, and, worst of all, cleaning up after a huge Thanksgiving meal? Just bring the entire family to von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort and let us take care of everything for you. Now that’s something to be thankful for! Live piano all day from 12pm - 7:30pm. Thanksgiving Buffet at the lodge will be for Resort guests only so make your overnight reservation today! The Bierhall Thanksgiving Buffet is open to all!
Join us for our holiday tree lighting on Saturday, November 27th! Enjoy Santa's reindeer from 1-3pm, carriage rides and cookies, hot chocolate & s'mores 3:00 - 5:00 and caroling at 4:30pm and a grand lighting of the tree 5pm! We hope you are able to join us for this amazing holiday tradition!
Christmas week, von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort will have a cocktail reception for resort guests with piano, Kristina von Trapp Frame & her husband Walter Frame with light hors d'oeuvres (cash bar) on Christmas Eve, a delicious holiday buffet on Christmas with live piano in the Main Dining Room & the Biehall, followed by amazing special events such as Choral groups, Curious Creatures, Marko the Magician, No Strings Marionettes, Santa's Reindeer and more! Check out our activities calendar for up-to-date info and below for a full list (Subject to change).
Upcoming Activity Schedule:
To be announced.
Experience New Year's Eve in Stowe, Vermont at the von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort and ring the New Year in, in style! Our celebrations start with a gourmet buffet dinner (resort guests only), live piano from 5pm- 10pm in the Dining Room and a Trio in the Lounge from 10pm - 12:30am with fireworks at midnight. Special family events also occur such as a kids Pizza Pool party!
Stowe's LGBTQ Winter Pride Festival, Winter Rendezvous. Celebrating 41 years, join hundreds of LGBTQ winter enthusiasts for 5 days of world-class skiing and boarding at Stowe Mountain Resort in Stowe, Vermont. This fun-filled event offers a host of outdoor activities, parties, and entertainment sure to delight avid skiers and non-skiers alike!
Purchase Passes Schedule of EventsTour the town during the Stowe Winter Carnival while watching Professional Ice Carvers create elegant and masterful ice carvings throughout the village on Demonstration Day and experience the Annual Ice Carving Competition Day. Don’t miss this event, ranked No. 5 by Country Living as one of the “15 Best Winter Festivals All Across the U.S.”
We will be hosting an ice carving presentation in front of the lodge from 11:30am - 3pm on Friday, January 23.
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