A Taste of Elegance at the 12th Annual Stowe Wine and Food Classic by John Biondolillo, BCK Real Estate

By John Biondolillo, BCK Real Estate





The 12th Annual Stowe Wine and Food Classic is taking place this weekend Friday, June 18th through Sunday, June 20th at the Trapp Family Lodge located at 700 Trapp Hill Road in Stowe, Vermont.
It kicks off Friday with Opening Night Wine Tasting at the West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park. Here wine enthusiasts will compare and contrast the wines of Oregon and Burgundy from 2005 Vintage. This incredible opportunity is being presented by local wine retailer, Fine Wine Cellars. Don’t miss out on the chance to tempt your palate with these fine fruits of the vine.
The Gala Dinner and Live Auction will take place on Saturday. The gala dinner will prove a gastronomic delight as it includes a collaboration of fine wine and fine cuisine. Trapp’s renowned chef, Brian Thomlinson, will present a five course meal along with wine pairings by Owen Roe.
Sunday will round out this incredible weekend event with the Grand Testing and Silent Auction. You will be enticed by a selection of over 100 premium wines while you sample world-class food selections. Then, you can grab front row seats in our Culinary Theater for a cooking demonstration by Annie B. Copps or a presentation by Owen Roe’s very own winemaker, David O’Reilly in one of our many seminars.
All proceeds from this incredible weekend benefit Copley Hospital.
BCK Real Estate has offices in Barre, Montpelier , Northfield , Stowe, Rochester and Waterbury Vermont . If you are interested in buying a home in central Vermont please email John Biondolillo at broker@stowerealty.com or check out his site at http://www.stowerealty.com John is one of the less than 300 Realtors who have achieved the Star Power “Star” designation. According to renowned real estate speaker and trainer Howard Brinton, “being a Star is the greatest distinction in real estate today.”

Got Vacation Time-Use it Now

Stowe picked up 1-2" of snow overnight on top of the 1-2" from yesterday, bringing the storm total to 11-18" since Thursday afternoon. It is breezy on the mountain this morning and although winds are forecast to die down today they may effect lift operations early this morning-- we'll keep the report updated of any operational changes as soon as we know any details. We made snow overnight on Lower Standard (half-pipe), Tyro (large terrain park) & Main Street. The grooming fleet smoothed out 46 trails last night, plus two terrain parks & a rail garden with a total of 20 features. Please Note-- Tyro will be closed so our park groomers can begin to build the Large Terrain Park (opening soon). The Sterling and Whirlaway trails are open for advanced skiers/riders only. Today's "Share the Slope" message: Always use devices to prevent runaway equipment. Coming Events: Friday Night there will be a Torchlight Parade and Fireworks display at Spruce Peak. Then on Saturday, we ! will have the charity fundraiser FCS Race for Kids.

The above is from the mountain posting this morning. I skiied and can tell you that it was windy but the sun was bright, skiing was great and improving. With the holidays finished we can enjoy the mountain again with no crowds for a few weeks. Stowe Realty had 68 properties rented for the Christmas Holiday period and we are cleaning lots of homes this morning.

Burlington had the highest total ever recorded in one snow storm within the past two days, 32.6" but the airport never stopped operating and the roads were open.

Come and enjoy what promises to be a fantastic January skiing program and watch for the information on the Stowe Winter Carnival coming up the last week of January.

Winter Update

Hello All:

Winter has finally arrived after a prolonged fall. Today the mountain announced the opening of a number of new trails and will be in full operation by the start of the holidays. We have had about a foot of good wet snow in the village which will allow the mountain to add a good packed base to what they have been making. I have not made the mountain yet but in talking with friends the conditions are very good, although quite windy today. Tomorrow will be the maiden trip for yours truly. Below is a link to the daily report of conditions. We open this page every morning to see what conditions are and which trails have been groomed.

http://stowe.com/mountain/conditions.php

The holidays are coming quickly, rentals are agressive and we have a higher than normal number of properties leased for the week. Some are still available on short notice so if you want to have a great week come on up. The forecast is such that the mountain should be able to make snow every night throughout the rest of the year. You can check out the rentals at www.StoweRealtyRentals.com.

Last Golf Tournament of the Year

Golf and Foodbank Day Oct 19
Stowe Country Club Celebrates the End of Golf Season with a Benefit Day for the Vermont Food Bank .

Preventing hunger in Vermont is as easy and enjoyable as swinging a golf club in Stowe. On October 19, one day after the scheduled seasonal closing day, Stowe Country Club will host a VT Food Bank Day. The cost for a round of golf will be $20 with non-perishable food items. You must call ahead for reservations, 802.760.GOLF (4653), tee times are limited. All food goes to benefit the Vermont Food Bank. Don’t miss this last chance to golf before the snow flies.

The Vermont Food Bank serves nearly 270 not-for-profit organizations with meal programs, community kitchens, shelters for the homeless, domestic abuse programs, food shelf programs, rehabilitative centers, and services for the elderly and children. The Vermont Food Bank receives financial and product support from organizations, corporations, foundations and individuals.

Vermont Yankee Magazine article is a must read

Yankee Magazine Features Stowe & Route 100

Check out the current issue of Yankee Magazine. The issue features an article about how Vermont Route 100 may be the best foliage viewing in all of New England. Starting on page 36 the article features a story and pictures covering all the VT Route 100 landmarks including Stowe village, Stowe Mountain Resort, Cambridge VT, Ben & Jerry’s, Boyden Valley Winery, Waterbury, the Mad River Valley, the Inn at the Round Barn in Waitsfield, the Vermont Country Warren, Sugarbush, Granville Gulf and the quaint village of Rochester VT. Vermont is beautiful year round. At Stowe Realty we can help you find your dream Vermont lifestyle. Call us today at 802-253-8484 or on the web at www.StoweRealty.com