Snowy History & New Traditions
Winter traditions in Woodstock, Vermont combine the very best of the snowy season with the warmth of wood-burning fires and friendly hospitality. Cold mornings are met with hot cups of Vermont-made coffee, organic eggs with local cheddar cheese, and pastries fresh from the oven: the perfect fuel for enjoying snowy trails at the nearby mountains.
Woodstock has a rich ski history, dating back to 1910 when the Inn opened the town’s first winter sports center on Mt. Peg for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and sledding. In 1934, the community embraced one of (if not the) first ski tow in America located on a nearby hill. Not long after, in 1936, our historic Suicide 6 Ski Area opened with its own rope tow on a hill just down the road! Snowsports have been a winter staple in Woodstock for over a century and we are glad to carry on the traditions, adding modern luxuries and Vermont comfort for your family.
"Learn-To" Have Winter Fun
Vermonters don’t let cold winter days keep them from enjoying the fresh air and the snowy mountains that surround them – and we hope you won’t either. Learning a new way to get out and embrace the winter season brings fun and a sense of accomplishment, no matter what age!
- Suicide 6 Ski & Ride School offers private and semi-private lessons with a great variety of terrain. The mountain is made for learning and our instructors get incredible joy from teaching the sports they love to others.
- The Woodstock Nordic Center loves to get newbies on skis and offers quick 20-minute clinics to learn the basics, or longer hourly lessons so you can tackle more terrain.
- If you want an easy introduction to snowsports, try snowshoeing! Winter hiking with snowshoes helps grip the trails and won't sink into deep snow. And if you’re a biker, fatbiking is a fun winter alternative!
Vacation Play
Craft your family’s perfect getaway for winter vacation weeks with some guest-favorite activities:
- Watch Master Snow Sculptors carve icy creations during the MLK Jr. Weekend at Suicide Six.
- Cocoa and hot cider for an afternoon pick-me-up!
- Pet cows and make crafts at Billings Farm & Museum.
- Enjoy the view on a Guided Snowshoe Hike with the Nordic Center.
- Sip a winter warmer and savor the seasonal plates served in the Red Rooster.
- Watch the Presidents' Week Torchlight Parade with family fun at Suicide Six!
- Discover the featured films of the Woodstock VT Film Series, shown each Saturday in the Billings Farm Theater.
To Good Health
Our Spa encourages healthy living from each part of you – mind, body, and soul. Start with skin and discover the wonderful wellness products we stock in our boutique Spa Shop, in-person and online. From Vermont-made Tata Harper creams and serums to favorite ZENTS washes and lotions.
Find a calm headspace and soothe your soul at our stunning Spa with a menu of delightful treatments. The bright warmth of the facility relaxes you and our talented providers create a comfortable, safe and rejuvenating experience. Let the new year begin with good health, inside and out.
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