Sugarbush offers unique space

Vermont Business Magazine, Jul 01, 2003

Located less than one hour from Burlington and nestled between Montpelier and the Green Mountains, Sugarbush Resort is a premier four-season vacation destination that is known for its legendary ski and snowboard terrain, casual style and beautiful scenery The Resort also caters to the corporate crowd with fully appointed conference facilities at the Sugarbush Inn and Conference Center.

Set in the beautiful Mad River Valley of central Vermont, Sugarbush provides the ideal setting for corporate retreats and conferences. The Conference Center, which accommodates groups of up to 225, includes a boardroom with a fireplace, theater and outdoor deck space.

For any conference, activities to fuel creativity are a must and careful planning and consideration should be given to recreation: 4,000-foot peaks, 115 trails and 2,650 feet of vertical translate into 54 miles if unparalleled terrain for all abilities.

Sugarbush ambassador, motivational speaker, and two-time Olympian, Doug Lewis, manages the recreational skiing program at the Resort. Doug's program offers corporate ski race events, which encourage healthy competition while providing a team building element to corporate meetings.

During the warmer months, the trails on the mountain become a playground for hikers and mountain bikers alike. The golf course at the Sugarbush Golf Club is a Robert Trent Jones Sr, masterpiece, described by Golf Digest as "the essence of a mountain course." Constructed in 1962, the course, with its breath-taking scenery, 12 doglegs, numerous blind shots, uneven lies and demanding greens create a unique challenge.

The Sugarbush Health & Racquet Club, home of the Sugarbush Tennis School, is a fully appointed health and fitness center featuring an indoor rock climbing gym, cardio equipment, free weights and circuit training, an indoor pool, and indoor tennis, squash and racquetball courts. The outdoor amenities include a pool, Jacuzzi, six tennis courts, including four Har-Tru and two hard courts. For true relaxation, the Club also offers saunas, a steam room, massage therapy and yoga.

Visitors to Sugarbush are pleased to find a variety lodging options to satisfy every desire while away from home. Groups requiring the convenience of a resort condominium for the family or a room in a country inn, Sugarbush offers convenient and comfortable lodging.

The key to a successful corporate meeting or retreat is the careful planning that goes into the event. Sugarbush provides the services of a dedicated Conference Coordinator to ensure that all details are accounted for. From meal planning and lodging accommodations to activities and equipment, details are in professional hands at Sugarbush.

The Future of Conferences at Sugarbush

The Lodge at Lincoln Peak, the largest project of its kind in New England, will be the newest addition to the Sugarbush family. Once completed, the 140-unit quartershare residence will provide corporate conference and retreat planners with another option at Sugarbush.

The Lodge at Lincoln Peak will include a conference and business center, restaurants, including a wine tasting room and wine cellar, year-round outdoor pools and hot tubs, and a luxury spa and gym.

Construction on the $85 million dollar Lodge is expected to begin later this summer, with an anticipated completion date in the fall of 2005.

Inspired by the great lodges of the West, including Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone National Park and Timberline Lodge at Mt Hood, the Lodge at Lincoln Peaks design will be unique, environmentally sensitive and will celebrate the richness of culture, sophistication and heritage found in Vermont's Mad River Valley.

For more information regarding conferences and meetings as Sugarbush, contact Jean Wry at 802-583-6175, via e-mail at info@sugarbush.com or log on to

www.sugarbush.com.