Monthly Archives October 2016

“Winter Vacation , Valentine’s Day and the President’s Holiday are here….time to head to the Mountains of Southern Vermont!

Our wish for a snowy winter is coming true as it’s been snowing every day over the past few weeks and Bromley and Stratton Mountain(s) are running on all trails.

Here at the Casablanca Motel we psyched for the school vacation and long holiday weekend..ARE YOU READY?

Our office is brewing a variety of Green Mountain coffee along with some holiday treats before you check into one of our comfy and toasty warm cabins.

Planning a special celebration? Birthday party? Anniversary? We offer in-room platters to suit your needs.  With a 48 hour notice we’ll surprise your special someone with a unique Vermont platter.

Our gift cabinet offers Vermont Maple Syrup, Maple candies and Vermont Teddy bears and Moose… even the big ‘kids’ love a Vermont made treat!

While staying with us, did you know that you can XC ski or snowshoe from your cabin door?  Take a sleigh ride  at Taylor Farm, Merck Forest and Mountain View Ranch or rent a pair of skates at Riley Rink Hunter Park…If you’re really adventurous, Land Rover Driving School will take you on an unforgettable mountain drive , or you can try your skill at  ‘mushing’ with a Dog Sledding team or for a real treat why not relax and use the spa and pool at the Equinox Resort Hotel. ($)

Stratton and Bromley Mountain’s are within 20 minutes of our cabins and offer skiing, snowboarding, tubing, skating , and snowmobiling along with indoor activities as well.

Have we whetted your winter appetite yet????  Because our local farm to table, chef owned restaurants can’t wait to showcase their winter specials. Visit the new Fortunata Sausage & Cheese and New Morning Natural Foods & Juice Bar-or the Vermont Only shop-  they have something for everyone!

Oh and don’t forget -PETS ARE WELCOME IN SELECT CABINS—traveling with you pet? No problem   Give us a call -PLEASE NOTE_  Pet friendly rooms are ONLY available through direct call—we do not offer them on our extranet sites such as Trip Advisor or Booking.com.

BOOK EARLY and come be part of Vermont’s 4 Season Destination Town-Manchester-and of course be sure to stay at the “Best Retro Escape in Vermont”  our very own Casablanca Motel!

There’s always something happening here in Manchester and for more information  check out visitmanchestervt.com or give us a call at 802-362-2145. We’ll be happy to keep you posted on fun events

It’s that time of the year again when the days are hot and sunny and the nights are cool and crisp. Fair season is winding down, the kids are back to school and the fall harvest has begun in earnest.

If you are looking for yet another reason to visit Vermont this fall , the Vermont Apple Orchards are ripe with an abundant crop this year. Did you know that when you visit a participating local orchard you can purchase and pick apples for donation to the Vermont Food Bank?  The State of Vermont has also placed a “wooden apple” that is hanging on a tree in participating orchards and finding that apple you can redeem it for an I Pad or other Apple electronic accessories!

There’s nothing like heading to the orchard, picking a fresh apple off the tree and enjoying the juicy crispness of Vermont’s own bounty.  Here in Southern Vermont you need not go far to taste homemade apple cider donuts, fresh hot apple pie and apple crisp and enjoy a day out in the Vermont hills.  We suggest the checking out the following:  The Apple Barn & Bake Shop, Mad Tom Orchard, Propagation Piece Orchard, Terry’s Apple Orchard and of course Dutton’s Farm Stand.

Can you guess which is the most popular apple in the state???  Do you know there are over 100 varieties of apples in our Vermont Orchards?

Stay with us, and we will treat you to an apple to begin your stay-and a guide to where to find the best apples in the State….