Yes. Shuttles will be available for all weekend wedding events. -Friday- A shuttle will depart from the Top Notch lobby at 4:45 pm for the mountain. Guests can also drive themselves—park in mountain lots on the Mansfield side near the red barn. The gondola starts running at 5 pm, sharp. We’ll wrap up around 9 pm with transportation back. -Saturday- Ceremony The venue is a short walk across the mountain road from the resort, so guests are encouraged to walk. Shuttles will also be available from the Top Notch lobby, departing at 3:30 and 3:45 (spots are limited). Additional transportation can be arranged from our other lodging locations — Talta and AWOL — as well as for any locals who coordinate with Lilly, in advance. There is parking on-site as well, but please be responsible and don’t drink & drive! Afterparty Shuttle will be running from the wedding tent at Top Notch to the Matterhorn starting at 10 pm. Vans will be available throughout the night, and the shuttle will bring people home when it’s over.
We feel lucky to celebrate our wedding on what is usually the peak foliage weekend, but please plan on any drives taking additional time, as traffic is common due to leaf peepers.
-Hikes and Walks- Bingham Falls (Short walk down a trail to a beautiful waterfall) Stowe Rec Path (Paved 5-mile path that runs through town) Stowe Pinnacle (Easy hike) Mansfield (multiple trails ranging from medium to hard) -Bike Rides- Rec Path (see above), Cady Hill (town mountain bike trails with many fun beginner-friendly trails) For rentals, head to either Hitchhiker Bikes or Pinnacle. -Breweries- Alchemist (Classic Vermont IPAs) Idletyme (wide variety of styles and restaurant) Von Trapp Family Lodge (German beer and beautiful views)
-Coffee & Breakfast- Butler's Pantry (One of our favorite brunch spots in town) Woodland (Grab & go breakfast & coffee) Lunch Edelweiss (deli and sandwich shop) Doc Ponds (Our go-to bar. Great food, drinks, and music)
We recommend planting within the first year of receiving our invite. 1) Remove the ribbon and invite cards. You don’t want anything in the way of your young plants’ future growth spurt. 2) Gently break apart or tear the fern paper into smaller pieces. 3) Choose a sunny outdoor garden/spot or planter/pot. 4) Plant in 1/4″ to 1/2″ loosely packed soil. Give the seeds room to grow! 5) Keep very moist, especially until the seeds begin to sprout. 6) Continue to water as needed. 7) Watch them bloom and think of us.