Things To Do
Spa
Nestled within the Event Barn’s ground level, embark on a journey of health and wellness as Mountain Top Resort and Blush Vermont unite to create a sanctuary that showcases the essence of Vermont. Our Spa and Salon welcome you with a setting that harmoniously blends the rustic allure of our surroundings with a touch of refined elegance. For details about services and booking appointments, please contact us at 802.483.2311 xext 524. Facials, Nails, and Hair Appointments must be made by calling. Massages may be booked online. Interested in hosting a special event? Our space can be exclusively reserved for private gatherings with advance notice.
Pool
Our heated outdoor swimming pool (adjacent to the Barn, spa & hot tub) is generally open June – September & is reserved for the exclusive use of our overnight guests.
Hot Tub
Located adjacent to the Barn, our hot tub (open year-round) is reserved exclusively for overnight guests. Grab a towel from the barn & enjoy a hot soak! We keep the cover on in winter to ensure perfect temps, please call the front desk for cover removal.
Horseback Riding
Rates (Must be at least 8 years of age): 1 Hour Trail Ride – $55 per person 2 Hour Trail Ride – $100 per person 10 1-hour Trail Ride Card – $350 per person 15 Minutes – Pony Ride – $25 per child Trail Day Pass* – $20 per person (Exclusively for those bringing their horse for the day to ride our trails)
Lake & Private Beach
Access to our private beach is reserved for our overnight and event guests only. Our beach is open from May through late fall (weather permitting). A lovely walk of less than 3/4 mile down a private lane from the Main Lodge, our beach is situated on a quiet cove on a 740-acre lake. Complimentary kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards are available on a first-come/first-serve basis. Personal flotation devices are required and can be found in the beach shed. Lounge chairs are also available. Forgot your beach towel? Don’t worry! We’ve got them at the front desk in the Main Lodge. Be sure to stop by and grab one before you head to the beach. Want to bring lunch or a snack? Call the front desk and we would be happy to assist. Advance notice is necessary.
Pontoon Boat Rides
Rates $20 per guest 12 years of age and older $10 per guest 4-11 years of age Children 3 years of age and younger ride for free and must be accompanied by an adult Other Information Private Boat Rides are available for an additional fee Personal Flotation Devices are supplied and required Picnic Lunches are available. Contact the Front Desk (802.483.2311) about snacks, beverages, or lunch options for your ride!
Clay Bird Lessons
Clay Bird Shooting Lessons are offered daily by our experienced staff from May through the Fall (weather permitting). For safety reasons, we have a maximum allotment of six participating guests per time slot, with no spectators, and the requirement of a Mountain Top Resort staff member present at all times. * Minimum Age to Participate is 15 Years Old * Advance Reservations are required, as this activity is open to the public. Call our Activity Center at 802.483.2311 to reserve spots! Rates $50 per person for 20 shots with instruction Additional Shots: $2.50 each
Canoes, Paddle Boards, Kayaks
Offered for the exclusive use of our overnight guests, head to our private beach and grab a complimentary kayak, canoe, or paddleboard to take out and explore the lake. From the center of our lake view back on the resort, or take in views of nearby Pico Ski Mountain. Loons, Bald Eagles, and other native wildlife are often nearby for viewing. Boats are available from 9 am – 5 pm (weather permitting, May through October). Life jackets are supplied and required (available in the beach shed). While our beach remains accessible through dusk, our boating equipment is secured each evening for guest safety.
Fishing
Go Fish! Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch & Sunfish call our 740-acre lake home. With seating for up to 4 people, our small fishing boat rental* (with electric trolling motor) is perfect for a day of fishing on the lake (weather permitting/summer months only). Boat rental is $25/hr. Advance reservations and a local fishing license are required. Didn’t pack your rod? No worries! We have rental equipment too, just stop by the Activities Center. Rental includes two spin casting rods and a tackle box with hooks & assorted lures. Equipment rentals are $20/half day, $30/full day. Additional rods are $5 each. If you’re traveling with children and prefer to stay on land, check out our kid’s pond just a short walk from the Activities Center – it’s a great place to catch frogs! *see additional note by following link
Disc Golf
Our overnight-stay guests enjoy the exclusive and complimentary use of our 9-hole disc golf course. Borrow discs from the front desk or activities center (where you will find hole 1). The course (open late spring through fall) ends at the Tavern. 1st-come/1st-serve.
Tennis & Pickleball
Reserved for our overnight stay guests, borrow a tennis racquet from the south porch (or bring your own) & enjoy our complimentary Tennis Court. Available on a 1st-come/1st-serve basis spring through fall. No pun intended!
60km of Trails
At the resort, we maintain 60km of wooded trails, plus our manicured meadows and a variety of quiet country lanes. For the more adventurous, our trails also link up with Long Trail access.
Volleyball
Our Sand Volleyball Court is reserved for the exclusive use of our overnight guests. Located just below the tennis court, open spring through fall, it’s just a little difficult to keep your eye on the ball and not the view! (Balls located on the south porch. 1st-come/1st-serve).