Vermont leaf season is unmatched.

Not surprisingly, TripAdvisor names Stowe as the Number One destination for fall peeping, but not just for fall foliage in Vermont, but for leaf peeping in the entire United States. 

From early September through late October, Stowe visitors marvel at our gold, orange and red hues. To put it simply: our fall leaf peeping is amazing. Whether you come for a relaxing drive or a more adventurous fall hiking adventure, you won’t be disappointed.

Vermont Lodging:
Where to stay for fall leaf season?

Your lodging is one of the most important decisions in your Autumn getaway planning. In 2017, Yankee Magazine named our award-winning property “New England’s Most Romantic Getaway.” If you’re planning a romantic getaway for fall foliage in Vermont, then the Stone Hill Inn might be the perfect fit. We’re a couples-only, romantic, luxury bed and breakfast.

During leaf season, we have very few vacancies. Make sure to book ahead-of time; many guests even book a year in advance!

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Vermont Activities:
How to best enjoy fall foliage in Vermont? 

Get outdoors. There are so many places and activities that will immerse you in the beauty! A few our favorites are biking, hiking, or zip-lining.

Don’t forget to take a drive along the Mt. Mansfield Auto Toll Road; you’ll see simply spectacular views of the Stowe, VT area.

Vermont Dining:
Where to eat dinner in Stowe?

Stowe is a foodie destination! Many of our restaurants offer farm to table dishes and are happy to accommodate dietary needs. Some of our favorites are: Harrison’s, Bistro at Ten Acres, Plate, Michael’s on the Hill, and Hen of the Wood.

FYI: The Stone Hill Inn is AIP, Paleo, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian and Pescatarian diet friendly. Don’t let diet restrictions keep you from enjoying time away and fall foliage in Vermont. We are happy to make your stay perfect in every way we can.

Come and see for yourself why Stowe is the #1 place for Fall Leaf Peeping!

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If you love cars, Tango music and dancing, wine festivals and gourmet foods, or races, then this August Stowe is absolutely the perfect Vermont getaway location.

Car enthusiasts…you’ll be in heaven!

6oth Stowe Annual Antique Car Show

AUGUST 11 – 13, 2017

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This car show features over 800 antique & classic cars on display, food concessions, a giant automotive Flea Market, Street Dancing, Automobile Parade and the Car Corral. Stowe, Vermont has hosted the Vermont Automobile Enthusiasts, Inc. Antique and Classic Car Meet for 60 years. It is one of the largest and oldest in New England and has become a cherished summer tradition in Stowe. The show will be located on Nichols Field, Route 100, South of Stowe Village.

Whether you’re participating in the Stowe Annual Antique Car Show or just coming to enjoy the festivities, be sure to book a stay with us at the Stone Hill Inn to add a restful retreat to your weekend!
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Come celebrate the romance of tango!

Stowe Tango Music Festival

AUGUST 17 – 20, 2017

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The Stowe Tango Music Festival is the United States’ premier tango music festival, noted both for its unique series of performances and its high level of musical training. Dance workshops and live music abound.

The line-up of public events – some are free and some are ticketed – includes a variety of musical performances, dance workshops, dance parties (known as milongas), educational presentations, and social gatherings.

Come to Stowe for a romantic musical weekend getaway, and book a stay with us at Stone Hill Inn.

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Foodies…this is the weekend for you!

Stowe Wine & Food Classic

SUNDAY AUGUST 27th, 2017

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The Stowe Wine & Food Classic continues as New England’s preeminent culinary event and the signature event of Stowe Charities, Inc.  It is an elevated beverage and culinary experience designed to heighten the senses.

Guests enjoy an all-inclusive afternoon of wine tasting along with artisan spirits and craft beer for one ticket price. Early Bird is $65 and Day-Of pricing is $75.  Distinctive food pairings from leading Vermont chefs and mountain views make Stowe Wine & Food Festival Grand Tasting a must-attend event this summer.
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Run, Bike or Hike to the Top Of Vermont!

Northeast Delta Dental Race To The Top Of Vermont

SUNDAY AUGUST 27th, 2017

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This event draws as many as 800 hikers, bikers, and runners from across the U.S. and Canada to climb Mt. Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak. The course climbs up the historic Mansfield Toll Road, is 4.3 miles in length, and climbs 2564 ft. For some, it’s about speed (how fast can I climb this tough 4.3 course); for others, it’s about testing themselves and enjoying the spectacular views.

Whether you are participating or just coming to cheer, finish your active day with a relaxing, couples-only escape at The Stone Hill Inn.

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There’s so much to see and do in Stowe, Vermont during the month of August.

We look forward to sharing our beautiful town with you.

Let us recommend a unique Vermont experience.

Treat your senses during the Annual Vermont Maple Open House Weekend held mid-March each year. Take in the inviting aroma of boiling sap, watch the steam rising from our sugarhouses, and taste the sweet flavor of Vermont maple syrup as enjoyed in traditional sugar-on-snow.

The Stone Hill Inn offers a 10% discount on lodging during the Annual Vermont Maple Open House Weekend.

Vermont Maple Sugar – Image from Nebraska Knoll Sugar Farm

Sugarhouses all over the state will be opening their doors and providing tours of their sugarhouses and woods, as well as maple candy-making demonstrations.

Enjoy live music, horse-drawn sleigh rides, sugar-on-snow, and of course, sample and purchase Vermont maple syrup and maple themed delicacies. There will be maple donuts, maple cotton candy, maple creemees and other maple goodies.

The Stone Hill Inn is nestled less than 6 miles away from the Nebraska Knoll Sugar Farm. On both Saturday and Sunday, Nebraska Knoll Sugar Farm will be open from 10am to 4pm. Come and explore this sugar farm’s combination of “old and new” featuring a wood-fired evaporator and a reverse osmosis machine that concentrates the sap. There will be tours, sugar-on-snow, maple products for sale, and weather permitting, boiling.

Learn more about the  2020 Vermont Maple Open House Weekend.

Interested in the Nebraska Knoll Sugar Farm’s maple sugar making process? Their blog is a great Vermont maple sugar making resource.

Come and see for yourself why Maple is the Official Flavor of Vermont, we can’t wait to greet you!

MAPLE OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND: March 21 – 22, 2020

Stone Hill Inn Lodging Special – Save 10%

Use online code MAPLESUGAR during online booking. Requires a minimum two-night stay.
Cannot combine with any other offer or third party gift certificates.

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Seeking Spectacular Fall Foliage?

Best in the U.S = Stowe,  Vermont.

Stowe is #1 in the U.S. for Fall Foliage Viewing based on the feedback from members of the world’s largest travel site, TripAdvisor.

The nights are getting cooler in Stowe; the leaves of our tallest Maple have begun to turn at the top.  Stay up to date on the foliage colors at gostowe.com/foliage (lists scenic drives and leaf color) and book your trip at Stone Hill Inn (the #1 ranked Inn/B&B in Stowe, Vermont) – you don’t want to miss out on the best fall foliage in the country.

For over a hundred years people have traveled to Stowe to marvel at gorgeous mountain vistas and beautiful fall colors. Located in the majestic Green Mountains, our idyllic New England town boasts a 200-year-old village lined with quaint shops, cafes and restaurants where guests can unwind after a day of viewing vibrant leafy displays or taking advantage of Stowe’s plethora of outdoor activities.

From early September through late October, visitors to Stowe can delight in the pure gold, orange and red hues of our fall foliage while enjoying many fun autumn events such as:

• Lantern tours
• The Farmer’s Market
• Concerts, performances & local theater
• The 3nd Annual Vermont Fly Fishing Show
• The British Invasion Car Show
• 21th Annual Oktoberfest
• Restaurant Week (October 23 -29)
• The Great Pumpkin & Ghost Festival

Fun Facts – Did you know?

• Leaves of the sugar maple, red maple, red oak, sweet gum, black gum and sourwood, typically turn hues of red. However, they can produce yellow leaves as well.
• Stowe’s first designated ski trail, the Bruce Trail, was cut by the CCC in 1933.  You can follow the Bruce Trail today to see the beginnings of this famous ski trail.  We can direct you at Stone Hill.
• The first Nordic ski center in the U.S. began in 1968 at the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe.
• The Toll road is a wonderful way to see the foliage both as you drive up the mountain and when you stop at the Octagon Café with it’s deck.  In 1937 a thousand-foot tow rope, powered by a Cadillac engine, was installed on the Toll road.
• Leaves of birch, elm, poplar, redbud and hickory, always turn hues of gold & yellow.
• Leaves of the Sumac tree produce a maroon color.

 Be overwhelmed by crisp fall air, the natural beauty of Stowe’s stunning fall season that changes its colors and vibrancy every day, and the warmth of the Stone Hill Inn — soft, quiet, and undisturbed. 

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During leaf season, we have very few vacancies. Make sure to book ahead-of time; many guests even book a year in advance!

A weekend where you can sleep for eight hours, breathe in fresh mountain air, soak up the unspoiled beauty of Vermont, and, if you’re lucky, have our famous Crème Brulee French Toast for breakfast!

Don’t you need this kind of romantic get away??? Of course you do. Come! We’ll take care of you.

Romantic Spring Get Away Details:

Our Romantic Spring Get Away requires a two night minimum stay at Stone Hill Inn in addition to the purchase of our Romance Package at a very special price of $230 – a $25 savings. Available from April 19 Through June 16, but not available Memorial Day Weekend (5/27-5/29).

The Romance Package includes:

• $120 certificate for dinner at Michael’s on the Hill (gratuities not included).
• Roses and chocolates available in your room when you arrive
• Signature candle-lit, rose petal (silk), bed turn-down the night of your dinner at Michaels
• A 90 minute late check-out

Our ‘Romantic Get Away’ offer cannot be combined with other offers or with third party gift certificates.

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Save the date: March 31st, 2016
Because for the SECOND time ever, we’re running a 24 HOUR Sale.

We’ve chosen late April, May (except the Memorial Day weekend) and part of June since there are so many signs that Stowe is experiencing an EARLY Spring!

We’ll announce the pricing for the 24 HOUR Sale on March 31 – very early in the morning, so you will have 24 hours to respond. These are likely to be the lowest prices on Stone Hill lodging that you will see all year – certainly lower than we can remember within the last 12 months! The sale only applies to those that make their reservation on March 31. So, unfortunately, nobody else is eligible whether their reservation is made either before or after March 31.

Details for the 24 HOUR sale:

• Must book at least two nights.
• Available dates for the 24 Hour Sale, unless our website shows that they are already taken:
  • April 19 – April 30
  • May 1 – May 31 EXCEPT for May 27-29 (Memorial Day weekend)
  • June 1 – June 16
• Book online using the promocode TWENTYFOUR. On the final page of your online reservation there will be a box on the left side of the page that asks you if you have a code. Enter TWENTYFOUR and press apply.
• No other offers/promotions or third-party gift certificates may be used.

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Here’s another great savings:

• During check out, include Stone Hill Inn’s Signature Romance Package to your stay for a reduced price of $230 (normally $255). This package includes:
  • Dinner at the award-winning Michael’s on the Hill ($120 certificate; gratuities not included)
  • Dozen long stem roses and a package of four chocolate truffles upon arrival
  • Our Signature candle-lit, rose petal (silk) king bed turn-down on the night you dine at Michaels
  • Enjoy a late check out your last morning (additional 60 minutes)

Spring is coming! Already we have had guests who are taking on some of the easier hikes and even one that completed the Stowe Pinnacle climb (three hours to complete up and back). Even in the woods that surround Stone Hill the only traces of snow anywhere are the plowed diminishing piles at the end of driveway. Already, we’ve pruned a dozen bushes and begun cleaning beds.   Some of the daylillys have just broken ground. We’ve almost finished cleaning the sand from the parking lot! IT MUST BE SPRING!

Come!

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Stone Hill is highlighted in the Travel Channel’s list of Top 10 New England B&Bs for a romantic & luxurious getaway.

When Jennifer Plum Auvil, Travel Channel writer, created a top 10 round-up for the best of New England’s luxurious and romantic B&Bs, she highlighted Stone Hill Inn in the list.

Ms Auvil writes on TravelChannel.com:
Experience the best of New England’s characteristic charm and beauty in one of the region’s best bed-and-breakfasts. With elegant mountainside inns, refined beachfront estates and classic country homes, this list highlights the best of New England’s luxurious and romantic B&Bs.
 

 
The Stone Hill Inn in Stowe, VT, is designed for romance. Each of the inn’s 9 rooms has a 2-person Jacuzzi and a fireplace, amenities that are often available only in a bed-and-breakfast’s priciest rooms. All of the tables are set for 2 in the sunny breakfast room, so you can focus on your partner and a pile of orange-pecan waffles! As lovely as things are inside, it gets even better outside, with 9.5 acres of rolling hills for tobogganing, hammocks for lounging and an outdoor hot tub for stargazing in snowy weather or on cool summer nights. Ready to dip a toe into the real world beyond the inn? Stowe’s great skiing and cool village scene with restaurants and shops is just 10 minutes away.
 
What’s Cool: Picky about pillows? Find one that’s just right at the inn’s pillow library.

Proposals, Honeymoons, Vermont Elopements and ‘Just Because’ Getaways

We’re so honored to be part of this prestigious list of New England bed and breakfasts. Celebrating special occasions is the primary reason our guests come to Stone Hill, and we thoroughly enjoy helping our guests plan and secure reservations for their special occasions. We offer special packages for Proposals, Honeymoons, Vermont elopements, and ‘Just Because’ romantic getaways. Guests especially love our beautiful backyard gardens and interior common areas as backdrops for their small Vermont weddings and elopements.

September 18-20

A celebration of all things British

Yes, Linda can still be seen around Stowe and the neighboring communities in this lovely 2000 Jaguar S-Type (This is the car but not the license plate. )

And like last year, we are not going to challenge the other Jags for the Concours d’Elegance prize – highest degree of authenticity when compared to the original vehicle when it was new, just off the assembly line. (Turns out, we’re one year short of meeting the requirement of being older than 15 years. Maybe next year?)

The Concours d’Elegance system will be based on a 100-point system, similar to the Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) judging rules. Criteria for judging includes mechanical operation, paint, interior, woodworking, undercarriage, chrome, engine compartment, and authenticity. A minimum of 90 points is required for 1st place, 85 for 2nd place and 75 for 3rd place. In case of a tie score, multiple awards will be presented. All entrants will receive participation ribbons. So, we’ll keep the Jag safe and warm in our Stone Hill Inn garage this winter so it might have a chance to compete with the coming of next year’s fall season.

NEW LOCATION for 2014 The British Invasion will take place on the Stowe Events Field 1/4 mile north of Stowe village just off Route 108 on Weeks Hill Road.

In addition to the Concours d’Elegance there is another car show at the British Invasion: People’s Choice . Over sixty classes of motorcars compete, everything from humble Mini Coopers to stately Rolls Royces. Enjoy British food, shops, and unique British gifts commemorating this highly anticipated event!

EVENTS

Events include a Notch Run Driving Tour, Tailgate Picnic Competition, British Pub, British Car Corral and much more.

British Invasion Block Party! Friday, September 19, 2014 | 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. This kick-off event for the British Invasion is a don’t miss event for visitors and locals. Dance to the music of Joey Leone’s Chop Shop and enjoy classic British motorcars all along Main Street, (which will be closed off) while enjoying local food and brews.

British Market Place & Auto Jumble– Friday noon to Sunday A collection of British Companies and vendors selling British, and British like products and services. Hard to find car spares, motoring accessories, motoring teddy bears, British candy, Regalia, Barbour jackets, and more.

British Car Corral – Friday noon to Sunday An opportunity to buy or sell a British Motor Car or Motorcycle. “For Sale” signs are NOT allowed on the show field. You may place a car for sale in the Car Corral. but in so doing, it cannot compete for honors on the show field.

Tailgate Picnic Competition– Sunday A display of creativity, good food, and things British. This event has become a “Classic” and perhaps one of the best Tailgate Competitions on the East Coast! Awards will be given for “Most Elegant“, “Most Creative“, “Most British“, “Best Costume“, “Best Tasting“, and “Most Humorous“.

Yes, it will be a wonderful weekend at this year’s British Invasion – apparently the 25^th year for this event which is rumored to have begun in 1990. Once again we shall host at least one of the Concours d’Elegance judges and we shall, of course, have lots of Iced Tea each day for guests of our Stowe bed and breakfast!

You may recall my secret desires as a young lad as expressed in my blog about last year’s 57th Antique Car Show where I confessed a deep attraction towards a 1967 Corvette – a desire that, over the years, seem to give way to financial and emotional maturity, thus never fulfilled. Nonetheless, you have to admit this was a very cool car.

But long before reaching college where the Corvette picture hung on my wall, there was the 1952 Hudson Hornet. (Hudson who? Who knows?) A hand-me-down from grandparents who were no longer driving, this became our unexpected second car. This, it would turn out, would be the car I would use when taking my first driver’s test.
Driver’s tests were simple in those days – read the pamphlet, answer the questions – no problem. Eye exam was a waste of time for 16 year-old eyes, and driving a couple of blocks was….well, also a waste of time. However there was one element of the driver’s test that was a bit challenging. The parallel parking test. (Do they still have that?).

How do you parallel park a 3,620 pound, 17.3 feet long, 6 ½ feet wide beast with no power steering? Carefully and with a lot of practice. I knew it would be the toughest part of the test. Despite sweaty palms and an accelerated heart rate, remarkably I passed. Immediately this tank-like vehicle became the taxi for four of us to attend all away basketball games for our high school team. (We won the state championship that year.)

But the Hornet had its peculiarities. About 30% of the time when you stopped at a stop light the car would unexpectedly die. And then it wouldn’t start, despite constant cranking. After several embarassing moments as captain of the Hornet taxi – losing some face with the lads – we diagnosed the problem. The engine wasn’t getting enough air. Thus, we became a veritable pit crew. The lads poured out of the car, one lifted and held the hood, another removed and remained at the ready with the canister on top of the carburetor that contained air filters which probably had become totally dirt, and a third held the butterfly valve in the carburetor 30% open and I cranked the engine again. Success! We could even do this in the time it took for the light to change. Impressive crew.

Such is the zeal with which I approach this 58th annual event in Stowe, VT!

The 58th Stowe Annual Antique Car Show is a perennial favorite in Stowe, Vermont. After 57 years, Stowe has gotten pretty good at capturing some of the most interesting Antique cars from all over the U.S. while making the show quite charming. After a restorative night’s sleep and healthy breakfast at Stone Hill Inn, which this May was among the first to ever be inducted into the Trip Advisor Hall of Fame for performance excellence, you are ready for a full day of Stowe and the Antique car show!

Over 800 antique & classic cars are on display flanked by food concessions, giant automotive Flea Market, and the Car Corral. Stowe, Vermont has hosted the Vermont Automobile Enthusiasts, Inc. Antique and Classic Car Meet for more than 50 years. It is one of the largest and oldest in New England and has become a cherished summer tradition in Stowe. The show will be located on Nichols Field, Route 100, South of Stowe Village. Be sure to book a stay with us at the Stone Hill Inn for your weekend!

Some of the events that take place are:

Automobile Judging
Vintage Fashion Judging
Flea Market & Car Corral
Automobile Parade Awards Ceremony
Street Dance Saturday night from 7 – 10p
(closed to traffic but the cars will be there!)

B3 Fest: Bikes, Bevs & Beats

FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY June 26, 27, and 28!

A celebration of Vermont Mountain Biking!

Featuring Vermont music, Vermont craft libations (beers, wines, spirits, ciders, root beer), and a celebration of Vermont mountain biking.

This is a town-wide event, with restaurants serving as the venues!

Area bike shops are hosting mountain bike group rides in town for the B3 Fest weekend, which will start and end at participating B3 Fest venues.

B3 Fest Kick-Off Party Friday, 4:30 downtown Stowe Village! Music, food and drink tastings from vendors including Alchemist, Green Mountain Distillers, Trapps Brewery, Crop Brewery, Stowe Cider, Sage Farm Goat Dairy, Mt. Mansfield Creamery and others. Beer, Wine, Spirits, & Cider Promos!

All weekend at Bikes, Bevs & Beats:

• Guided Group Mountain Bike Rides!
• Free Beginner Mountain Bike Lessons!
• 10 different restaurants participating
• Kids Rides + Free Popsicles!
• Pool parties & bouncey houses!
• BBQ’s, races & mini-golf!

Mary Chapin Carpenter:  July 2, 2015; 7:00pm  

Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center

Stone Hill Inn currently includes the Mary Chapin Carpenter as its latest Evenings! promotion.  (Two-night stay, tickets to the concert, and $50 off dinner before or after the show at Phoenix Table and Bar.  Click here for our website.)  Over the course of her acclaimed career, Mary Chapin Carpenter has recorded 13 albums and sold over 13 million records. With hits like “Passionate Kisses” and “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her,” she has won five Grammy Awards (with 15 nominations,) two CMA awards and was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2012. Her songs speak to the most personal of life’s details and the most universal. She will perform in Stowe with her trio. Tickets: Prices start at $20. $45 & $55 regular, $65 premium.

Stowe Music in the Meadow:

Open air concerts  — bring your own chair! July 5th and July 12th

A long running tradition in Stowe, Vermont, the Music in the Meadow Concert Series is a favourite among both visitors and residents.

Stowe Performing Arts had its first concert in Whisker’s field back in 1976—this perennial summer series eventually became known as the Music in the Meadow concerts.

To audiences’ delight, The Trapp Family Lodge Meadow acts as a natural amphitheatre allowing concert performances to clearly project over the greens. The front half of the meadow is for blankets and low-back chairs and the rest is “picnic-style” on a “first-come, first-served basis”.

July 5th  Vermont Symphony Orchestra;  7:30pm

As if a summer’s evening in Vermont weren’t magical enough already…the VSO conjures up a dreamscape of enchantment. Wizards, witches, and trolls, oh my! Our musical sorcery spirits you to Middle Earth—and then safely back to your picnic spread. As always, concerts conclude with the spectacular 1812 Overture, marches, and fireworks.  $30 in advance; $35 at the gate.

July 12th A Far Cry

Founded in 2007 by a tightly-knit collective of 17 young professional musicians, Grammy-nominated A Far Cry stands at the forefront of an exciting new generation in classical music.  Take a look/listen!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUmxHXsxsug

According to The New York Times, the self-conducted orchestra “brims with personality or, better, personalities, many and varied.” A Far Cry was founded in 2007 by a tightly-knit collective of 17 young professional musicians, and since the beginning has fostered those personalities. By expanding the boundaries of orchestral repertoire and experimenting with the ways music is prepared, performed, and experienced, A Far Cry has been embraced throughout the world with hundreds performances coast to coast and across the globe.  $30 in advance; $35 at the gate.

Hot Air Balloon Festival. July 10-12, 2015

This 29th annual celebration will include live entertainment, delicious food, a beer and wine garden, hot-air balloon rides priced at $275 per person, plus tax — advanced reservations are recommended. Tethered rides on the hot-air balloons may be available for $10 per person

Festival Agenda:

FRIDAY, JULY 10th

• 4:00 pm: Gates Open
• Children’s Activities Begin
• Food, Beer & Wine Tent Opens
• Gift Shops Open
• Spa Tent Open for Chair Massage & Facials
• 5:00 pm: Live Music Begins
• 7:00 pm: Approximate Time for Sunset Launch!

SATURDAY, JULY 11th

• 6:30 am: Approximate Time for Sunrise Launch
• 4:00 pm: Gates Open
• Food, Beer & Wine Tent Opens
• Gift Shops Open
• Spa Tent; Open for Chair Massage & Facials
• 5:00 pm: Live Music Begins
• 7:00 pm: Approximate Time for Sunset Launch!

SUNDAY, JULY 12th

• 6:30 am: Approximate Time for Sunrise Launch