The muddy ruts of Trapp Hill Road moved the wheels of our car around as we climbed up toward the Trapp Family Lodge. We were finally arriving at our dream destination after having been inspired by the story of the Trapp Family and their journey to America in 1938. It was a photo of Maria von Trapp cross-country skiing in the hills of Vermont that inspired us to take up the sport. What a view as we finally saw the lodge for the first time in its beautiful mountain setting! Our charming room had photos of the family on the wall. The comfortable king bed had a snow white duvet comforter that seemed to float like a cloud. After cross-country skiing on their beautiful sugar trails, we enjoyed tea and cookies in the lounge. There is an indoor pool in the fitness center with easy access from the locker and changing room. A family with two teens gathered snow from around the outdoor hot tub and piled it into snowmen. The dining room is very pleasant. The breakfast buffet has great jams and the dinners have very good entrees which we enjoyed with Vienna beer from their brewery. The pork porterhouse, halibut, and sirloin steak entrees were perfectly prepared and delicious. The herby stuffing in the crabmeat filet of sole entrée drowned out what little crabmeat it contained and overwhelmed the delicate flavor of the filet of sole. The appetizers,...More
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