It turns out that Vermont is not merely the mythical pastureland of socialist unicorns, but an actual physical location with real topography. You can go there. Stowe is only an hour from the Bread and Puppet Theater (also real!), and three miles from the powdery slopes of Mount Mansfield, which you do not have to climb because of the convenient lifts. Paradise!

The Stowehof itself is not bad either. Find yourself surrounded by 26 acres of incredible mountain vistas at one of the most notable of Vermont’s classic Alpine hotels. It has indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, a hot tub, an outdoor fire pit, a lounge with multiple fireplaces, stunning views, and even a library. We are not even kidding. Rustic and sophisticated, The Stowehof offers an experience unlike any other.