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                         Winter Break Time
 

It's time for school breaks and Valentine's Day getaways.  Burke is the perfect place to enjoy a mid-winter re-charge.  While it's true, the snow situation is a bit lacking so far this season, sooner or later Mother Nature will remember it's winter.  Meanwhile, the snowguns are making things white on the slopes and if the trails look a little too brown, you can always enjoy a winter hike.

 Events & Activities

There's tons going on this month to keep everyone busy and having fun!  The Annual Lyndon/Burke Snowflake Festival is from February 20th - 28th and offers events almost every day throughout the area including sledding, movie nights, skating, arts & crafts, hockey games, family snowshoe treks and much more!  You definitely don't want to miss the famous Chowdahfest and Silent Auction on February 20th! 

Other events this month include...

February 3rd - A2VT-Africa To Vermont

February 6th - Fat Bike Poker Run

February 7th - Super Bowl Party at the Tamarack Bar & Grille
 
Ongoing...

St. Johnsbury Winter Farmers' Market - first and third Saturday of the month from 9 am - 1 pm.

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Events/Activities
Deal of the Month
Lodging Choices
Family Fun!

      

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Deal of the Month

Head on over to the Lyndon Outing Club on Saturday February 20th to get your bids in for all sorts of great items from lift tickets to gift certificates.  The Lyndon Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Annual Chowdahfest & Silent Auction with proceeds to benefit the Chamber and the Lyndon Outing Club.  Items up for bid include trail passes,  gift certificates to local shops, restaurant gift cards, hand-made crafts, local artwork, specialty foods and much, much more!  And, of course, enjoy a variety of chowdahs while you wait to see if you've won. 

Unpack & Unwind

From B&B's to Condos to Cottages to Hotels, the lodging choices abound as do the great deals!

 

The WilloughVale Inn & Cottages offers beautiful views of a frozen Lake Willoughby in the winter.  The Inn offers rooms, suites and private cottages with kitchens and room for a family of 4 or 5.   Nearby are excellent cliffs for ice climbing and of course, the lake is a prime choice for ice fishermen.

Burke Vacation Rentals has something for all tastes and budgets from slopeside condos to cottages to chalet style homes with room for the whole gang.   Many vacation rentals offer unique features including gourmet kitchens, fireplaces, lofts, storage for winter gear and more.

 

The Wildflower Inn is an award winning Country Inn known for a kid friendly atmosphere.  There's plenty to do right from the front door including ice skating, snowshoeing, XC skiing, fat-biking, horse drawn sleigh rides and more.  A variety of rooms and family suites are available as well as an on-site restaurant.


 

Family Fun and Dinner for 2!

Snow or no snow, there are all kinds of ways for kids of all ages to play around here whether you want to trek through the woods or head to the rink.  
 
You can take it fast, slow or somewhere in between as you wind through field & forest along Kingdom Trails which offers 15 kilometers of skating and classic groomed Nordic trails, snowshoe trails for treks with the pooch and fat biking trails.  Sign up for their enewsletter for updates about trail conditions.

 If you're looking to keep your kids busy during school vacation weeks, check out the Winter Day Camp options at Northwoods Stewardship Center in nearby East Charleston.  
 
For some downhill adventure, Q Burke Mountain Resort offers 178 skiable acres and 3 terrain parks to enjoy as well as lessons for beginners of  all ages. CLICK HERE for the full fact sheet including rates, rentals, policies, etc.  There's lots going on during school vacation weeks including interactive owl visits and live music shows. Check out their events calendar for the mountain happenings.
 
The Fenton Chester Arena is run by dedicated volunteers and offers Public Skate Times throughout the week for just $3 for kids and $5 for adults.  Skate rentals are available.

A great place to take the kids to dinner (or just the two of you) is Cafe Sweet Basil in Lyndonville.   Enjoy excellent food, creative cocktails and a funky and casual atmosphere.  The menu includes lots of locally produced foods and choices ranging from Chimichangas to Swordfish Milanese to Vietnamese Pho Ga.  You can even buy locally made jam while you're there!

And, of course, you need chocolate for the big romantic day!  Burke Mountain Confectionery makes delectable truffles with lots of Maple varieties including Maple Bourbon, Salted Maple Caramel and Maple Mocha.  Check them out on facebook for the latest on special deals and sweet treats for the Big Day!
 

WINTER ADVENTURES AWAIT!
 
   Burke Area Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 347
East Burke, VT  05832
802-626-4124