With over 200 years of history, our lovely town of Stowe, Vermont, always features exciting cultural activities. No matter what brings you to Trapp Family Lodge, you’ll find that our location places you right in the thick of things. Ask our friendly concierge for more information on local happenings.
Join us from 6:30pm - 8:30pm at the Bierhall. Win prizes and have fun with friends at this ever-popular new event happening throughout the winter months! RSVPs highly suggested to ensure a spot. Email us below or call us at 802-253-5750.
RSVP HereJoin us on Mondays for a two-hour Paint and Sip class with local Vermonter Natalie Carr as you paint one of our famous Highland Cows or a foliage scene (paintings rotate weekly). Price includes, 12 x 16 canvas, all art supplies, easel and instruction as well as cheese and crackers. Soft drinks, beer and wine available for purchase night of.
Paint and Sips are located at the Bierhall on the Observation Deck
Book HereJoin us in the Biergarten for our Summer Music Series on Saturday nights and Sunday nights on holiday weekends from 4:30pm - 7pm. The Bierhall Music Series runs from June through Columbus Day Weekend as well as Sundays of holiday weekends: Sept 6 and Oct 11.
September 5: Shane Murley Trio
September 6: Third Wheel
September 12: Jaded Ravins
September 19: Oktoberfest with Inseldudler (ticketed event)
September 26: Blue Rock Boys
October 3: Dimmer Triplets
October 10: Amerikana Blue
October 11: David Karl Roberts
Join us on the Patio or in Sunroom on Saturdays from 6:15pm - 9pm as we turn this space into a cozy jazz club for the evening.
2026 Schedule
George Petit Trio
September: 26
October: 3, 10, 17
December: 19, 26
2027 Schedule
January–March: Every Saturday - George Petit Trio
Join us Saturday, September 12, from 4–6 PM for a celebration of our Slayton Pasture Cabin. Enjoy live music by the Glam Cowboys, a cabin open house, lawn games, and more. Author and environmentalist Bill McKibben will speak at 5:15 PM, followed by the Light Switch Flipping Ceremony at 5:30 PM. Hike or bike to the Cabin on your own, or join the group hike departing the Outdoor Center at 2:30 PM. All of CabinFest is complimentary, but please RSVP so we are prepared and check in for your free pass at the Outdoor Center the day of.
Details & RSVP HereJoin us for the 17th annual Oktoberfest at the von Trapp Brewing Bierhall at 1333 Luce Hill Road in Stowe VT! The Inseldudler Band will be playing at both sessions as well as Trachten contests (for traditional Oktoberfest outfits), cask tapping and Steinholding competitions at each session.
Adult tickets include a commemorative stein with beer plus appetizer, entree and dessert ticket.Student (under 21) tickets include a commemorative stein with non-alcoholic drink ticket plus appetizer, entree and dessert ticket.
Child (4-12) tickets include a drink ticket plus appetizer and dessert ticket.
Appetizer StationsMaple pork belly
Braised Pork Belly, Pickled Red OnionBratwurst
Whole Bratwurst with Bacon Apple SauerkrautPretzels
2 Soft Pretzels, House MustardsPickled Beet Salad
Mixed greens, Pickled Beets, Carrot, Cucumber, House Tarragon VinaigretteEntrée Stations
TapfelspitzAustrian Style Boiled Beef, Kartoffelrösti (Potato Rosti), Apfelken ( Horseradish Applesauce)Pilz-Stroganoff
(Mushroom Stroganoff), Vegan Bandnudeln (Noodles)Austrian Beef Goulash
Austrian Style Beef Goulash, Bandnudeln (Noodles)Chicken Schnitzel
Jager Sauce, Red CabbageDessert StationGerman chocolate cheesecake, Plum almond tart or Apple Cake.
Join us for our annual Blessing of the Animals on the von Trapp Concert Stage Sunday, September 20 at 4pm!
All well-mannered pets are welcome! Even the stuffed ones!
Dogs should be on leashes 6’ or shorter, no flexi leashes, please. Cats and other small animals should be crated. In case of rain, we’ll see you at the von Trapp Family Lodge and Resort Wedding Tent.
Be sure to bring your own chair or blanket to enjoy the outdoor service.
Challenge yourself with this half and full marathon distance trail run in the heart of the Green Mountains at beautiful von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort. Fall is the best time to visit Vermont and we think that running through crisp, colorful fall foliage on the Trapp Lodge trail system is just the way to do it.
Reserve Your SpotWhy go through the hassle of planning, cooking, serving, and, worst of all, cleaning up after a huge Thanksgiving meal? Just bring the entire family to von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort and let us take care of everything for you. Now that’s something to be thankful for! Live piano all day from 12pm - 7:30pm. Thanksgiving Buffet at the lodge will be for Resort guests only so make your overnight reservation today! The Bierhall plated Thanksgiving special is open to all!
Thanksgiving Menu 2026
App Stations
Assorted house-made breads and butters
Charcuterie board with smoked and cured meats and cheeses
Chilled Helles-poached jumbo shrimp with champagne cocktail sauce
Crispy Brussels sprouts with goat cheese and chili honey drizzle
Soups
New England clam chowder with oyster crackers
Austrian pumpkin soup with pumpkin seeds and crème fraîche
Salads
Baby spinach salad, baby spinach, roast mixed beets, red onions, and a warm bacon dressing
Farrow apple salad, crisp apples, dried cranberries, crumbled blue cheese, and cider dressing
Green salad with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, shredded carrot, and maple balsamic dressing
Baby kale Caesar salad, baby kale, shredded Parmesan cheese, croutons, and white anchovies
Carving Station
Roast sliced turkey breast
Maple pineapple-glazed steamed ham with a pear and saffron chutney
Sauces: Turkey gravy, ham jus, house-made cranberry sauce.
Side Dishes / Entrees
Caramelized shallot Yukon Gold mashed potatoes
Roasted root vegetables (carrots, parsnips, butternut squash, pearl onions)
Traditional bread and sausage stuffing
Baked center-cut cod filet with a seafood stuffing (crab, shrimp, and scallop stuffing) and lobster sauce
Beef goulash, diced beef, diced carrots, potatoes, onions in a rich paprika sauce, and egg noodles
Vegetarian Wellington, plant-based meat, wild mushroom duxelles, and a vegan mushroom demi-glaze
Dessert Display
Pecan Pie bars with chocolate Cremeux, Apple fritter cake bites, Salted rosemary shortbread, Pumpkin Basque cheesecake (GF), Mini Apple pies, Cranberry Orange Curd Tartlets, Gingerbread sticky toffee pudding, Chocolaté pot de crème (GF), Linzertorte, Strudel, & Sachertorte
Adults $80++*
Children (6-12) $40++*
Children 5 & Under Free
*plus 10% tax and 20% service fee
Join us for our holiday tree lighting on Saturday, November 27th! Enjoy Santa's reindeer from 1-3pm, carriage rides and cookies, hot chocolate & s'mores 3:00 - 5:00 and caroling at 4:30pm and a grand lighting of the tree 5pm! We hope you are able to join us for this amazing holiday tradition!
Christmas week, von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort will have a cocktail reception for resort guests with piano, Kristina von Trapp Frame & her husband Walter Frame with light hors d'oeuvres (cash bar) on Christmas Eve, a delicious holiday buffet on Christmas with live piano in the Main Dining Room. The Bierhall will serve a plated Christmas special as well! There are amazing special events all week such as Choral groups, Curious Creatures, Marko the Magician, No Strings Marionettes, Santa's Reindeer and more! Check out our activities calendar for up-to-date info and below for a full list (Subject to change).
Christmas Buffet Dinner to be served from 3pm - 9pm
Christmas Menu 2026
Assorted house-made breads and butters
Charcuterie display: local cheeses, smoked and cured meats. Grilled baguette
Soft pretzels, assorted mustards, and beer cheese dip.
Soups
Asparagus and Stilton cheese soup
Christmas sausage and kale soup
Salads and Appetizers
Steamed mussels with garlic, shallots, white wine, fresh basil, and oven-roasted tomatoes.
Caesar salad, romaine lettuce, house croutons, Parmesan cheese
Green Garden salad with carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, with assorted dressing
Wild rice salad, roasted vegetables, feta cheese, and maple vinaigrette.
Waldorf salad, crisp apples, celery, toasted walnuts, grapes in a creamy dressing
Carving Station
Bacon-wrapped beef tenderloin.
Dunkel brown sugar-glazed ham
Sauces: Lingonberry demi-glaze, ham pan jus, and assorted mustards
Entrees and Sides
Chicken schnitzel with wild mushroom sauce and fresh herb-boiled potatoes
Bacon Vermont cheddar mac and cheese with cheesy herb crumb crust
Maple syrup tarragon-glazed baby carrots
Oven-roasted butternut squash purée
Fresh herb-crusted fingerling potatoes
Beef goulash, slow-braised diced beef, carrots, onion in a rich paprika beef sauce, egg noodles, sour cream
Vegan Shepherd’s pie, plant-based meat, corn, and vegan mashed potatoes
Dessert Display
Brownie hot Cocoa bites, Red velvet ornament, Nutella Reindeer Puff, Peppermint bark, Snowman Cake pops, Cherry Pie tartlets, Sweet potato cake bites, Swiss roll slice, Sachertorte, Linzertorte and Apfelstrudel
$80++* per Adult
$45++* per Child (6-12)
Children 5 & Under Free
*plus 10% tax and 20% service fee
Experience New Year's Eve in Stowe, Vermont at the von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort and ring the New Year in, in style! Our celebrations start with a gourmet buffet dinner (resort guests only), live piano from 5pm - 10:30pm in the Dining Room and the Art DeQuasie Trio in the Lounge from 9pm - 12:30am with fireworks at midnight. Special family events also occur such as a kids Pizza Pool party!
New Year Menu 2026
Canoe Seafood Display with tuna poke, oysters on the half shell, poached shrimp, clams, and steamed mussels
Served with mignonette sauce, champagne cocktail sauce, drawn butter, sriracha mayo, horseradish, and caviar
Appetizer Table
Mini crab cakes with sriracha mayo, mini beef Wellingtons, duck and lemongrass potstickers with chimichurri, and crispy Brussels sprouts with chili maple glaze
Local cheese and meat display
House-made breads and rolls with assorted butters.
Soups
Lobster corn chowder
Vegetarian minestrone
Salads
Wild rice goat cheese roasted vegetable salad with apple cider vinaigrette
Mixed green salad with house honey Dijon dressing
Fennel, orange, cranberry arugula salad with feta cheese, orange segments, dried cranberries, spiced pecans, and whole grain mustard vinaigrette
Duck confit salad, duck confit, gem lettuce, Stilton cheese, roasted tomatoes, toasted sliced almonds, and fresh herb vinaigrette
Carving Stations
Roast sliced rosemary garlic-crusted leg of lamb
Roast sliced stuffed pork loin with a fresh herb apple and bread stuffing
Sauces
Apple cider demi-glaze, lamb pan sauce, and fresh rosemary mint glaze
Action Station
Roasted broccoli Caesar salad, roasted broccoli crowns, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, bacon lardons, white anchovies, and house-made croutons
Beef tenderloin carpaccio, thin-sliced beef tenderloin, balsamic reduction, olive oil, salt flakes, crostini, and arugula
Entrees and Sides
Grilled Helles beer-marinated flank steak with wild mushroom demi-glaze
Stuffed herb-crust chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto, apple stuffing, and apple cider demi-glaze
Lobster ravioli with fresh herbs, Parmesan, and garlic cream sauce
Grilled asparagus with a Boursin cheese béchamel sauce
Grilled stuffed Portabella mushroom, grilled marinated Portabella mushroom stuffed with vegetarian sausage, spinach, and goat cheese stuffing with a roasted red pepper sauce
Fingerling potatoes roasted with rosemary and Dijon mustard
Assorted Seasonal and Austrian Desserts
Adults $145++*
Kids 6-12 $50++*
Children 5 & Under Free
*plus 10% tax and 20% service fee
*add 10% tax and 20% service fee
Stowe's LGBTQ Winter Pride Festival, Winter Rendezvous. Celebrating 45 years, join hundreds of LGBTQ winter enthusiasts for 5 days of world-class skiing and boarding at Stowe Mountain Resort in Stowe, Vermont. This fun-filled event offers a host of outdoor activities, parties, and entertainment sure to delight avid skiers and non-skiers alike!
Purchase PassesTour the town during the Stowe Winter Carnival while watching Professional Ice Carvers create elegant and masterful ice carvings throughout the village on Demonstration Day and experience the Annual Ice Carving Competition Day. Don’t miss this event, ranked No. 5 by Country Living as one of the “15 Best Winter Festivals All Across the U.S.”
We will be hosting an ice carving presentation in front of the lodge from 11:30am - 3pm on Friday, January 23.
More InfoSpend Valentine's Day with that special someone at the von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort. Purchase an in-room bottle of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, indulge in massages and our outdoor hot tub at the Fitness Center, and enjoy a special dinner menu in the Dining Room.
Oysters Rockefeller $20
Oysters Baked with Spinach Cream and Topped with an Herbed Parmesan Crust
Baby Kale Apple Cheddar Salad $12
Baby Kale, Tossed Almonds, Diced Apples, Red Onion, Cabot Clothbound Cheddar, Lemon Vinaigrette
Baked Stuffed Lobster $55
Seafood Stuffing with Lobster, Shrimp and Crab, Tri-Color Marble Potatoes, Broccolini, Hollandaise Sauce, and Clarified Butter
Chateaubriand for Two $135
16 oz Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Cheese, Chive, and Bacon Baked Stuffed Potatoes, Maple-Tarragon Glazed Carrots, Béarnaise and Bordelaise Sauces
Dessert
Chocolate Strawberry Champagne Cake $15
Layered with Strawberry champagne mousse, Strawberry mousse and a champagne pink peppercorn sauceExperience the oldest, downhill cross-country race in North America, here in Stowe Vermont! Voted one of the top sporting events in Vermont, the Stowe Derby is a site to see or participate in!
Join Stowe Nordic for a fabulous tour on some of Stowe’s best Nordic trails. The Tour de Stowe is a non-competitive classic technique ski tour taking place on the gorgeous trails of the von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort. This event is intended to be a fun challenge for all ages.
More InfoCome enter this festive, low-key event; some may race, and others may tour. Just come out and ski at your own pace to the famous Trapp's Slayton Pasture Cabin and enjoy a hot chocolate or hot cider!
Course Description: Only one hill, a moderate 3 ½ K final climb to the cabin, but well worth the effort.
Join us for a delicious brunch celebrating Easter at von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort! Enjoy an Easter egg hunt that morning (for resort guests only) and get to Meet our flock of Katahdin Sheep and newborn baby lambs before brunch and our newly born Highland Calves on a Meet the Cows tour.
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Adults $80 | Children $44
Plus Tax & Service Charge
Appetizers
Fresh Sliced and Whole Fruit
Assorted House-Made Breakfast Pastries
Cheese and Meat Charcuterie With Assorted Crackers, Crostini, Dips, and Mustards
House-Cured Maple and Dill Salmon Gravlax with Assorted Bagels and Flavored Cream Cheese
Hard-Boiled Deviled Eggs with Assorted Caviars And Smoked Salmon
Salads
Iceberg Lettuce Wedge with Bacon Lardons, Crumbled Bleu Cheese, Diced Tomatoes, and House Buttermilk Ranch
Tossed Green Salad With Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion, Shredded Carrot, and Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette
Strawberry Arugula Salad with Feta Cheese and Herb Vinaigrette
Soups
Chicken Vegetable Soup
Vegetarian Minestrone
Action Stations
Chef-Made Omelets with Choice Of Fillings: Shredded Vermont Cheddar, Diced Tomatoes, Sliced Scallions, Mushrooms, Diced Ham, and Diced Peppers
Carved Maple Brown Sugar Glazed Ham with Trapp Dunkle Beer Ham Pan Jus
Roasted Horseradish-Crusted Prime Rib with Au Jus
Entrées
Trapp Bakery Chocolate Chip Banana Bread French Toast with Caramelized Bananas and Vanilla Maple Syrup
Eggs Benedict With Toasted English Muffins, Crispy Maple-Glazed Pork Belly, Poached Egg, and Hollandaise Sauce
Potato-Crusted Salmon Filet with Herb Beurre Blanc and Broccolini
Chicken Thigh Saltimbocca with Prosciutto, Fresh Sage, Rich Demi-Glace Sauce, and Maple-Glazed Carrots
Vegetarian Baked Omelet with Eggs, Mushrooms, Baby Spinach, Tomatoes, Chives, and Cheddar Cheese
Sides
Home Fried Potatoes
Bacon and Link Sausage
Desserts
Treat your mother to something truly special this Mother’s Day with a one-of-a-kind brunch at von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort. Mom will love our spread, and you’ll love spending quality time with family.
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Adults $80 | Children $44
Plus Tax & Service Charge
Appetizers
Fresh Sliced and Whole Fruit
Assorted House-Made Breakfast Pastries
Local Cheese and Meat Display with Assorted Crackers and Grilled Baguette
Tuna Poke with Rice Crackers
Coconut Shrimp with Mango Chutney
Soups
New England Clam Chowder
Vegan Mushroom Bisque
Salads
Basil Tomato Salad with Baby Spinach, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, Fresh Basil, Candied Walnuts and a Blueberry Basil Dressing
Mixed Green Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Shredded Carrot and Tomato Vinaigrette
Farro Salad with Arugula, Radicchio, Diced Apple, Red Onions and Shaved Cloth-Bound Cheddar
Carving & action Stations
Marinated Maple Balsamic Grilled Sliced Flank Steak with Bordelaise Sauce
Roast Sliced Pork Loin with Caramelized Ginger Sauce
Omelet Table Made to Order with Diced Ham, Scallions, Mushrooms, Baby Spinach and Roasted Red Tomatoes
Entrées
White Chocolate Chip Raspberry Pancakes with Vanilla Maple Syrup
Crab Eggs Benedict with Lump Crab Cakes, Pancetta, Poached Eggs and Old Bay Hollandaise Sauce
Sautéed Shrimp Provençal with Jumbo Shrimp, Roasted Tomatoes, Basil, Garlic, Shallots, White Wine and Fettuccine Pasta
Grilled Honey Dijon Chicken Breast with Honey Dijon Sauce, Mushrooms and Asparagus
Vegetarian French Onion Breakfast Strata with Diced Bread, Caramelized Onions, Gruyère Cheese and Fresh Chives
Sides
Bacon and Sausage
Crispy Hash Brown Potatoes
Desserts
The Catamount Ultra Marathon starts and finishes at beautiful Trapp Family Lodge outside of Stowe VT. The 25k course is primarily wide, hard-packed dirt trail. To complete the 50k course, runners will complete the 25k loop, two times. There is an 9 hour racer cutoff for the 50k.
RegisterCelebrate dads at the Bierhall and enjoy a special BBQ plate from our von Trapp Brewing Bierhall culinary team. Menu will be announced closer to the event.
Menu: Full Rack of local Lingonberry Glazed Pork Ribs, Bierhall Potato Salad, Watermelon & Feta Salad, Chef's Pickled Vegetables and Jalapeno smoked cheddar Corn Bread.
$37 per entree
The Stowe Balloon Festival will return in 2027 at Mayo Fields in Stowe, Vermont. Celebrate three unforgettable days at this hot air balloon festival featuring colorful balloons, live music, local vendors, and family fun in picturesque Stowe.
Get TicketsJoin us Thursdays in the summer months for a 5K-ish trail running race through the gorgeous forest of the von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort. Whether you are looking to set your PR or just enjoy fresh air and mountain views, we welcome you to come run with us in this series of low-frills races. The 5K is open to all and is complimentary for overnight guests, $5 for juniors and summer season passholders, and $10 for everybody else.
Join us at the Bierhall for a special Barbeque dish for 2 all day on July 4th! Enjoy the 4th of July parade in Stowe from 12pm - 1pm followed by fireworks at Stowe's Mayo Field at dusk.
2027 Bierhall special to be announced!
Enjoy a picnic under the stars while enjoying Vermont's most beautiful backdrop in our Concert Meadow overlooking the scenic Nebraska Valley. This series will return summer 2027!
