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 Vacation Time!  
 
February means school vacation and Burke is a great place to bring the kids and keep them busy in the Great Outdoors.  The Annual Lyndon/Burke Snowflake Festival is a collection of events happening between February 18th - March 5th including pancake breakfasts, spaghetti dinners, ski races, snow sculpture contest, hockey games, ice skating, moonlit Nordic treks, arts & crafts and more fun ways to entertain the whole family.  A great event to check out happens just north of Burke in Newport.  The Memphremagog Ice Skating Festival is February 18th - 20th and features 1 - 42 kilometer races on the frozen lake. 
    
Fun events this month include...




February 17th - Momix




February 22nd - Kingdom All-Stars

February 25th - Cheesemaking Workshop


Ongoing...
 

Drop-In Yoga at The Stepping Stones Inn & Serenity Spa

 

Burke Base Lodge Sledding


 Game Nights at Cafe Lotti

Apres Ski Live Music at The Bear's Den

 

Thursday Night Trivia at the View Pub at Burke Mountain 

 
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Unpack & Unwind

                                
Whether you're a twosome or a whole gang, the options abound for great lodging choices in the area.  Hotels, motels, inns, houses and cabins in the woods...we have it all in these parts.
 
Enjoy a stay at A Dream Log Home which accommodates up to 8 people and offers a marble kitchen, deluxe master suite with a whirlpool tub and WiFi.  It's tucked away on a quiet road, but is just a quick drive to the trails and slopes.
 
The Village Inn of East Burke offers thoughtfully decorated rooms for families or couples and even a studio apartment with a full kitchen.  There's even a Jacuzzi hot tub so you can warm up and relax your muscles after a day playing in the snow.  And don't miss a delicious breakfast prepared by a professional, gourmet chef!
 
Enjoy a view of the slopes and easy access to Nordic and Fat-Biking trails at The Carriage House at Darling Hill.   Designed by a Master Craftsman, the 3 bedroom condo offers beautiful woodwork, a full kitchen and storage for skis, bikes and gear.
 
The Lyndon Motor Lodge offers comfort, affordability and location.  It's just a short drive to Lyndon State College, downtown shops, great dining, Kingdom Trails and Burke Mountain.  Check out the Ski/Stay Specials starting at just $92 per person including lodging and lift tickets.
  Deal of the Month

Trail2Wellness recently opened their doors and offers fitness classes, personal training and massage to complement all the outdoor recreation in the area.  Classes include yoga, endurance and strength training.  Check out their Facebook Page for February Specials including $5 drop-in rates from February 6th - 12th.  The brookside location is just minutes from Burke Mountain.
Family Fun in Burke
 
There are literally miles and miles of fun to be found in Burke no matter how you like to play.  Of course, Burke Mountain offers 178 skiable acres, 36 trails, 14 glades and lots of après-ski dining options at the base.  Lessons for all ages are available as are rentals and repairs. 
 
Just on the other side of the hill is the Kingdom Trails Nordic Center with about 25 miles of trails for Fat-Biking and Snowshoeing as well as 15 kilometers of groomed Cross Country trails.  All ages and abilities are welcome!  For rentals, visit East Burke Sports in the village or Village Sport Shop with locations trailside and in downtown Lyndonville.  

For another great deal, visit the Lyndon Outing Club which offers affordable, family friendly skiing, snowboarding and the only Night Skiing in the area.  LOC is run entirely by volunteers.  Day passes are just $15 and under!  

The Fenton Chester Arena is also 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. 

Miles and miles of groomed snowmobile trails are maintained by the volunteers at our local club, the Burke Driftskippers.  If you've never been snowmobiling before or don't have your own ride, contact NEK Adventures for a guided tour.
 
A great place to enjoy backcountry ski and snowshoe trails is at Mt. Hor, located in Westmore.  And, yes, once again, volunteers maintain and groom these trails as well as advocate for our local public trails.

A day outdoors makes one hungry and we are proud to boast many excellent dining options in the area.  Burke Publick House offers a casual atmosphere and great choices for the whole family including Sugar Shack Poutine, Sirloin Tips, Pub Burgers and Fish & Chips. 
 
Of course, Valentine's Day is arriving so perhaps Italian Fare is in order at the Foggy Goggle Osteria with menu options including Smoked Brisket, Chicken Marsala, Eggpant Parmesan and Trout River Sourdough Pizza.  Check them out on Facebook for Valentine's Day Dinner specials.
 
For a romantic treat, The Stepping Stones Inn & Serenity Spa is offering a Valentine's Day Couples Massage Special that includes Dry sauna, massage, hot tub and glass of Prosecco. 
 
Don't forget the chocolate!  While in Burke, a must stop any time of year is to our local chocolatiers at Burke Mountain Confectionery located on Route 114 just outside of East Burke Village or order your treats online via their website.
 

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