Greetings from Burke, VT

February 2023

SNOW!

Well, Mother Nature finally came around and realized it's winter. WE HAVE SNOW! It's all systems go for any which way you like to play. The Great Outdoors is wide open for fat-biking, snowshoe treks, skiing, snowmobiling, winter hiking, snowman building and more! Bring the gear and come on over to hit the trails and slopes in and around Burke.

Winter Adventures Await!

Things to do

There's lots to do in the area this month including fun for the kiddos during school vacation weeks. On the 25th, it's time for a fat-bike celebration at WinterBike!

Events happening this month include:

February 2nd - 5th - All-Inclusive Fat Bike Tours

February 4th - Annual Poker Run

February 10th - 12th - Annual Shawn Dutil Ice Fishing Derby

February 11th - Torchlit Trail Experience

February 12th - Snow Days

February 14th - Valentine's Day Candlelit Snowshoe

February 17th - 19th - Cupid’s Arrow Fat Tire Adventure

February 18th & 19th - Season Passholder Appreciation Weekend

February 25th - Wildlife Encounters - Live Animal Event

February 25th - Reiki & Restorative Yoga Workshop

Ongoing events...

Monday Night Trivia at The Orange Rind

Tuesday Night Trivia at Dirt Church

Thursday Night Dinner & Mansion Tours

Apres Ski Live Music at the Bear Den

MORE EVENTS...

Deal of the Month

Nothing could be more Vermonty than a visit to the local diner! The Miss Lyndonville Diner has been around since 1978 and offers friendly staff and great food at family-friendly prices. Everyone's a local at the diner whether you live in the area or are visiting. Stop in for a casual meal and maybe even some local gossip.

The Diner is open for breakfast and lunch 6 days a week with breakfast served all day. Mondays offer a Buy One, Get One Free breakfast sandwich special!

The menu has something for even the picky eaters out there including:

omelets

pancakes

cinnamon bread French toast

steak & eggs

homefry casserole

fresh salads

chili

country fried steak

fried chicken

sandwiches.

haddock

meatloaf

burgers

Lots of dessert choices including

home-made pies and ice cream sundaes!

And much, much more!

And, check the chalkboard for daily Blue Plate Specials like ham or turkey dinners, sandwich wraps, breakfast specials and more for just $11.

A visit to the Diner is definitely an experience not to be missed!

Unpack & Unwind

Whether you're here for family fun or a romantic getaway, there are plenty of lodging properties to choose from.

Sparrow House offers a remote retreat in an 1800's farmhouse on 40 private acres. It's just a 15 minute drive to Burke and there are lots of shops and restaurants nearby. The home has plenty of room with 3 bedrooms and a separate sleeping nook. There's even a yoga/meditation room!

Privacy and convenience come together at Burke View Villa which is tucked away on a quiet road in East Burke Village. The villa has room for up to 4 people as well as secure space to store your bikes and gear.

Lyndon Motor Lodge offers great rates of under $100 per night plus a great location just a quick drive to the slopes, trails, restaurants, museums and more. Single and Double Rooms are exceptionally clean and all have a microwave, fridge, coffeemaker and high speed internet.

Hawk Rock Cabins in Newark offers 5 beautiful log cabins loaded with modern needs including full kitchens, radiant heat, WiFi and more. Cabins have 1-4 bedrooms each and are located on 2,600 private acres with direct access to VAST trails.

MORE LODGING...

Kid Stuff

It's almost time for school vacation weeks and there are plenty of ways to keep the kids busy in and around Burke.

Stay tuned for info about the Annual Snowflake Festival featuring a variety of family-friendly events from February 17th - March 4th.

Northwoods Stewardship Center offers Day and Overnight camps with activities including winter treks, survival skills, learning about wildlife and more.

Chester Arena in Lyndonville offers public skate times as well as stick & puck events for skaters. Rates are super affordable and skate rentals and sharpening services are also offered.

Burke Mountain offers group and private ski/ride lessons for kids ages 3 and up. Packages include lift tickets and rental equipment for the day. Check their event calendar for sledding days and other events on the mountain.

For indoor fun, head to the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium in St. Johnsbury. Plan to make a day of it to explore the many exhibits including Bug Art, the Butterfly House, the Science Annex and of course, check out a Planetarium show.