Five golf courses are nearby one of which, The Stowe Country Club is quite literally across the road. Vermont's' highest mountain, Mount Mansfield towers above us for skiing or summer hiking. The riverside recreation path winds past us for almost six miles from the heart of the village through the valley. Antique shops, designer boutiques, art galleries and the country store offer a shoppers dream. If ice cream is your treat Ben and Jerry's is a mere 10 miles south. Mountain biking, flying, gliding and a state of the art Olympic swimming pool and spa facilities are all here for your pleasure.