Things to do

Hello Winter! Very soon, the lifts will be spinning at Burke Mountain and the ropes will drop at Kingdom Trails. Weather permitting, VAST snowmobile trails will be ready for cruising mid-month. Holiday fun is on tap all month including a Visit from Santa and a Tree Lighting/Holiday Party on the 14th.

Events this month include...

December 4th - Winter Arts Showcase

December 6th - Christmas Bazaar

December 6th & 7th - Holiday Market

December 10th & 11th - The Nutcracker

December 13th - Kingdom Animal Shelter Holiday Party

December 13th - Needle Felting Holiday Gnomes

December 31st - First Night North

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Deal of the Month

If you've been thinking of trying out this fat-biking thing or enjoying some Nordic treks this Winter then it's time to get yourself a membership for Kingdom Trails.

Rates are super affordable and get you double the fun so you can enjoy both Winter and Summer trail offerings.

RATES

Individual Annual Membership = $125

Family Annual Membership = $200

If you live in the Northeast Kingdom, it gets even better...

NEK RATES

Individual Annual Membership = $100

Family Annual Membership = $150

For Kids age 7 and under and Adults age 70 and over, it's as good as it gets... Membership for those age groups is FREE!

Get your pass and get out into The Great Outdoors this Winter!

Unpack & Unwind

Lodging options abound for all types of vacations whether you're visiting to enjoy the holidays with family or want to get a head start on Winter Fun.

Stay in the heart of the village at Adventurer's Home vacation rental which offers 3 bedrooms and room for up to 8 people. The recently modernized home has a spacious kitchen with all you need to create a holiday feast. It's just a few minutes drive to the slopes and Nordic trails.

Island Pond is known as the 'Snowmobile Capitol of Vermont' and if you're planning to do some cruising in the woods this winter, check out the Island Pond Century Home and Maple Leaf Rentals. Three rentals are available including a charming, 4 bedroom home built in 1907. The Maple Leaf rentals include one and two bedroom spaces with shared access to a kitchen. Each rental offers direct access to VAST snowmobile trails.

If you prefer a room a the Inn, the Inn at Mountain View Farm offers 14 beautiful rooms and suites, each thoughtfully decorated with furnishings such as sleigh beds and pine writing tables. Located on Darling Hill Road, the Inn features amazing mountain views and quick access to Kingdom Trails Nordic Network.

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Gift Ideas from Burke

There are lots of unique gifts on the shelves of area shops to help you support local creativity.

Be sure to check out Vermont Country Candles new shop on Depot Street in Lyndonville. You'll find lots of locally made gifts including essential oils, soaps, home decor and, of course, soy candles.

A stop at Sanderson's Wooden Bowls is a must for one-of-a-kind hand-turned bowls, pens and more.

Over in Sutton, High Beams offers a vast selection of unique lighting made from brass, copper and mica.

For custom made, eco-friendly bags, check out the work of Romela Occaso.

And, of course, it's not Winter in Vermont without a Skida hat on your head.

In East Burke, The NEK Country Store and Cafe Lotti both have a great selection of work by local artists and crafters including jewelry, specialty foods, photography and more.

If you need Maple Syrup for gifting, check out Firefly Farm, Three Peaks Maple, Don-Sim Farm or Burke Mountain Maple Company.

SHOP LOCAL...