Smugglers' Notch Vermont - Press Releases

Fall 2007

Smugglers' Notch Resort Offers an Inexpensive Getaway Package for Families with Young Children

•The AutumnFest Vacation Package features individualized programs for 6 week to 5 year olds with attentive childcare givers and engaging activities at TREASURES
•Parents can enjoy their own activities daily when the children are occupied at TREASURES child care center
•AutumnFest facilitates play dates for parents and their children in the Family Ties afternoon program
•Autumn package rates are the lowest rates of the year

The Scoop:
Smugglers’ Notch Resort offers the special AutumnFest Vacation Package for young families that combines the appeal of relaxed family time with the attraction of experiencing Autumn in Vermont. For parents with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years there is the comfortable home base at Smugglers’ Notch Resort where the children are well cared for at TREASURES child care center daily while mom and dad take in the exciting colors, sounds and smells of a crisp New England Fall.

Smugglers’ Resort Village condominiums are fully equipped for bed, bath and kitchen comfort. In addition to this ample homey lodging, AutumnFest includes use of the Resort’s pools, many family entertainment venues, daily guided hikes and lots of games such as tennis, volleyball, woodland mini-golf and Disc Golf.

The child care program, called Kids’ Connection, takes place at TREASURES, where little ones up to 16 months old can enjoy climbing structures, floor mats, spatial play and outing to playgrounds. Those from 17 months to 3 years old spend time in the playhouse listening to music, creating arts and crafts, singing and enjoying stories read aloud. Outside they can explore the adjacent playground. The "seniors" from 3 to 5 years old spend their time in indoor craft activities, story time, interactive play, playground fun, and swimming. A snack and lunch are included.

The daily afternoon program, Family Ties, involves little ones with their moms and dads in sandbox play, boat building for the Raingutter Regatta, puppets, life-sized games and nature mixers.

AutumnFest is available from September 3 – October 8, 2007, the lowest rate period of the year. A sample package for two adults and two children in a one bedroom condominium for four nights is $716.

The Buzz:
"There are lots of optional activities that help guests explore the outdoors and surrounding area - golf, guided day trips to Montreal and through the local Lamoille Valley, for wine tasting or fly fishing – plus other fun things." –Marge McIntosh, program development director

"Smuggs goes out of the way to help parents have fun by making their stay complete – including offering babysitting services and very inexpensive crib, cot and high chair rentals." -Margie Preman, reservations manager