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Topnotch Resort
Stowe, Vermont, United States · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Topnotch began in the early 1950s as a private ski club developed by Dick Hood and Don Schole, then opened as a family village inn in 1959 with a small lounge and a 24-seat restaurant, after Georgia eccentric Don Boardman bought it in 1958. Arthur Kreizel and Jack Cummings bought the lodge in the early 1970s and ushered in the resort's golden era, on 120 wooded acres on Mountain Road overlooking Mount Mansfield's notch.
- 68 rooms
- Opened 1959
- Neighborhood: West Branch
About Topnotch Resort
- Grew from a private ski club in the 1950s and opened as a resort around 1959.
- Sits on 120 acres along Mountain Road near Smugglers' Notch in Stowe.
- Later known for its tennis centre and full-service spa; 68 rooms today.
History
Topnotch Resort sits on 120 acres along Mountain Road (Route 108) in Stowe, Vermont, near Smugglers' Notch. The property grew out of a private ski club in the 1950s and opened as a resort around 1959.
Under later ownership it developed into a full four-season resort, adding a renowned tennis center and a full-service spa that made it one of Stowe's premier destinations. The resort today offers 68 guest rooms.
Restaurants and bars
- Flannel — Restaurant · Breakfast
- The Roost — Restaurant · Lunch and dinner
Experiences
- Bike rentals and Stowe Recreation Path — Bike rentals on-site; resort connects directly to the Stowe Recreation Path.
- Trail rides and carriage rides — Offered through an on-site equestrian operation, bookable and payable directly at the location.
- Tennis and pickleball lessons and clinics — Offered at a variety of skill levels.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Tennis
- Water sports
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
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