Vermont's green mountains form the quintessential New England backdrop for Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa. With the largest resort-based meeting facility of its kind in the state, the AAA four-diamond property welcomes groups of up to 400 to its IACC-certified Conference Center-recipient of the Pinnacle Award from Successful Meetings for ten consecutive years.

The center’s 15 function rooms span 22,000 square feet, led by the 4,500-square-foot Pinnacle Ballroom. Divisible into three separate spaces, the ballroom features expansive windows with garden views. Midsize groups of up to 220 may opt for the Stowe Room and its skylit atrium, ideal for receptions.

In the boardroom, up to 20 delegates can gather around the table, where the amenities include power and data ports at each seat, a ceiling-mounted multimedia player, and an 11-foot retractable screen. A fireplace and break area further enhance the executive retreat.

All meeting rooms feature wireless Internet access and a selection of audiovisual equipment, ergonomic seating, soundproof walls, individual climate control, and parabolic lighting. Experienced conference planners attend to every detail, and a business center stands ready to assist with computer rentals and secretarial support.

Continuous refreshment service keeps meetings fueled with beverages and snacks, while the two banquet kitchens prepare customized menus for buffets and plated events. For restaurant dining, the choices include Winfield's Bistro for new American specialties, Charlie B's for pub fare, the Poolside Cafe for spa cuisine, and some 60 establishments in Stowe.

Vermont's largest spa, the Spa at Stoweflake, welcomes participants in grand style. The 50,000- square-foot facility features the Aqua Solarium, a meditation garden, a labyrinth, saunas, steam rooms, a full-service salon, and separate men's and women's lounges. The menu of more than 120 treatments ranges from massages and facials to ayurvedic therapies and Vichy showers.

Echoes of the spa's mountain-inspired design extend to the 200 rooms, suites, and town houses, all with high-speed or wireless Internet access, work areas, and 24-hour room service. Townhomes provide the ultimate in space and privacy for VIPs and small groups.

During breaks, sports enthusiasts enjoy everything from wilderness hiking and hot-air ballooning in summer to snowshoeing and skiing in winter. Golfers tee off on the property’s 9-hole, par-3 executive course and the adjacent 18-hole championship course at Stowe Country Club. A Sports & Wellness Center completes the on-site options with five fitness studios, two heated pools, and tennis, racquetball, and squash courts.

With attentive service topping its list of amenities, the family-owned and operated resort offers a perfect blend of vacation getaway and business retreat.