Biking on Basin Harbor
Tuesday, March 20th, 2018
Bikers unite! Whether you enjoy biking for exciting sport or relaxing pleasure, Basin Harbor is the destination for you. Our 700-acre area has so much to explore, and bikes are the perfect way to navigate your way through the beautiful, eclectic terrain.
Luxury Weddings on Lake Champlain
Saturday, March 10th, 2018
Getting Married? Tie the Knot on Lake Champlain! Beautiful Lake Champlain has been the backdrop for a number of gorgeous and memorable weddings, and at Basin Harbor, we have been lucky enough to host numerous weddings and nuptial events that you’ll never forget. At our resort, we emphasize personal service, an extraordinary setting, and parties…
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Hotel Near Vermont Brewers Festival at Killington
Tuesday, March 6th, 2018
If you’re a craft-beer fan like us, you’re going to want to make tracks to Killington this March for another sure-to-be-fabulous Vermont Brewers Festival!
Best Hotel for Skiing in Vermont
Tuesday, February 27th, 2018
As you know, we’re a seasonal resort here at Basin Harbor, open from late spring through mid-autumn. Our off-season, though, is prime time for getting out and about in the plentiful white stuff of the Green Mountain State. Vermont delivers some of the best skiing in the Northeast, and the Champlain Valley we call home…
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Valentine’s Day Getaways on Lake Champlain
Wednesday, January 31st, 2018
Is it hokey to call Lake Champlain the Lake of Love? Maybe, but we’re going to do it anyway! Valentine’s Day, after all, is just around the corner, and though we aren’t yet open for the season we figured it was the perfect occasion to spotlight Basin Harbor’s heavy-duty appeal as a romantic getaway. The…
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Wedding Testimonials: The Real Deal
Tuesday, January 16th, 2018
WILLA & ERIC Grandmother of the Bride – I am still stunned by our experience with you during my granddaughter’s wedding. We had four families gathering who didn’t know each other and you provided the staff and the facility that allowed us to float around easily as we formed new friendships all round. It goes…
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Wedding Testimonials: The Real Deals
Saturday, January 6th, 2018
LINDSAY & BRENDAN Mother of the Bride – My daughter was recently married at the Basin Harbor. Most of our wedding guests stayed at the resort, either in the main lodge, the Homestead lodge or the individual cottages. All of our guests were delighted with the beautiful scenery of the lake and the gardens, the…
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Happy New Year from Vergennes, VT!
Monday, January 1st, 2018
Here’s a great, big Happy New Year from all of us here at Basin Harbor! It’s 2018—and is it just us, or does that still somehow sound a bit on the futuristic side? Anyhow, we’re incredibly excited for the New Year, and for the opportunity, once again, to pamper both returning and brand-new guests here at our…
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12 Days of Cookies #11 Almond Cookies
Wednesday, December 20th, 2017
Yummy buttery almond cookies with sliced almonds on top for a satisfying crunch. Cookies: 1 cup butter 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt sliced almonds Glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon almond extract 3 teaspoons water Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a…
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Gift Guide Day 20. Time is counting down! Snowflake Chocolates
Wednesday, December 20th, 2017
So at this point, shipping windows are shrinking. But we are still going to share some of our favorite VT vendors and artisans. Check out these wonderful chocolates by Snowflake Chocolates in Jericho, VT. I always like their unique molds and shapes. SHOP NOW!