Looking for a newly constructed townhouse in the Mount Snow Valley at a tremendous value? Haystack Highlands townhomes have been recently reduced. There are 4 units currently available for sale. Two are move in ready (N1 and M1) and two are just about complete, and there is still time to customize some of the fixtures and finishes. There are 3 floor plans to choose from: N1 at $375,000 has fairway views and southern exposure with 2 levels completed and an unfinished lower level ready for completion based on homeowner needs. M1 at $399,000 has 3 completed levels with an oversized 1 car garage. R1 at $349,000 is a two level unit with a more private location and R2 at $359,000 is a two level unit with an amazing view of the 12th fairway. Each unit is beautifully designed with upscale finishes and fixtures including a true fieldstone fireplace and 20 ft exposed beams ceiling in the great room. These townhomes are adjacent to the Haystack Golf Course and just a 10 minute drive to skiing and riding at Mount Snow. Call us at SkiHome Realty to arrange a viewing at (802) 464-2366 or check out the website www.HaystackHighlands.com for additional details.
Come enjoy 12+ inches snow, Santa and $25 off skiing and riding this weekend, Dec. 11-13!
Yesterday we received 12+ inches of snow at Mount Snow. The dreaded sleet/rain mix that was forecast early afternoon only came much later in the day and by then most of the storm had passed. The area is a winter wonderland, today the roads are clear and by Friday the conditions on the mountain are going to be delicious.
It will be a weekend not to miss. While you’re here, support our Walk of the Santas by donating $10. Receive the Santa Discount card and enjoy significant discounts throughout the valley. Get your Christmas shopping done, enjoy discounts on food and find affordable lodging. Check out all the discounts to the right. And if you’re not skiing, join the Scavenger Hunt Saturday afternoon and the Snowman Contest Sunday. Many great prizes will be given away!
Donate $50 and get a Santa Suit, the Santa Discount card and Scavenger Hunt map – go skiing in your new suit and Mount Snow will give you $25 off your lift ticket!
Sign up online, register at the Bonfire Party at the Matterhorn Inn Friday 7pm-11pm or in the Main Base Lodge at Mount Snow Saturday 8am – Noon.
Pledge Walk
On Saturday December 12th, Santas will gather at Noon in Mount Snow’s main base lodge in Dover, Vermont. Santas will take a short walk around the base area singing carols and sharing holiday cheer to all the spectators. Come support the walkers or be a Santa.
Scavenger Hunt
On Saturday after the walk, go on a scavenger hunt. Travel around the valley
answering holiday trivia. At each location you will
have to answer a question to get your stamp. Bring your Santa passport to the awards
ceremony on Sunday for a chance to win one of many great prizes. $10 will cover your
entrance fee as well as give you the Santa Discount card.
People dressed as Santa on Saturday and Sunday receive a $25 off that day’s ski
ticket (must purchase at window in outfit) and they will also receive a $25 off
voucher to come back any day before Christmas!
Snowman Contest
Come make your best snowman! Between 9am and 1pm, sculpt up something impressive.
Judging will start at 1pm with awards at 2pm. No snow? We’ll get creative. All
welcome. Prize for the winner!
And there’s a whole lot more, check out the details in the Schedule of Events
Be A Santa
This year we are asking Santas to raise money not for the charity of our choice, but the charity of their choice. Choose your favorite charity or nonprofit and raise $50 or more in pledges. We’ll give you a free Santa Suit and 80% of your pledges will go to your charity.
Sign up and get your pledge form here.
And if that doesn’t convince you, take a look
at some of the photos from last year’s event,
here.
* Limited number of suits. Pledge by mail or online before Dec. 1st to guarantee
your suit.
About Celebrate the Valley Inc
Celebrate the Valley, Inc. is a community organization and a federally registered 501(c)(3) non profit. As with all of our events, a part of the proceeds is donated to other non profit organizations. This event will raise money multiple charities.
Mother Nature finally played the winter card. Yesterday we got an assault and were blessed with 5 inches of real natural snow. Vermont finally looks like winter.
Mount snow makes snow in order to open Monday december 7th
The cold weather has also allowed Mount Snow to have 178 snow guns running for two days and they plan to open top to bottom skiing and riding tomorrow, Monday morning December 7th.
Thinking of coming out to check out the snow? We’ve got early season pricing and discounted lift tickets on Seasons trailside rentals. Starting at $71/day/person.
Well Mother Nature has not been kind to Mount Snow this year. Last weekend, Thanksgiving is usually the first big weekend of the season. Not this year. Yes people came up but not in the usual numbers. Initially we had 4 rental reservations, but 3 of those canceled when they heard that the mountain was not going to be open for skiing or riding.
The weekend did bless us with a little snow storm. I was out of town but driving back into town I looked up at the mountain and all the trails were white. What a great feeling! The mountain then took advantage of cold temperatures and pounded the mountain for a full day. Things were looking good until last night we had 10 hours of pouring rain and guess what? The trails are no longer white.
The mountain is aiming for opening top to bottom runs this weekend but if they can manage it, it will only be by Sunday.
So hold thumbs that they’ll make it for this weekend. I know they’ll get it done if it is at all possible. These guys know their snow. Keep track of their progress on their website or check back here. I’ll be sure to post when they open.
They’ll definitely be open by Monday – great excuse for a midweek getaway? 2 bedroom Seasons rentals are still at early season prices of $175/night!
Winter 2009 – 2010 Weather Forecast
By: John Redd, 11/4/2009
If you think that the economy is lousy, wait till you read this…
Bunk theories
Acorns and Apples reflect the past, not what’s to come.
Caterpillars are totally random
Remember Bruce McCloy? We could use some of his optimism now!
NOAA Climate Prediction Center
El Nino is developing, max this winter
Warm Pacific water
Wet in CA, FL and TX
Storms that we do get will have plenty of moisture
Dry in the Mississippi Valley
Blocking high pressure
NE shows average temp and precip.
i.e. could go either way, probably both
lots of extremes, including ice
Farmers’ Almanac
Colder than normal, primarily due to persistent cold temperatures in January, with only brief thaws. Other cold periods will occur in mid-December and mid-February.
Precipitation and snowfall will be below normal. Watch for a snowstorm around Thanksgiving, with other snowy periods in mid- and late December and mid- and late January
Mount Snow turned on 111 fan guns last night aiming to open multiple top to bottom runs for the weekend. 48 hours and counting – yippee! Here’s a little sneak peak of what they got accomplished in one night:
The real estate market throughout Vermont is in a low phase. The total volume of sales since about 2005 has decreased by over 50%. Second homes and condominium values in the “valley” have declined in the 10% to 20% range. Projects located slope side are the bottom of the range.
Mount Snow Real Estate Sales Comparison
Most areas of Southern Vermont are reporting a small bump in pending contracts and sales. This is encouraging but it is the appraiser’s opinion that it is unlikely that we have seen the end of the slump in the real estate market. Most publications indicate that by the end of 2009 the residential market will begin to increase. It has been the appraiser’s experience that Vermont typically does lag behind other areas of the country. This is evident by the down cycle that took place in the late 1980s/early 1990s. It is more probable that it will be late 2010 before Vermont does experience any significant increase in its real estate market. Above right is a graph showing the
Mount Snow Real Estate Condo Sales Comparison
decline in total sales in Wilmington and Dover; two major towns that make up the Mount Snow or Deerfield Valley. To the left shows condo sales that reached their peak in Dover in 2006 but have drastically declined since then.
Currently there are approximately 396 properties available for sale and of those 125 are condominiums. This large inventory along with low interest rates, make it a great time to buy. Visit our website, www.SkiHomeRealty.com or contact me at (802) 464-2366 or skihome@sover.net to discuss your options.
If you’re looking to sell, give me a call to discuss. There are many factors in this market that will define how quickly you are able to sell and it’s not only price. (802) 464-2366.
To celebrate Mount Snow’s opening day October 16th, we’ve reduced our winter seasonal rates and are offering early check in. Pay for your rental today and move in this week.
Take a look below at our Seasons on Mount Snow trailside rentals.
G37 – One bedroom + loft, sleeps 5-7.
$12,500 – take $1,500 off and move in today! Photos
N12 – Two bedroom, sleeps 4-6.
January – $5,750 – 5 weekends including New Year’s Eve & utilities*
March – $4,000 – inclusive of utilities* Photos
N23 – Two bedroom, sleeps 6-8.
$15,500 – Take $2,000 off when you pay in full! Photos
I34 – Three bedroom, sleeps 8.
$24,000 – Take $2,000 off when you pay in full! Photos
P11 – Three bedroom, sleeps 8-10.
$25,000 – Take $4,000 off when you pay in full! Photos
*Utilities included in a monthly lease include telephone, electricity, cable (Family Friendly Tier – 31 channels) and a propane allowance. In the winter, 2 bedroom units are allowed $500 worth of propane which should cover reasonable weekend use.
Yesterday the lifts starting running for the first time at Mount Snow. We were the first ski resort to open in Vermont.
Today its snowing. Our first day time snow of the season. I love it! It’s so pretty. So far it is not accumulating but we’ll see what happens later! Will keep you posted!
Its time to starting thinking about that trip up to Mount Snow. Rent a trailside condo for the weekend or the entire season!
I’m so proud of my home mountain. Without an inch of natural snowfall, Mount Snow’s magic fan guns have managed to lay down enough snow for an opening of October 17th, 2009. Mount Snow is the first ski resort in Vermont to open.
Mount Snow first to open in Vermont
Now granted it’s only one run on Discovery, a small hill in the base area but Gaitor and the Mount Snow Park Rangers have been out all week long setting up rails moved over from Carinthia, our all mountain terrain park. Check out Mount Snow’s website for photos of the day.
Lift tickets for Saturday and Sunday are $10 or 10 non-perishable food items. All the money and food will be donated to the Deerfield Valley Food Pantry. Not only do you have the chance to test out your gear, warm up those thighs, but you’ll be doing it for a great cause.
And while your mouth is watering over the prospects of skiing or riding, check out our website for trailside rentals and sales. We specialize in Seasons on Mount Snow which offers ski in condos, a great Sports center with indoor pool and hot tubs. Check it out:
