Vermont, Take Two

I think the plans are set. Now all there is to do is start making reservations and putting down deposits. Which is actually a little terrifying, to tell you the truth.


STONE HILL INN
We're sure about the bed and breakfast, just not sure on the room. All rooms have the fireplace and Jacuzzi combo... which was actually a huge selling point as I was looking at places to stay. The only difference is the decor and the view from the patio, which are as follows;

Sterling
water gardens and water fall

West Branch
woods, moss-covered rock outcropping

Sugar Maple
perennial gardens

There are six more rooms, which can be found here, if you are interested. These are just our top picks. (Sleigh beds and four-posters, OH MY!) The Sterling is by far my favorite, but it's probably best to have a back-up choice or two.

SPA AT STOWEFLAKE
One of Brad's few complaints about a B&B sort of setting is that he wants an indoor pool. (I prefer outdoor, but I don't know if May will provide ideal outdoor pool weather.) We've decided to satisfy this desire by spending a day at the Spa at Stoweflake.

There is an indoor and outdoor pool in the fitness center, as well as a hydrotherapy waterfall and mineral pool in the spa itself. I've been looking into spa treatments, as I've never actually been to a spa... and I can't think of a better time to go all out. (Maple sugar scrub and body butter massage, anyone?)

PICS, OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN
I've already contacted a photographer about getting photos done at some point during our trip, but not for the actual ceremony. I just want a record of where we were and what we looked like around the time we got married.

I'd also love to get another set done back home, in the city... with much more casual clothes and an urban sort of feel. But, honestly, I can't justify the expense. Brad says we could consider doing it for an anniversary somewhere down the road... which, considering most folks get family pictures done every so often, doesn't seem like a terrible idea.