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RESORT
Topnotch
at Stowe Resort and Spa
4000 Mountain Road
Stowe, Vermont 05672
Phone: 800-451-8686 or 802-253-8585
Fax: 802-253-9263
www.topnotch-resort.com/spa
Topnotch
at Stowe Resort and Spa has been chosen as the official headquarters resort
for the 2002 AHQA CEO Retreat. Topnotch is in the heart of the Green Mountains,
two miles from Mount Mansfield, Vermont's highest mountain. Topnotch 120-acre
resort and spa is nestled into a Vermont mountainside that magically balances
a setting of natural beauty with spectacular landscapes. Acclaimed as a four-season
luxury resort with a spa ranked among the nation's best, Topnotch at Stowe offers
a style and service unmatched in the region. Spacious rooms and suites in the
main hotel to luxurious townhouses - each with its own personality - Topnotch
at Stowe has remarkable variety.
Room
Rates
All
room reservation must be made by June 3, 2002. Any reservation made after
the cut-off date will be on a space available basis.
The
room rates are: $230 (Run of House - 275/360 Sq ft.), $350 (Suite
- 400/500 Sq ft.), $500 (2 Bedroom Townhouse), and $640 (3 Bedroom Townhouse).
All
hotel rooms are decorated in European country manor style, with in-room libraries.
Hotel rooms all have air conditioning, color cable television, full bath, nightly
turndown service, and daily maid service. Room service is available from the dining
room. Pets are allowed in the hotel section of the resort. You can stay in the
main hotel just steps from the outdoor pool or in a townhouse with a sundeck and
view the mountains. Some rooms have a crackling fire on the hearth and a personal
library for bedtime reading. Others have a bathroom with a whirlpool, just what
you need to wind down. Every room has plush terry-cloth robes to pull on.
Resort
Check-in/Check-out Times
Resort check-in time is 3:30 p.m. Checkout time is 11:00 a.m. Guests arriving
before 4:00 p.m. will be accommodated on a first-come, first-serve basis pending
availability of rooms.
Individual
Room Deposits
In order to reserve a room and receive confirmation, a deposit of one night's
room and tax is required at the time of the reservation. The deposit will hold
a room until 2:00 a.m. of the morning following your scheduled arrival date. Upon
arrival, the deposit will be applied to the last confirmed night of the reservation.
In the event of any early departures, the deposit is non-refundable unless Topnotch
at Stowe Resort and Spa is notified 24 hours prior to early departure and the
resort can re-sell the room. Individual room folios must be paid at the completion
of the stay by the responsible individual.
TRANSPORTATION
Airport
Transportation
Ethan Allen Coachworks can provide transportation to and from the airport, please
call 802-862-1924 (office); 802-650-5926 (pager); 802-373-5887 (cell) and mention
AHQA CEO Retreat at Topnotch. Topnotch does not provide shuttle service.
Transportation
to Stowe by Car
DIRECTIONS
FROM EXIT 10 - WATERBURY/ STOWE EXIT TO TOPNOTCH
After exiting at Exit 10; take Route 100 North for 10 miles; follow 100 North
into Stowe Village and make a left at the blinking light; this road is the Mountain
Road or Route 108. Topnotch is approximately 5 more miles on the right side of
the road.
BOSTON
205 miles 3 to 3 ½ hours
Take 93 North to Concord, NH; then take 89 North to Exit 10 - Waterbury/ Stowe
NEW
YORK and NEW JERSEY 325 miles 6 to 6 ½ hours
Take 95 North @ New Haven, Ct, take 91 North; at White River Junction, VT take
89 North to exit 10 - Waterbury/ Stowe
OR
Take
New York Thruway to 87 North. Exit 20 at 149 East; to Route 4 North at Fort Ann;
take to Whitehall and Route 22 A.; then to Route 7 North in Vergennes; Interstate
89 South in So. Burlington to Exit 10 Waterbury/ Stowe.
MONTREAL
140 miles 2 to 2 ½ hours
Route 10 to 35 South becomes 133; Route 133 changes at the border to I-89; take
89 South until Exit 10 - Waterbury/ Stowe. Note: During summer months, a short
cut on Route 104 to 108 through Smugglers' Notch can save time.
BUFFALO/
ROCHESTER/ SYRACUSE - 8 hours
Take 90 East to Amsterdam, NY; at Amsterdam, take route 67 to Saratoga; at Saratoga,
take route 20 to 87 North; Stay on 87 North until Lake George exit; after exiting,
take route 9N; stay on 9N until Lake Champlain bridge, known as "Bridge to
Vermont"; then take Route 17 North to 7 North; take 7 North to 189; take
189 to 89 South; take Exit 10 at Waterbury/ Stowe.
BURLINGTON
AIRPORT 40 minutes
Left out of Airport to set of lights; take right at lights and follow signs to
Interstate 89 South; stay on 89 South to Exit 10 Waterbury/ Stowe.
TORONTO
440 miles - 7 ½ to 8 hours
Take the 401 East to Montreal, see Montreal directions. Alternate Route: Often
travelers will cross border in Cornwall and cut across Northern New York State
on 78 East.
Airlines
Continental, United and USAir have non-stop and direct jet service from major
U.S. cities to the Burlington International Airport, located 45 minutes from Topnotch
at Stowe. Business Express-The Delta Connection and Northwest Airlink also provide
non-stop commuter flights from many New England locations.
AHQA
has contracts with Continental, United, and USAir. Please contact them for your
discounts.
Continental
Airlines
Continental Airlines is offering several types of discounts including Zone fares.
You or your travel agent may call Continental at 800-468-7022 and reference Number:
UJGH7P
United
Airlines
To book your reservations call United's toll-free number (1-800-521-4041), you
will receive a 5% discount off the lowest applicable discount fare, including
First Class, or a 10% discount off mid-week coach fares, purchased 7 days in advance.
An additional 5% discount will apply when tickets are purchased at least 60 days
in advance of your travel date. Discounts also apply on United Express. Call United's
Specialized meeting Reservations Center at 1-800-521-4041 to obtain the best fares
and schedule information. Make sure you refer to Meeting ID Number 552TR. Dedicated
reservationists are on duty 7 days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight EST.
US
Airways
US Airways is offering a 5% discount off the First/Envoy Class or lowest published
fares or 10% off with 60-day advance reservations/ticketing, 10% off with 7-day
advance ticketing for unrestricted coach fares or 15% off with 60-day advance
ticketing. Zone fares are being offered. You or your travel agent may call US
Airways at 877-874-7687 and reference Gold File Number: 71672248
Dress
Code
AHQA has designated the dress code for the 2002 CEO Retreat as casual sportswear.
Weather
July temperatures average high 81 degrees, average low 41 degrees and rainfall
1 inch. Visitors are most comfortable with a light jacket in the evening.
SPECIAL
EVENTS
Welcome
Reception (Wednesday, July 17, 2002)
Reception will consist of light hors d'oeuvres and wine. No bar will be provided.
Dinner
at Trattoria La Festa Restaurant & Bonfire at Topnotch (Thursday, July 18,
2002)
Dessert will be provided at Bonfire. Cash bar will be provided at Bonfire. (See
registration form for spousal
fee, which includes Welcoming Reception).
2.5
Mile Winooski River Trip (Friday, July 19, 2002 - See registration
form for fee).
All trips run rain or shine approximately two hours of flat, moving water with
glimpses of Camel's Hump and the Worcester Mountain Range. Enjoy viewing local
wildlife, swimming, picnicking, and fishing along the way. This trip is not recommended
for children under five. Prior padding experience is recommended.
Shopping
& Tours - Countryside Transportation (Friday, July 19, 2002 & Saturday,
July 20, 2002 - See registration
form for fee)
This
tour is a minimum of four hours (it maybe longer). The tour includes the following:
The
Route 100 Tour
- Champlain
Chocolate Company
- Cabot
Cheese Outlet
- Vermont
Teddy Bear
- Ben
and Jerry's Ice Cream Plant (may be a wait for the factory tour)
- Cold
Hollow Cider Mill
- Ziemke
Glass Blowing Studio
Stowe
Tour
- Gondola
Ride up Mount Mansfield
- Alpine
Slide
- Trapp
Family Lodge
- Stowe
Village (self-guided, walking-shopping tour)
Antique
Shopping
- A
variety of shops in the Stowe area.
Other
Activities
Spa
Options
Topnotch at Stowe is also proud to offer Vermont's largest and most comprehensive
Spa. In this 23,000 square foot facility, you can step under heated cascading
hydromassage waterfalls and swim in our magnificent indoor pool featuring panoramic
mountain views. End the day with a soothing massage, facial or herbal wrap. Experts
are available to energize your meeting with group presentations in fitness, relaxation,
nutrition, stress management and biofeedback.
Spa
access for hotel guests is $18.00 per person, per day for all fitness classes,
weight room and men's and women's lounge and spa amenities. Professional services
range from $45.00 to $250.00.
Tennis
Options
Tennis is available to your group at $30.00 (per hour) for court use and private/group
lessons range from $60.00 - $90.00 per hour. One hour daily clinics are available
for $25 per person (11:00 am - noon).
Equestrian
Center Options
Horseback riding is available at our equestrian center. Trail rides are $25.00,
and lessons may be arranged (price determined by ability).
Bike/Roller
Blade Rentals
Rentals are available at full day, half day, and hourly rates from $7.00 to $21.00.
Protective gear is provided.
Golf
Options
Golf is available at the Stowe Country Club. Greens fees are $59.00 - $69.00 per
person, and cart fees are $16.00 per person for 18 holes. Group rates are available
for groups of 20 or more people.
Note:
The facility has a variety of activities, upon check-in please ask for a complete
listing of the resort services.
2002
CEO RETREAT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Payment
Registration forms and payment
(by check or credit card) must be received BY MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2002. Registrations
received after this date are subject to on-site processing. Payment must accompany
registration forms.
Cancellations/Substitutions
Only written cancellations received BY MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2002 will receive
refunds (less a 20% registration fee). Refunds will not be issued for cancellations
after this date. Registration fees for canceled registrants cannot be applied
or credited to future retreats. Registrants who are unable to attend may send
substitutions at no charge.
No-shows
Registrants who do not cancel prior to the retreat and do not attend will be responsible
for the full registration fee.
Special
Needs
Registrants with disabilities, dietary restrictions, or other special needs should
contact Jacqueline Osborne at 202-331-5790, extension 201 (phone) or josborne@ahqa.org
(email). We will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
For
additional questions regarding the AHQA registration policy or for additional
registration information, please contact Alicia Massey at amassey@ahqa.org
For
questions or comments about the hotel and general meeting logistics, please contact
Jacqueline Osborne at 202-331-5790, extension 201 (phone) or josborne@ahqa.org
(email).
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