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Above The Clouds, Estate of the Day

Filed under: Estates

They call it Above the Clouds because on some days, this home, high up in the mountains in Vermont, has a view that looks down on the clouds as well the hills and valley below. This beautiful home is on perched on giant rock slabs on a 15-acre site. The home was built in 2001 and is listed at a four bedroom but has around 18,000 square feet of space. For a home of this size it's surprising green, eco-friendly features include passive solar heating and cooling, energy-efficient windows and a fire safety sprinkler system that uses the swimming pool water as an onsite reservoir. It has its own water treatment and storage that treats the well water with UV light and stores 600 gallons of potable water ready at all times.

The home uses white marble from Danby, Vermont, the same type of marble that has been used in the construction of the White House in Washington, D.C. The Mediterranean-style roof tiles are 80 years old, recycled from a hospital on Staten Island, NY and installed with a 30 year performance guarantee. It has hand carved wood doors, a cathedral skylight, a half-spiral suspended staircase and a "Phantom" chandelier. Light pours in from all directions, contributing to the airy feeling of a home in the sky. The main level includes the master suite, kitchen, formal dining room, living room and library. The second floor is given over to a couple of lavish guest suites. The entertainment level has an indoor pool and spa, theater, billiards room and large lounge and family area. This one-of-a-kind residence is listed at $16 million.

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Gallery: Above the Clouds

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Stowe Mountain Lodge Opens Today

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

Scenic Stowe, Vermont has a new resort. The Stowe Mountain Lodge, which opens today, lies at the heart of Spruce Peak at Stowe and is the first-ever Audubon International Sustainable Community in a mountain resort area. The 139-room lodge is positioned for beautiful mountain views and has a 21,000-square-foot spa with 18 treatment rooms and therapy pools, health and wellness programs through the Cooper Wellness at Stowe, ski-in, ski-out access to over 100 legendary trails, an 18-hole mountain golf course, a heated outdoor pool, high-end boutiques and restaurants.

Conscious of gas prices, the resort is offering a Relax and Refuel Package. Guests who book two nights will receive a a $25 gas card, a three-night reservation includes a $50 gas card and four or more nights will receive a $100 gas card. Hybrid vehicles valet park for free (a savings of $17 per night). The Relax and Refuel special offer is valid from June 20 through Dec. 30, 2008. To enjoy the Stowe Mountain Club golf course try the Mountain Fairways package which includes overnight accommodations for two, 18 holes of golf for two, including golf cart, yardage guide, personalized bag tag, bottled water and club cleaning and picnic lunch for two prepared by Chef Sean Buchanan, to be enjoyed on the course. Rates for this package start at $634 per night.

Gallery: Stowe Mountain Lodge