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The Quechee Lakes
The Quechee Lakes Concierge Offers Top 10 Picks: The
Nation's First Complimentary Luxury Travel Concierge Service Debuts
Note that an interview with the Quechee Lakes Concierge can be arranged.
Photos available.
Quechee Lakes, VT. (PRWEB) September 18, 2007 -- Forget about spending hours
sifting through online travel sites. Drop by, e-mail or call Quechee Lakes'
new Concierge Center instead and speak to a Vermont native who can give you
all the information you'll need for an easy, hassle-free getaway.
The new Quechee Lakes Concierge Center offers complimentary planning services
for that perfect quintessential Vermont vacation. Owned by the Quechee Lakes
Development Company, the Quechee Lakes Concierge Center assists residents and
visitors alike.
"The Quechee Lakes concierge is the first in the nation to offer
complimentary concierge services for visitors to a premier travel
destination," said Oleg A. Vyadro, managing director of inSegment, the
community's exclusive sales and marketing agency. "We are offering
individualized services to our residents and to all visitors to the area so
that they can fully explore and enjoy all that Quechee Lakes has to offer,"
Vyadro said. "We want them to see why Quechee Lakes has been ranked one of
the nation's finest second home communities."
Quechee Lakes is within an easy two-hour drive of Boston and a short flight
of New York's LaGuardia International Airport. It is located in the
picturesque town of Quechee, known for its spectacular gorge, a mile-long
rocky cleft, and near the historic villages of Woodstock, Vt., and Hanover,
N.H.
"The concierge service grew out of the need among customers visiting Quechee
Lakes for a guide to the area's wealth of recreation, dining and cultural
activities," Vyadro said. "The goal of the service is to open visitors' eyes
to New England's brightest hidden jewel as well as to raise the profile of
local artists, businesses and organizations."
Whether their interests lie with fly-fishing, championship golfing, hot air
balloon rides, wine tasting, gourmet dining, hiking, cultural events or
antiquing -- or just getting away for a romantic weekend or a nature retreat
-- visitors can now seek out the Quechee Lakes concierge to help them create
their own customized itinerary, he said.
"Per square mile, Quechee Lakes is to four-season family activities, romantic
settings and stunning natural attractions what Las Vegas is to gaming
tables," Vyadro said.
As a local resident, Elizabeth Rogers, the founding concierge and program
manager, and her team can draw on their knowledge of the area to help
individuals, couples, and groups plan their stay. Rogers and her team have
access to the most up-to-date information on activities and events, as well
as strong contacts in the local business community.
"Quechee Lakes is a one-of-a-kind destination in the Northeast with
year-round activities with a little something for everyone," Rogers said. "We
are here to offer residents and visitors our services so they can discover
the area's unspoiled surroundings, opportunities for family outings and fine
dining."
For instance, the Quechee Lakes concierge recently helped a 70-year-old
Dartmouth College alumnus from Stowe, Vt., with an itinerary for his
fraternity reunion. The concierge has also helped visitors from throughout
the Northeast; the Washington, D. C., area; and Florida who are vacationing
or visiting friends and family in Quechee Lakes.
Rogers also will also act as a personal ambassador for the Quechee Lakes
Development Company by organizing cultural events and exhibitions featuring
local artists, businesses and organizations for the Quechee Lakes residential
community.
The 5,200-acre Quechee Lakes community boasts an impressive array of
townhomes, single-family homes and private home sites on a variety of
topographical locations, guaranteeing buyers an opportunity for the Quechee
Lakes Development Company to build them the home of their dreams.
Residents are granted exclusive membership rights to the community's two
spectacular championship golf courses, a state-of-the-art clubhouse, an
indoor and an outdoor pool, a fitness center, walking trails, tennis courts,
ski slopes and other recreational amenities in pristine natural surroundings.
The Quechee Lakes Concierge Center is located in the yellow clapboard
building at the corner of Route 4 and Waterman Hill Road in Quechee, Vt.
Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday
10 a.m. to 3 pm. Guests are invited to stop in, call (888) 566-8244 or send
an e-mail to concierge@quecheelakes.com
Top 10 Picks from Elizabeth Rogers, Quechee Lakes' Founding Concierge:
1. Simon Pearce: Quechee is the flagship location for Simon Pearce's retail
store and restaurant at an historic mill overlooking a rushing waterfall.
Visitors get to browse the spacious shop and see hand-blown glass and
handmade pottery being created in the workshop.
2. "Vermont's Little Grand Canyon": Make sure to make a pit stop at the Route
4 Bridge overlooking the Quechee Gorge or take an easy hike down the
half-mile trail through the state park, which features picnic areas and
overnight camp sites. Also, kayaking from the North Hartland Lake to the
egress of the Quechee Gorge allows visitors a unique vantage point from which
to enjoy the natural beauty of the gorge.
3. Gaga Over Golf: Great views from every hole are part of the appeal of the
two private 18-hole championship courses designed by Geoffrey Cornish, New
England's most famous golf course architect, at Quechee Lakes. While the
courses are private, friends and family of Quechee Lakes' residents are
welcome to play, as are area visitors staying at select inns.
4. Adventurous Ski Slopes: Quechee is a playground for all ages throughout
the year, and winter is no exception. Enjoy skiing at one of the area's fine
ski resorts. The Quechee Club's private ski hill allows for a more personal
experience. Visitors can also skate on local ponds or lakes, cross country
ski, snowboard or snowshoe on any of the extensive network of trails within
Quechee and the surrounding communities.
5. Romantic Balloon Rides: Take a romantic champagne hot air balloon ride for
two at sunset, or take the whole family on a trip they will never forget.
This is one of the best ways to enjoy Quechee's beautiful landscape.
6. Canoeing on the Ottoquechee: Take an easy canoe trip down the Ottoquechee
River culminating at Dewey's Pond where even the least experienced fisherman
can have a successful day in the spring or autumn when the pond isn't covered
with lily pads.
7. Billings Farm: This working dairy farm and interactive Vermont living
history museum are presented in a way that every member of the family can
enjoy. Go for a horse-drawn wagon or sleigh ride, pet a week-old Jersey calf
in the nursery, churn butter in the 1890s period farmhouse and be sure to
visit the museum for a tour of Vermont's agricultural history, complete with
a handheld automated guide.
8. Getting Eye-to-Eye with Nature: Enjoy the Vermont Institute of Natural
Science's (VINS) extensive collection of raptors and other native animals. A
great way to end a visit to VINS is to take the new novice trail that
connects to the Quechee Gorge trail network. The VINS experience, including
the trails, is very family-oriented.
9. Montshire Museum of Science: Hands-on museum in Norwich, Vt. Outdoor
science park, easy-to-moderate walking trails for all fitness levels, 60
interactive exhibits relating to natural and physical sciences, technology
and astronomy.
10. The Vermont Sampler: Visit Quechee Gorge Village, home to wine tasting at
the Ottoquechee Valley Winery, live craftsmen at the Route 4 Glass Blowing
Studio and an old-fashioned blacksmith at Vermont Country Iron. This charming
village also includes one of the largest antique malls in Vermont, The
Vermont Toy & Train Museum, a carousel and a miniature open-air train that
circles the property.
About The Quechee Lakes Concierge Team:
Named as the area's first complimentary concierge service, Elizabeth Rogers
and her team are responsible for researching and developing programs and
services to help visitors and local residents take advantage of everything
there is to do and see in Quechee Lakes.
About Quechee Lakes:
Located in the picturesque town of Quechee, Vt., the area is known for its
spectacular gorge, a mile-long rocky cleft, and wide range of year-round
activities. It's also within a 15-minute drive of the Dartmouth College
campus and medical facilities in Hanover, NH. The 5,200-acre Quechee Lakes
luxury community boasts an impressive array of townhomes, single-family homes
and private home sites on a variety of topographical locations.
Residents are granted exclusive membership rights to the community's two
championship golf courses, a state-of-the-art clubhouse, an indoor and an
outdoor pool, a fitness center, walking trails, tennis courts, ski slopes and
other recreational amenities in pristine natural surroundings. Within an easy
two-hour drive of Boston and a short flight from New York's LaGuardia
International Airport, Quechee Lakes is synonymous with clean air and good
living in the heart of New England. For more information, visit
www.quecheelakes.com or call the sales center at (888) 364-5818.
About the Developer:
The Quechee Lakes Development Company is Quechee Lakes' largest residential
real estate firm and landowner. It is owned by an affiliate of Taurus
Investment Holdings, LLC, an international real estate company
(www.tiholdings.com)
inSegment, Inc. of Needham, Mass. is the exclusive sales and marketing agency
for Quechee Lakes Development Company (www.insegment.com)
Media Contact:
Rosa Cirianni
(908) 781-6420, ext. 117 |
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