Complete list of events, beginning

Meet at Connolly's Publik House, Hilton Boston Logan

For guests traveling to New England: Travel option 1 — Van from Boston Logan Airport to Burke Mountain

Day of leisure doing "Vermont-y" things in the Northeast Kingdom

Travel Option 2 -  Van from Manchester, NH airport (MHT) to Burke Mountain

Willoughby's — Burke Mountain Hotel

Apres Ski (Family, Invited Guests and Burke Mountain Community)

Tomassoni's Bistro & Hazel's Tap Room

Pizza Party (Family and Invited Guests)

Burke Mountain Hotel - Day Lodge

Wedding Ceremony (Family and Invited Guests)

Burke Mountain Hotel -  Darling Room and Ballroom

Wedding Reception (Family and Invited Guests)

Burke Mountain Hotel - Ballroom

Wedding Celebration Dessert and Dance Party (Family, Invited Guests and Burke Mountain Community)

Vans from Burke Mountain to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) and Boston Logan Airport (BOS)

Snow.
It won't be long before we'll all be there with snow
Snow.
I want to wash my hands, my face and hair with snow.

Snow.
I long to clear a path and lift a spade of snow
Snow.
Oh, to see a great big man entirely made of snow...

"Snow" by Irving Berlin

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Thursday, February 26 — Van from Boston Logan to Burke Mountain

Main Contact: Adam Murphy (driver) (781) 752-7257 People signed up for this:Dan ConnorsArcha Mehta ChadhaNora MonroeKacie WilsonRon WilsonSusan WilsonAlex Zarganes 4:30 pm — Meet at Connolly’s Pub at Boston Logan Airport (Get food if you want!)Est. 5:00 pm — Depart for Burke Mountain6:00 pm — Pit stop at a nice rest area with a food court and big liquor store to get gas, food, booze, etc.7:45 pm — Gas/bathroom pit stop at a local curiosity, proving the existence of aliens8:30 pm — Arrive Burke Mountain Hotel8:40 pm — Arrive Inn at Burklyn_____________________________________________

Friday, February 27 — Individual activities, beginning at 9:00 am

GENERAL NOTE: Let us know if you need shuttle service by texting Christina at (646) 765-6485. There will be a logistics coordinator during the weekend and we will update this site with that contact closer to the time. Do you need snow clothes? Go to the Burke Mountain Hotel's front desk and check out what you need. We made arrangements with them to have our extras and extras from our Burke friends on hand for those of you from warmer climates. Downhill skiing or snowboarding at Burke MountainMain contact: Adam Murphy (781)752-7257Be sure to get your pass at least one day in advance to save! Gear can be rented onsite and does not need to be in advance.<a href="https://skiburke.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy lift tickets here</a>_________________________________________________ East Burke Sauna ClubMain contact: Call the Village Inn at 802-626-3161 (Mariah is our main contact)Make your reservation as availability permits between Friday and Sunday.<a href="https://www.ebsaunaclub.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Make your reservation here</a>_____________________________________________ Trail2Wellness SpaMake your reservation as availability permits between Friday and Sunday.<a href="https://www.trail2wellness.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Make your reservation here</a>_____________________________________________ Fat Tire BikingRent a bike in nearby Littleton, VT at <a href="https://www.visitwhitemountains.com/listing/littleton-bike-%26-fitness/689/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Littleton Bike and Fitness</a>. Then, visit the Kingdom Trails – the trail map is <a href="https://www.kingdomtrails.org/trailmap" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>._____________________________________________ SnowshoeingIf you want to snowshoe on trails, consider the <a href="https://www.skiburke.com/the-mountain/dashney-nordic-center" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dashney Nordic Center.</a> (Burke Mountain runs a shuttle there.) Or, if it's after the lifts close at 4pm, you can snowshoe on the ski trails or at anytime in the woods right around the hotel. Go to the front desk to pick up the snowshoes as well as any other gear you might need, like gloves, snow pants, etc. We made arrangements with them to have a check-out system. Note, you cannot rent gear at Dashney on Friday, as their rental office is only open on the weekends. However, you can take snowshoes from the Burke Mountain Hotel's front desk and snowshoe on the trails.

Friday, February 27 — Group activities, beginning at 10:20 am

Sleigh ride at Rainbow's Edge Farm and lunch in St. JohnsburyMain contact: Christina Arethas (646) 765-6485 People signed up for this: Christina ArethasAnnie FriedmanNora MonroeBeth MurphyEmma VincentFelicity VincentRon WilsonSusan WilsonKacie Wilson 10:15 am — Inn at Burklyn people meet in the lobby10:20 am — Depart Inn at Burklyn (Christina to drive 8-passenger SUV)10:45 am — Sleigh ride (45 min)11:40 pm — Leave Rainbow’s Edge Farm for lunch at Burke Mountain Hotel’s View Pub or go to St. Johnsbury (Game day decision!)12:00 pm — Lunch somewhere1:30 pm — Go back to the Inn at Burklyn _____________________________________________ Hill Farmstead Brewery Group OutingMain contact: Dave Parrish (617) 510-6473 People signed up for this: Dana AlbertelliAmy BarrettJohn BarrettSteve Damiani (driving separately)Jenine Damiani (driving separately)Steve FrailHeidi FrailJon JacobsMatt LuzckowArcha Mehta ChadhaLuke MurphyDave ParrishLiz ParrishJohn O'NeillTad PerachiMatt Spengler 11:30 am — Shuttle departs The Inn at Burklyn11:40 am — Burke Mountain Hotel guests meet in main lobby11:45 am — Shuttle leaves Burke Mountain for Hill Farmstead Brewery11:55 am — Stop by Northeast Kingdom Country Store to pick up sandwiches, as Hill Farmstead does not have food trucks in the winter (We will get your order in advance) - https://www.facebook.com/p/Auntie-Dee-Dees-Homemade-Vt-Baked-Goods-100021421346236/12:20 pm — Arrival at Hill Farmstead2:30 pm — Shuttle leaves Hill Farmstead and goes back to the Burke Mountain Hotel3:20 pm — Arrival at Burke Mountain_____________________________________________

Friday, February 27 - Apres Ski at Willoughby's (Burke Mountain Hotel) at 4:00 pm

3:50 pm— Shuttle picks up the following people at the Inn at Burklyn Dana AlbertelliChristina ArethasFani ArethasAnnie FreedmanArcha Mehta ChadhaNora MonroeBeth MurphyLuke MurphyNeyssa RogersKate WalshRon WilsonSusan WilsonKacie WilsonEmma Vincent (if desired)Daniel Vincent (if desired)Felicity Vincent (if desired)_________________________________________________

Friday, February 27 — Pizza Party at Tomassoni's/Hazel's Tap Room at 6:30 pm

6:15 pm — Shuttles 1 (van) and 2 (SUV) take people to pizza party from Burke Mountain (We will make two trips to get everyone who does not want to drive.)8:00 pm — Shuttle 1 back to hotels every 20 minutes9:00 pm — Last shuttle back to hotels_________________________________________________

Saturday, February 28 — Wedding Day

Saturday, February 28 — Individual activities, at your leisure

At your leisure— Beginning at 9am, downhill skiing or snow boarding at Burke Mountain (learn more above) At your leisure — Cross Country or Snow ShoeingSee Friday's Individual Activities information above.

Saturday, February 28 — Group activities, beginning at 10:40 am

8:00 am — Arethas Family + Inn at Burklyn Guests Breakfast TWO GROUP OUTINGS TO RAINBOW'S EDGE FARM FOR A SLEIGH RIDE GROUP 1:10:35 am — Arethas family gather in the lobby of The Village Inn10:40 am — Pick up Arethas families from The Village InnStefanos ArethasAllison ArethasAris ArethasMelina ArethasAndreas ArethasJill ArethasTheodore ArethasAnastasia ArethasDimitri ArethasHolli ArethasJohn ArethasThea Arethas11:00 am— Sleigh ride (45 min)11:50 am — Depart Rainbow’s Edge Farm for The Village Inn12:10 pm — Arrive at The Village Inn Group 2:11:20 am — Burke Mountain Hotel people meet in main lobby11:25 am — Shuttle picks up from Burke Mountain HotelAidan MurphyCora MurphyRich RelichLisa RelichSara WalshDemaris TaylorCherish TaylorSelah Taylor11:30 am — The Inn at Burklyn people gather in the main lobbyKate WalshNeysa Rogers11:35 am — Shuttle picks up the Inn at Burklyn people11:55 am — Arrive at Rainbow's Edge Farm12:00 pm — Sleigh ride (45 min)12:50 pm — Depart Rainbow’s Edge Farm for The Inn at Burklyn and then Burke Mountain Hotel1:10 pm — Arrive at The Inn at Burklyn1:20 pm — Arrive at the Burke Mountain Hotel

Wedding Festivities Begin

3:25 pm — The Inn at Burklyn guests gather in the main lobby3:30 pm — Shuttle picks up all from The Inn at Burklyn3:45 pm — Family members gather in Ballroom4:00 pm — Wedding Ceremony at Burke Mountain Hotel, Day Lodge4:30 pm — Cocktail half-hour5:30 pm — Dinner7:00 pm — Party with live band9:00 pm — Shuttle back to town and Inn at Burklyn – Every 20 min until 11:00 pm11:20 pm — Last shuttle to town and Inn at Burklyn

Sunday, March 1

8:00 am — Murphy Family + Inn at Burklyn Guests Breakfast11:30 am — Boston Logan - Shuttle departs from Burke MountainDan ConnorsAlex ZarganesJose BravoMila Guerra Bravo11:40 am —Shuttle stops at Inn at Burklyn to pick up people with flights out of BostonArcha Mehta ChadhaNora MonroeKacie WilsonRon WilsonSusan Wilson1:30 pm — Arrive to Manchester Airport and bathroom break4:00 pm — Shuttle arrives Boston Logan

Q + A

If you even think you may be interested in riding up to Burke on a van from Boston Logan or Manchester-Boston Regional, please give us a heads up so we can decide how many vans we'll need. Please RSVP now. Don't worry! You can change your mind. Just reach out to one of us.

Sprinter vans to and from Boston Logan International Airport and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 

UPDATE: You will need to use group code AMWEDD to reserve a room because the hotel is sold out outside of our block of rooms. Instructions on how to activate the code are found <a href="https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive/015dDhHh9i0zzfWcnqUax8e1g#Burke_Mountain_Hotel_Reservation_Instructions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. If you have trouble with the code or if the website indicates they are sold out, please call reservations. We have a block of rooms reserved and there's room for everyone. NOTE: If booking the Burke Mountain Hotel, you may check in and out within the date range provided, as convenient. Burke Mountain Hotel and Conference Center features include a fitness center, restaurant, 24-hour front desk, food market, boutique, ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can use the hot tub, or enjoy spectacular mountain views. Rooms offer a coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, safety deposit box, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Select rooms contain a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a stovetop.

Burke Mountain Hotel & Conference Center

NOTE: If booking the Inn at Burklyn, you must check in on Feb. 26 and check out on March 1. The Inn at Burklyn is a historical, Neo Classical-style grand mansion built to be Elmer Darling’s private residence in 1904.&nbsp;It has been lovingly restored and renovated to offer luxury accommodations among pastoral Vermont views. Relax in the comfort of our sitting rooms with roaring fires in original fireplaces and 360-degree views of Vermont’s singular beauty out every one of the inn’s oversized windows.&nbsp; When you stay in one of our 14 beautifully decorated rooms, each with their own en-suite luxury bathroom, you’ll feel quietly at home. Enjoy gourmet breakfast served onsite in one of our beautiful dining rooms and gather at our cozy seasonal detached bar, Darlings, for afternoon tea, a glass of wine or cocktail.

The Inn at Burklyn and Restaurant

NOTE:&nbsp;If booking The Wildflower Inn, you may check in and out within the date range provided, as convenient. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a vegan or a gluten-free breakfast. At The Wildflower Inn you'll find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. The area is popular for hiking and skiing, and ski equipment rental is available at this 3-star hotel.

The Wildflower Inn

Travel

If you are interested in group outings and aren't signed up according to the "Weekend Agenda and Logistics" page or the "Master Agenda and Shuttle Schedule" below (Word doc), let us know by text. Christina (646) 765-6485 | Adam (781) 752-7257 <a href="https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive/0dcUtTBH3N04CzTzwl84LlILA#EAST_BURKE_VT_-_Key_Locations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MAP OF LOCATIONS AND SHUTTLE STOPS</a> <a href="https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive/0471Rlk7eXJwB4tfBREAYjAeQ#Agenda" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MASTER AGENDA AND SHUTTLE SCHEDULE</a>This schedule is based on what you told us in your RSVP. Please check to ensure you'd still like to do the things you indicated. If you have any changes, please send <a href="mailto:christina.arethas@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christina</a> an email or text one of us.

Wedding Shuttle to Local Attractions

Burke Mountain has something for every level. If you're not accustomed to steep and icy, we recommend staying on the lower mountain, which has all green and green/blue slopes. An all-mountain pass is $65 and the upper mountain ranges from blue to double black. (Please talk to Adam for guidance on what to try for your skill and experience level.) You can rent skis, boards, boots and poles at the lower mountain lodge and if you need other gear, just check in with us. We have a lot that you can borrow! There's also a learning center with a magic carpet and a T-bar. Lessons are also available.<a href="https://skiburke.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Renting equipment</a><a href="https://www.skiburke.com/ski-and-riding/trail-map" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trail map</a>

Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding -  Burke Mountain 

Here's Christina her first time trying Cross Country Skiing at Dashney Nordic Center. This place is exquisite with breathtaking views and clean, crisp air! And Cross Country is quite the workout. You'll be ready for some comfort food later and will be well-deserving of it! You can rent skis, boots and poles onsite on the weekends. If you want to go on Friday, let us know, as we have friends who have offered to let our guests borrow gear. A half-day pass is only $10!

Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing - Dashney Nordic Center

The front desk has snowshoes in various sizes and gear (coats, pants, gloves, etc.) that we are leaving with them for you to borrow. Think of it like a snow-fun library. You can snowshoe on the trails in the woods around the hotel any time, or around the lift and on the slopes after 4pm. We like to snowshoe in the light of the moon!

Snowshoeing around the Burke Mountain Hotel

Who wants to go on a sleigh ride? We'll take our shuttle vans over to the Rainbows Edge Farm on February 27 and let a true Vermonter show us how it's done.

Rainbows Edge Farm VT Sleigh Rides

Okay, if you do this, then we're super impressed! We don't know who these people are, but are pretty sure they are badass. If that's your vibe, you can rent a bike in nearby Littleton, VT at <a href="https://www.visitwhitemountains.com/listing/littleton-bike-%26-fitness/689/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Littleton Bike &amp; Fitness</a>. Can't wait to hear your stories at the Apres Ski!<a href="https://www.kingdomtrails.org/trailmap" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trail maps</a>

Winter Fat Tire Biking -  Kingdom Trails

We have never done this, but figured you could check it out for us. Here's some verbiage from their website: Made in Estonia and lovingly assembled in East Burke, this sweet little sauna sure knows how to warm up a winter afternoon! The sauna is 8 ft x 8 ft and comfortably fits four adults. There are two tiers of benches; given that heat rises, the upper bench tends to be significantly warmer than the lower bench. Two full walls of windows provide sweeping views of Dish Mill Brook. The sauna is outfitted with a 10 KW Harvia heater, imported from Finland. 150 pounds of rock help absorb and retain heat. The rocks can be steamed (using the sauna's bucket and ladle), increasing the interior humidity - this is a great option if you really want to sweat! We typically offer sauna sessions on Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays (and often other days as well). Sessions are released two weeks in advance and openings vary week to week; please consult&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ebsaunaclub.com/book-online" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our booking calendar</a>&nbsp;for accurate real-time availability.

East Burke Sauna Club - The Village Inn

From the website: Trail2Wellness Spa, located in nearby Lyndonville, is dedicated to helping its clients become stronger and healthier through the benefits of massage therapy, facials and skincare, waxing, tinting, and chemical peels. They work to promoting recovery so clients can enjoy the many varied outdoor activities the area has to offer.

Trail2Wellness Spa

Vermont has some of the finest beer in the country. If beer is your thing, you should visit one of our favorite brewers, Hill Farmstead Brewery.

Hill Farmstead Brewery - Taproom

Here are some interesting things to see and do in St. Johnsbury: <a href="https://www.dogmt.com/home.php" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dog Mountain</a>Dog Mountain is set on 150 acres on a private mountaintop spot in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. Great for Snowshoeing, but check before going if snowshoes are available on site. Be sure to visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dogmt.com/Dog-Chapel.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dog Chapel</a>.143 Parks Rd., Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819(800) 449-2580<a href="mailto:contact@dogmt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">contact@dogmt.com</a> <a href="https://www.boulebakery.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Boule Bakery</a>This European style bakery specializes in sourdough bread and croissants. When we tried their croissants for the first time last season, we sat in stunned silence as there were no words for the deliciousness we were experiencing.462 Railroad Street St Johnsbury VT 05819(802)424-1029 <a href="https://www.stjathenaeum.org/welcome" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">St. Johnsbury Athenaeum</a>The St. Johnsbury Athenaeum&nbsp;is a combined library and art gallery, in&nbsp;St. Johnsbury, Vermont, noted for the American landscape paintings and books in its collection and its having been funded by&nbsp;Horace Fairbanks, manufacturer of the world's first platform&nbsp;scale.1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819802-748-8291<a href="mailto:inform@stjathenaeum.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">inform@stjathenaeum.org</a> AntiquingHere are some shops in downtown St. John's:<a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g57387-d28653084-Reviews-Kingdom_Home_Goods_And_Antiques-Saint_Johnsbury_Northeast_Kingdom_Vermont.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kingdom Home Goods And Antiques</a><a href="https://www.mooseriverlakeandlodgestore.com/furniture-decor/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Moose River Lake and Lodge Store</a><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g57387-d26768414-Reviews-443_Consignment-Saint_Johnsbury_Northeast_Kingdom_Vermont.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">443 Consignment</a> Bars and Restaurants<a href="https://whirligigbrewing.square.site" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Whirligig Restaurant, Brewery &amp; Bar</a><a href="https://www.stjohnsburydistillery.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">St. Johnsbury Distillery Tasting Room &amp; Speakeasy</a><a href="https://www.stjohnsburydistillery.com/prohibition-kitchen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prohibition Kitchen</a>

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