Just completed golf lessons here over the last 6/8 weeks with a great and charming golf pro Dave…read more Dave had clear agenda and provided us with accurate schedules, hands on lessons and he had some amazing tips and training tools throughout the lessons. The club is beautiful and well maintained. The service from the pro shop to the club house was excellent. Members and staff were very friendly and created an inviting atmosphere. I would highly recommend.

I'm a wedding photographer and so I sort of know what a buck will get you in the world of wedding…read morevenues. In Burlington, Vermont - the Burlington Country Club is the best value (while still considering atmosphere) up there. It's less than half the cost of most other venues and they cater in-house. They've got a great, wide, covered terrace that works great for formals in the rain (I've had to do it more than once). The food is wedding food but I've had much, much worse. The staff is very efficient and the catering manager is on the ball. For an urban, indoor environment it's pretty great.

Skiing at Jay's was an experience. The groomers were all…read morepretty rough, with barely any parts actually groomed. Did not enjoy any of them at all. The top half of the mountain was all just a tiny powder on top of ice . The ice gets shaved throughout the day to build up the powder that then gets slapped into something akin to moguls throughout the slopes. Talking to people on the lifts made it very clear that the focus of skiing here is on the glades and not the groomers. Unfortunately my lack of experience made it rather tough to enjoy that. It also wasn't until midday on our second day that we finally discovered some more beginner friendly glades. We ended up being able to enjoy the moons and the bushwacker path. The layout of the lodge is also strange. It feels cramped and crowded even though there werent too many people there. All the lifts feel far too slow as well. A wind cover at the least would be highly appreciated considering how long the ride up is. The misc Ramen truck is a highlight. Delicious lunch option. Truely a gift. Would recommend.

Another great ski trip in the books! It was my first time to Jay Peak and it was wonderful. They…read morehad a nice variety of terrain, tons of on site lodging options and non skiing family friendly activities. Overall, the terrain was a little more advanced but had a few short trails for beginners. Several long blue runs and a few groomed black runs in addition to many more difficult mogul black runs. Lots of glades areas if that is your cup of tea. The resort was big enough that you had plenty to explore for a few days and also if you went with a group it wasn't so huge that it was impossible to meet up or find friends if you took an accidental detour. We opted for a package and it was reasonable. We chose to stay at the golf cottages which were perfect for our group, and could get around the resort with their shuttle system. There was a movie theater, bowling alley, climbing wall, mini golf as well as general store, bars and restaurants on site. If you buy a package some of the activities might be included in your price. If you want to eat off site there are a few restaurants about 15 minutes away. It was nice that they had so many things to do because this resort is in a pretty remote area and there isn't a ton around in the near vicinity.

Sprawling. Crowded. Pricey. As a longtime skier in the northeast, I lose a little bit of ski soul…read moreevery time I encounter the reality of $249/day window rate lift ticket pricing, like what Sugarbush and its corporate overlord Alterra have unleashed on former independent gems like Sugarbush. Yes, most people will never pay $249/day because they're buying $200 online tickets, but sit with that for a second... $200/day x 2 days for a weekend + food/gas/etc means at least $500 for an average weekend of skiing before you even get to lodging. And that's absurd. Its no exaggeration to say that setting day-of pricing to over $200/day is a marketing (read: extortion) ploy to advance sales of even more expensive multi-mountain passes like Ikon, intended to lock customers into a collection of other overpriced mega-mountains, ensuring customers never know what alternatives there are out there to the over-priced, over-skied, nickel-and-dime experience that modern corporate skiing with has become. And while most customers will mindlessly one-click renew their Epic (Vail) and Ikon (Alterra) passes each year, economically the only reason these passes makes sense is when you have plans for a week away at a different exotic ski resort under the same corporate ownership that epouses equivalently over-priced day rates. In case you missed it, that's an increasingly large array of Vail and Alterra's mega resorts, as consolidation within the ski industry continues its supernova trajectory, targeting any mountain nearing triple-digit trail counts as the next pin in their corporate hats. If that sounds extreme, it's not. It's the reality many of us who've been around a while have seen play out. And it's important to understand because of the very real, far superior options available to the mainstream corporate pass skiing experience. Let me illustrate by a simple comparison: one day at a local independent mountain (Bolton Valley) vs one day at a corporate machine (Sugarbush). SUNDAY AT SUGARBUSH: riding up high-speed 5m lifts with few lines, but dumped into crowded trails laden with bumpy pockets of snow atop an icy, unpredictable base - a natural consequence of pushing hordes of skiers faster and faster up a mountain without any ticket limits that might ensure a better skiing experience. I consider myself an expert skier, who's skied some of the steepest terrain in the world, but skiing icy, unpredictable slopes like Sunday at Sugarbush force-limits anyone's ability to improve, by defaulting to minimum viable slopes stripped of any natural snowfall. It's the equivalent of the mafia offering to fix your garbage problem that it, itself, created. It's the false claim of fixing over-crowded, over-skied trails with more snow-making and faster lifts... which just put more bodies, scraping more snow, creating more of a problem than existed before. However, more bodies on mountain = more food/bev sales for corporate coffers, which ever-present signage reminding you of $1/paper cup charges won't let you forget. Heaven help anyone who just paid $249/day at the window is not also paying for double-digit drinks and $38 pizzas - the horror! SATURDAY AT BOLTON VALLEY: riding up 10m lifts with zero lift lines, skiing uncrowded glades/trails laden with soft, natural powder atop zero ice - a natural consequence of force-limiting ticket sales with smaller parking lots, less traffic, and a family-friendly, independent focus. Window pricing $49 - $109/day, but equally skiable for an entire weekend on a modest $300 season pass (Indy). TL;DR: a split-view compare of independently-owned resorts who prioritize experience over exploitation, independence over incorporation, and presence over pace. Most folks reading this review will assume it's an advert for competitors. It's not. It's a rare insight into two mountains 45m from each other who've taken entirely different paths to profitability and achieved radically different outcomes: one driven to maximize pricing and bodies on the hill, another by nearly six decades of family ownership that's driven by affordability and great experience. As with all things consumer, we all have a choice of where to spend our dollars. Having spent decades skiing the mega-mountains, traveling across the world to ski other Alterra/Ikon resorts like A-Basin, Mammoth, Stratton, and Palisades I can legitimately say the experience is the same: over-crowded, icy weekend skiing in the corporate Frankenstiens trying to solve an unsolvable problem of over-sold slopes with fake snow and higher pricing vs the still-here, uncrowded Indies indexing for reliability, affordability, and uniqueness. There's value in slowing things down, taking in stunning vistas, and paying a lot less to experience a lot more. See beyond trail counts and lift speed and you'll find an entire world of better skiing by generations of family-owned resorts beholden to a different master: your enjoyment, not corporate's bottom line.

The farmhouse rental and ski repair shop which is the sugarbush ski service shop did a great job…read morewax and tuning the edges on my skis. I felt as though I had a new pair of skis after they worked their magic (took about a half hour in the morning). The grooming of the slopes and the friendly lift operators and mountain representatives were also great when I visited the mountain yesterday. The Ted's beef chilli stew topped with cheese and Jalapenos was a great lunch.

Very upset with the unprofessional behavior from the pro shop staff. My husband and I were treated…read morelike criminals for teeing off when we were told to by course staff. To have the golf pro aggressively drive his golf cart and abruptly stop in front of our cart, then accuse us of not following the rules/ what we were told to do. This pro then proceeded to tell us to "take a breath " after he realized he and his staff messed up, NOT US!! We have spent a lot of time and money at this course over past 2 years. You can bet that we will purposefully drive longer distances to play golf and be treated like paying, previous loyal customers!!

Golf is way to expensive ($196.00) per person and there was 8 of us. staff was unprofessional,…read morejudgmental. 4 water coolers on the course. No cups for the water, i have never seen that before. Also no cart girl. I don't recommend coming here

We came here for skiing. Since we are all beginners, this ski mountain (hill) was great for us. It…read morehas more than 10 ski trails for different skill levels. My kids were able to get on the lift and went up the mountain themselves. I was a very beginner and stayed in the bunny hill to practice. I felt safe to let my kids went up themselves as their ski patrol went up the mountain very often and I know the kids would come down the same area regardless which trail they went. The bunny hill are was not crowded at all, but learning how to use the pony lift was very challenging. The bunny hill was relatively flat and great for beginners to learn. They also had the T-bar to get up to a taller hill for next level. Ski / snowboarding lessons were offered by another company for additional charge. They had horses to pull a wagon to go between the skiing area and the lodge. My little one loved the wagon ride. Overall it was a great skiing experience and we had fun!

Stay Away Horrible member service…read more Don't waste your time..they are only interested in your $$ Join the YMCA..better gym and more tailored to people who want to train and have great classes

Crazy billing, you never know what week or day your getting billed, just payed my annual fee the…read moreweek before Christmas, with this added to the monthly cost it is the same price as other gyms. Never any new equipment just new duct tape. But I was greeted today by Amy who was working at the front desk who went out of her way to make sure me and my guest had a good work out. All stars given are for the Amy and the other staff who are always pleasant.

This isn't a large Planet Fitness but they have a good selection of the usual workout machines and…read moreequipment. My bar code checked me in to a "good evening" from one of the dudes and I was on my own the rest of the time. It is a small locker room with only a single space and just three showers on the men's side. The showers were okay. There is no shelf to rest your shampoo and whatnot. My hanging of toiletries pushed the curtain outside the tub, which caused a bit of a lake. I'd suggest making the curtains just a little longer or adding a lip to the shower to keep the curtain inside. And I was reminded why I bring "shower shoes" when I'm here because someone's dirt didn't go down the drain until I stepped on it. Ick. Music wasn't as loud here as some others. That's okay. Tip: If your GPS brings you to the Ben and Jerry's, you're close. They have the west side of the building. Continue counter-clockwise to the east side of the building. Signs are posted that sleeping or camping in the lot is not permitted. [Review 17831 overall - 33 in Vermont - 1352 of 2022.]

The staff is always cordial and friendly. The equipment is well maintained. I like they open early.read more

I highly recommend Pure Barre for a great workout. I joined 18 months ago to get stronger. I have…read moregotten stronger and feel great. The community is very welcoming. The team is great, friendly and hands on!

I walk by daily with my dogs but of all the new additions to the blue mall this one stands out!…read moreEncouraging folks to get out of their comfort zones and sweat first thing in the morning is a life secret we learn on the dairy farm early in life! Smile alot when i walk by that place seeing folks "pleasantly exhausted!" What a great idea that i hope every Vermonter embraces!

The OT workout and the instructors are *really awesome* and the workouts were intensive. For a…read moreperson who loves metrics and the flexibility to work in different places, this is a good option. I ended up quitting it due to the high expense and *truly terrible* customer service (front desk). I was told incorrect information multiple times and I could not rely on anything I said over the phone being conveyed in any way regarding my account, left items, or anything else. Overall, it has good class times, locations, and instructors but crippling customer service. I really hope OT hires more serious staff. If they do, going there might be worth the extra $$.

So my wife and I decided to give OT a try this week after hearing some cool things about it from…read morefriends and doing some research on what exactly goes on in that orange clad mysterious studio. Let me tell you what a blast this was...Hard, hard work but it was so fun! The "theory" is that if you do this workout and are able to keep your heart rate fluctuating and get into the "orange zone" for 12-20 "splat points (minutes) per workout you will burn calories for 24-36 hours after the workout. The workout itself is circuit training style with three stations and a coach prompting your moves and bumping some tunes to motivate you - the three stations are rowing, treads, and a Station for different weight based exercises. They are constantly changing up the class and making the exercises different so that you don't get bored, part of the theory is that it's constantly evolving so you stay interested. This particular facility is small but adequate with two single use bathrooms and a shower room just off the lobby. This isn't your typical gym with locker rooms, so keep that in mind - go dressed and ready to rock for class or bring a small bag and change in the bathroom before class. Odd, but it works so .. The staff is excellent they really helped us out and explained everything to us for our free intro class. Be warned that I think as part of their corporate policy they will not discuss cost, or any particulars over the phone or via e-mail they want you to come in, try a class and then give you the details - which I will say works like a charm because once you try this you just may be hooked and ready to sign up! If your looking for a great workout in a group atmosphere that's motivating, energetic and fun you should check this out ! Hope this helps !l