Good Commons is the place to "be". Quickly becoming one of the premiere boutique retreat destinations in the Northeast, our doors are open to help create unique experiences that encourage guests to unplug from their daily lives. Tucked away in the heart of Vermont between Killington and the Okemo Valley, Good Commons is an idyllic setting to relax, retreat and revitalize. To learn more about Good Commons, CLICK HERE .
Join Good Commons Creator and Owner Tesha Buss and Resident Chef Matthew Wexler for a spectacular weekend getaway to wrap up summer amidst the glorious setting of Vermont. Weekend highlights include a champagne toast upon arrival, morning relaxation classes, long walks, 4-course dinners with wine pairings and local daily excursions — plus plenty of time to relax in the Jacuzzi, enjoy a massage from our in-house certified therapist or relax around our fire pit. A weekend you won’t soon forget!
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Good Commons is proud to partner with the Food Bank for New York City as one of our 2010 signature charities. The Food Bank works to end hunger and increase access to affordable, nutritious food for low-income New Yorkers. A portion of proceds and house gratuities from this retreat will be donated to the Food Bank, which distributes emergency food and resources to more than 1,000 food assistance programs citywide. Learn how you can get involved at foodbanknyc.org. Itinerary* While we have many activities and adventures planned for this weekend, we also know the importance of just relaxing. We encourage you to participate in as much or as little as you would like to create your ideal getaway -- whatever that means for you.
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Martin Howard has had a lifelong passion for great food. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America where he studied all areas of cuisine, he went on to lead to some of the top pastry kitchens in New York including the legendary Rainbow Room atop 30 Rock. He has competed many times on the Food Network Challenge series winning top honors for his sweet creations. This fall will see the release of Martin's first children's storybook/cookbook Tine Cocolina, Queen of the Cupcakes, the story of a little girl in search of her topping. You can count on samplimg some of those treats this weekend! Athena Freedlander is a prominent bartender and cocktail consultant in New York City. She learned her craft at some of the city's best restaurants, including Gramercy Tavern (where you can try her most recent creations, the Montalban and Pedro) and Mesa Grill. Athena bases her cocktails around seasonal, locally grown ingredients and hand-crafted spirits. She loves bringing the craft of bartending to others and adheres to the philosophy that we should think about what we drink as much as what we eat. Tesha Buss is the owner/creator of Good Commons. Raised on a dairy farm and doing back flips by the age of three, Tesha reached her childhood dream of becoming a Broadway performer, only to discover that a new dream--a retreat center to rest and revitalize--would soon reveal itself. She welcomes the revolving door of health and wellness professionals, artists, vacationers adn more who seek to "be Good". www.goodcommons.com Matthew Wexler is the resident chef at Good Commons, as well as a freelance food and lifestyle writer. He is proud to share the bounty of the Northeast with all those who visit Good Commons through fresh, vibrant and accessible cuisine. Matthew's writing can be found at www.roodeloo.com. |
| Good Commons was originally built in the 1840’s and operated as a general store. It has been lovingly renovated and restored and now features six bedrooms and a sleeping loft, six bathrooms, two living rooms, and a multi-purpose studio. The property features all of the modern amenities of one’s own home, while still creating a warm and inviting environment that honors the historical traditions that have characterized the house for more than 160 years. |
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| Pricing: $475 - regularly $525/per person — Sleeping Loft $$600 - regularly $650/per person — Shared Bedroom (based on double occupancy) Includes: Roundtrip transportation from NYC on the Good bus (single pick-up and drop-off location) All meals as outlined in itinerary Wine and spirits related to in-house meals Local transportation Morning relaxation/movement classes Travel Information: The Good bus will be leaving from 45th Street between 9th and 10th Avenues at 1pm sharp on Friday September 3, 2010. The Good Bus will be leaving Good Commons Monday at 11:45pm to return to the same location in NYC. Reservation and Payment Information: An advance deposit of $250 is required to reserve your space on this retreat. All deposits are non-refundable. Deposits are transferable to another retreat or vacation rental pending availability if cancellation is received by August 12, 2010. Absolutely no refund, deposit or payment transfers will be made if cancellation is received after the above cancellation deadline of August 12, 2010. Balance must be paid by August 20, 2010. To register for the retreat, please click the button below for your initial $250 deposit. You may also use this button to complete your payment for the retreat. Prices reflect the $50 discount. |