About Blue Gentian Lodge
Since 1994
Lisa Sicotte & Ken Alberti have kept the Blue Gentian Lodge, welcoming guests from near and far!
The Blue Gentian Lodge was named after an Alpine Flower.
Hans & Florence Thorner, originally from Switzerland founded Magic Mountain in 1960. Mr. & Mrs. Littleton, the first owners of Blue Gentian Lodge wanted a name with the word 'Blue' in it. Hans suggested the 'Gentian' Flower, hence; The Blue Gentian Lodge was born!
Alpine Gentians are native to the mountains of Europe and the Rockies, but there are also Gentians in the foothills of VT.
The Bottle Gentians in VT bloom in late August. Europeans will recognize the Gentian as 'Enzian' because it is used to make a liquor frequently referred to as 'digestive bitters'.
Grown here.
Many of our delicious meals are prepared using produce we grow right here at the Lodge Garden!
“I love it here!”
'I love it here', seems to be our most popular comment from our guests. Indeed the Blue Gentian Lodge has a special place in many people's hearts. Those seeking to visit Vermont for rest and relaxation typically comment on how peaceful and rejuvenating their stay was with us was. And truly, it is a Magical place. One day you might find guests gathered around singing at the Steinway Piano, on other days you might find a group doing Yoga, yet another day taking a course in Arts & Crafts. Be it the ever changing colors of the mountains, the fresh crisp air, the warm relaxing atmosphere, or the feeling of finding your 'home away from home', since we are the base of Magic Mountain, our catch phrase truly is:
'The Magic begins Here'!
What We Offer
Group Reservations & Private Dining Options, Workshops, Seminars, Family Reunions, Friends Ski Weekend, Birthday Parties, Yoga Retreats.
We can accommodate up to 25 guests in our dining room!
Lunch & Dinner for your group of 10 or more can be arranged, please inquire.
100% of our electric is produced by solar energy!
The Blue Gentian Lodge is actively participating with the Vermont Small Business Development Center and the Agency of Natural Resources in a statewide 'Green' environmental program designed to help keep Vermont pristine and 'GREEN'.
Working with our guests, we believe it is our responsibility to create the least amount of pollution possible.
We consider this responsibility a 'life-style' for ourselves as well as for our business.
Recycling/reuse is something we choose to think about every day. We are always striving to find yet another way to help Mother Nature.
Here are ways you can help during your stay:
Each guest room has a designated Recycling Bin. Please place the following clean items in it:
Paper, Newspaper, Cans & Bottles, Aluminum, Magazines, Corrugated Cardboard, Chip Board, (like a pizza box), Clear & White plastics, Juice/Milk Containers, Paper Bags
All Food Scraps are composted, bring to kitchen please.
Phone (802) 824-5908
e-mail us at: bluegentian@comcast.net
To insure the best possible experience, we kindly request you make reservations
directly to our property by phone.
I've been staying at the Blue Gentian every winter for the last 13 years and aside from our friends in the Appalachian Mountain Club who stay along with us, the highlight of the visit is the innkeepers Ken and Lisa. Lisa is just too wonderful for words. How can you not love her? And while Ken is more the quiet type, we've gotten to know why Lisa married him. We look forward to many more southern Vermont adventures with these two keeping the fireplace stoked and the good food coming.