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'.
Website Accessibility Statement:
Blue Gentian Lodge is in the process of making our website accessible to people with disabilities.
We have begun designing our website to be accessible for impaired users to see, navigate, interact and understand the content provided as per the World Wide Web Consortium’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 Level AA (WCAG 2.0 AA).
We will continue to make every effort to meet evolving accessibility standards.
As we continue to improve our website functionality, we appreciate your concerns and suggestions. We welcome impaired users to share accessibility issues you may find.
Contact us at the links below.
by Phone: Blue Gentian Lodge (802-824-5908)
by E-mail: bluegentian@comcast.net
Blue Gentian Lodge is in the process of making our website accessible to people with disabilities.
We have begun designing our website to be accessible for impaired users to see, navigate, interact and understand the content provided as per the World Wide Web Consortium’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 Level AA (WCAG 2.0 AA).
We will continue to make every effort to meet evolving accessibility standards.
As we continue to improve our website functionality, we appreciate your concerns and suggestions. We welcome impaired users to share accessibility issues you may find.
Contact us at the links below.
by Phone: Blue Gentian Lodge (802-824-5908)
by E-mail: bluegentian@comcast.net
Do you have a Bar/Liquor License?
No, the Blue Gentian Lodge does not have a liquor license. What does this mean for you? We allow guests to enjoy their own glass of spirits by the fireplace or in the dining room with a meal we are serving. Please drink responsibly and at your own risk.
No, the Blue Gentian Lodge does not have a liquor license. What does this mean for you? We allow guests to enjoy their own glass of spirits by the fireplace or in the dining room with a meal we are serving. Please drink responsibly and at your own risk.
What's for Breakfast? Normally Served: from 8-9am
On the buffet you will find coffee, tea, hot cocoa, juice, fruit and yogurts and a selection of cold cereals. We cook one entree per day such as Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, Waffles or Quiche. Many mornings there will be fresh baked muffins or coffee cake. On colder mornings we serve our signature hot cereal, a hearty mix of seven grains & seed with dried fruit. Need an earlier breakfast? Tell us the night before, we can adjust the breakfast time a bit earlier if necessary.
On the buffet you will find coffee, tea, hot cocoa, juice, fruit and yogurts and a selection of cold cereals. We cook one entree per day such as Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, Waffles or Quiche. Many mornings there will be fresh baked muffins or coffee cake. On colder mornings we serve our signature hot cereal, a hearty mix of seven grains & seed with dried fruit. Need an earlier breakfast? Tell us the night before, we can adjust the breakfast time a bit earlier if necessary.
Do I have access to the Kitchen?
No, we do not allow guests in the Kitchen. There is a refrigerator at the rear of the dining area for guest to use. Our restaurant/dining area is not open to the public. We frequently serve meals to our guests, therefore; bringing your 'take-out' food to eat in our dining room is not permitted.
No, we do not allow guests in the Kitchen. There is a refrigerator at the rear of the dining area for guest to use. Our restaurant/dining area is not open to the public. We frequently serve meals to our guests, therefore; bringing your 'take-out' food to eat in our dining room is not permitted.
The Outdoor Pool & Hot Tub
The pool is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, the Hot Tub from Labor Day to Memorial Day. Reservations required.
The Hot Tub is for use by adults 18 and older.
The pool is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, the Hot Tub from Labor Day to Memorial Day. Reservations required.
The Hot Tub is for use by adults 18 and older.
The Magic Begins 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'!
'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'!
Can I Bring my Dog?
Sorry, No. Your pets will be more comfortable at home. As a courtesy to our allergy sensitive guests, we do not allow pets in any of our guests rooms. Please note, we do have 2 lovely cats, Pokey Underfoot and Lucinda Longtail that occasionally may be seen in the common areas, but they are never allowed in the guest bed rooms.
Smoking Policy- The entire building is a smoke free zone.
Sorry, No. Your pets will be more comfortable at home. As a courtesy to our allergy sensitive guests, we do not allow pets in any of our guests rooms. Please note, we do have 2 lovely cats, Pokey Underfoot and Lucinda Longtail that occasionally may be seen in the common areas, but they are never allowed in the guest bed rooms.
Smoking Policy- The entire building is a smoke free zone.
A few more things.........
We have a 'whole building Generator' in the event the power goes out, we'll still be able to keep you safe and warm. Something to think about when considering where to stay.
We have a 'whole building Generator' in the event the power goes out, we'll still be able to keep you safe and warm. Something to think about when considering where to stay.
A Testimonial:
Hi Lisa and Ken,
On behalf of PwC and the Consumer Markets Academy Group, we want to thank you both for your flexibility, hospitality, and recommendations during our trip to Blue Gentian Lodge last month. We have received nothing but absolutely phenomenal feedback about the trip, and a lot of that was attributed to the lodge. It was the perfect environment for our group to come together, get to know each other, and have an opportunity unwind from work.
We couldn’t have imagined a better trip, thanks to your expert local recommendations (including the Torchlight Festival), ski information, phenomenal homemade meals, cozy gathering spaces and incredible location. You really went above and beyond to make the trip one of a kind!
We look forward to potentially working together in the future for another fun weekend getaway!
Thank you again for everything,
Brandon Bencko and Grace Nowstrup
Hi Lisa and Ken,
On behalf of PwC and the Consumer Markets Academy Group, we want to thank you both for your flexibility, hospitality, and recommendations during our trip to Blue Gentian Lodge last month. We have received nothing but absolutely phenomenal feedback about the trip, and a lot of that was attributed to the lodge. It was the perfect environment for our group to come together, get to know each other, and have an opportunity unwind from work.
We couldn’t have imagined a better trip, thanks to your expert local recommendations (including the Torchlight Festival), ski information, phenomenal homemade meals, cozy gathering spaces and incredible location. You really went above and beyond to make the trip one of a kind!
We look forward to potentially working together in the future for another fun weekend getaway!
Thank you again for everything,
Brandon Bencko and Grace Nowstrup
