Windham Hill Inn (800-944-4080, 802-874-4080, www.windhamhill.com) in West Townshend, VT is on 160 acres in the Green Mountain National Forest with 10 km of groomed trails for classic skiing. This is a quiet retreat in a natural setting where guests can relax and unwind.

Guests can use available xc ski and snowshoe equipment at no charge.There are 21 rooms at the inn and award-winning fine dining (Wine Spectator's "Award of Excellence). Windham Hill has a great hill for tobagganing on site and 3 tobaggans to use.

The "Romantic Getaway" is a special Windham Hill Inn offer that includes a 2-night stay in a room with a fireplace and private bath; 3-course gourmet breakfast; 4-course candlelit dinner for 2; one 1-hour in-room massage; a Windham Hill music CD; use of the xc ski and snowshoe trails and equipment; VIP discount coupons to Manchester outlets and all taxes and gratuities for $330 per person double occupancy. This offer is available any days excluding Dec. 21-Jan. 1 and Feb. 13-21.

Nearby there are many other xc ski resorts with groomed trails and services. Enjoy recreation and scenery along the West River, in the Green Mountain National Forest and at local state parks including Jamaica State Park, Townshend State Park and Townshend Lake Recreation Area. There is alpine skiing at Mt. Snow, Stratton Mountain, Magic Mountain and Bromley Mountain.

Frommer's says that Windham Hill is "as perfect as an inn gets, especially if you're looking for a romantic getaway." New York Magazine says Windham is "the kind of place you go when you want to retreat from the world."

To get to Windham Hill Inn take I-91 north to Exit 2 at Brattleboro, Vermont. Follow to Route 30 signs and go 23 miles. Go 3/10 of a mile beyond the Windham Hill Inn sign and turn right opposite the West Townshend Post Office. Continue 1.25 miles to the access road and turn right just after the mailboxes.