Topnotch Resort and Spa has been a fixture in the community of Stowe, Vermont since 1959. Through its growth from a small, 22-room inn to the world-class, 127-unit resort and spa it is today, the flavor and essence of this family-owned, AAA Four Diamond resort have remained intact. New England charm, gracious service, and magnificent mountain vistas combine to create a captivating resort destination.
When Topnotch opened its doors, it was the first resort of its kind in Stowe, with an intimate room selection, a 24-seat restaurant, and small lounge. In the early 1970s, founders Jack Cummings and Arthur Kreizel recognized that the right mix of competitive services and amenities could transform Topnotch into a year-round country retreat. Thus, in 1977, guestrooms were added and the resort’s public spaces and meeting rooms were expanded. The Topnotch Tennis Academy was launched with indoor and outdoor courts, earning the resort national recognition as one of the finest tennis destinations in the country.
In 1981, after further construction of a 24-room wing, additional meeting rooms, and 18 townhouses, Topnotch began to emerge as the spacious and inviting retreat it is today. Six years later, the resort added a 23,000-square-foot, full-service spa and fitness center with 20 treatment rooms, men’s and women’s locker rooms with whirlpools, saunas, and steam rooms, and state-of-the-art fitness studios and equipment. A Solarium with a 60-foot indoor pool, co-ed sauna, and 15-foot hydro massage waterfall were also added.
In 2001, the resort’s rental program was created with the addition of the Overlook at Topnotch, 34 townhouses.
In 2005, Topnotch completed an expansion of its spa, enlarging its space to 35,000 square feet. Today, the Spa at Topnotch is one of Vermont’s largest and most comprehensive, with 30 treatment rooms offering a diverse menu of 120 exotic and rejuvenating treatments and services, many with custom signature formulas made from herbs and spices native to Vermont. A full-service beauty salon and fitness center have also been added.
In June 2006, Topnotch announced two exciting additions: its new signature restaurant, Norma’s, and a new outdoor lounge area.