KILLINGTON, Vt., (Oct. 31, 2012)—Snowed Inn Innkeepers Jeanne and Manfred Karlhuber have partnered with famed local chef and owner of Choices Restaurant, Claude Blais, to create a quiet Thanksgiving getaway that includes a gourmet Thanksgiving Feast on Thursday, Nov. 22.

“While we don’t have a dining room here at the Inn we knew exactly who to turn to as a partner to create a wonder Thanksgiving getaway, complete with all the traditional fixings,” said Jeanne Karlhuber, co-owner of the Snowed Inn. “Chef Claude, as he is so fondly known of in these parts, has amazing culinary talents and will surely satisfy the pallets of all those searching for a complete Thanksgiving dinner. After dinner, our guests can return to the Innto relax by the fire or soak in the outdoor hot tub in our wooded setting, or work off some of that turkey on the slopes of Killington. We’re looking forward to the first winter holiday celebration here at the Inn.

Claude Blais is an award-winning chef and a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America.

Guests who book a minimum two-night stay in the room type of their choice at the Snowed Inn will also receive a voucher good toward Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 22. Dinner includes fresh turkey, with all the fixings, plus soup or salad and a selection from the list of homemade desserts.

Two-night packages are from $129.95/person and must include arrival either on Nov. 21 or Nov. 22. Taxes, service charge and beverages are not included. Discounted lift tickets and equipment rental can also be incorporated into the package at the time of reservation.

For reservations and more information, call 800.311.5406 or see availability here.

Speaking of being grateful, especially with Thanksgiving on the horizon and Irene in our rearview mirror, we have to give thanks for the spectacular recovery efforts and preparations for the ski season that have been underway. Killington Resort has been working feverishly to repair the damaged section of the base lodge and is installing the innovative Umbrella Bar, putting a positive, fun spin on the damage inflicted by Irene. Snowmaking has been pretty consistent in spite of fluctuating temperatures, prompting Manfred to make his first turns of the season today, pronouncing the skiing quite good. I think all of us in our resort town are grateful that Killington Resort once again recognizes the value in being the first ski resort to open, and we all understand the value of that welcoming smile. Come on up-we are ready for your arrival!