Peggy Smith

I have just finished thirteen years as a member of the Stowe Land Trust board. It has been an exciting time in Stowe to be part of this wonderful organization. We have conserved over 3,000 acres and have just completed out 27 th project. I have personally been a major part of the fund raising efforts to preserve these projects. I have seen the organization grow from one executive director to a staff of three. We have became an accredited land trust as of 2008. This was a daunting feet, with the final document weighing in at 48 pounds.

I cannot thank my fellow board members and the SLT staff enough. Without the direction of Heather Furman, our executive director, Becca Washburn assistant director, and Erin Bruhns, administrative assistant the Stowe Land Trust would not be the organization it is today. They all work tirelessly to help the Board and to meet with potential donors while attending site walks, and fund raising functions. ,It has been a good run and I have enjoyed every minute. But now it is time for new members to take over and bring new and creative ideas to energize the organization.

The environment and the habitats that it protects have been a life long mission of mine. I have been on the Vermont Nature Conservancy, the Stowe Conservation Board and the Stowe Land Trust. I will continue to support these organizations.

Life isn’t so bad on Taber Ridge!

The Smuggler’s Notch road has been closed for the season. This is one of the first signs that winter is just around the corner. Of course reaching this conclusion is not much of a leap when it’s already snowed enough for a few brave skiers and riders hit the hill. Along with that, temperatures have been cool enough for the Stowe Mountain Resort to have the snow guns going. You can see the mist raise off the top of the Mountain like fog.

The surest sign is my daughters constant praying for snow and praising of her new skis. Oh and how she’ll need a helmet this year, so she doesn’t knock herself out upon her return to downhill skis from teley after 18 years.

Yes, winter is knocking at the door in Stowe, Vermont. And if the early snow is any signal, we’re in for another good year of snow!

95 Winterbird Ridge Road, For Sale in Stowe VT

You can have it all in Stowe for under $700,000. Want to be close to skiing, the Stowe recreation path, the village, the Swimming Hole and miles of mountain biking or snowshoeing trails? This home has panoramic views of the Mount Mansfield from the large windows in the dining, living and kitchen. Lots of room for entertaining, there is a kitchen, dining and family room with fireplace, living room with fireplace, and a cozy den. The master suite has a whirlpool bath, large walk-in closet, and an office. There are two other bedrooms and bath. A rare feature in houses today is the attic. It’s all ready to be finished.

Other features of the house include a one bedroom mother-in-law apartment, lots of unfinished walkout space in the basement and a 2.5 car garage. The house is on a ridge in the exclusive Birch Hill neighborhood, close to the Mountain Road in Stowe VT. There is easy accessibility, and with views of Mt. Mansfield and surrounding mountains it can’t be beat. All of this is available for $650,000. Check it out here: 95 Winterbird Ridge Road, For Sale in Stowe VT

I can’t turn on VPR, the local or national news or open a paper without hearing about the down turn in the real estate market. I also have seen the slow down in my own business. Symptoms like a greater number of deals falling apart, homes are talking longer to sell and buyers demanding more from sellers in order to close.

But, through it all, it seems the real estate market in Stowe VT is holding strong. Prices have been holding steady and buyers are still coming to the table to … buy. Just this month The Stowe Reporter had 2 articles on the topic. Check them out in the below links. If you have any questions, post me a comment or shoot me an email. I’ll be happy to give you my insight on the Stowe Real Estate market.

Stowe Reported Real Estate Articles

Prices steady, but selling property takes longer, 10/16/08
By Lisa McCormack

Stowe real estate market bucks national downtrend, 10/21/08
By Lisa McCormack

932-934 Shaw Hill Road, Stowe VT for Sale: $2,800,000 (click for full details)

Horse property available for sale in Stowe VT. The Shaw Hill Farm is a family held estate located at the end of a private lane. A pastoral paradise offering a comfortable 4 bedroom house (permited for 6), gently rolling meadows, exspansive views and a large pond. Shaw Hill Farm has been in the family since the 1950’s. Multiple fenced meadows, dressage ring, trails add to its allure.

Check out my website for more details, www.peggysmithvt.com

The antique car show is a long standing summer tradition in Stowe VT. Going into it’s 51st year this year at Nichol’s Field. We’ve been watching cars roll into town that were built as far back as 1961!! The car show is one of my husbands favorite things to photograph, if you haven’t been I suggest you stop by Nichols Field right of Route 100 on the way into Stowe this weekend.

The Antique Car Show starts today and runs through Sunday. For more information check out their website by clicking here.

Charming Condo in Stowe Hollow. If you are looking for a centrally located condo in Stowe, you’ve come to the right place. Just up the hill from downtown Stowe, 678 Stowe Hollow Road has all the charm you could ever want in this 2 bedroom end unit. A converted colonial home takes you away from the cookie cutter condos out there. Give me a call and come take a look:

Click here for the full listing & map: 678 Stowe Hollow Road, Stowe Vermont, Condo for Sale!

Last Saturday, July 12th, I participated in the Prouty which is a walk and bike ride for the Norris Cancer Research Center at the Mary Hitchock Hospital in Hanover, N.H. I raised $1200 and walked 20 K. I have been walking 3 miles everyday and decided that I would like the challenge of walking farther. A friend of mine asked me to sponser her for a 100 mile bike ride for this event and while I was signing up to donate, I became interested in doing it myself. What attracted me to it was the fact that all of the money went to the Norris Center and did not go in support of administation. The other reason was the wonderful care my friends have received at Mary Hitchock.

For the first 10 K ,a friend joined me and we went off on the “wooded walk”. This was a delightful walk with some hills, beautiful vistas, a stunning lake and interesting woods. The support stations were welcoming with smiling, friendly volunteers who could not thank us enough for helping to meet the two million dollar goal. We began at 7:30 while it was still cool. My friend left me after 10K and I had the choice of doing the wooded walk again or try the residential walk. What real estate agent would give up an opportunity to look at real estate?

The residential walk brought you into Hanover and through the Dartmouth College campus. It brought back days of college week-ends and familiar haunts. I must admit that I had a book on tape to entertain me. At no time did I feel stressed or that I could not continue. When I finished at noon ,I felt I could easily do another 10K.

The interesting question for myself, was why did I do it? I think it was for the challenge, but it was also to honor my friends that have and are battling cancer. There is no way that I can take on their struggle, but what I can do is help to raise money to find a cure. What I can do is be there as their support, to spend several hours by myself doing something that challenges me. It allowed me time to forget the concerns of my life and my own conflicts.

I would encourage anyone to sign up for a walk or a ride in support of a cause that you feel is important. If nothing else you can raise money for a worthy cause, but you will find fulfillment in your accomplishment.

The Stowe Fun House!

I would like to highlight my Robinson Springs Listing at 884 Wade Pasture Road, Stowe VT. This is such a fun house. It has the works; a pond, tennis right around the corner, a huge game room, plenty of room for company and x-country ski trails out the door! It is close to Stowe Mountain Resort and all packaged nicely in Robinson Springs on of Stowe’s private exclusive neighborhood.

To view full listing details on this property click here: 884 Wade Pasture Road, Stowe VT

To view a list of ALL Robinson Springs Listings click here: Robinson Springs Stowe VT Property for Sale