Lakeside Rendevous for Two: Auberge Ripplecove

I
can see a big splash out in the
north of the Vermont border and just 90
lake, by the shore. As I hold my
minutes south/east of Montreal.
Four Diamond Award for fine dining and
luxurious lodging every year since 1987
the
as well as the hi ghest rating possible of 5
my table to get a better view of all
reputation of one of North America's best
Stars from Quebec 's Ministry of Tourism.
the commotion. I am seated in the
destinations for romance and gourmet
I was already familiar with the
dining room, and I seem to be front row
cuisine. Guests have been coming here
tremendous view offered by the lakeside
center to see a family of muskrats at play
for almost 65 years. It is an acclaimed
gourmet dining room. But I was just
in the water, splashing and offering quite
member of Select Registry and Hotellerie
wowed by their menu offering some of the
the show at the Auberge Ripplecove. The
Cham petre. The dining room has been
finest regional and international cuisine in
inn is located in Quebec just 20 minutes
awarded the CAA and AAA's prestigious
Quebec. My favorite is, of course, their
10
cup of coffee in hand, I lean over
Auberge
Ripplecove
has
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local frois gras but whatever your choice
a nd Jay Peak. And for those who need
it will melt in you r mouth .
a little pamperi ng when you ' ve come
Ah, but food is not meant to be eaten
back from the outdoors. Ripplecove 's
alone. I happened to have experienced a
spa awaits. It is located in the elegantly
wonderful wine tasting in the impeccable
appointed log cab in addition , in a private
wine ce ll ar, offering over 500 labels.
wing of the inn. Ensure that you book
Private tastings can be arranged before
ahead as the most popular spa request is
dinner with Sommelier, Patrick Jackson.
The Getaway, a relaxing two-and-a-half
All 33 guest acco mmodati ons offer
amenities that make your visit special,
from private adjo inin g living rooms a nd
fireplaces, to wh irlpool tubs . You can
even rent an entire log house with a big
fireplace. The setting is sublime!
hours of exfo liation, massage and a facial.
Afterwards, enjoy lunch or drinks in
front of the spa 's wood-burning fireplace.
Don't forget to bring your towel , the hot
tub awaits outside the door with a perfect
view of the muskrats - and yes, the loons
have now moved in too!
Owners Jeffrey and Debra Stafford
tell me that the Au berge Ripplecove is
Auberge Ripplecove & Spa
celebrating 65 years in 2010. Jeffrey 's
Ayer 's Cliff (Quebec)
parents started the inn as a fishing lodge
800-668-4296 / 819-838-4296
back in the 1940s. "We've evolved, and
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today the Inn is what people are looki ng
for - a great escape and that is what is
fun about the Ripplecove, it is for couples
or families - even gi rlfri end getaways are
becoming popular."
There are plenty of outdoor activities:
there are hiking and biking trails. In
winter you'll love the cross-country and
down hill skiing at nearby Mount Orford
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