Nate and I headed up to Jay this weekend to finalize wedding
plans and enjoy the resort. After
spending some time up there, we have put together 17 DO’s and DON’Ts (according
to Kacey and Nate).
DO take advantage of the coupon book given at check-in—we
took a free tram ride up to the top and enjoyed a free appetizer at dinner when
we bought two entrees. (there are so many coupons in there, these are just a
few)
DON’T forget your coupon book.
DO enjoy the ice cream, drink, and food service at the
pool. Our waitress Chloe was amazing and
so was the cookies and cream ice cream she served us at the pool deck. They also have Maple & Bacon ice cream.
DON’T eat the Maple & Bacon ice cream and expect to feel
good about yourself if you plan to spend the whole day lounging around at the
pool.
DO take advantage of the complimentary toiletries (soaps,
shampoos, lotions) and caffeinated beverages (Keurig coffees and hot
chocolates) in the hotel room.
DON’T expect there to be Lactaid and immodium to save you
from the Maple & Bacon ice cream at the pool.
DO take the opportunity to ride the tram or hike the 4000
foot peak and enjoy a Tram Ale on draft at the Sky Haus Deli. (there is a free
coupon in your book for a tram ride!)
DON’T eat the bacon wrapped hot dogs.
DO take a picture at the summit creeding (see below).
DON’T confuse creeding with Reed-ing (see below)
DO muster up enough courage to go down La Chute in the water
park. It is such a rush. While testicles are not complimentary, we do
suggest borrowing/bartering/stealing some so the slide can be enjoyed. Just don’t expect to use Nate’s… he is
getting married.
DON’T wear a bikini top, teeshirt, or necklace.
DO try your luck on the Flow Rider (see below).
DON’T be a hardo boogey boarder.
DO visit Alex at the golf Clubhouse Grill for a homemade
Bloody Mary.
DON’T sit inside. The
view on the patio at the grill is the best of the resort.
DO wear sensible shoes at all times. The terrain is what you might expect at a
mountain resort in Vermont.
DON’T wear heels.
DO visit Provisions Store and check out their beer and wine
selection, which is priced comparatively to Market Basket.
DON’T buy Jay Peak merchandise here; it is a LOT cheaper at
the Jay Country Store, which is located on Route 242 on your way to/from the
resort.
DO take advantage of the trout-stocked fishing pong near the
ceremony site.
DON’T swim in the pond—there’s a waterpark, bro.
DO take the opportunity to golf on Jay Peak’s Championship
Golf Course.
DON’T keep score. Use
smiley faces and sad faces based on how you feel you did on each hole. This isn’t your grandmother’s golf course.
DO enjoy the waterpark and all it has to offer.
DON’T open your mouth under water—everyone knows that
Frenchies pee in the pool.
DO embrace your French-Canadian neighbors— they will make up
more than half of the resort population.
DON’T confuse the French being spoken with drunken gibberish.
DO dress appropriately and remember a bathingsuit.
DON’T forget to bring a sweatshirt or jacket—it can get
chilly at night.
DO visit Tower Bar and look for Lily. While we were visiting Jay for the first
time, she introduced us to Bloody Caesar’s—Canada’s take on a Bloody Mary made
with Clamato Juice.
DON’T knock it till you’ve tried it.
DO look for Kimberly at Alice’s Table—especially on Friday
where she hosts a back-country BBQ from 5:00-9:30.
DON’T pass on the s’more plate for dessert—make your own at
the fire pit!
And just a few more pics from the weekend...
