About

The Lore and Allure of The Fountain…

The Fountain, from its early beginnings as a potashery to opening as the town’s first guest house, is one of Stowe’s oldest homes. The actual “Fountain”, for which the house is named, is fed by a mountain spring. A local landmark, in Winter it becomes a beautiful towering ice sculpture that can be seen from the road.

“When the wind blows, it sometimes forms into very strange shapes.” –Zelta Norcross – the face of The Fountain for over 30 years

In 1905, businessman Charlie Burt purchased the property at auction. Local legend has it that Mr. Burt was innocently passing by on his way to Morrisville, when the auctioneer called out, “Charlie, how much do you bid!” Without stopping, he replied, “One thousand dollars.”
In 1927, the newly renovated house was opened as an inn by the Norcross family. For many years to follow, guests enjoyed the traditional North Country hospitality provided by Birdie, Ollie May, and Zelta Norcross.

 

 

 

Hosts: Suzanne and Steve Vazzano

 

With over 25 years as owners – chef, hostess, and baker, of the award winning Three Bears Restaurant until 1997, and, in its first incarnation of 8 years, as the owner/innkeepers of Three Bears at The Fountain Bed and Breakfast until 2005, Suzanne and Steve returned to Stowe in December, 2009.
After five years in Florida,  re-opening Three Bears at The Fountain has been a serendipitous event that’s brought them full circle to again welcome new and past guests to this historic property. Guest rooms are newly decorated with updated amenities and Suzanne and Steve look forward to helping you have the perfect getaway.

They enjoy a wide range of interests including gardening, hiking, biking, skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, traveling, reading, and politics.

A final thought -  We believe that love and friendship are where you find them and where you find them is wherever you happen to be. Innkeeping has many rewards.

Welcome to a place where you arrive as strangers and leave as friends.

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoy a sailing adventure on Chesapeake Bay, check out Capt. Larry Vazzano’s Atlantic Sailing Experience.