Spirit of Sonora LLC- Boat Rentals

02/13/2025

Ready for sun, fun, beaches, camping, campfires kayaking and more?
I stumbled across this video that shows Emerald Lake State Park campground, the concession stand, and even some places in the town of Manchester. Check it out! 

We visit a gem in Vermont. Emerald lake state park. This is one of the most majestic campgrounds we’ve been all season. From its lake to its perfect campg...

11/28/2024

My staff and I would like to wish a happy Thanksgiving to all! May your day be filled with love and many blessings!

“Home for Thanksgiving ” by Susan Houghton

11/13/2024

It was a great season this year and we loved being open during the Autumn! See you in 2025!

10/12/2024

And that’s a wrap! Tomorrow and Monday’s weather forecast is not good so today was our last day. It was a great and fun season with an extended 6 weeks into the Autumn. A big thanks to everyone and especially to the Emerald Lake State Park staff because those guys rock! I’m forever grateful. But all good things must come to an end. Until Memorial Day Emerald lake!

10/11/2024

Sunday looks cold and rainy so Saturday might be our last day for rentals and the concession stand. Stop by, have a hot coffee and cider donut at Emerald lake and take a canoe or other boat out onto the lake, explore the park and see the beautiful foliage for the last paddle of the season.

09/28/2024

Only three weekends left to rent boats and buy from the concession stand. We still have plenty of ice cream in stock, coffee, cider donuts and some other goodies to purchase. The leaves are turning and it’s perfect weather for boating. Open Saturdays and Sundays (weather permitting) from 11-4 at Emerald lake

09/14/2024

We’re open again on this very warm weekend! Boat rentals, lots of ice cream to choose from, cider donuts, cocoa, muffins, coffee, snacks, drinks and some locally made products for sale! Located at Emerald lake, East Dorset

09/12/2024

A couple more items join the sauces, jams, and mustards that will be for sale in the snack shack this weekend.

09/08/2024

We’re open today! We may close early, but we are open now! The pumpkin muffins are amazing! We are also now selling Vermont specialty glazes, mustard and jams! Maple Rosemary glaze, Vermont made country mustard, and Jamtastics Christmas jam, happy fig jam, hot 4 habanero strawberry jam and strawberry rhubarb jam. 

09/07/2024

Our new fall schedule will be Saturdays and Sundays through October 13 and open from 11-4. Starting Sunday September 8 we will be selling hot coffee (regular and pumpkin spice) hot cocoa, cold cider, cider donuts and pumpkin muffins as well as our regular snack menu. Last boat rental will go out at 3. See you at Emerald lake!

09/02/2024

We are open today! We have plenty of drinks, snacks, and lots of ice cream! Big Howie is a favorite and sells out quickly.  Also try out the Paddillac, the two person hybrid standup paddle board/kayak. It’s also been a favorite this season. After today we will be open on weekends only (weather permitting). 

08/31/2024

We will be staying open after Labor Day!
We will have fall treats, cider and coffee for sale in the concession stand and will continue to offer a large variety of chips and ice cream.
Weekends only, new hours will be 11-4 until October 13.
Emerald Lake, East Dorset

08/31/2024

We will be staying open after Labor Day!
We will have fall treats, cider and coffee for sale in the concession stand and will continue to offer a large variety of chips and ice cream.
Weekends only, new hours will be 11-4.
Emerald Lake, East Dorset

08/23/2024

Will you be visiting for the autumn foliage? Maybe you’re a local who wants to get out and enjoy the fall colors. Do you own an inn or just have house guests that are looking for something to do? How about kayaking at Emerald lake and looking at the beautiful foliage? This year, rather than closing for the season on Labor Day weekend we are extending our rental season and concessions stand and staying open until October 13. We will be open weekends only and hours are yet to be determined. Along with the regular snacks at the concession stand, we will be offering fall goodies as well such as pumpkin and apple baked goods, apple cider and hot coffee will be available. We will also have Wilcox ice creams pumpkin flavored 802 bars. For sale will be some local Vermont products such as apple and pumpkin butter, mustard, and other fun fall goodies.
Be sure sure to pass the news along! 🍁🍂🛶

08/21/2024

This bag was found today on the island at Emerald lake. It’s now in the boat house with the lost and found

08/19/2024

Did you know this year we are offering more ice cream choices than ever before and we have something for everyone! Klondike‘s, organic fruit pops, chipwiches, ice cream sandwiches, Snickers ice cream bars, sugar-free fudge bars, regular fudge bars, icee push pops, orange creamsicle bars, strawberry shortcake crunch bars, Bomb pops, Drumsticks, Otter pops, chocolate eclair bars, chocolate covered vanilla bars, chocolate covered vanilla bar with nuts, ice cream cups, popsicles, and from Wilcox dairy we have The Big Howie, 802 espresso bars, 802 maple bars and 802 peanut butter.
We also have a large variety of chips, drinks, and other snacks. Come check out Spirit of Sonoras boat rentals and snack shack at Emerald lake.