March 06, 2014 (Stowe, Vermont) - MetWest Terra Hospitality Group appointed seasoned hospitality professional Stephanie Mehail to the position of General Manager at Topnotch Resort. Mehail will be responsible for overseeing all operations at the 68-room boutique luxury resort in Stowe, Vermont, fresh off of a renovation and property enhancement of over $15M. She joins Topnotch following two and a half years as General Manager of The Inn at Perry Cabin in St. Michaels, Maryland, overseeing all aspects of the AAA 4 Diamond luxury inn and spa which was ranked by Condé Nast Traveler as the #1 Top Hotel in the Mid-Atlantic region for 2013.
“Topnotch Resort and the entire team at MetWest Terra Hospitality are thrilled to bring Stephanie on board to lead operations at our beautiful Green Mountain resort,” said Michael Mohr, Principal, MetWest Ventures. “We are confident that her expertise in the hospitality industry will be an incredible asset to the team.”
Originally built in 1958, Topnotch is a fixture in Stowe, offering an authentic Vermont experience for over 60 years. The property unveiled an new look in June 2013 following a nearly $15M investment including a new arrival experience, lobby, guestrooms, meeting and event space and outdoor venue, two new restaurants and bars. Set on 120 acres, the AAA 4-diamond and Preferred Boutique Resort offers endless recreational pursuits in a comfortable and luxurious atmosphere. The 35,000 square foot Spa at Topnotch features over 120 treatments in 30 treatment rooms, and the Tennis Center features 4 indoor and 6 outdoor courts for year-round play.
Mehail began her career in the hospitality industry in 1993, and since has held positions of increasing responsibility with groups including Orient Express, Langham Hotel Group and Wyndham International, serving as Director of Food and Beverage, Hotel Manager, and General Manager in hotels around the world.
Originally from Wisconsin, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee where she received her Bachelors of Science.