The real-life von Trapp family from ‘The Sound of Music’ built a hotel in Vermont after fleeing the Nazis. Here’s what it’s like to visit.

Nestled away from the bustling ski resorts of Stowe, the Trapp Family Lodge offered my family a cozy winter retreat steeped in history and charm. Built by the real-life von Trapp family after fleeing the Nazis, the lodge combines a rich legacy with the tranquil beauty of Vermont.