Boston - August 03, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Yearning for a peak weekend experience? Head for the hills.

GO
The New Spa at Topnotch Resort
What: The plush Vermont getaway’s just-made-over 35,000-square-feet of pools, sleek treatment rooms, and cult beauty products.
Why: Screw the beach. These mountains are a natural high.
When: All weekend, preferably.
Where: 4000 Mountain Rd., Stowe, Vt. (802-253-8585).

Tanglewood Wine & Food Classic
What: The summer countryside fete returns. This year, a chartered bus transports Bostonians between the city and Saturday’s Grand Tasting and BSO concert.
Why: Dinner theater, redefined.
When: Event runs Thurs.-Sat. Bus leaves from Symphony Hall Sat. at 9:30 a.m.
Where: Tanglewood, 297 West St., Lenox (413-637-1600 or bso.org).

EAT
Prix Fixe at Rendezvous
What: Three courses for $36.
Why: Eat your heart out.
When: Mon.-Sat. Thru Aug.
Where: 502 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge (617-576-1900).

BUY
Glee Sale
What: The chic Beverly Farms boutique launches its second annual summer sale.
Why: All summer merch (and some from last fall) at 50 to 75 percent off.
When: Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 29 West St., Beverly Farms (978-922-4777).

Alpha Omega Sale
What: Save huge on hot watches and jewelry brands, 25 to 75 percent off.
Why: It’s about time.
When: Thru Aug. 8.
Where: All Alpha Omega stores. For locations, go to alphaomegajewelers.com.