Staff + Governance

At The Woodlands at Stowe, we are family. Our staff members are committed to your comfort, security, and well-being while respecting your privacy and independence. We are here to ensure you are as active and are engaged as much as you wish.

With the goal to remain active members of the community, the staff at The Woodlands is here to help you make that happen.

The residents and staff make this a special community by caring for and supporting each other, which we believe sets us apart from other independent living communities.

Our Team

The team at The Woodlands includes:

Ruthie Adams

Site Manager

Ruthie Adams is a native Vermonter that has been part of the hospitality industry for the majority of her career. A lover of food and an accomplished baker, she enjoys cooking and sharing the fruits of her labor with family and friends.

She is excited to be part of the community and looks forward to welcoming you to this beautiful gem in Stowe.

A single mom with a beautiful college-aged daughter, Ruthie lives in Barre with her cat Maizie and loves popcorn, reading, traveling, and being with her family.

Casey Dearborn

Resident Advocate & Activities Coordinator

Casey is a Vermont native, veteran school teacher, and pursuer of FUN! She loves to travel, cook, hike, ski, camp, and paint. She is excited to play and learn new things in her new adventure with The Woodland’s residents. She lives in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont among her wild relatives and forest critters with her dog, Norman, and her cat, William.

LeeAnna Chaves

Utility Worker

LeeAnna has been part of Copley since 2008, both at the hospital and here at The Woodlands, and is a jack of all trades. She is an invaluable member of the team that you’ll find at the front desk, in the kitchen, and helping out wherever necessary.

In her free time, you can find her walking and hiking with her beloved dogs, Lacie Lee and Wolfgang and collecting Magna. LeeAnna lives a quiet life and prefers to be with her four-legged friends in her home in North Hyde Park.

Gale Martin

Office Assistant & Head Housekeeping

Gale has worked as Office Assistant and Head Housekeeping Services at The Woodlands since we opened 25 years ago. Her goal each day is to help each resident in any way she can.

She has lived in Lamoille County her entire life and in her spare time enjoys gardening, outdoor activities, reading and spending time with her three grandchildren.

Gerald Hunt

Maintenance

Gerald Hunt is a native of Georgia. He and his family moved to Vermont about three years ago. He has over 20 years of experience in farming, maintenance, and mechanical industry. He and his family love living in Vermont and plan to be here for many years to come.

AJ Nommik

Executive Chef

Chef Aureon (AJ) Nommik is a Vermont native raised in Newport, and classically trained by Vermont’s own New England Culinary Institute. AJ’s food style is inspired by his love of Mediterranean cuisine and he curates original dishes with a classic flare.

AJ is a busy chef who runs two restaurants in the NEK, teaches young students the art of the culinary world, and is a husband and father to six daughters.

Governance

The Woodlands at Stowe is a non-profit entity that is owned by Copley Health Systems, Incorporated. The Woodlands Board of Directors consists of two elected residents and four members from Copley.

Copley Health Systems, Inc. was established in 1932 to provide care to the residents of Lamoille County and the surrounding towns and is currently made up of The Woodlands at Stowe and the Morrisville-based Copley Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital which provides a unique blend of quality, compassionate, personalized, state-of-the-art medical care in a small, warm, friendly environment.

Our

Happy Residents

“Our retirement expectations have been realized at The Woodlands Independent Living in Stowe. Spacious units with two full baths, comfortable and inviting common areas, a game room, exercise programs, convenient to local stores and area Activities – a perfect facility for retirement living. The very competent staff is totally dedicated to the well-being of all residents. We frequently invite friends to join us for a wonderful dinner or Sunday brunch always served in a delightful presentation. We invite you to explore all of the many amenities and activities offered at The Woodlands.”

David & Joy Richards, Residents

“We came just to inquire about The Woodlands on a Friday and were ready to purchase on Monday. The unit is so spacious and light with lots of large windows that we had not seen anywhere else we looked. The location is off the main route into Stowe, so it is quiet but within easy walking distance of the town and all the amenities. We are delighted with our choice. We keep encouraging our friends to come join us and they are!”

Mike & Marion Moore, Residents

“We have made many new friends and we are involved in many new activities here. Some days we barely leave our unit and other days we spend time running errands and visiting with friends and family. The scenic tours offered by The Woodlands have been enjoyable and have introduced us to this stunningly beautiful area of Vermont!”

Peter & Tana Lilienthal

“I moved into my roomy, sunny apartment almost three years ago and enjoy peace and quiet. The staff is caring; they understand the different needs of a diverse group of residents and are always helpful. I have made new, interesting friends, I have learned from free lectures and demonstrations, I have joined a poetry and a book club, enjoy getting together with people to discuss “current events” and I play indoor and outdoor games.”

Adi Barnett

“If you are looking for a place to retire, you should consider The Woodlands at Stowe. The apartments are spacious and well cared for with many onsite amenities, plus activities through our full-time Activities Coordinator, responsive service by our handyman, access to management through our Residence Council of tenants and, best of all, a professionally prepared meal daily.”