ENJOY A SNOW SHOE ADVENTURE THIS WINTER AT TWO NEW HAMPSHIRE INNS

Rosewood Country Inn and The Candlelite Inn Join Together

For Inn To Inn Snow Shoe Getaway

There's never been a better opportunity to get out and experience a stunning New Hampshire winter than with the Inn To Inn Snow Shoe Getaway being offered by the Rosewood Country Inn and The Candlelite Inn, both situated in the picturesque Lake Sunapee Region.  This package will be offered for two weekends only:  January 14 to 16 and March 4 to 6, 2011.

Winter adventurers can get out and enjoy a guided snow shoe trek by day while being pampered and well fed at these two charming inns by night.  The journey begins at the Rosewood Country Inn on Friday evening, where guests will have a brief orientation followed by a hearty four-course dinner.  On Saturday morning, a three-course "farm to fork" breakfast will be served before participants head out on their four-mile journey.  If there is no snow, guests will hike instead.  A trail lunch will be provided as well.

The seasoned guide leads the way along peaceful forest trails as the innkeepers shuttle luggage to The Candlelite Inn.  The trek is about four miles long and expected to take approximately four hours.  It is suitable to both beginners who are used to a moderate level of activity as well as experienced snow shoers. Upon arrival at The Candlelite Inn, guests can relax in their rooms and enjoy a gracious fireside dinner to end their day.  On Sunday morning, a delightful three-course breakfast is served and then afterwards participants can relax and enjoy a quiet morning before departure — or add some nights to their stay.

The Inn to Inn Snow Shoe Getaway includes the following:

• Accommodations for two nights (one night at the Rosewood Country Inn and one night at The Candlelit Inn);
• Hearty country breakfast each morning (two);
• Fireside dinner each evening (two);
• Guided snow shoe trek;
• Trailside lunch on Saturday;
• Luggage transfer between the two inns

This package is priced at $299 per person, double occupancy, is exclusive of taxes, and is only valid for the weekends of January 14 to 16 and March 4 to 6, 2011.  Snow shoe rental is available for an additional $20 per person.  Additional nights can be booked at either inn from $129 per night plus tax depending upon the room or suite selected.  To make a booking for this package, call the Rosewood Country Inn at 800-938-5273 or e-mail innkeeper@rosewoodinn@tds.net.

About The Rosewood Country Inn

The Rosewood Country Inn is the ultimate New England inn providing truly elegant accommodations, luxurious touches, and more than the comforts of home. Set on 12 hilltop acres in Bradford, part of New Hampshire’s Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region,   the Rosewood Country Inn offers guests luxurious suites with antique beds, fine linens, and country air to lull them to sleep.  The suites come with private baths, whirlpool tubs, and all suites have fireplaces. Wireless Internet is available in all rooms.  The owners have provided all of the special touches to make guests feel welcome including crème sherry in the room and a guest-accessible butler’s pantry on the second floor for special late-night snacks. The Inn’s sunlit porches, English gardens, and fine guest chambers reflect a gracious, romantic lifestyle.  The Inn also features a large dining room which can seat up to 65 people and a full-service bar. For additional information on the Rosewood Country Inn visit www.rosewoodcountryinn.com.

About The Candelite Inn

The Candlelite Inn features four luxurious and individually decorated rooms and two comfortable suites complete with a queen size bed and private bath. Wake up to the mouthwatering aromas coming from the Inn's kitchen as they freshly prepare a three-course breakfast including a house-made dessert. Homemade jellies and jams, freshly baked muffins and breads, tantalizing entrees, and mouthwatering cobblers, pies, and tarts. are typical fare.  The fine Victorian structure of The Candlelite Inn features a welcoming parlor where guests can enjoy a warm winter afternoon next to a cozy fire.  It is the perfect place to sit with a hot cup of apple cider and relax with a good book while the snow falls outside.  For more information on The Candlelite Inn, visit www.candleliteinn.com.

SAVOR THE AUTUMN HARVEST IN NEW HAMPSHIRE WITH PROGRESSIVE DINNER AT THREE VICTORIAN INNS

Enjoy 2 Nights Accommodations, Breakfast, Dinner, and More From $168 Per Person

Bradford, NH (September 21, 2011) — The fall is, without doubt, one of the most popular seasons in New England, and three country inns in New Hampshire have joined together to create a unique package for fall foliage and foodie fans:  the Autumn Harvest Getaway and Progressive Dinner.

Available for the weekend of October 28 to 30, participants have their choice of staying at one of three Victorian-style inns, Candlelite Inn, Henniker House B&B, or Rosewood Country Inn and enjoying the following:

• Two nights lodging;
• Hearty country breakfast each morning;
• Friday evening hors d'oeuvres;
• Three-course progressive dinner at the three inns (first course at the Henniker House B&B, main course at the Rosewood Country Inn, and dessert at the Candlelite Inn).  The sample dinner menu is as follows:

Autumn Harvest Progressive Dinner

 Henniker House
Hors d'oeuvres
 Mulled cider
Fall Harvest soup with apple, pear and squash
Cranberry Cheese Spread served with crackers
Cranberry & Sage Tarts
Local cheeses
Apple & Blue Cheese in Phyllo
Shrimp Cocktail

Rosewood Country Inn
Entree

Autumn Harvest Salad with Field Greens, Cranberries, Oranges,
Blue Cheese, Candied Pecans and a Maple Vinaigrette
Apple Stuffed Chicken Breast with a Maple Brandy Cream Sauce
Red Bliss Garlic Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables
Rolls

Candlelite Inn
Dessert Course
Gingersnap-Pear Cheesecake
Autumn Spice Cake with pumpkin ice cream
 Apple Streusel Squares
 Pumpkin-Pear Tart
Coffee and Tea

Rates for this package at all three inns start at $168 per person, based on double occupancy.  This package is exclusive of tax and gratuity.  Guests may also opt for a hay ride on Saturday afternoon which is an additional $20 per person.

While in New Hampshire, guests can avail themselves of a wide variety of activities from picturesque walks or hikes along country lanes to shopping at the nearby Tanger Outlets, visits to small, specialty artisan shops in each of the small towns and villages, or even antiquing.

To make a reservation for the Autumn Harvest Getaway and Progressive Dinner, call the Rosewood Country Inn at 800-938-5273 or e-mail: rosewoodinn@tds.net.

About The Candlelite Inn

The Candlelite Inn features four luxurious and individually decorated rooms and two comfortable suites complete with a queen size bed and private bath. Wake up to the mouthwatering aromas coming from the Inn's kitchen as they freshly prepare a three-course breakfast including a house-made dessert. Homemade jellies and jams, freshly baked muffins and breads, tantalizing entrees, and mouthwatering cobblers, pies, and tarts. are typical fare.  The fine Victorian structure of The Candlelite Inn features a welcoming parlor where guests can enjoy the cozy fireplace.  It is the perfect place to sit with a cup of hot apple cider and relax with a good book while surrounded by the beautiful New England scenery. For more information on The Candlelite Inn, visit www.candleliteinn.com.

Package Rates: $168 pp/do plus tax & gratuity

About Henniker House B&B

Located in the picturesque college town of Henniker, New Hampshire, Henniker House is just minutes away from fishing, canoeing, kayaking, golfing, hiking, biking, snowmobiling, and skiing. Boston is a 90-minute drive and Concord, New Hampshire is a short 20 minutes away. The White Mountains and the lakes of New Hampshire are also easily accessible.  This quintessential 1859 Victorian Inn overlooks the scenic Contoocook River. A charming B&B since the 1980’s, Henniker House served as a birthing hospital in the 1920’s and later was a residence for World War II veterans attending New England College. Guests enjoy hearty New England breakfasts in the sun-filled solarium, which boasts spectacular river views. Henniker House offers five individually decorated rooms with a private bath, cable TV, and wireless Internet access. In-room massages by a local licensed massage therapist can be arranged.  For more information, visit www.hennikerhouse.com.

Package Rates: $39 plus tax & gratuity over room rate

About The Rosewood Country Inn

The Rosewood Country Inn is the ultimate New England inn providing truly elegant accommodations, luxurious touches, and more than the comforts of home. Set on 12 hilltop acres in Bradford, part of New Hampshire’s Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region,  the Rosewood Country Inn offers guests luxurious suites with antique beds, fine linens, and country air to lull them to sleep.  The suites come with private baths, whirlpool tubs, and all suites have fireplaces. Wireless Internet is available in all rooms.  The owners have provided all of the special touches to make guests feel welcome including crème sherry in the room and a guest-accessible butler’s pantry on the second floor for special late-night snacks. The Inn’s sunlit porches, English gardens, and fine guest chambers reflect a gracious, romantic lifestyle.  The Inn also features a large dining room which can seat up to 65 people and a full-service bar. For additional information on the Rosewood Country Inn visit www.rosewoodcountryinn.com.

Package Rates:  Rates start at $175 pp, fireplace suites start at $215 pp

RAIL TRAIL BIRDING WALK TO BE OFFERED ON SEPT. 25

Local birders and would-be birders are invited to join Alan McIntyre, coordinator of Proctor Academy’s Environmental Program, on a birding walk along Andover’s Northern Rail Trail on Sunday, September 25, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Rail Trail in Merrimack County, the walk will begin and end in the parking lot beside Carr Field on Main Street in Andover.  The lot provides easy access to the trail, which in turn provides easy access to several spots where a variety of birds are often found.   Recent sightings include Indigo Buntings, Eastern Bluebirds, Blue and White Warblers (as well as other warblers), Tree Swallows, Great Blue Herons and a Sharp-shinned Hawk.

The walk is free and does not require advance registration.  Sturdy shoes are advised.  Bring binoculars if possible; several pairs will also be on hand for loan.  Bad weather may cause cancellation.  Call 603-735-5021 to confirm.

A veteran birder, McIntyre is a former program director for the Audubon Society of New Hampshire’s Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center in Laconia.  At Proctor he teaches courses in biology and advanced-placement environmental science, coaches the Fall Community Service team, advises the Proctor Environmental Action Club and is a dorm parent of Eco-Dorm.




For more information about the Northern Rail Trail please visit http://www.fnrt.org/

Two Country Inns Offer New Hampshire Fall Foliage Sampler During Peak Leaf Peeping Season

Available October 3 – 7, October 10 - 14, and October 17 - 21

The Rosewood Country Inn and the Candlelite Inn have joined together to offer a New Hampshire Fall Foliage Sampler package for visitors to enjoy the spectacular scenery during peak leaf peeping season.

Available October 3 – 7, October 10 - 14, and October 17 - 21, the four night sampler package offers a self-guided tour of the beautiful Lake Sunapee area, where visitors will find the valleys turned to gold, tree branches exploding with crimson, and roadside stands offering apples by the bushel, jack-o-lanterns for carving and fresh-pressed cider.

The package includes two nights at each Inn where guests will enjoy elegant accommodations, gracious hospitality and delicious dining. After a hearty country breakfast each morning, guests can explore the beauty, history and quintessential New England traditions of the region.

The New Hampshire Fall Foliage Sampler includes a self-guided tour of the following:

The Vermont Country Store where the shelves and counters are filled with penny candy, Vermont Common Crackers and rich Vermont cheddar cheese.

Chester Vermont, with its interesting shops, including many antique stores, and lovely art galleries.

Canterbury Shaker Village – spend a day stepping back in time to enjoy the peace, tranquility and pastoral beauty of one of New England's best preserved and most beautifully maintained historical sites.

Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch on a two-hour train ride through the scenic countryside along the majestic Connecticut River with panoramic views of the White Mountain foothills on the White River Flyer.

Visit Queechee Gorge and Woodstock Vermont to explore the antique shops and galleries.

The New Hampshire Fall Foliage Sampler is available October 3-7, October 10-14 and October 17-21. Rates start from start from $439 per person, based on double occupancy.

The package includes:

• Four nights lodging - two nights at Rosewood Country Inn and two nights at Candlelite Inn
• Two dinners (one at each inn)
• Hearty country breakfast each morning
• Tickets to Canterbury Shaker Village
• Tour of Boggy Meadow Farm
• Two-hour train ride
• Gourmet picnic lunch

This package is based on availability; tax and gratuities are not included. To make a reservation, call the Rosewood Country Inn at 800-938-5273 or e-mail: rosewoodinn@tds.net.

Make this a September to Remember in New Hampshire

Available September 4 – 8, September 11- 15 and September 26- 30
Rosewood Country Inn And Candlelite Inn Offer Fall Package
To Enjoy New England's Most Spectacular Season

Although winter and spring offer their own delights, fall is the most glorious time of the year in New Hampshire. The Rosewood Country Inn and the Candlelite Inn have joined together to create a September To Remember Package that offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy the season’s beautiful scenery, and discover the vineyards, orchards, historical sites and charming towns with their country stores found in the Lake Sunapee region of Central New Hampshire.

The four night package includes two nights at each inn and self-guided tours which include some quintessential New England experiences, a wealth of natural beauty, as well as some hidden gems and unexpected finds.  After a hearty country breakfast each morning, guests will set out to spend the day exploring the history, hospitality and sites of the region, including:

Canterbury Shaker Village - Discover Shaker traditions through guided tours and exhibits, and learn about the purposeful way of life practiced by the Shakers for 200 years. Enjoy the peace, tranquility and pastoral beauty of one of New England's best preserved and most beautifully maintained historical sites.

Peterborough - A town straight out of Currier & Ives that was the inspiration for Thornton Wilder's play "Our Town." The Peterborough area is also the home to Yankee Magazine and the Old Farmer's Almanac, along with Peterboro Baskets.

Jenness Farm -  A family owned & operated goat farm producing the finest goat milk soaps and body care products. Shop from a variety of over 90 fragrances and visit with the ladies who make all this possible -- the spoiled herd of goats that will greet you on your arrival.

Flag Hill Winery and Distillery -  Founded in 1990, Flag Hill has grown from a family operated vineyard to an established winery in the picturesque town of Lee. Flag Hill is the first distillery in New Hampshire, producing high quality distilled spirits such as General John Stark Vodka. Tour the distillery to see how vodka is made, stroll the vineyard, and enjoy a picnic on the grounds.

Calef's Country Store - A New England tradition since 1869, where visitors can sample some aged cheddar cheese, or buy a pickle from the barrel, sit a spell by the woodstove and catch up on local news. Plenty of penny candy and lots of authentic New England products can be found here. Also stop in at Hampshire Pewter, and don't miss the Christmas Dove for ideas for the upcoming holidays.

The September To Remember Package is available September 4 – 8, September 11- 15 and September 26- 30. 

Priced from $429 per person, based on double occupancy, the package includes:

• Four nights lodging - two nights at Rosewood Country Inn and two nights at Candlelite Inn
• Chef's Choice hearty country breakfasts each morning
• Two dinners (one at each inn)
• A gourmet picnic lunch to go
• Tickets to the Canterbury Shaker Village
• Self-guided mapped tour of Peterboro and Frye's Measure Mill, the Jenness Farm, Flag Hill Winery, Calef's Country Store complex and the Christmas Dove.

This package is based on availability; tax and gratuities are not included. To make a reservation, call the Rosewood Country Inn at 800-938-5273 or e-mail  or e-mail rosewoodinn@tds.net.

League of NH Craftsmen’s Fair is coming up!

The League of NH Craftsmen's Fair is one of the finest, most prestigious craft events in the country today. This annual nine-day event features both traditional and contemporary fine craft work by juried members of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. 

The first Craftsmen’s Fair was held in 1933 in the Crawford House barn in Crawford Notch. The Fair's success exceeded everyone's expectations with sales totaling $2,698. It was decided then to make the Fair an annual event. The next year the Fair was held in the Hancock Town Hall and Church Vestry. Other locations throughout the years have included the UNH Field House in Durham in 1939, the Holderness School in Plymouth 1940, Dartmouth College in Hanover in 1941, the Belknap Recreation Center in Gilford from 1948-1960, and Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro in 1962. In 1964, the Fair was moved to Mount Sunapee State Park (now Mount Sunapee Resort) in Newbury and, due to its tremendous growth there, has remained ever since.

The Fair always begins on the first Saturday in August and runs for 9 days, 10am-5pm, daily, rain or shine.

• Shop more than 200 individual craft booths featuring jewelry, wood accessories, decorative glass, pottery, fiber arts, metalwork, furniture, prints, and more.


• Be inspired by the museum-quality Living With Craft Exhibition where room-like vignettes are filled with handcrafted furniture and decorative home accessories.


• Stroll through the new Sculpture Garden Exhibition and enjoy the inspirational collection of outdoor furnishings, sculptures and garden accessories.


• Select one-of-a-kind clothing and fashion accessories from theCraftWear boutique and sales exhibition showcasing handcrafted, wearable art.
• Participate in Demonstrations, Children's Workshops and Teen & Adult Workshops that teach how fine craft is made from start to finish.


• Visit The Shop At The Fair where the work of some of the League's newest members is featured.


• Enjoy a variety of daily Performing Arts by some of New England's finest musicians, storytellers and theater groups.


• View the work of guests from the New Hampshire Art Association, the New Hampshire Guilds, and The Next Generation who are children of state-juried League members learning to make and sell craftwork of their own.


• See the Print Exhibition featuring a selection of the finest prints in a variety of techniques.

Admission:

• $10 per person
• $8 seniors (62 and over) and students
• $8 group discount for 20 or more (please contact League headquartersin advance for this special discount)
• FREE - children 12 and under
• Online Ticket Purchase Discount - Coming soon, discounted online ticket purchases will be available for the 2011 Fair. Online tickets are discounted 10% - $9 each, no processing fee, discount available through August 5th, 2011.
• Discounted ticket purchases are also available at the Lake Sunapee Area Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are discounted 10% - $9 each, available through August 5, 2011.

Information courtesy of NH Craftsmans, for more information please visit 

http://nhcrafts.org/craftsmens_fair/fair_home.html

New Local Events

The Harbor Gallery in Sunapee Harbor is hosting an Artist Opening featuring Betsy Derrick and Dave Tibbetts on Friday, July 22nd, 5-7pm.  Call 763-7364 for any questions and check it out!

OPERA NORTH and Adventures in Learning at Colby-Sawyer College are collaborating to present Summer Fare with Opera North, a program of popular scenes and arias by Opera North’s Young Artists with a summer dessert reception to follow the performance Tickets are $25 with reservations requested by calling Adventures in Learning at 526-3690.  Saturday, July 23rd, 7pm at Sawyer Fine Arts Center at Colby-Sawyer College in New London.  The performance will benefit Opera North and Adventures in Learning.

Kearsarge Arts Theatre Company (KAT) company’s production of Peter Pan will run July 28-30 at 7pm and July 30-31 at 2pm at the Kearsarge Regional High School in N. Sutton, exit 10 off of I-89.  Tickets are $12 for children and $15 for adults and can be purchased by calling the KAT Box Office at 927-4899 or by going on-line at latcompany.org

There is a limited seating for a Sam Adams Beer Tasting and Dinner on Monday, July 25th at One Mile West—6:30 reception, 7pm dinner—5 different beers, 4 dinner courses; $35 per person but limited seating to 40 persons so act fast! Call 863-7500 for reservations.  

Dragonflies Bed and Breakfast

Dragonflies Bed and Breakfast ~ 603-927-4053

9 Kezar St. , North Sutton, NH

Convenient at pretty village center with lake frontage.

Website: http://www.dragonfliesbnb.com

Centrally located in New Hampshire, North Sutton’s attractions are a 3-minute drive from Exit 10 of Interstate Highway I-89. DRAGONFLIES occupies the south-west quadrant of the cross-roads at the village center, with the front of the house overlooking the village green, country store and Baptist Church.

The large guest sitting room on the ground floor at DRAGONFLIES has picture windows facing south to catch all the sunlight as it arcs over the lake.

Comfortable armchairs and sofa, a grand piano, a Bose music system and a large library of compact discs (mostly classical music) encourage you to delay your return to daily routines.

Winter breakfasts are offered in the dining room, where cooler views of the lake are modified with the warmth of a wood stove. Or in the summer, the slider provides access to a 300-sq.ft. screened porch where outdoor breakfasts enhance a summer morning panorama. On really nice days, breakfast on the patio.

With queen-sized beds, private bathrooms and views of the 175-acre Kezar Lake - the shoreline only 18ft from the corner of the house -DRAGONFLIES’ guest rooms offer pristine comfort in a beautiful setting of lake, forest and mountains. Gorgeous views of Kezar Lake from the Inn's top floor guest rooms.

At DRAGONFLIES, use the private dock for swimming, fishing (NH State fishing license required), and kayaking or go out to Blueberry Island in the center of Kezar Lake for some blueberry picking. Within 1/4 mile is Wadleigh State Park with a swimming beach, summer picnic area and barbecues. Over 100 miles of mountain trails make the region a mecca for hiking; there are tennis courts in New London; in winter, go snowshoeing, bushwhacking on cross-country skis or snowmobiling.

Sunapee Lions Antique & Collectible Car & Motorcycle Show

6/26/2011
Sunapee Lions Antique and Collectible Car and Motorcycle Show at Mount Sunapee Resort--up to 300 cars and 200 motorcycles are expected in four divisions, Free aerial sky ride with paid admission; $5 admission, 12 and under free.
http://www.mountsunapee.com/mtsunapeewinter/onthemountain/upcomingevents.asp?action=view&date=6/26/2011&id=399

Follansbee Inn on Kezar Lake

Follansbee Inn on Kezar Lake ~ 1-800-626-4221

Kezar St., North Sutton, NH

On Kezar lake, boats, bikes, swimming, fishing.

Website: http://www.follansbeeinn.com

  

A Classic Getaway or Destination Vacation at a New England Lakeside Inn So much to do and plenty of time to do it! Our historic, "lake house" inn has 17 individually decorated guest rooms waiting for you, at a unique setting on Kezar Lake, one of New Hampshire's most beautiful lakes, located in the quiet village of North Sutton, just south of New London in the Sunapee/Dartmouth region of New Hampshire. For generations, The Follansbee Inn on Kezar Lake has beckoned adults and older children who long for an active, natural and environmentally friendly vacation. We have outdoor activities for year-round fun, from complimentary kayak and canoe use in the summer, to bicycles for you to ride around the lake, to snowshoes you can take out in winter. For more ideas on the best area things to visit in New London, Sunapee or close by, visit our Lakeside and Dining/Fun Pages. Great nights naturally follow great days. Spend time in our common areas, at our beer/wine bar, by our fireplaces in the winter, or front porch swing in the summer and fall. Winter is here, so plan your winter getaway to ski Mount Sunapee, Ragged, Pat's Peak, or snowshoe from our front door. We have several special winter weekends that allow for both outdoor activities and cozy fireplace relaxation.

Get in Motion - Bike the Northern Rail Trail

Join us in helping celebrate National Trail Day, 2011 by participating in one of several rides on Saturday, June 4th at 10:00 AM.

Choose from one of seven bike rides that will be led by various Rail Trail volunteers on specific sections of the Northern Rail Trail.  These rides will vary in length from 10 to 28 miles, depending upon the section chosen.  It is not necessary to ride the complete section chosen, but leaders will be going the entire round trip for each section if anyone wants to do that amount.  All section rides begin at 10:00 AM.  This is a great opportunity to try newly completed sections of the trail.

Please visit http://www.fnrt.org/ for more information. Details will follow on the site in a few days giving specific information about the trail section, leader, leader contact info., section starting points and lengths.

Henniker House Bed and Breakfast

Henniker House Bed and Breakfast ~ 866-428-3198

Corner of Main Street & Ramsdell Road, Henniker NH

Classic in-town Victorian overlooking Contoocook River. Minutes away from Pats Peak Ski Area and New England College.

Website: http://www.hennikerhouse.com

Located in the picturesque college town of Henniker, New Hampshire. Henniker House is the ideal base for your New England visit. We’re just minutes away from fishing, canoeing, kayaking, golfing, lakes and skiing.

Walk east to miles of streams, fields and wooded trails for biking, hiking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Walk west to restaurants, shops and New England College’s gallery.  Or just sit on the deck and let the river soothe you.

Henniker House was built in 1859 on the banks of the Contoocook River, in the foothills of the White Mountains of New Hampshire. It was a Birthing Hospital in the 1920s and later served as a residence for World War II veterans attending New England College. 

A 90 minute drive takes you to historic Boston or just 20 minutes to Concord – New Hampshire’s capital.  The White Mountains and New Hampshire’s lakes are also easily accessible from Henniker. Pats Peak is less than 3 miles from Henniker . Take a look at our Attractions page for more ideas, photos and links.

B&B since the mid 1980's, Henniker House is a perfect reflection of Jane Austen’s belief that “There is nothing like staying home for real comfort”.

You’ll feel at home in this gracious Victorian guest house and enjoy hearty New England breakfasts in the solarium.

Highland Lake Inn

Highland Lake Inn ~ 603-735-6426

32 Maple Street, Andover, NH

Completely restored 1767 Inn on a picturesque country lane lined with rustic stone walls, and shady sugar maples.

Website: http://www.highlandlakeinn.com

 

This gentleman's farmhouse originally built in 1767 is located in Andover, NH, a stone's throw from Highland Lake, a pristine, spring-fed mountain lake with beach. The Highland Lake Inn is conveniently situated in the center of northern New England, 4 miles from renowned Proctor Academy, 10 miles from Ragged Mountain Ski Resort, and 20 miles from New Hampshire's capital, Concord.  New Hampshire's White Mountains , Vermont's Green Mountains, the Maine Coast, and the city of Boston are all within a 2 hour car ride. The inn's ten guest rooms feature private full bathrooms with distinctive amenities by Molton Brown of London; the most king-size beds and most spacious rooms available in the area, furnished with luxurious Italian linens by Mascioni; flat screen cable TV and Wi Fi access.  In the morning guests are served a full breakfast featuring freshly brewed, micro-roaster's coffee, Harney & Sons Fine Teas, fresh fruit, farm fresh eggs, artisan breads and croissants. Kayak and bicycle rental is available on premises. Innkeepers are fluent in French, German, and some Spanish.

The Highland Lake Inn also serves readily as a gathering place for reunions, weddings, business retreats or family and holiday gatherings. Check out some of the fine art work hanging on the walls of the Highland Lake Inn. Each room has its own full bathroom, flat screen cable TV, and Wi Fi access.

13th Annual Mount Sunapee Slush Cup

Sunday, April 3rd, 2011

Registration

Starts in the Spruce Lodge Lobby next to Guest Services at 8:00am sharp and fills up fast. There is a $15 entry fee. The first 200 people to sign up get in. We have 200 bibs. A $5 donation will be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation from each entry fee.

Event starting time is at noon on Sunday. Slushers will run in bib order. The 90' slush pond will be located on the lower section of Eggbeater trail.

For more information visit: http://www.mountsunapee.com/mtsunapeewinter/onthemountain/events/eventdetails/slushcup.asp

Spring is the time of New Beginnings

4/1/2011 - 4/3/2011

Join us at Sunapee View Bed & Breakfast for 3 workshops at this special Bed & Breakfast in April--April 1,2,3 with Reverend Corbie Mitleid, certified psychic, tarot card reader and ordained minister; April 8,9,10--Krista Mitchell, Reiki Master Teacher, Crystal Therapist and Past life Regression Coach and April 29,30 and May 1--Fit Foodie Denise Costello, RN and Life Development Coach Mary Howe; call 603-763-4212 or visit www.sunapeeviewinn.com for more information 

Inn at Pleasant Lake

 1-800-626-4907

Pleasant St., New London, NH

Relax in our elegant ten room inn overlooking Pleasant Lake and Mt. Kearsarge. Gourmet Dining.

Website: http://www.innatpleasantlake.com

  

The Inn at Pleasant Lake is a beautiful waterfront property in New London, New Hampshire. We offer spacious rooms, award winning gourmet meals, and access to a wide array of activities. Spend your winter getaway skiing at Mt. Sunapee or Ragged Mountain, cross country skiing, ice skating on our downtown rink or snowshoeing area trails.  Summertime is for swimming in the clear waters of Pleasant Lake,  hiking, kayaking, golfing, or doing nothing at all.  We can meet all of your no stress vacation needs! Complete with high speed wireless Internet and central air conditioning, we want to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Come relax in the quiet elegance of the historic Inn at Pleasant Lake.

Brian and Linda MacKenzie have operated the Inn at Pleasant Lake since 1997. They welcome you and your families to come and enjoy one of the most beautiful spots in New London. Brian, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, creates the inn’s signature five course dinners.

Situated across from pristine Pleasant Lake and across from majestic Mount Kearsarge is the Inn at Pleasant Lake. The structure’s humble beginnings started in 1790 by Caleb Segur. He farmed over 400 acres of pasturelands in the lake valley. It was here, close to the shores of Pleasant Lake where he built his Cape style farmhouse and barn.

The property was later purchased in 1878 by retired Union officer Colonel William Messer. He added a second story and a row of deep gables and named his summer resort The Red Gables Inn. It remained so for over 100 years. The tradition of hospitality continues today at the Inn at Pleasant Lake. The gables, the lake, and the views remain, waiting to welcome you.

The Inn at Pleasant Lake has ten well-appointed guest rooms, each with a private bath, and three common rooms. Guests have access to our private beach on Pleasant Lake as well as our workout facility behind the Inn. 

DISCOVER THE DELIGHTS OF SUMMER IN NEW HAMPSHIRE WITH INN TO INN SAMPLER PACKAGE

Package Includes Garden Tours, Historical Sights,

Scenic Lake Cruise, Outdoor Concert, And More!

The Rosewood Country Inn and the Candlelite Inn are offering an Inn to Inn Summer Sampler for visitors to explore the beauty of the season in central New Hampshire. Available for June 26 to 30 and July 17 to 21, the four night package includes two nights at each inn, and a self-guided tour with admissions to some of the Sunapee region's most popular and scenic attractions.

The Summer Sampler package also includes tickets to Fuller Gardens. Located in Portsmouth, along the coast, the turn of the century public botanical garden features hundreds of varieties of rose bushes, formal English perennial borders, a Japanese Garden and Conservatory. On the way guests can also visit Prescott Park, a serene and charming setting with gorgeous flower gardens and deciduous and exotic plantings.

The following day guests can venture north to see the Cornish-Windsor covered bridge spanning the Connecticut River (the longest covered bridge in America), and then spend the afternoon at the St. Gaudens Historic Site.  Admission is included to the beautiful home, studios and gardens of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, one of America’s greatest sculptors. Over 100 of his artworks can be seen in the galleries, from heroic public monuments to expressive portrait reliefs, and the gold coins which changed the look of American coinage. Guests can also enjoy summer concerts, explore the nature trails, or take a sculpture class on the grounds.

The next morning, guests can visit The Fells, one of New England’s finest examples of an early 20th-century summer estate. Admission is included to tour the Colonial revival home and explore the 84-acre estate and gardens. In the afternoon, guests will enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Sunapee, followed by an evening concert-on-the-green in Sunapee Harbor, complete with a picnic basket supper.

The Inn to Inn Summer Sampler is priced from $399 per person plus tax, based on double occupancy. The package includes:

• Two nights at Candlelite Inn
• Two nights at Rosewood Country Inn
• Four breakfasts
• Two dinners
• A picnic supper
• Admissions to Fuller Gardens, St. Gaudens, and The Fells
• Tickets for Lake Sunapee Cruise

To book this package call the Candlelite Inn at: 1-888-812-5571, or email at: candlelite@conknet.com.

About The Rosewood Country Inn

The Rosewood Country Inn is the ultimate New England inn providing truly elegant accommodations, luxurious touches, and more than the comforts of home. Set on 12 hilltop acres in Bradford, part of New Hampshire’s Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region,  the Rosewood Country Inn offers guests luxurious suites with antique beds, fine linens, and country air to lull them to sleep. The suites come with private baths, whirlpool tubs, and all suites have fireplaces. Wireless Internet is available in all rooms.  The owners have provided all of the special touches to make guests feel welcome including crème sherry in the room and a guest-accessible butler’s pantry on the second floor for special late-night snacks. The Inn’s sunlit porches, English gardens, and fine guest chambers reflect a gracious, romantic lifestyle.  The Inn also features a large dining room which can seat up to 65 people and a full-service bar. For additional information on the Rosewood Country Inn, call 1-800-938-5273 or visit http://www.rosewoodcountryinn.com.

About The Candelite Inn

The Candlelite Inn features four luxurious and individually decorated rooms and two comfortable suites complete with a queen size bed and private bath. Wake up to the mouthwatering aromas coming from the Inn's kitchen as they freshly prepare a three-course breakfast including a house-made dessert. Homemade jellies and jams, freshly baked muffins and breads, tantalizing entrees, and mouthwatering cobblers, pies, and tarts. are typical fare.  The fine Victorian structure of The Candlelite Inn features a welcoming parlor where guests can enjoy a warm winter afternoon next to a cozy fire.  It is the perfect place to sit with a hot cup of apple cider and relax with a good book while the snow falls outside.  For more information or to book a reservation call 1-888-812-5571, or visit http://www.candleliteinn.com.

Rosewood Country Inn

1-800-938-5273

67 Pleasant View Road, Bradford, NH

Rosewood Country Inn...selected time and again as America's Most

Romantic Hideaway.

Website: http://www.rosewoodcountryinn.com

  

Imagine.......Luxurious Rooms, Antique Beds and Crisp Fires

....the perfect romantic escape.

Here, the suites await you, luxurious and romantic. Imagine fireplaces, whirlpool tubs and antique beds. Fine linens and country air lure you to sleep. The aroma of a gourmet breakfast awakens you in the morning.

Imagine open common rooms, with comfortable furniture and a crisp fire.

Hiking, biking, kayaking and canoeing beckon on a summer's day. You want to explore country lanes, hike the state parks and discover treasures in the small towns and villages. Ponds, Lakes and streams offer swimming, fishing and old fashioned relaxation. A wide front porch….flower and herb gardens…a deck with a private hot tub. Relaxation surrounds you. In the fall, the parade of colors explodes and they are yours to savor all around the Inn. Rosewood Country Inn is located with access to many trails in the area, a perfect place to snowmobile and cross-country ski in the winter months and walk and bike in the spring, summer and fall.

An 11-suite Inn, built around 1850 in the early Victorian style. The Rosewood is set on 12 hilltop acres in Bradford, part of New Hampshire's Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region (about 90 minutes from Boston). The Inn offers fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, sunlit porches and inviting common rooms. Wireless internet is available in all rooms.

Selected as "One of New Hampshire's Eight Most Romantic Inns" by Chronicle Books and Inn of the Year for 2002 by guidebook author Pamela Lanier. The Rosewood was also voted the Most Romantic B&B/Country Inn in America and one of the Most Romantic Hideaways by readers of Arrington's Bed and Breakfast Journal.

As a member of the New Hampshire Sustainable Lodging Program, we are committed to continually evaluating our operations for more environmentally-sensitive ways of serving our guests. These include using fluorescent and LED lighting, reducing the use of paper good, and implementing a towel and linen reuse program (voluntary for the guests). We will strive to continually make a difference, while simultaneously maintaining our commitment to provide our guests with the quality service they expect and deserve.

Shaker Hill Bed and Breakfast

Shaker Hill Bed and Breakfast ~ 877-516-1370

259 Shaker Hill Road, Enfield NH

Welcoming, restored country inn with comfortable accommodations and sumptuous breakfasts. We make you kindly welcome.

Website: http://www.shakerhill.com

We invite you to be our guests in our comfortable, recently updated 1790's colonial style home. Originally home to a Revolutionary War colonel and his family of seven children, the house has been modified over the years. Most notable was the addition of a wonderful wraparound porch where you can relax and unwind from your day's travel. The house sits on 24 acres which abound with wildlife.

We are committed to assuring your stay will be relaxing and memorable. All guest rooms are newly renovated - each one is distinctive. All have private baths, restful chairs and lots of light. The original wide-board floors set off the easy charm of the carefully selected antique furnishings which make each room unique. The living room is yours to enjoy with games, puzzles, books or television.

Start your day with a hearty, homemade breakfast - fresh-baked scones, muffins or coffeecakes, specially prepared fruits, with hot pancakes, waffles, or any of a number of wonderful egg dishes. Coffee, tea, and the always-full cookie jar are available at any time. Afternoon tea features more fresh-baked goodies and either hot or cold drinks. The Shaker Hill Bed and Breakfast is in the heart of the Upper Valley, your gateway to a perfect New England Vacation. Let us be your guide.

Enjoy activities at Dartmouth in nearby Hanover (we are 15 minutes from the college), the Hood Museum and Hopkins Center. Visit the White Mountains or the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Hike local trails in the summer or cross-country ski in winter. Enjoy downhill skiing with a choice of slopes located from a few minutes to an hour away. Browse the antique centers in Quechee and Woodstock, VT (20-30 minutes from the Inn). Witness nature's beauty in the flaming colors of fall. Attend country auctions, craft fairs, farmers' markets, church bazaars and local events. Visit LaSalette Shrine and the Lower Shaker Village of Enfield, the Shaker Museum and the Great Stone Dwelling. Visit St. Gaudens National Historic Site and the longest covered bridge in the country.

Go bicycling or hiking in our beautiful parks and countryside. Enjoy boating and fishing; golf at any of our fine local courses or just practice your putting on our on-site putting green. Mascoma Lake is just down the hill and Crystal Lake is nearby. Take a short drive to visit either Lake Sunapee, Lake Winnipesaukee or the Cog Railway at Mt. Washington. You can participate in local foot or bicycle races; secure bicycle storage is available.