Country Inns of the Dartmouth - Lake Sunapee Region

March 2012 Upcoming Events in the Area

2012-02-28T07:10:00.000-08:00

2012 Winter Hikes in the Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge GreenwayRegion

3/3/2012

The SRK Greenway Coalition's eight winter hikes begin on Jan14th; All hikes are free to the public; For SRKGC info see: www.srkg.com. clickhere Please call the volunteer hike leader at least the night before to learnstarting location and time. Winter conditions require ample clothing layers,food, and water; Normally snowshoes are the presumed mode of transport, butthis year be especially prepared for ice;

March 3, Sat: Journey along Sunapee Ridge to Lucia's Lookoutvia Andrew BrookTrail to frozen LakeSolitude in MountSunapee and Pillsbury State Parks,10 miles; Gerry Gold (526-2857)

17th Annual ChocolateFest Chocolate Challenge

3/3/2012 Time: 12:00PM - 2:00PM

At Colby-Sawyer College, Wheeler Hall, Weare Campus Center;Professional bakers, chefs and amateur enthusiasts will compete for top honorsof best chocolate creation; Cost: $10 per person, children under 5 free;Presented by the Lake Sunapee Chamber of Commerce; Info: 526-6675 or visit http://www.lakesunapeenh.org

Moonlight Madness Snowshoe Hike

3/7/2012

Full moon hike; The night will be EITHER March 7, 8 or 9th;If you are interested in participating, please send your email address to DavidCook (dwcook@tds.net) and/or call (526-4570) between 5:30 and 6:30 each nightto determine which night has been chosen for optimum conditions; Full moonrises at 6:32 on March 8th; The hike is 2 miles long and 2-hours in duration,and is not for novices; The meet, park, start and finish are all at the samelocation, in Elkins where the power line crosses Whitney Brook Rd, (just shy of1/2 mile from where Whitney Brook Rd begins at Wilmot Center Rd) Sponsored bySRK Greenway, Ausbon Sargent and New London Conservation Commission.

March Ski Area Events

Mar 11, 2012 Time: All day

6th Annual Dummy Big Air Contest

Mount Sunapee Resort Newbury, NH

Homemade dummy skiers and snowboarders are shot down therunway and launched off a huge jump. Great spectator event. Prizes awarded forbest designed dummies, biggest air and best crash.

For More Information Call 603-763-3500

For more events, check out their calendar at http://www.mountsunapee.com/mtsunapeewinter/onthemountain/upcomingevents.asp?month=3&year=2012

Ragged Mt. Has alot going on this month, check out their calendar at http://www.raggedmountainresort.com/ski_events.html

February 2012 Events around the Dartmouth Lake Sunapee Region

2012-01-31T14:34:00.000-08:00

2012 Winter Hikes in the Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge GreenwayRegion

2/4/2012

The SRK Greenway Coalition's eight winter hikes begin on Jan14th; All hikes are free to the public; For SRKGC info see: www.srkg.com. Please call the volunteer hike leader at least the night before to learnstarting location and time. Winter conditions require ample clothing layers,food, and water; Normally snowshoes are the presumed mode of transport, butthis year be especially prepared for ice;

Feb 4, Sat: Snowshoe over winter trails in Wilmot's Patterson Roadarea; Refreshments afterward; 3 miles; Brian Faughnan (526-7838)

27th NEHSA Annual Ski/Ride-A-Thon

2/4/2012

At Mount Sunapee, 8 am registration begins; $75 in pledgesto get lift ticket, snack bag and BBQ lunch; Sponsored by the New EnglandHandicapped Sports

Association; Info: 763-9158; email: info@nehsa.org orwww.nehsa.org

Moonlight Guided Ski Tour

2/4/2012

7:00PM - 8:30PM

At Pine Hill XC Ski Area, 220 Mt Rd, New London;Free for members; $15 for non-members; Must pay by Feb 19, 2012; Bringheadlamp; Info and to check conditions: www.pinehillskiclub.com or381-3865

2012 NewportWinter Carnival

Date: 2/5/2012-2/12/2012

Festivities begin at 10 am with the torch-lighting ceremonyat the Little Common; 10:15 am: Scavenger Hunt, meet at the gazebo; 11 am:Snowshoe 3K run/walk, Newport Golf Course; 1 pm: Snowman Contest (a worldrecord attempt) at the Newport HS; festival continues throughout the week.

2012 Winter Hikes in the Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge GreenwayRegion

2/18/2012

Feb 18, Sat: Looking for wildlife while walking from NH 4Ato Wilmot Center(SRKGC trail 7) and climbing over Bog Mountain's ledges to Wilmot Center,4.6 miles; Nick Baer (526-8233)

Snowshoe/Hike on the Cline Property/Ausbon Sargent

2/25/2012

1:00PM - 4:00PM

Join Don and Lorraine Cline for a tour of their 33-acreConservation Easement in Andover.RSVP to Nancy Smith at 526-6555 or email aslptnancy@tds.net and we will providedetailed parking info.

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

2011-11-02T09:02:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-23T15:23:00.000-07:00

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 1980s, Henniker House served as a birthing hospital in the 1920s 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 Hampshires 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 butlers pantry on the second floor for special late-night snacks. The Inns 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

2011-09-01T06:47:00.000-07:00

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

2011-08-15T13:57:00.000-07:00

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

2011-08-05T06:42:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-07-29T11:11:00.000-07:00

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

The first Craftsmen’s Fair was held in 1933 in the CrawfordHouse barn in Crawford Notch. The Fair's success exceeded everyone'sexpectations with sales totaling $2,698. It was decided then to make the Fairan annual event. The next year the Fair was held in the Hancock Town Halland Church Vestry. Other locations throughout the years have included the UNHField House in Durham in 1939, the Holderness School in Plymouth 1940,Dartmouth College in Hanover in 1941, the Belknap Recreation Center in Gilford from1948-1960, and Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro in 1962. In 1964, the Fair wasmoved 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 andruns 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

2011-07-18T08:05:00.000-07:00

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

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

Kearsarge Arts Theatre Company (KAT) company’s production ofPeter Pan will run July 28-30 at 7pm and July 30-31 at 2pm at the Kearsarge Regional High Schoolin N. Sutton, exit 10 off of I-89. Tickets are $12 for children and $15 for adults and can be purchased bycalling 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 andDinner on Monday, July 25th at One Mile West—6:30 reception, 7pm dinner—5different beers, 4 dinner courses; $35 per person but limited seating to 40persons so act fast! Call 863-7500 for reservations.

Dragonflies Bed and Breakfast

2011-06-27T12:50:00.000-07:00

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

2011-06-10T14:57:00.000-07:00

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

2011-06-02T10:43:00.000-07:00

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

2011-05-20T06:04:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-18T12:26:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-04T13:51:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-31T11:58:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-31T11:48:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-28T06:30:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-16T13:02:00.000-07:00

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

About The Candelite Inn

Rosewood Country Inn

2011-03-15T08:52:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-10T07:40:00.000-08:00

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.

A New Hampshire Snowshoeing Adventure on About.com

2011-03-08T03:35:00.000-08:00

From About.com, New England Travel, March 2011

Two of the greatest pleasures associated with travel are the thrill of discovery and the joy of learning something, and the "soft adventure" snowshoeing weekend hosted by a pair of New Hampshire bed & breakfast inns put a best foot forward on both counts.

The Rosewood Country Inn and the Candlelite Inn of Bradford, NH, are only about 3.5 miles from each other, which wouldn't make for much of a hike on a summer morning, but it is plenty far enough for a half-day outing on snowshoes--especially for rank amateurs like the five couples who met at the Rosewood Country Inn on a Friday night in 2011 for welcome cocktails and a brief introduction to the sport (yes, it’s a sport) of snowshoeing.

We were greeted warmly by innkeepers Dick and Lesley Marquis: Dick worked the bar serving wine and Guinness, while Lesley passed the hors d'oeuvres. The weekend kickoff revealed that our group ranged from relatively sedentary fifty-somethings to dedicated marathoners--in short, the perfect group to test what kind of shape you need to be in for snowshoeing.

Continue to read the article at: http://gonewengland.about.com/od/newhampshire/ss/New-Hampshire-Snowshoeing_2.htm

Sunapee View Bed and Breakfast

2011-03-04T05:18:00.000-08:00

Sunapee View Bed and Breakfast ~ 603-763-4212

348 Route 103A, Newbury NH

There's beautiful view every season at Sunapee View Bed & Breakfast. Located just down the road from the Historic Fells estate in Newbury.

Website: http://www.sunapeeviewinn.com

Located in the heart of the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region, Sunapee View B&B offers year-round spectacular views and easy access to Mount Sunapee & Lake Sunapee activities.

Each room has a spacious, private bath and egress to a deck or balcony. The inn is a perfect choice for a romantic getaway.

Once a part of the historic John Hay Fells Estate, the inn was completely renovated during 2009.

The old apple orchard has been brought back to life, fresh vegetables grow in the garden, and you may find some home grown berries and fruits mixed into muffins or sprinkled on breakfast.

Enjoy a wealth of four season activities in the region. Fine dining, shopping and cultural events abound. Hiking trails, water sports, downhill and cross country skiing, snowshoeing and golf are just some of the nearby outdoor activities. We welcome you to sit by the fire, enjoy the views and play in the great outdoors of

the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Area.

A full breakfast is offered every day. An elegant and gourmet repast with fresh homemade breads and muffins. Lighter fair is always available for those who might wish, a selection of yogurt, fresh fruit, cereal and oatmeal.

We offer a complimentary chef's choice dinner between 6 and 8 PM on the night of arrival for guests with reservations staying two nights or more. This is a simple supper such as homemade soup, stew or roast chicken and salad. We do not have a liquor license, but you are welcome to bring a favorite bottle of wine or other beverage to have with your meal. We do have a small guest refrigerator and glassware for your use. Other dinners or picnic lunches may be arranged in advance for additional charge.

Please let us know at time of booking if you have any food allergies or any other dietary restrictions. We are happy to accommodate special requests.

Coffee and tea are available at all times as well as fresh fruit and other snacks during the day and evening.

Area Quilt and Knit Shops

2011-02-28T05:46:00.000-08:00

The Dartmouth Sunapee Area has a wealth of local quilt shops. as well as some of our area inns host quilters and quilt workshops.

Please stay tuned throughout the year as packages and workshops are announced.

Autumn Harvest Farm and Quilt Studio

77 Johnson Ln. Grafton, NH 603-632-9144

Constant Quilter

139 Pancake Rd., Andover, NH 603-735-4100

http://www.constantquilter.com

Country Spun Treasures

711 Flaghole Road, Andover, NH 603-934-3885

http://www.countryspuntreasures.com/

Essential Knits

428 Main Street, New London, NH 603-526-8533

http://www.essentialknits.com

Dorr Mill Store

Rt. 11, Newport, NH 800-846-3677

http://www.dorrmillstore.com/

Fiber Studio

9 Foster Hill Rd, Henniker NH 603-428-7830

http://www.fiberstudio.com

Hodgepodge Yarns & Fibers

Belknap Ave., Newport NH 603-863-7195

Pins and Needles

31 River Rd. , Sunapee Harbor, NH 603-763-2031

Skyeview Alpacas

102 Wilmot Center Road, Elkins, NH 866-759-3843

http://www.skyeviewalpacas.com

Sunshine Carousel Quilt Shop

Sawyer Brook Plaza, Route 10, Grantham, NH 603-863-5754

http://www.scqs.com

Quilted Threads

48 Main Street, Henniker, NH 603-428-6622

http://www.quiltedthreads.com

Trumbull House Bed and Breakfast

2011-02-25T11:41:00.000-08:00

Trumbull House Bed and Breakfast ~800-651-5141

40 Etna Road, Hanover NH

The Trumbull House B&B offers luxury country lodgings and sumptuous breakfasts just four miles from Dartmouth College.

Website: http://www.trumbullhouse.com

Trumbull House Bed & Breakfast offers luxury country lodgings just four miles from Dartmouth College and three miles from the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Situated on 16 lovely acres, it boasts beautiful grounds and glorious guest bedrooms. Whether traveling on business or for pleasure, you'll find a stay at The Trumbull House B&B to be one of your most enjoyable travel experiences.

Each of our six bedrooms has ultra-luxurious all-cotton bedding, luxury down pillows and comforters, private baths with big thirsty towels, cable TV with VCR and DVD players, high-speed wireless internet access, clock radios, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards, and air conditioning. Unique in layout and décor, you'll find window seats, sleeping alcoves, small libraries with interesting reading material and generous desk areas. Our Suite has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, perfect for families. Our Guest Cottage provides a romantic haven behind the main house.

Bountiful breakfasts are served whenever you wish, accommodating both early morning meetings and lazy vacations. Breakfast begins with fresh fruit and freshly baked muffins, scones or coffee cake. The menu offers a wide assortment of entrees including popular selections like buttermilk pancakes, tomato/basil/brie omelets, poached eggs on wheat toast, and granola with vanilla yogurt and fresh berries.

Our Business Center provides 24-hour complimentary access to a computer, printer/scanner and fax facilities. High speed wireless internet access extends throughout the house and to the immediately adjacent grounds.

Our sixteen acres include a large swimming pond, basketball half-court, target golf course, gardens and sitting areas as well as hiking trails that link to the Appalachian Trail. Snowshoeing, cross country skiing, sledding and ice skating keep our cold weather enthusiasts happily occupied. Golf, canoeing, downhill skiing and other recreational activities are less than 15 minutes away. This winter the snow is coming early and looks great for skiing. We have snowshoes available for guests use to encourage you to explore our grounds and the local trails!

Twin Doors Bed and Breakfast

2011-02-23T05:40:00.000-08:00

Twin Doors Bed and Breakfast ~ 603-763-2236

49 High Street, Sunapee, NH

Romantic accommodations with four modern queen/king guestrooms plus ideal location - walk to Sunapee Harbor waterfront activities & 3 miles to award winning Mt Sunapee skiing & riding

Website: http://www.twindoors.com

Twin Doors Bed & Breakfast is located at 49 High Street, Sunapee Harbor, NH in the heart of the Dartmouth - Lake Sunapee Region, an easy 90 minute trip from the Boston area. With just four guest bedrooms, we specialize in superb service and hospitality in a relaxing and romantic setting. All guest rooms have a queen or king bed, individual heat control, A/C and ceiling fan, private bath with Jacuzzi tub or shower, hair dryer, TV, DVD and wireless Internet. You will be served a full hot country breakfast plus enjoy our afternoon home-baked treats, all included for $129 – $165 per night, double occupancy.

Historic charm with modern comfort - Twin Doors Bed & Breakfast is a classic turn of the century cape style farmhouse built in 1900 when Sunapee Harbor was a thriving Victorian mill town and Summer tourist community located along the Sugar River and the shores of Lake Sunapee. Originally built as a duplex, hence the two identical front doors - "Twin Doors", the house, in 2007, underwent an extensive renovation and modernization with the guests needs and comforts in mind. Each room is uniquely decorated to capture the spirit and charm of a New England Lakeside village. Today, its historic charm blends perfectly with all the modern guestroom comforts.

Great location year around - Twin Doors is ideally located for all of your summer and winter activities. You will be a short stroll to the Sunapee Harbor waterfront and a 5 minute drive to Mount Sunapee Resort. As our guest, let us advise you on the current nearby activities or just relax - enjoy your favorite movie or special DVD, curl up in the parlor with a book from our library or enjoy the view and soak up the warm afternoon sun from a rocker on the front porch. From all of these places you can take advantage of our wireless internet.

March 2011 Events around the Dartmouth Lake Sunapee Region

2011-02-21T04:48:00.000-08:00

Saturday, March 5

16th Annual Chocolatefest 2011, 12-3pm

Chocolate Fest offers many of the area's premier chocolate treat experts providing you a challenge to select what you think is best! Family Fun at Wheeler Hall, Ware Campus Center, Colby-Sawyer College, 541 Main Street, New London, NH; Tickets $10 each, children 5 and under are free; 12 noon - 3 pm, voting ends at 2:30 pm http://64.140.221.126/pcalendar/pcalevent.cfm?Event=552&calid=1&progname=index.cfm

Saturday, March 5

SRKG, JOURNEY ALONG Sunapee Ridge to Lucia’s Lookout to appreciate the unique view seen only by dedicated trekkers. Call Gerry Gold, 526-2857. 10 miles, difficult.

http://www.srkg.com/winter_schedule_2011.htm

Sunday, March 13, 2011

5th Annual Dummy Big Air Contest, Mount Sunapee Resort Newbury, NH

Homemade dummy skiers and snowboarders are shot down the runway and launched off a huge jump. Great spectator event. Prizes awarded for best designed dummies, biggest air and best crash.

Time: All day, For More Information: Call 603-763-3500

http://www.mountsunapee.com/mtsunapeewinter/onthemountain/upcomingevents.asp?action=view&id=384&date=3/13/2011#events

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Pats Peak Pond Skim -- Henniker, NH

Either participate or watch the fun at Pats Peak Ski Mountain. Try to skim across the man made pool of water; costumes are required to participate. There are prizes for best costume, best splash, and best skim. You can choose to either ski or snowboard across--don't miss it. Location: Flanders Road. Time: Registration is 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.; events starts at 1 p.m. Cost: no entrance fee, but purchase of a lift ticket is required. Information: 888-728-7732 or visit http://www.patspeak.com.

Saturday, March 19, 2011 to Sunday, March 20, 2011

New Hampshire Maple Weekend -- Various Towns throughout NH

During the fourth weekend every March, over 50 sugar houses across New Hampshire open their doors to visitors. Take the opportunity to tour maple orchards and sugar houses and learn how maple syrup is made. Taste free samples of maple products and fill up on pancake breakfasts. You can also gather sap with horses or oxen, take a horse-drawn hay ride, watch a sap gathering contest or tour barnyards to see common and exotic animals. For locations, hours, and other information: 603-225-3757 or visit http://www.nhmapleproducers.com.

Thursday, March 24

Backyard Wildlife, This presentation highlights a dozen wildlife species commonly seen in the Upper Valley. Participants learn cool animal facts and how the diverse mix of habitats in our region supports species such as American woodcock, painted turtle, pileated woodpecker, wood frogs, little brown bats and other captivating creatures. Free. Advance registration not required. Meets at The Fells Gatehouse. Sponsored by The Fells and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension. 4-5pm http://www.thefells.org/calendar

March 4-7, 2011, Area Inn Chocolate Fest Packages, Annual Chocolate Lovers Weekend

2011-02-21T04:37:00.000-08:00

16th Annual Chocolatefest 2011, March 5, 12-3pm
Chocolate Fest offers many of the area's premier chocolate treat experts providing you a challenge to select what you think is best! Family Fun!; at Wheeler Hall, Ware Campus Center, Colby-Sawyer College, 541 Main Street, New London, NH; Tickets $10 each, children 5 and under are free; 12 noon - 3 pm, voting ends at 2:30pm; Co=sponsored by Colby-Sawyer College and Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce; Call 603-526-6575/877-526-6575 or email chamberinfo@tds.net; 603-526-6575 for more information including participation or sponsorships! Park in Main Street and follow signs to Ware Campus Center; http://www.lakesunapeenh.org

Colby Hill Inn ~ 1-800-531-0330

The Oaks, Henniker, NH

Website: http://www.colbyhillinn.com

Colby Hill Inn, Annual Chocolate Lovers Weekend, March 4-7, 2011

Two-nights' lodging
In-room chocolate gift
Breakfast each morning
Elegant chocolate tea each afternoon
Chocolate Cooking Class
Saturday Evening Gala Dinner with Chef’s Special Chocolate Creation Dinner

Weekend package starting at $433 per couple

Rosewood Country Inn ~ 1-800-938-5273

67 Pleasant View Road, Bradford, NH

Website: http://www.rosewoodcountryinn.com

Rosewood Country Inn, Chocolate Fest, March 5

Colby-Sawyer College and the Lake Sunapee Regional Chamber of Commerce will co-sponsor the 16th Annual Chocolate Fest. This tradition, anticipated by chocolate lovers across the region, will feature some of the Lake Sunapee area's most celebrated creators of chocolate desserts. The celebration of sweets will be held on Saturday March 5, 2011. Last year's event drew over 400 chocolate lovers.

Package includes:

-Hearty country breakfast each morning

-Tickets to the Chocolate Fest

-$15 pp over room rate

February 20, 2011, Family Snowshoe Adventure (Trailwalk Series) February 20, 2011

2011-02-16T04:06:00.001-08:00

Time: 1:30PM - 2:30PM

Details: Join a guided family snowshoe hike through the wood and meadows of The Fells with Lake Sunapee Protective Association Education Director Kathleen Stowell. We will look for tracks and other signs of winter-loving animals. Bring own equipment. No registration required. Meet at Fells Kiosk. Free for Fells members/ $6 nonmember adults/$3 nonmembers 6-17/free under 6. Takes place at The Fells, 456 Rte. 103A, Newbury, NH 03255. For more information: 603-763-4789, info@thefells.org, http://www.thefells.org

February 17, SRKG Greenway Winter Hike-2011 Moonlight Snowshoe Hike

2011-02-16T04:06:00.000-08:00

8:00PM - 10:00PM

Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway Coalition is leading a series of exciting winter hikes in the Lake Sunapee Region. Variety of terrain of conditions, including snowshoe and cross-country ski events. Free except for personal food, equipment and transportation the hike site; Open to all; Call the hike leader before the date of the hike for time and meeting place; A moonlight snowshoe hike following trails on the Cook and Deming easements; All participants must have snowshoes, warm clothing and headlamps with fresh batteries, poles strongly recommended beginning on Thursday, February 17, Friday, February 18 or Saturday, February 19th; Each hike is approximately 2 miles and about 2 hours in duration; moderate-not for novices; Hike leader is Dave Cook, 526-4570; sponsored by SRKG, ASPLT and New London Conservation Commission; http://www.srkg.com

3 Valentine Specials from 3 of our Country Inns

2011-02-11T08:54:00.000-08:00

Valentines Day Dinner from the Inn at Pleasant Lake

Monday, February 14, 2011

Six-course prix-fixe dinner

$72 per person, not including tax, gratuity or beverages

Reservations Required

Appetizer

Chilled Poached Prawns

served over Polenta with Sherry Garlic Vinaigrette

Red Pepper Aoili and Crispy Leeks

Soup

Bisque of Butternut Squash & Granny Smith Apples

with Cinnamon Crème Fraîche and Poppyseed Pâte à Choux

Salad

Organic Baby Greens

with a Creamy Fresh Herb Dressing, Marinated Cucumbers

Prosciutto Chiffonade and Shaved Smoked Gouda

Caramelized Onion Bread with Whipped Butter

Entremezzo

Passionfruit Sorbet with Tart Cherries

Choice of Entrée

Filet Mignon of Angus Beef

served with a Sauce Périgourdine

and Red Onion Marmalade

~or~

Seared Crab Cakes

served with a Sherried Mango Vinaigrette

and Asian Shiitakes

Dessert

Individual Amaretto Cheesecake

with a Dark Chocolate Sauce and Raspberry Coulis

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

Be My Valentine, Feb 11-13 from the Rosewood Country Inn

You'll win Cupid's Romance Award when you book our Valentine Getaway.

Come spend a romantic weekend in a secluded country inn. Sip champagne as you relax by the cozy fireplace in your room, or soothe yourself in a bubbling Jacuzzi-for-two.

Enjoy an afternoon of X-C skiing or snow shoe on miles of our woodland trails.

Take an optional sleigh ride over the river and through the woods.

Spend time with the one you love.

Three course candlelight breakfast included each morning.

Optional add-ons:

Chilled champagne and luscious chocolate dipped strawberries $50

Sleigh ride $25 pp

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

Romantic Month of February from The Candlelite Inn

What a beautiful way to say, "I Love You" this Valentine's Day-and all month long-than a weekend at the award winning Candlelite Inn.

Upon arrival, enjoy our Indulgence Welcome Basket filled with Valentine treats and a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers. Bedtime sparkling cider and sweetheart goodies wait in your room for that late night romance. Wake up the next morning to tantalizing aromas coming from the Inn's kitchen. Have your morning coffee in front of a warm and inviting fire in our turn of the century parlor. A three course breakfast-with dessert-is served in our cozy Sun Room which overlooks the pond. Explore the Lake Sunapee Region, or ski the slopes of Mt. Sunapee and Pat's Peak or try cross-country skiing, snow shoeing or tubing. Then back to the Inn for hot chocolate and Valentine sweets. Later that evening, enjoy a delectable dinner at one of our fine area restaurants-reservations are required. (dinner is not included in the package) As you gently slip back into reality, memories will always last of the romantic stay at the Candlelite Inn. $115 above room rate.

2 nights required on weekends.

Candlelite Inn ~ 1-888-812-5571

5 Greenhouse Lane, Bradford, NH

This award winning, country Victorian Inn has all the grace and charm for that perfect getaway.

Website: http://www.candleliteinn.com

February 5, SRKG Greenway Winter Hike

2011-02-02T11:55:00.000-08:00

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway Coalition is leading a series of exciting winter hikes in the Lake Sunapee Region. Variety of terrain of conditions, including snowshoe and cross-country ski events. Free except for personal food, equipment and transportation the hike site; Open to all; Call the hike leader before the date of the hike for time and meeting place; Visit Andover's scenic small ponds including Hopkins, Elbow and Mudd on Saturday, February 5; 6 miles; Easy-to-moderate; Hike leader is Lee Carvalho, 735-5791; http://www.srkg.com

Featured Inn: Blue Goose Inn

2011-02-02T11:51:00.000-08:00

603-763-5519 | #24 Route 103B, Mount Sunapee, NH

Charmingly intimate 19th century farmhouse evokes memories of Sundays with the family in a day gone by.

Website: http://www.bluegooseinn2.com

Before becoming a B&B owner, Margaret was a process engineer for 22 years before beginning a new career in Real Estate. She has been in real estate for more then 8 years and owns her own brokerage, Sunapee Region Buyers Advantage; She is an Exclusive Buyers Agent so Buyers Only. Ron has been a mechanical engineer for the past 35 years and looks forward to retiring in the near future when he can become a full time "innkeeper". Ron and Margaret have owned the Blue Goose Inn for almost 4 years.

Margaret says in response to being asked why they wanted become innkeepers, "We were looking for a lifestyle that would keep us busy and on our toes as we look toward retirement from our "day jobs". Innkeeping and the hospitality industry in general offers the opportunity to meet lots of great people and affords some flexibility in your "work schedule".

Margaret mentions she finds the most challenging thing about running a B&B is coming up with new ideas for their menu, She loves to bake. They run a simple farmhouse style B&B and keep their menu simple with a few interesting twists. Rons says, "Finding time to get to all the projects I'd like to work on. More fencing and gardens and grounds work. "

Margaret really likes to walk and hike and there are so many great places right near by the inn. Snowshoeing in the winter is a great break for them both while their guests are out skiing. They both also really enjoy their kayaks whether they are on Lake Sunapee, or any of the beautiful smaller lakes and ponds in the area. When they get their "seasonal breaks" in the spring and late fall they try to plan a trip away from the area to unwind. They often visit their youngest son who lives and works in Las Vegas or they may travel a bit further to visit family in CA. They took a great trip in Nov. 2010 and visited Utah/Zion National Park for a hiking trip.

Both Margaret and Ron share the house keeping duties most of the time, Ron is typically at work during mid-week periods so Margaret is on her own. As far as the cooking goes, Margaret is the baker and prep cook and Ron is the cook every weekend! Ron is also the maintenance man, landscaper, and all around "jack of all trades". Margaret takes on the ironing duty as she always iron her linens to make sure the beds are really comfy.

Margaret says, "There is so much to do here year round. Warmer months, motor boating, water skiing, days at the beach. Kayaking, biking, hiking and picnicking! In the fall these outdoor activities are even more enjoyable with the fabulous foliage we have. Come winter time there is downhill skiing at Mt. Sunapee, just 750' from our door to the entrance to the State Park, cross country skiing (ever right from our property) snow shoeing, skating and sledding."

Margaret continues, "Many of our warm weather guests come for the outdoor activities and many for special events like weddings, bike races and the fabulous League of New Hampshire Craftsman's fair. For the winter guests it's very often for the snow! Skiing, and more skiing along with the other winter activities we've mentioned."

The Blue Goose Inn is a "Provider of Simple Comforts" and they do keep it simple but very comfortable. They try to be very flexible and meet the needs of their guest's schedules. They provide really great linens in their guest rooms to make sure the "BED" part of the B&B is really enjoyable. And for the "BREAKFAST" part of the B&B they offer farm fresh eggs from a local farm as one option each morning and homemade pastries for breakfast and afternoon refreshments time.

Margaret says, "I love to bake! I'm now baking fresh bread for our guests to enjoy. Also, Ron is a beekeeper so the honey on the breakfast table comes from the Blue Goose hives. A sample breakfast begins with coffee/tea/ or hot chocolate, homemade ginger scones and fresh bowl of homemade chunky applesauce . Then for your main course; bacon and your choice of farm fresh eggs cooked on the grill cranberry pecan French toast. Many mornings our guests just can't decide and will have some of each."

Margaret comments, "We have guests in all age groups for all kinds of reasons. We have young families, young singles getting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life as well as those aging baby boomers. Again, we are a simple farmhouse and that appeals to all ages and interests. We've even had newlyweds on occasion be we are not really focused on those "romantic getaways"! We do have wireless internet and our rooms are set up to be suitable for business guests and we'd love to see more of them."

Both innkeepers say with enthusiasm when asked, What would you say to people who have never stayed in a bed and breakfast before? "Try it you will be in for a real treat!" Margaret and Ron's favorite thing about owning a B&B is meeting people from all over the country and all over the world and this gives them am opportunity to do that.

When asked, how do you think B&Bs differ from hotels and what makes staying at a B&B better Margaret says, "It's a totally different experience in that the mission of an innkeeper (speaking for Ron & myself) is to provide you with comfortable lodging and a great breakfast but to also assist you with getting the very most out of your visit to our region. Hospitality is the key to B&B's & Inns. Looking for great hiking trails, skiing venues, restaurants and more? Want to know some of the history? This is part of the service to all our guests along with the bed and breakfast.

Margaret says, "Ron and I are the "innkeepers and our style is "farmhouse friendly". You can sit in our breakfast room and watch the turkeys, birds, squirrels and chipmunks while you enjoy your breakfast. You can sit by the fire in our cozy living room and enjoy a good book or the company of other guests who are visiting. Because our inn is "simple and comfortable" nothing real fancy, Ron and I focus on our guests. Chatting and sharing information about our beautiful region and making every effort to meet your needs to make your stay here truly enjoyable is our greatest offering."

When asked, "What do you consider your signature dish? And tell us a little bit about it." Margaret replies, "WOW! Just one? Well, perhaps I'll give you a first course and a main: cherry chocolate chip scones to start and cranberry pecan French toast to finish. The scones are a French style scone so lots of butter and just a little sugar which makes them really moist and flaky. The French toast begins with an artisan bread that is a pretty dense multigrain bread with dried cranberries and pecans. It gets soaked overnight in Ron's own batter and then is grilled to a golden brown on the grill. That French toast is great with pure maple syrup from the local farm where we get our eggs OR honey from Ron's hives."

Pat's Peak Annual Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge on Sunday, February 6th

2011-02-02T09:19:00.000-08:00

The Annual Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge on Sunday, February 6th. Enjoy the free dual slalom race with your valid lift ticket, lots of giveaways, awards party & more. Racers of all ages and abilities compete against each other and racers from across the country in the hopes of a chance at the championships in April! Race Registration opens at 8am in the Main Lodge. The Race starts at 11am. The Awards Party kicks-off at 2:30pm in the Main Lodge. Bring your friends and family and “Do the Dew!”
http://www.patspeak.com/snow_report.php

Feb 4 &5, 11 & 12 &13, SKIT provides a Gershwin Musical Review Program

2011-02-02T08:22:00.000-08:00

7:30PM - 9:00PM, Feb 4 &5, 11 & 12 &13
Sunapee-Kearsarge Intercommunity Theater (SKIT) presents 20-30 of George Gershwin's best-loved melodies such as - "S' Wonderful, S Marvelous" with proceeds used to New London Rotary and SKIT scholarship fund; 7;30 pm (Sunday, 2/13 at 2:30pm; Whipple Hall, New London; Tickets at Tatewell Gallery and Morgan Hill Bookstore;

Tickets $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12. $6 Call Tatewell Gallery at 526-2910 for ticket information and show times!

Sunapee-Kearsarge Intercommunity Theater (SKIT) http://www.skitonline.org/

The Cast of GERSHWIN! A Musical Review
(from the SKIT website)

February 24, 2011, New Hampshires Wild History: 350 Years of New Hampshire

2011-01-22T22:54:00.000-08:00

Time: 4:00PM - 5:00PM Details: The Wild History slide presentation takes participants on a virtual journey through New Hampshires past, focusing on changes in the land and how wildlife populations have responded over time. Youll learn why changes in habitat in our past are behind the decline of many of our rarest species today, and why others are more abundant than in the past. Youll also learn what you can do to help. Presentation includes handouts and other helpful materials. Free. Pre-registration not required. Meet at Fells Gatehouse, 456 Rte. 103A, Newbury, NH 03255. Sponsored by The Fells and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension.
For more information: 603-763-4789, http://www.thefells.org,

Stew & Story, January 28th – 30th at the Candlelite Inn

2011-01-21T06:01:00.000-08:00

Winter in New Hampshire is so peaceful, so quiet. As the snowflakes drifts from the sky, cozy up by the fire for our Stew & Story weekend. Your weekend starts on Friday evening with light hors d’oeuvres as you look over the area menus. Winter time in the Lake Sunapee Region is so diversified—from downhill or cross country skiing to ice skating on a Town Green. For those who the outdoor sports aren’t for them—there is outlet shopping, antiquing or museums to visit.

Saturday evening enjoy a delectable dinner by Chef Joe Conlon of Irresistible Cravings as he prepares a hearty stew dinner. After dinner, master storyteller, Cora Ciampi, will spin her tales as you relax by a fire.

Room rates start at $134 d/o with an additional $40 per person above room rate.

Don’t miss out on this relaxing evening of scrumptious food and stories.

Two nights are required with this package.

Candlelite Inn ~ 1-888-812-5571

5 Greenhouse Lane, Bradford, NH

This award winning, country Victorian Inn has all the grace and charm for that perfect getaway.

Website: http://www.candleliteinn.com

March 4-6th, Inn to Inn Snowshoe Adventure,

2011-01-17T10:00:00.000-08:00

Experience the warm hospitality of two New Hampshire inns as you spend a cozy winter weekend in the Lake Sunapee area. This inn-to-inn adventure promises to be the right combination of physical activity in the crisp outdoors and wonderful indoor pampering.

We start our adventure at the award-winning Rosewood Country Inn where we will have a brief orientation followed by a hearty, four course dinner.

In the morning we'll enjoy a three course breakfast before heading out on our journey.

We'll venture out by snow shoe (or hike, depending on snow conditions) over peaceful forest trails as our guide leads the way from one charming inn to the next. You'll take along trail lunches as your innkeepers shuttle your luggage to our next inn. In the evenings we'll enjoy the quiet comfort, warm hospitality and gracious hearty meals at The Candlelite Inn.

Package includes:

2 nights lodging

hearty country breakfast each morning

fireside dinner each evening

guided snow shoe trek

trailside lunch on Saturday

luggage shuttle

Rate is $299 pp/do

(snow shoe rental an additional $20, if needed)

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

and

Candlelite Inn ~ 1-888-812-5571

5 Greenhouse Lane, Bradford, NH

This award winning, country Victorian Inn has all the grace and charm for that perfect getaway.

Website: http://www.candleliteinn.com

Musterfield Farm Ice Day- January 23, 2011

2011-01-17T09:42:00.000-08:00

9 am ~ 'til the ice is in (2 pm)

Ice Day will be held Sunday, January 23 at Kezar Lake's Horse Beach in North Sutton. Cutting the 200-pound blocks of ice from the lake gets underway at 9 a.m. and continues until the Watters Ice House, just up the road at Muster Field Farm, is filled. The ice is packed in sawdust and will be put to use in August during Farm Days (less than 15% is lost in the intervening six months). Hot soups and snacks are served in the Ryder Schoolhouse, next to the ice house. Free admission (donations appreciated). Rain date: January 30.

Begin the day at the annual pancake breakfast, sponsored by the Sutton Historical Society in North Sutton's Free Will Baptist Church, from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. All you can eat, plain or blueberry pancakes, local maple syrup, sausage, orange juice, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. $5.00 for adults, $2.50 for kids. A $1.00 discount if you come by snowmobile, x-c skis or snowshoes. Rain date: January 30.

In addition, the Sutton Ridgerunners will stage an Ice Day ride-in for all area snowmobilers, gathering at Horse Beach. And Pete Lauridsen and friends will display their antique cars converted to snowmobiles. Rain date: January 30.

For more information: http://www.musterfieldfarm.com/calendar-of-events#ice_day_01242010

Eat, Drink and Be Merry! Fireside Chat, Superb Soup, and Sunday Ice Cutting Day - January 22

2011-01-17T09:40:00.000-08:00

After you enjoy a day of skiing, snowshoeing or walking the lake, enjoy a very special evening here at the Follansbee. Visiting Chef Aylene Lambert will show the secrets to making superb vegetarian soup, all while you cozy 'round our pub fireplace, enjoying appetizers and drinks. Then experience a divine meal of homemade soup, bread & dessert prepared by Chef Aylene. Chef Aylene Lambert is visiting us from New York City, where she recently completed her chef training at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts. She rounded out her training with internships at the top vegetarian restaurants in the country, where she learned how to showcase fresh produce and highlight seasonal ingredients from the local farmer’s market. Aylene will be sharing her award-winning Sweet and Spicy Carrot Bisque, which will be featured in the January 2011 issue of Vegetarian Times. Aylene and her husband Russ, who will be assisting the class, are big fans of the Follansbee and are thrilled to be a part of the Fireside Chats. For you, it is compliments of the house with your regular room reservation. Recipes included for you to take home.

January 23 - On Sunday morning, you can go outside and help with the Musterfield Farm Ice Cutting on the lake--an experience not to be missed. Our "regulars" return for this one year after year, and we're inviting you make this one of your winter traditions!

Follansbee Inn on Kezar Lake

1-800-626-4221

Kezar St., North Sutton, NH

Website: http://www.follansbeeinn.com

Zesty Orange Ginger Fruit Cobbler

2011-01-17T09:22:00.001-08:00

Serves 12-16 depending on ramekin size

Ingredients:

4 cups fresh blueberries
16 ripe peaches or apples cut into thinly sliced segments
1 1/4 cup sugar
2 tea cinnamon
1 tea nutmeg
1/2 tea ground mace
2 tble cornstarch

4 large eggs
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled (reserve 1 tble butter for glazing)
1 cup heavy cream
1 tble pure vanilla
1/4 cups orange zest
2 tble fresh grated ginger

2 1/3 cup AP flour
2 tea kosher salt
4 tea baking powder

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine peaches/apples and blueberries in a bowl.
Mix together sugar, dry spices and cornstarch.
Toss fruit with the sugar mix and set aside.
Whish together the eggs, the melted butter, ginger, orange zest and the cream in a bowl.
Sift together the flour, salt, baking powder.
Make a well in center of dry ingredients, and pour egg mixture into well.
Mix by hand, incorporating just until ingredients are mixed and form a loose dough.
Divide the fruit between individual ramekins.
Pat in dough mixture just to cover the tops of the ramekins.
Brush tops with remaining butter.
Bake until crust golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes.
Serve hot, with ice cream or whipped cream

Featured Recipe: Swedish Coffee Cake

2011-01-17T09:20:00.000-08:00

Cream 1 stick of butter and 1 cup of sugar, add 2 eggs and beat well, add 2 cups of flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda and min well. Add 1 cup of sour cream.

Topping: ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup chopped walnuts and 1 tsp cinnamon.

Grease & flour an angel food pan. Pour half the batter into pan. Sprinkle with half of the topping pour rest of the batter and top with remaining topping.

Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.

603-863-1144 | 21 Sleeper Road, Sunapee, NH
Blue Acorn Inn
The perfect setting for a memorable vacation
whether you are an old friend or a first time visitor.
Website: http://www.blueacorninn.com

January 28-30, 2011, New London Winter Carnival, New London, NH

2011-01-10T04:35:00.000-08:00

Friday, January 28, 2011
Dinner with Jack Frost
6:00 pm- 8:00 pm
New London, NH Town Common
This is the 5th Annual event and great
for the whole family!
As a family you will snowshoe or sled around the New London Town Common via tiki torches to 6 - 8 designated bonfires. Each bonfire will be a sponsoring restaurant from town which will provide one of their trademark entrees, beverages and/or desserts for your family. There will be a large tent in the middle of the town green with a band playing for your enjoyment.
Snowshoe Rentals available through Rec. Dept. and Village Sports.

Saturday, January 29, 2011
NESJA Ski Joring Event
New London Town Common (daytime) Noon

Saturday, January 29, 2011
New London Block Party
New London, NH
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Featuring the Frydaddys from Hartland, VT , Bonfires, Cash Bar, Appetizers, Fireworks, Takes place outside on the town common under heated tents., Adults only event.

Sunday, January 30, 2011
NESJA Ski Joring Event
New London Town Common (daytime) Noon
Visit http://www.campfiredining.com/index.php?nav=21&group=8
for more information on all four weekend events!

photo © 2009 mahalie stackpole | more info (via: Wylio)

SRKG winter hikes start January 15

2011-01-03T07:05:00.000-08:00

The Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway Coalition is again leading a series of winter hikes in the Lake Sunapee region. The hikes are open to the public free of charge, and offer a variety of terrain and conditions. The hike schedule (listed below) includes snowshoe and cross-country ski events and a moonlight snowshoe outing over a forgiving three-mile course.

A snowshoe tour through Webb Woods in Sunapee on January 15 will kick off the 2011 hike schedule.

Hikes range from easy to difficult.

Hike leaders will offer full details for each event, including starting place and time and equipment needs. There is no cost to participants, except for personal food, equipment, and transportation to the hike site.

Since winter hikes require special attention to physical conditioning, weather and snow conditions, participants are encouraged to evaluate their capabilities carefully before joining any group.

Read more and the Winter schedule at http://sunapeenews.com/2011/01/02/srkg-winter-hikes-start-january-15/#more-19712

news courtesy of http://sunapeenews.com

Featured Recipe: Morning Glory Muffins from Shaker Hill Bed and Breakfast

2011-01-03T06:57:00.000-08:00

Makes 12 Muffins

Ingredients

2c flour

1-1/4c sugar

2t baking soda

2t.cinnamon

Pinch of salt

2c grated carrots

½ c raisins

½ c shredded coconut

1 apple, peeled and grated

3 eggs

2t. Vanilla

7 oz. Vegetable oil

Method:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees; prepare muffin pan by spraying with vegetable spray.

Mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir in carrots, raisins coconut and apples. In separate bowl beat eggs with oil and vanilla. Add liquids to four mixture and combine well, but gently. Spoon into muffin pan and bake for 28-30 min.

877-516-1370 | 259 Shaker Hill Road, Enfield NH

Shaker Hill Bed and Breakfast

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

Website: http://www.shakerhill.com

Featured Recipe: Granola from the Blue Acorn Inn

2011-01-03T06:56:00.000-08:00

Ingredients
8 cups Oats
2 cups sunflower seeds
2 cups walnuts
2 cups sliced almonds
4 Tbsp. Nutmeg
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup oil
2 cups honey
8 Tbsp cinnamon
1 Tbsp cloves
2 Tbsp almond extract

Method:
Mix dry ingredients, add oil and honey
Layer granola on baking sheets
Bake for 10-15 Minutes at 350.

Blue Acorn Inn

603-863-1144 | 21 Sleeper Road, Sunapee, NH

The perfect setting for a memorable vacation

whether you are an old friend or a first time visitor.

Website: http://www.blueacorninn.com

Now is the time to go Skiing in the Darmouth Lake Sunapee Region

2010-12-29T13:16:00.000-08:00

Area snow reports and events

Mt. Sunapee Resort, Sunapee, NH

Jingle Jam Rail Jam, Sat January 1st, 2011

The first signature event of the season kicks off in the Bob Skinner's 603 Terrain Park Saturday. The Park Crew will be unveiling the new HUBBA along with a holiday blend of rails. $500 cash prizes by Golf & Ski Warehouse plus merchandise. $20 entry fee. Register at the Park Shack. Starts at 1pm.

Check out their snow report at http://www.mountsunapee.com/mtsunapeewinter/onthemountain/sunapeesnowreport.asp

More upcoming events at

http://www.mountsunapee.com/mtsunapeewinter/onthemountain/events/winterevents.asp

Harpoon Apres-Ski Beer Promotion 3 PM to 7 PM in the sled pub

Check out their snow report at
http://www.patspeak.com/snow_report.php

More upcoming events at http://www.patspeak.com/calendar.php

Ragged Mt. Resort

Ragged has some need pictures and videos on their site at http://www.raggedmountainresort.com/galleries.html

Check out their snow report at http://www.raggedmountainresort.com/trail_report.html

Check out upcoming events at http://www.raggedmountainresort.com/ski_events.html?date=2011-1-01

Winter is a great time to check out the local covered bridges

2010-12-17T05:03:00.000-08:00

Andover Covered Bridge

Bement Bridge
Bradford Center Road
Bradford, NH 03221
Location: One quarter mile north of the intersection of N.H. Routes 103 and 114
Built in 1854, this bridge carries Bradford Center Road across the west branch of the Warner River. Tradition has it that Colonel Stephen H. Long, a Hopkinton native and a member of the U.S. Army Topographical Engineers, built the bridge. While working for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Long developed a plan for a new covered bridge truss that became nationally known as the Long truss. Long patented his design in 1830. Long truss; 60 feet long.

Blacksmith Bridge
Town House Road
Cornish, NH 03745
Location: 2 miles east of Route 12A
This bridge, built in 1881, carries a foot path over the Mill Brook in the town of Cornish. It is just a few miles south of the Cornish-Windsor Bridge, which crosses the Connecticut River between Vermont and New Hampshire. The name was derived from a nearby blacksmith shop. One-span multi-kingpost truss; 91 feet long. Parking available along Town House Road for two or three cars.

Blow Me Down Bridge
Mill Road
Cornish, NH 03745
Location: South of Route 12A, 1.5 miles southwest of Plainfield Village
The Blow Me Down Bridge, built in 1877, carries Mill Road over Blow Me Down Brook. Multi-kingpost truss; 85 feet long. Parking available in pull off before crossing the bridge.

Cilleyville / Bog Bridge
Andover, NH 03216
Location: At the junction of N.H. Route 11 and N.H. Route 4A
Built in 1887, this bridge spans Pleasant Brook. It was bypassed in 1959 and restricted to foot traffic. The bridge was the model for murals of typical New Hampshire scenes which were once located in the State House in Concord. Town lattice truss; 53 feet long.

Cornish-Windsor Bridge
Windsor, VT 05089
Location: Crosses the Connecticut River between Bridge Street, Windsor, VT, and NH Route 12A, Cornish, NH
Probably the most prominent of all of Vermont’s and New Hampshire’s covered bridges, the Cornish-Windsor Bridge, built in 1866, is the longest wooden covered bridge in the United States and the longest two-span covered bridge in the world. At 450 feet long, the bridge consists of two spans supported by Town lattice trusses. The pier stands nearly under the midpoint of the bridge: the two clear spans measure 204.6 feet and 203.7 feet. The bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Three earlier bridges at this spot, the first of them built in 1796, were destroyed by floods. The bridge, which originally cost $9,000 to build, was rebuilt in 1989 at a cost of $4,450,000 and reopened on December 8, 1989.

Dalton / Joppa Road Bridge
Joppa Road
Warner, NH 03278
Location: South of N.H. Route 103 on Joppa Road
Built in 1853, this bridge carries Joppa Road across the Warner River. This is one of the oldest standing covered bridges in use today. It is also known as the Joppa Road Bridge. The bridge was rebuilt in 1963-1964. Long truss with an auxiliary Queenpost system; 76 feet long.

Dingleton Bridge
Root Hill Road
Cornish, NH 03745
Location: 1.0 mile east of Route 12A on Root Hill Road
See Map
This bridge, built in 1882, carries Root Hill Road over Mill Brook. One-span multiple kingpost truss with a total length of 77 feet. Parking available on left side of Root Hill Road after crossing the bridge.

Edgell Bridge
River Road
Lyme, NH 03768
Location: One mile south of N.H. Route 10, two miles south of Orford Village
See Map
Built in 1885, this bridge carries River Road across Clay Brook. The bridge was assembled on the town common and moved by oxcart to the planned location. In 1936, it washed off its northern abutment. It was moved back, and tied down with cables. Town lattice truss; 132 feet long.

Keniston Bridge
Lorden Road
Andover, NH 03216
Location: South of U.S. Route 4, one mile west of Andover Village
See Map
Built in 1882, this bridge carries Lorden Road over the Blackwater River. The bridge's name came from a prominent family that lived for many years in one of the old homesteads in town. The bridge has been damaged only once, in 1972, when ice tore off several planks. The bridge was rehabilitated by the town in 1981. Town lattice truss; 64 feet long.

McDermott / Cold River Bridge
Landgon, NH 03602
Location: North of N.H. Route 123A, two miles north of Alstead Village
Built in 1869, this bridge is the fourth on this site. Previous bridges were built in 1790, 1814, and 1840. A modern bridge which was built downstream in 1964 and the covered bridge was closed to vehicular traffic and retained for historic reasons. Town lattice truss with light arches; 81 feet long.

Meriden / Mill Bridge
Colby Hill Road
Plainfield, NH 03781
Location: 1 mile northwest of Route 120 in Meriden Village
See Map
This bridge, built in 1880, carries Colby Hill Road over Blood Brook. Two-span multiple kingpost truss with a total length of 80 feet. Large parking area available on right side of Colby Hill Road before crossing the bridge.

Packard Hill Bridge
Riverside Drive
Lebanon, NH 03766
Location: On Riverside Drive in Lebanon
Between 1780 and 1790 an open timber bridge was constructed at this location for Ichabod Packard. In 1878, the open timber bridge was replaced by a Howe truss covered bridge. It was replaced in 1952 with a Bailey Bridge. The Bailey bridge was replaced in 1991 by the current bridge, which carries Riverside Drive across the Mascoma River. It was constructed in a manner which replicates the traditional style of covered bridges. Howe truss; 76 feet long.

Pier Bridge
Newport, NH 03773
Location: East of Chandler Station and west of N.H. Route 103 on the Concord and Claremont Railroad line spanning the Sugar River.
The current bridge was built in 1907 by the Boston and Maine Railroad to replace a wood lattice bridge constructed in 1871-1872 by the Sugar River Railroad. The double Town/Pratt lattice trusses with laminated arches were long favored on the branch lines of the Boston & Maine Railroad. In 1900 at least 100 of this type of truss were in use on the Boston & Maine system. Double Town-Pratt lattice truss; 216 feet long.

Prentiss / Drewsville Bridge
Old Cheshire Turnpike
Langdone, NH 03603
Location: One-half mile south of N.H. Route 12A
Built in 1791, this bridge, the smallest covered bridge in New Hampshire, carries the Old Cheshire Turnpike over Great Brook in Langdon. It is the third bridge on this site. It was bypassed in 1954 and now serves foot traffic only. Town lattice truss with light arches; 34 feet long.

Waterloo Bridge
New Market Road
Warner, NH 03278
Location: South of N.H. Route 103, two miles west of Warner Village
Built in 1840, this bridge carries New Market Road across the Warner River. The structure was completely rebuilt in 1857 and a second time in 1970, and it was rehabilitated in 1987 at a cost of $3,000. Town lattice truss; 76 feet long.

Wright’s Bridge
Newport, NH 03773
Location: Two miles south of N.H. Route 103 and one-half mile west of Chandler Station in Newport
This bridge, on the Concord and Claremont Railroad line spanning the Sugar River, was built in 1906 by the Boston and Maine Railroad. It replaced a wooden bridge built by the Sugar River Railroad in 1871 and 1872. The Concord and Claremont Railroad was well known for its use of the double Town/Pratt lattice truss. In 1915, there were 15 such bridges on the rail line.

descriptions courtesy
http://www.visit-newhampshire.com

Winter visitors to the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee area, area birds

2010-12-16T15:09:00.000-08:00

This is the season for entertaining visitors, perhaps including some who come great distances by air. The majority who fly to visit us do not drop in unannounced and unexpected. But some of our northern neighbors seem to have a habit of doing this every few years in winter. This commonly happens when food up north is scarce. These visitors sometimes arrive in huge numbers, and sometimes come singly. Look for them this winter when you are out and about. Here is a very brief guide to their appearance and characteristics.

read more and see some beautiful winter bird pictures at http://sunapeenews.com/2010/12/16/winter-visitors-to-the-dartmouth-lake-sunapee-area/

Mount Sunapee Sugar on Snow Celebration

2010-12-16T15:05:00.000-08:00

12/28/2010 at 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Sample delicious sugar on snow from Valley View Maple Farm in Springfield, NH. Other maple products are on sale on the patio at Sunapee Lodge. http://www.mountsunapee.com/mtsunapeewinter/onthemountain/events/winterevents.asp

An Interview with Linda and Brian MacKenzie, Inn at Pleasant Lake

2010-12-16T14:51:00.000-08:00

Inn at Pleasant Lake
1-800-626-4907 | Pleasant St., New London, NH
Website: http://www.innatpleasantlake.com
Relax in our elegant ten room inn overlooking Pleasant Lake and Mt. Kearsarge. Gourmet Dining.

An Interview with Linda and Brian MacKenzie
Linda and Brian have owned the Inn of Pleasant Lake for 14 and half years. Linda lived and worked in the hospitality field in Colorado, New York State and Virginia. Charlottesville, Virginia was where she learned inn reservations and other aspects of running an inn with a fine dining restaurant. Brian after attending university he worked in hospitality in Colorado, then attended the Culinary Institute of America. His first job out of CIA was at an upscale inn in Charlottesville, VA. After a year and a half in Charlottesville they bought The Inn at Pleasant Lake.

Linda and Brian's favorite thing about owning a Country Inn is their daily routine, which goes beyond the guest rooms, guest service and breakfast. Linda says, "We also incorporate into the daily mix our fine dining dinner service. When looking at the whole daily routine, We find that our favorite one thing is basically making our guests happy. Not only just happy, they tend to leave totally relaxed by the inn and its surroundings. A stay at the inn can be mentally and physically therapeutic by removing people from the hustle and bustle of their everyday lives."

Linda says, "We were looking to open a fine dining restaurant and preferred to purchase in a country location in New England versus a large city. To make the financials work in this type of demographic we figured it would make sense to do both an inn and fine dining restaurant. Our goal was to turn our inn into Destination Dining where guests would want to come for the food and extend the experience by staying over in a guest room."

Brian and Linda comment that most challenging about running a B&B is the transient nature of staff in their industry, although they have been lucky to have many great staff stay for many years and they supplement their busy times with additional support staff. Linda says, "Still there is a steady in and out of part-time help that can be challenging to manage."

"Time off can be elusive, " Linda mentions, "But we do try to schedule time away from the inn. In these times we enjoy doing things with our children. We enjoy the lake during the summer and snow sports in the winter. Our lives are really full so a nap always sounds great, but is rarely available."

Linda handles the marketing, payroll, wine list and ordering, bills, the ordering of supplies for guest rooms and the gift case, and décor changes and assists Brian when needed in reservations, with weddings and wait staff.
Brian is the executive chef, handles all ordering for the restaurant, catering agreements, restaurant staff, is the manager on premise and is responsible for anything that comes up. He handles broken things, guest relations, cooking, and much, much more.

The inn is located on Pleasant Lake and has a sandy beach for their guests to use and swim from. The inn supplies two canoes, one double kayak and a rowboat for guest use. A short walk from the inn is the entrance to a great hiking trail system offering easy, moderate and challenging hikes. New London has a nice mix of shops and is home to The New London Barn Playhouse which does summer stock theater.

Linda comments, "Many people come for a vacation or to visit people who live locally. We get many guests attending weddings at our inn or other nearby wedding sites. We get a good amount of parents from the local colleges and boarding schools and we have some customers who come for business."

From check in to check out Linda and Brian try to meet the guest's needs. They provide an afternoon tea each day of their stay and a hearty breakfast. They also have coffee and water available at all times and Wifi and a guest computer for those interested in those amenities. Some of the rooms have whirlpool tubs. They spend a lot of time on the gardens and making their grounds beautiful and peaceful.

The inn attracts all kinds of guests. They do weddings, they accept children so they have a lot of families too. Linda says, "The baby boomers are a big segment of our market as well, but truly it is a pretty good mix of all ages which keeps us competitive in our location."

Linda says that she would say to people who have never stayed in a bed and breakfast before that she would encourage them to try it and notice that a stay in an inn is much more memorable than staying in a routine hotel room. She adds, "Many of the little extras such as WIFI and snacks are included in the rate. It has a homelike feel with sitting rooms and a home cooked breakfast."

Linda feels that their B&B is different from other B&B because they cater to customers that want to enjoy a full breakfast, afternoon tea and the availability of an amazing prix-fixe dinner. They pride themselves on consistency and cleanliness. The inn is their career and they run it very professionally gauging the guests needs for interaction or privacy.

The Inn's signature dish's are their frittata or their Baked French toast get rave reviews at breakfast.
Their prix-fixe dinner is a very special evening featuring a soup, followed by a salad, an entremezzo to cleanse the palate, a choice of entrée and then dessert. Many of their guests have them at the top of their list of favorite dinners of all the places they've traveled in the world. They love that compliment!

Featured Recipe: Dragonflies Bed and Breakfast, Quesadillas with Avocado and Tomato

2010-12-16T14:48:00.000-08:00

Dragonflies Bed and Breakfast
603-927-4053 | 9 Kezar St. , North Sutton, NH
Website: http://www.dragonfliesbnb.com

Convenient at pretty village center with lake frontage.

Quesadillas with Avocado and Tomato

Ingredients

1 cup white corn kernels
1/4 cup cream cheese
1/2 cup aged grated cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 Tablespoon chopped cilantro
4 Tortillas
1 Tablespoon of olive oil
Tabasco
1 sliced avocado
Tablespoon of chives
1 Large beefsteak tomato

Method

Preheat oven to 400F.
Brush baking sheet with half the olive oil.
Mix cream cheese with lemon juice, curry and a little salt and pepper.
Stir in onion, cilantro and corn.
Spread quarter of the mixture over each of the four tortillas.
Cover with cheddar cheese and fold each tortilla firmly in half.
Brush tortillas with remaining olive oil.
Bake for approximately 10-15 minutes (until golden).
Slice into wedges and serve with avocado and tomato slices.
Sprinkle sparingly with chives and tabasco.

Sunapee View Bed and Breakfast in Kearsarge Magazine

2010-12-08T04:46:00.000-08:00

Gallery of Gifts 2010

2010-11-30T16:04:00.000-08:00

The Library Arts Center in Newport will once again host The Gallery of Gifts. The work of dozens of area artisans and crafters will be on display and for sale in a boutique-style fundraiser to benefit the Arts Center. The event features jewelry, pottery, fiber art, woodworking, and other fine craft, perfect for gifting during the holiday season. From November 12-December 18, Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am - 4 pm.

Runs from 11/12/2010 - 5/20/2011
For more information visit
http://www.libraryartscenter.org/

Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum Annual Winter Celebration

2010-11-30T16:01:00.000-08:00

December 11, 2010

Time: 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Mt Kearsarge Indian Museum will hold it's annual Winter Celebration. Demonstrations of Twined containers, Northern powwow music, working with black ash. Make your own snowflake using black ash. Regular admission applies to galleries and activities. Visit our website for more details indianmuseum.org

Dream Catcher Store Sale. Fundraiser: large used book sale. Admission not charged to enter book sale or Dream Catcher Store.

Mt Kearsarge Indian Museum is a nonprofit dedicated to connecting people of today with 20,000 years of ongoing Native American cultural expression.

Contact: Shawn Olson, Mt Kearsarge Indian Museum, 18 Highlawn Road, Warner, NH 03278
456-2600 ext 223
email: director@indianmuseum.org
http://www.indianmuseum.org

An Interview with Linda and George West of Sunapee View Bed and Breakfast

2010-11-30T15:58:00.001-08:00

Linda and George West say they have always enjoyed the results of hard work in their home and gardens as well as entertaining, but when one is working 40 to 60 hours in the traditional work place, there is little time left for that. With their B&B, the pleasure they find in planting gardens, cultivating fruits and vegetables, cooking up creative cuisine, creating a warm environment in their home and entertaining guests now becomes their work place. They say they feel blessed to be able to earn an income doing things that they love.

George and Linda both have children from previous marriages. George has 4 children and 5 grandsons and Linda has 3 daughters and 3 grandchildren. Our Wheaten Terrier, Molly, is the only young one at home at this point and keeps us hopping! She stays in the innkeeper’s quarters when guests are here.

George worked many years for the phone company working his way through the system to a management position. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Eastern Nazarene College. He retired in the mid nineties and took on many creative jobs following that from driving a truck and bus to being the caretaker of a small country pre-school.

Linda had previously worked many years as an RN, graduating from Mass General School of Nursing in the days of diploma programs, later getting a bachelor’s degree from UMass and eventually a Masters in Nursing Administration from Northeastern University. For most of her career, Linda worked as a nurse manager and later a case manager. She still works during quiet times at Dartmouth Hitchcock in their care management department.

They recognized that it was time to consider how they wanted to spend the next phase of their lives. They had talked about different businesses that they could do from home and focused on the meals and hospitality businesses. They ending up coming back to the B&B plan over and over and took a course through the Boston Center for Adult Education entitled “So you Think You Want to Run a B&B?.” It focused on the very unromantic reality of being an innkeeper.

At the end of the weekend, they were one of the few who still answered “yes” to wanting to own a B&B! Shortly after that, Linda’s daughter and son-in-law purchased the old stone barn next door to the Fells, John Hay Estate. They planned to renovate the barn into a vacation home and suggested that Linda and George purchase the original farm house from them for a B&B. They visited, were a bit overwhelmed by the work needed to be done on the property, but fell in love with the area and are thrilled to have met their goals.

George and Linda purchased the property six years ago and relocated from Plympton, MA believing that they would have the B&B up and running quickly. The building was in greater disrepair than they had expected, and it took them five years to completely gut and renovate it. The innkeepers section was torn down and rebuilt initially and by the time they were done, every wall in the inn was replaced. They welcomed their first guests on Valentine’s Day of 2010.

Linda says, "Having a bed and breakfast with only 3 rooms is great in the sense that it can be managed without hiring staff to assist. The flip side of that is one always needs to be there or plan carefully for time away. Our home is also our business, so people may drop in anytime to ask for a tour or check to see if there is a room available. We are learning to be creative about how we manage our time so that we can be sure that our guests have the best personalized attention, while still being able to enjoy time for ourselves. "

When asked, "What do you do on your time off?" Linda says, "We both enjoy the outdoors. We turned in our sailboat for kayaks when we moved up to NH and meandering through quiet waterways is a favorite summer past-time. We also enjoy many of the same things that our guests enjoy-hiking, music events and theater. During the winter we love the beauty of the area and especially enjoy cross-country skiing and snow shoeing. George piles the winter snow into a huge mound at the top of a hill and has as much fun as the grandkids tubing down! George enjoys singing and is a first tenor. He sings in the church choir and other local seasonal choirs as well as with the Sunapee Singers, South Church hand bells and a Doo Wop group. "

Linda feels that their skills complement each other well. George is able to fix just about anything. He loves doing the heavy outdoor work and has purchased a tractor for the many outdoor jobs that their very overgrown property required. He finds the snow plow on his old Tahoe a great way to spend a snowy afternoon. Linda is the cook, decorator and gardening person. Both pitch in to do the cleaning.

George thinks The Dartmouth Lake Sunapee Region is a great area for outdoor activities from downhill skiing to water sports. Cultural events including community theater, concerts, art and literature abound. The Fells, John Hay Estate is just a short walk from their door and offers quiet woods walks, beautiful gardens and a wealth of educational and outdoor events. Mount Sunapee Resort is well known for its ski conditions and ski school programs and offers events throughout the year. Lake Sunapee State beach is just 4 miles from the door with its beautiful beach area.

Linda says, "There are probably as many different reasons as there are people that guests choose Sunapee View Bed and Breakfast. This particular summer, is the summer of weddings for us. We have been surprised by the age groups of people choosing our B&B. We had anticipated that the age group staying in B&B’s would be fifties and up and have been pleasantly surprised that in addition to this age group, we are appealing to many generation X and Y folks. They tell us they find our décor more to their liking and appreciate the flat screened TV’s in each room. We have welcomed bridal parties, newly-weds, overflow company from nearby homes, skiers and just people driving through the area and deciding to stay. Our goal is always to provide personalized service to our guests. We recognize that what we may like when traveling is not necessarily what our guests like, and we try to make the experience personal to them."

Linda finds that having a commercial kitchen in their B&B, opens up many possibilities. They offer a complimentary dinner on the night of arrival for all two night and longer guests. When they travel, they often find it bothersome to arrive late after work on a Friday and have to head out to find a restaurant only to discover that in rural settings they may have closed at 8:30. Their guests are able to settle in and enjoy a simple supper. This is usually soup or stew in winter or grilled chicken and salad in summer with homemade bread and dessert. In addition guests are able to request special dinners, picnics or meals for additional cost. Linda says they have a very special brunch that has been served to wedding groups.

When asked, What would you say to people who have never stayed in a B&B? How do you feel B&B’s differ from hotels? Linda says, "Try it! Long before we owned a B&B, we heard concerns of friends when we suggested we stay at a B&B on a group trip… “You don’t have any privacy”…”I don’t want to share a bathroom”…etc. Each of our guests has their own bathroom, and a spacious one at that.

Our innkeeper’s section is in an attached wing of the house with our own kitchen, so there is no need to feel that you are sharing someone else’s space. We have never stayed in a hotel or motel where someone knew our names, that we were allergic to strawberries, liked a cheese tray with our glass of wine in the afternoon, or cookies and decaf tea prior to bed. A personal approach while respecting one’s privacy is what it is all about. "

Sunapee Views B&B offers a full breakfast each day always starting with a fruit dish followed by warm comfort food. Fresh fruits from local vendors or their own garden are mixed into breads and muffins or sprinkled on fruit dishes. Snacks are available during the day based on preferences. Cheese and cracker plates are left in the guest refrigerator for those enjoying a glass of wine by the fire at the end of the day or homemade cookies are left out with coffee or tea prior to retiring for the night. In addition to the complimentary dinner on arrival, they offer dinners for additional charge that are a bit more elaborate. Linda says, "A perfect reason to stay in by the fire on a snowy night!"

Linda thinks they are not sure that there is just one dish that stands out that they cook yet as a signature dish, but they say, "keep reading the monthly recipes and highlighted inns on NH Country Inn Website. When their turn comes up for a recipe, Sunapee View B&B will have a yummy strawberry banana French toast that makes one say mmmmmmm…….!"

Sunapee View Bed and Breakfast

603-763-4212 | 348 Route 103A, Newbury NH

Website: http://www.sunapeeviewinn.com

There's a beautiful view every season at Sunapee View Bed & Breakfast. Located just down the road from the Historic

Fells estate in Newbury.

Baked Eggs with Summer Vegetables from the Candlelite Inn

2010-11-30T15:58:00.000-08:00

1-888-812-5571 | 5 Greenhouse Lane, Bradford, NH

Website: http://www.candleliteinn.com
This award winning, country Victorian Inn has
all the grace and charm for that perfect getaway.

Ingredients:

5 eggs
6-8 fresh basil leaves, cut into strips
1/2 tsp oregano minced
1/2 cottage cheese, small curd
5 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
butter
tomato slices
1 medium zucchini, cut into pieces*
1 medium summer squash, cut into pieces*
salt & pepper to taste

*you can put as much or as little of each in.

Method:

Put a pat of butter in a sauté pan and melt; add the zucchini and summer squash. You only need to cook it until it get limp. You will be baking it in the oven to finish cooking.
In a medium bowl, beat the eggs, salt, pepper, basil and oregano.
Stir in the cottage cheese, half of the parmesan cheese and the vegetables.
Divide the mixture between 4 mini quiche dishes.
Place a slice of tomato on top and then sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese on top.
Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes.

Serves 4.

Inn to Inn Snow Shoe Advenbture

2010-11-19T05:12:00.001-08:00

Jan 14-16^th and March 4-6^th. Experience the warm hospitality of two award winning New Hampshire inns as you spend a cozy winter weekend in the Lake Sunapee area. This inn-to-inn adventure promises to be the right combination of physical activity in the crisp outdoors and wonderful indoor pampering. We start our adventure at the Rosewood Country Inn where we will have a brief orientation followed by a hearty, four course dinner. In the morning we'll enjoy a three course breakfast before heading out on our journey. We'll venture out by snow shoe (or hike, depending on snow conditions) over peaceful forest trails as our guide leads the way from one charming inn to the next. You'll take along trail lunches as your innkeepers shuttle your luggage to our next inn. In the evening we'll enjoy the quiet comfort, warm hospitality and gracious hearty meals at the Candlelite Inn. Your package includes 2 nights lodging, hearty country breakfast each morning, fireside dinner each evening, guided snow shoe trek, trailside lunch on Saturday and luggage shuttle. Rate is $299 pp/do (snow shoe rental an additional $20 if needed).

Marilyn Gordon
Candlelite Inn
5 Greenhouse Lane
Bradford NH 03221
888-812-5571
www.candleliteinn.com
Elegant, yet warm & friendly

Christmas at The Fells: Santa's Workshop

2010-11-08T11:03:00.000-08:00

November 6-7 and 13-14, 2010

10am-3pm

The Fells Main House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is transformed into Santa's Workshop by seventeen teams of professional interior designers, decorators and talented volunteers.

Santa's elves have been busy gathering toys to delight the fancy of all--there is something here for everyone! Get inspired by fireside stockings overflowing with treats and brilliantly lit trees decorated with the most festive and precious collections of holiday adornments. Tour this popular holiday showcase and visit the Shop where a fine selection of holiday gifts awaits the most discriminating buyer.

Tickets, adults: $20, children $5. Call 603-763-4789 x3 for information about private tours, rentals and group discounts. http://www.thefells.org

Twin Doors Bed and Breakfast's Baked Eggs Florentine

2010-11-08T10:56:00.000-08:00

Serves 6

Ingredients:

1 package (10 oz. or a little less) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed very dry- I usually
microwave for 4-5 minutes
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup light sour cream
8 large eggs, I use x-large
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon of freeze dried chives
Pepper
1 cup grated cheddar cheese-I use Cabot's seriously sharp
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method:

Preheat oven to 350.
In large bowl combine seasoning and cheese products and mix well.
Add spinach and mix well.
Beat eggs in a separate bowl and add to mixture.
Pour in non-stick sprayed 8"X11" baking dish.
Bake, uncovered for 40 minutes or until eggs are set.
It will brown around the edges and on bottom and a bit on the top.
Let stand for 10 minutes.
Cut into squares.

It is easy to cut the recipe in half or double, etc. as amounts do not have to be "exact". This recipe makes a nice neutral dish which goes with all breakfast meats and fruit dishes.

Twin Doors Bed & Breakfast

603-763-2236 | 49 High Street, Sunapee, NH

Website: http://www.twindoors.com

Romantic accommodations with four modern

queen/king guestrooms plus ideal location - walk to

Sunapee Harbor waterfront activities

& 3 miles to award winning Mt Sunapee skiing & riding

An interview with Dick & Lesley Marquis, Innkeepers of the Rosewood Country Inn

2010-11-08T10:51:00.000-08:00

Leslie and Dick just celebrated their 19th year of owning the Rosewood. Prior to running the B&B, Lesley was in charge of research and development for chemistry instrumentation at a medical center in Rhode Island for 21 years. Dick was in charge of the laboratories at another hospital in RI.

Lesley says her favorite thing about owning a B&B is meeting all the wonderful people and making new friends. Some of our best friends started off as guests. I also enjoy making each guest's stay special and as perfect as possible.

When asked why they wanted to run a B&B, Leslie replies, "I'm the oldest of 7 children and my Dad passed away when I was 24. I still had younger brothers and sisters at home. One by one, we'd take them in as they made their transition from living at home to being on their own...almost. So I guess you could say we've run a "B&B" almost all our married lives."

Leslie muses, "For me the most challenging part of running a B&B is separating myself from the business. It's not that we're not able to get away; we take an extensive vacation every year. But even when we're away I'm thinking of new ways we can heighten the guest experience. On an early spring trip to Vermont we stopped at a wonderful little nursery. They had done such a nice job with their container gardens that it got me thinking. We got in touch with our County Home Horticulture Bureau and we set up a Mother & Daughter Weekend with a container gardening workshop with a Master Gardener, and a Spring Tea."

Leslie says, "Days off in the summer are spent gardening. "I guess you could say it's my passion in life, right after my grandchildren. Years ago when we moved here our neighbors from RI sent us perennials from their gardens so we started a "Friendship Garden" along our stone wall. Now, we're able to share many seedlings and cuttings from our garden for guests to take home. Tell me you like our mallow, or our yellow sun drops, and they'll be a pot full of them by your trunk before you check-out. Dick enjoys fishing, both fresh and saltwater and hunting."

An enquiry about are there certain things that you and your significant other prefer to do at your B&B and how do you split the tasks to be done returns from Leslie, "As I mentioned, I love gardening, so Dick doesn't venture into the flower beds. He enjoys the mowing so I leave that to him. We do share time with the guests. He helps to serve breakfast in the morning, while I'm the chef. He takes care of the books while I'm in charge of answering the phone, taking email reservations and sending our confirmations. The bar is also his domain. He makes the world's best apple martini."

Leslie says, "The Rosewood is a great place to visit because its in the perfect location! We have downhill skiing at both Mt. Sunapee and Pat's Peak, We have snow shoeing and X-C right from our back door. With West Meadow Stables within walking distance, we're able to offer sleigh rides in the winter, hayrides and horseback riding. There are 2 colleges close by, and the summer offers scenic cruises on Lake Sunapee, a romantic dinner cruise in the evening, a wonderful summer theater in New London, craft fairs, Farmers' Markets. There's always something going on."

When people think of the Rosewood, they think romance. They have a reputation as a romantic inn...cozy fireplaces in almost all the rooms, Jacuzzis-for-two, five foot doubled-headed showers. And we specialize in small, intimate weddings. Leslie comments, "Guests say it's the caring service and the hospitality. They come as guests and leave as friends." The Rosewood appeals to a broad range of people...newlyweds and romantics, bikers and hikers and baby boomers.

When asked, What would you say to people who have never stayed in a bed and breakfast before? Leslie says, "Try it. It's so much more personal than staying in a hotel where every room is the same as the next." She also comments, "At a hotel or motel, you're checked-in and given your key. It's pretty anonymous. I think that most people that stay at B&B's are interested in socializing with the other guests and making new friends. They want our opinion on places to see and things to do. We can share with them the special, out-of-the-way places to swim or picnic. Or places that have the best vantage points to see the fall foliage. We also do a full, three course breakfast."

Leslie also adds, "We're big believers in "farm to fork" dining and using local produce as much as possible. During the summer I personally pick the berries for our Raspberry Stuffed French Toast and our Blueberry Stuffed Croissant at one of our local farms."

Leslie comments, "Each B&B is unique. I don't think any two are the same. Here at the Rosewood we do lots of theme weekends. Coming up we have our Dickens Christmas Weekend with a festive holiday dinner and a storyteller. We also have sleigh rides and snow shoeing right from our back door. In the spring we do our Mother & Daughter Weekend with a gardening workshop with a master Gardener and a four course Victorian Tea."

Rosewood Country Inn

1-800-938-5273 | 67 Pleasant View Road, Bradford, NH

Website: http://www.rosewoodcountryinn.com

Rosewood Country Inn...selected time and again as

America's Most Romantic Hideaway.

January 28-30, 2011 : New London Winter Carnival

2010-11-03T13:59:00.000-07:00

Friday, January 28, 2011
Dinner with Jack FrostThis is the 5th Annual event and is a Fun Family Function!
As a family you will snowshoe or sled around the New London Town Common via tiki torches to 6 - 8 designated bonfires. Each bonfire will be a sponsoring restaurant from town which will provide one of their trademark entrees, beverages and/or desserts for your family. There will be a large tent in the middle of the town green with a band playing for your enjoyment. 6pm- 8pm, New London, NH Town Common, Snowshoe Rentals available through Rec. Dept. and Village Sports.
2011 Info on rates, etc. will be on www.campfiredining.com soon. That site also lists the other events similar to this one going on in the area. One at Eastman, one in Lebanon and one in Hanover.

Saturday, January 29, 2011
NESJA Ski Joring EventNew London Town Common (daytime)

Saturday, January 29, 2011
Snow BallAn adult dance set under the tent on the town green in New London, NH
more info coming….

Sunday, January 30, 2011
NESJA Ski Joring EventNew London Town Common (daytime)
New London Rec. Department. Chad Denning: 603-526-4821
www.nesja.com (Ski joring website)

Zesty Orange Ginger Fruit Cobbler

2010-10-25T15:09:00.000-07:00

Serves 12-16 depending on ramekin size

Ingredients:

4 cups fresh blueberries
16 ripe peaches or apples cut into thinly sliced segments
1 1/4 cup sugar
2 tea cinnamon
1 tea nutmeg
1/2 tea ground mace
2 tble cornstarch

4 large eggs
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled (reserve 1 tble butter for glazing)
1 cup heavy cream
1 tble pure vanilla
1/4 cups orange zest
2 tble fresh grated ginger

2 1/3 cup AP flour
2 tea kosher salt
4 tea baking powder

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine peaches/apples and blueberries in a bowl.
Mix together sugar, dry spices and cornstarch.
Toss fruit with the sugar mix and set aside.
Whish together the eggs, the melted butter, ginger, orange zest and the cream in a bowl.
Sift together the flour, salt, baking powder.
Make a well in center of dry ingredients, and pour egg mixture into well.
Mix by hand, incorporating just until ingredients are mixed and form a loose dough.
Divide the fruit between individual ramekins.
Pat in dough mixture just to cover the tops of the ramekins.
Brush tops with remaining butter.
Bake until crust golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes.
Serve hot, with ice cream or whipped cream

NH Open Doors Highlights New Hampshire’s People, Products and Places

2010-10-25T13:52:00.001-07:00

NH Open Doors November 6-7 http://www.nhopendoors.com/index.html
and check out all the great participating NHMADE members in the Dartmouth Lake Sunapee area of New Hampshire
http://www.nhopendoors.com/display_region.php?region=dartmouth

Open the door to creativity, adventure, relaxation and tax-free shopping.

Let the scenic highways and country roads of New Hampshire take you to picturesque towns and roadside farm stands. Meet our talented artisans and craftspeople who are opening their studios to welcome you. Stroll through our shops and galleries filled with NH-made products and artwork. Savor the local cuisine. Sample the wines. Discover the natural beauty and timeless traditions of the people, products and places of New Hampshire.

An interview with Deb and Kurt Markarian. Innkeepers of the Blue Acorn Inn

2010-10-22T12:57:00.000-07:00

Before becoming B&B owners Deb was laid off from her sales position from a large disposal company in 2002. Owning a B&B was something She and Kurt had talked about doing later in life, after being laid off later came earlier. Kurt currently works outside the inn as a Quality Engineer.

Deb says that she wanted to run a B&B because of the lifestyle and it was a way for her to stay home and contribute financially. Deb runs the inn on weekdays and does everything on the inside. Kurt takes care of the guests and also cooks breakfast on the weekends. Kurt does the outside maintenance and both of them share the garden work. The inn is going into their 8th year in business and both Kurt and Deb says They both enjoy spending time with their family in between guests as well as the full schedule running the inn brings.

The Blue Acorn Inn caters to families and welcomes children of all ages. Deb mentions that there is so much to see and do in the Lake Sunapee area. "You have the John Hay Estate, the cruise & dinner boats on Lake Sunapee, Mt Sunapee Resort, walking trails, covered bridges. There is something for everyone here—boating, biking, historical attractions. You can be in Hanover/Lebanon in 25 minutes or in Vermont in 35 minutes."

First time guests at the inn usually come for a wedding, to go to the Craft Fair or come for the great local skiing. Deb says, "Guests say they return because of how comfortable they felt on their first visit." Kurt says, "We make each guest feel special. If we know ahead of time they are here for a special day we will have fresh flowers and sparkling cider in the room with a note."

Kurt mentions, "Our favorite part of owning a B&B is the people we meet. The families that come back every year. Watching the children grow up is like having a lot of extended family." Deb adds, "The Blue Acorn sets itself apart from other B&Bs because we cater to families with children of all ages."

Deb says "The experience you have from staying at a B&B can not be found when staying at a hotel. If you love to meet new people, enjoy a yummy breakfast and have more than one room to relax in, then a B&B is just what you arte looking for." She adds, "Returning guests ask for Kurt’s home fries and my granola."

Kurt thinks that B&B’s are a lot friendlier then hotels, you get to meet some great other people who are also staying at a B&B. The innkeepers will always give you great tips on dining and where to explore. As he mentioned before the best thing about staying at a B&B is that you have more than one room to enjoy.

603-863-1144

21 Sleeper Road,

Sunapee, NH

The perfect setting for a memorable vacation whether you are an old friend or a first time visitor.

http://www.blueacorninn.com

Zesty Pumpkin Soup from the Rosewood Country Inn

2010-10-05T05:00:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter

1 cup chopped onion

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 teaspoon curry

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon coriander

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper

3 cups chicken broth

16 oz. can pumpkin

1 cup light cream or half and half

sour cream and chives for garnish

Method:

In a large saucepan, melt butter. sauté onion and garlic until soft.

Add curry, coriander, salt, and red pepper. cook for 1 minute.

Add chicken stock and boil gently, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes.

Stir in pumpkin and cream. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Cool for 10 minutes. Pour into blender container and blend until creamy.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream and chopped chives.

Yield: 6 cups

1-800-938-5273

67 Pleasant View Road, Bradford, NH

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

http://www.rosewoodcountryinn.com

An interview with Kate and Phil, Innkeepers of Henniker House B&B

2010-10-05T04:58:00.000-07:00

When asking what their favorite thing about owning a B&B is, Kate responds, "it’s the people – getting to know them, sharing our corner of NH and just making their days here a little more relaxed than their usual routine." Phil agrees and says he especially enjoys suggesting activities and sites to get the most from the area. Kate and Phil have owned the B&B since May of 2005

Kate had a 27-year career in the financial services industry prior to owning the B&B. She says, "With what has happened in the last couple of years in that field, I feel really lucky to have gotten out when I did. I traveled a lot – both in the US and Internationally, worked on interesting projects and made some good friends. I had the good fortune of being based in London England for 2 years and Sydney Australia for one. I was able to travel extensively from both locations and stayed in B&B’s whenever I could. I really enjoyed the insiders’ insight on walks along Hadrian’s Wall or the best vineyard in the Hunter Valley."

Before becoming an innkeeper, Phil reflects, "I really have had 4 different careers that prepared me for innkeeping. First I was a shop teacher, able to make or fix just about anything you put in front of me. Next I was a power delivery engineer, dealing with the “why” of large systems and “crisis response” to power outages. Third stop on my career path was as a customer service rep for at a 401K center and most recently (& continuing) a ski instructor at Pats Peak. So you can imagine the hands on fix it, crisis management and service ethic all serve me well here at Henniker House. The ski instructor gig is pretty helpful too because, as the sign in our breakfast room says, “it’s all about the skiing”."

Kate muses that she wanted to become an innkeeper after the sort of traveling she did in Europe, innkeeping looked like away to live in a nice place, meet fascinating people and still have enough time for her own interests. She says, "At this point I’d say 2 out of 3 ain’t bad. I’ve discovered I’m a bit of an overachiever so my interests aren’t weaving, photography and sewing as I once thought they were. It seems that I’m destined to take my corporate skills and apply them to founding a chamber of commerce in Henniker or establishing an inn-to-inn bike tour business with my spare time."

Phil says, "The idea of innkeeping never occurred to me till I fell for this red-headed woman who had a dream but didn’t want to face plumbing emergencies alone. Now my most important job is making sure Kate stops to smell the roses (we don’t have that many plumbing emergencies)." Kate chimes in, "This sort of relates to the next question about most challenging, on an ongoing basis – when it’s my own business, in the place I live – I can spend every waking minute on the business of the B&B and forget to smell the roses."

When asked "What do you find most challenging about running a B&B?" Kate answers, 'this is mostly about the dream vs the reality of it – not so much about current challenges…) - Henniker House was a distressed property when we took it over. My real estate agent saw it before we did and said “it’s dirty” and I said, “I can clean”, to which she said, “you didn’t hear me, it’s dirty”. It was full of stuff that had nothing to do with the B&B business. I’d say it took us a good 18 months to get ahead of the junk – the guys at the transfer station are my best buddies! We then took another year or so to plan a major renovation that created the Balcony & Pear rooms as well as a very pleasant apartment for us on “the river level” (we don’t say basement). In the last 2 years we’ve been able to enjoy the fruits of those labors and especially love to host folks who saw the “before” and appreciate the “after”.

Phil comments, "I’ve become “so Henniker”, I operate at a slower pace, inhale the beauty of our surroundings and treasure the small town lifestyle. Sometimes a guest arrives hyped up with all the energy of today’s “New York minute” pace just looking for a place to sleep. The challenge for me is to not preach the Henniker Gospel and just let them race through, missing out on the full B&B experience Henniker House has to offer. The flip side of that challenge is when I do find a convert, they become an evangelist and spread the Henniker word."

Kate says in her occasional time to catch a breather from innkeeping, "I really enjoy a good wander. I’ll take a hike or navigate from the back of Phil’s old BMW motorcycle or just go for a ride in the car. Since I’m still pretty new to New Hampshire, there are many things on my must see list – guests add more all the time! When I don’t have time to wander far, I find a quick ride on my bicycle to the post office or hardware store clears my head." Phil adds, "My time away from the B&B varies by season. Chasing turtles around the boulders in Pleasant Pond gives me exercise from May to October. In the winter, teaching skiing at Pats Peak fills my days with smiling kids and relieved adults."

Most mornings you will find Kate in the kitchen & Phil in the breakfast room. Phil gets the credit for the good-looking lawn and Kate for the decorating inside. It’s surprising how things just even out; they both can be busy all day in their own corners of this big house & then come back together for meals.

Kate says, "There’s something for everyone & every season. Did we already say ski at Pats Peak? Swim at Pleasant Pond, kayak on the Contoocook River, hike, bike or just drive along country roads and enjoy the views. Plays or poetry readings at New England College. Art at Mill Brook Gallery. Ice cream at Beech Hill Ice Cream Barn. Maple sugaring, shopping and spoon carving workshops. And of course there’s skiing at Pats Peak because “it’s all about the skiing”

Some of the many reasons guests come to stay at Henniker House is that New England College is here in Henniker and families checking come here to check it out, parents come to visit students or alumni returning to town make up about a quarter of the inn's business. The B&B is also well positioned for travelers crossing New England, or exploring New Hampshire radiating out of our central location. Henniker has a fabulous destination for quilters Quilted Threads (http://www.quiltedthreads.com/). They have hosted folks from as far as Norway and Australia who came to visit the quilt shop. Some of their favorite quilters take over the whole house for a weekend of sewing, visiting and hops across the street to Quilted Threads. And of course there’s skiing at Pats Peak because “it’s all about the skiing”

Kate says, "Going back to the best part of innkeeping is the people; we truly believe that being present with the guests will make their stay special." She & Phil try to tune into what the guest wants in their experience – quiet time alone on the deck by the river, to linger in the breakfast room with new friends or recommendations of where to eat or tour. When it’s not apparent, Kate & Phil ask and listen – She comments, "It’s amazing how much people appreciate just being heard."

When asked if are there particular kinds of people that the B&B seems to appeal to. Kate responds, "More of our guests wear Birkenstocks, hiking boots or flip-flops than Manolo Blahniks. Seriously we get all ages and stages of life but the common thread is that they are themselves interesting and interested in the world around them."

Kate comments, "If we have people who have never staying in a B&B before, we tell them, "We promise we’ll be gentle"– it’s good for a laugh and then we say “relax, you’re staying with family you didn’t know you had”.

She says, :Here at Henniker House you are greeted and served by the owners so we have a personal investment in the guest’s experience. There is no one between the guest and the person who cares the most about the guests business. We’ve had several guests who on their visits back to Henniker stop into visit us – even when they didn’t stay here because we were full. The smaller size of a B&B gives you get a chance to make a personal relationship that transcends the product of a place to stay."

When Kate and Phil first came to Henniker House they learned there was a write up in a European guidebook that described Henniker House as unpretentious. They really take that to heart and strive to be a comfortable place with an unbeatable view of the Contoocook River. Phil comments, "Because we’re in town (small that it is!) we get good cell service for those who want to stay in touch and there are several good restaurants within walking distance."

Kates adds in closing, "Henniker House was a birthing hospital in the 1920’s & 30’s. When I went to get apples from a local orchard I learned the owner was born here at what is now the inn. The unique tie between the apple orchard tender and Henniker House makes our “Dutch Babies” the signature dish. Even without the tie, puffy apple pancakes with New Hampshire maple syrup are a real treat.

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.

http://www.hennikerhouse.com

HAIL TO THE LEAF PACKAGE

2010-09-21T12:56:00.001-07:00

Autumn in New England bursts with color! Tree branches explode into crimson,
and the valleys turn to gold. There's nothing like New Hampshire in the fall!
Roadside stands offer apples by the bushel, jack-o-lanterns for carving and fresh pressed cider.

Our "Hail To The Leaf" package offers you a chance to experience it all with a
self-guided tour through our covered bridges and back country roads.

Discover new adventures with New Hampshire's wine and cheese trail as you visit
beautiful vineyards, apple orchards and rustic farms where you will experience the
culinary wonders of the area.

Take a two hour train ride though the scenic countryside along the Connecticut
and Williams Rivers with spectacular views of Brockway Mills Gorge, between
Bellows Falls and Chester Vermont on the Green Mountain Flyer, offered on
Fridays thru Oct 15th. Then travel to the Vermont Country Store where the
shelves and counters are filled with penny candy, Vermont Common Crackers
and rich Vermont cheddar cheese.

Or, take the White River Flyer from White River Junction to the Montshire
Museum for an afternoon of exploration.

Spend an afternoon hiking the nature trails at The Fells at the John Hay Estate,
only 10 minutes from the Inn. Or, enjoy a day of shopping through Antique Alley
or stroll the historic houses in the Canterbury Shaker Village.(Discount tickets
may be purchased at the Inn.)

Mid-week rates start at just $129 per couple for a standard room, from $169
for a fireplace suite and from $199 for a Jacuzzi suite. Rates also include a
three course, gourmet breakfast each morning. In the afternoon, enjoy fresh
apple cider from the local cider mill, crisp apples from nearby orchards and
cookies hot from the oven as well as our impeccable and award-winning service and hospitality.

For more info check www.rosewoodcountryinn.com

Innkeeper-Rosewood Country Inn

Selected as "America's Most Romantic Hideaway"

Bradford, NH 03221

800-938-5253

rosewoodinn@tds.net

Country Inns of the Dartmouth - Lake Sunapee Region

March 2012 Upcoming Events in the Area

February 2012 Events around the Dartmouth Lake Sunapee Region

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

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

RAIL TRAIL BIRDING WALK TO BE OFFERED ON SEPT. 25

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

Make this a September to Remember in New Hampshire

League of NH Craftsmen’s Fair is coming up!

New Local Events

Dragonflies Bed and Breakfast

Sunapee Lions Antique & Collectible Car & Motorcycle Show

Follansbee Inn on Kezar Lake

Get in Motion - Bike the Northern Rail Trail

Henniker House Bed and Breakfast

Highland Lake Inn

13th Annual Mount Sunapee Slush Cup

Sunday, April 3rd, 2011

Registration

Spring is the time of New Beginnings

Inn at Pleasant Lake

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

Rosewood Country Inn

Shaker Hill Bed and Breakfast

A New Hampshire Snowshoeing Adventure on About.com

Sunapee View Bed and Breakfast

Area Quilt and Knit Shops

Trumbull House Bed and Breakfast

Twin Doors Bed and Breakfast

March 2011 Events around the Dartmouth Lake Sunapee Region

March 4-7, 2011, Area Inn Chocolate Fest Packages, Annual Chocolate Lovers Weekend

February 20, 2011, Family Snowshoe Adventure (Trailwalk Series) February 20, 2011

February 17, SRKG Greenway Winter Hike-2011 Moonlight Snowshoe Hike

3 Valentine Specials from 3 of our Country Inns

February 5, SRKG Greenway Winter Hike

Featured Inn: Blue Goose Inn

Pat's Peak Annual Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge on Sunday, February 6th

Feb 4 &5, 11 & 12 &13, SKIT provides a Gershwin Musical Review Program

February 24, 2011, New Hampshires Wild History: 350 Years of New Hampshire

Stew & Story, January 28th – 30th at the Candlelite Inn

March 4-6th, Inn to Inn Snowshoe Adventure,

Musterfield Farm Ice Day- January 23, 2011

Eat, Drink and Be Merry! Fireside Chat, Superb Soup, and Sunday Ice Cutting Day - January 22

Zesty Orange Ginger Fruit Cobbler

Featured Recipe: Swedish Coffee Cake

January 28-30, 2011, New London Winter Carnival, New London, NH

SRKG winter hikes start January 15

Featured Recipe: Morning Glory Muffins from Shaker Hill Bed and Breakfast

Featured Recipe: Granola from the Blue Acorn Inn

Now is the time to go Skiing in the Darmouth Lake Sunapee Region

Winter is a great time to check out the local covered bridges

Winter visitors to the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee area, area birds

Mount Sunapee Sugar on Snow Celebration

An Interview with Linda and Brian MacKenzie, Inn at Pleasant Lake

Featured Recipe: Dragonflies Bed and Breakfast, Quesadillas with Avocado and Tomato

Sunapee View Bed and Breakfast in Kearsarge Magazine

Gallery of Gifts 2010

Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum Annual Winter Celebration

An Interview with Linda and George West of Sunapee View Bed and Breakfast

Baked Eggs with Summer Vegetables from the Candlelite Inn

Inn to Inn Snow Shoe Advenbture

Christmas at The Fells: Santa's Workshop

Twin Doors Bed and Breakfast's Baked Eggs Florentine

An interview with Dick & Lesley Marquis, Innkeepers of the Rosewood Country Inn

January 28-30, 2011 : New London Winter Carnival

Zesty Orange Ginger Fruit Cobbler

NH Open Doors Highlights New Hampshire’s People, Products and Places

NH Open Doors November 6-7 http://www.nhopendoors.com/index.htmland check out all the great participating NHMADE members in the Dartmouth Lake Sunapee area of New Hampshirehttp://www.nhopendoors.com/display_region.php?region=dartmouth

NH Open Doors November 6-7 http://www.nhopendoors.com/index.html

An interview with Deb and Kurt Markarian. Innkeepers of the Blue Acorn Inn

Zesty Pumpkin Soup from the Rosewood Country Inn

An interview with Kate and Phil, Innkeepers of Henniker House B&B

HAIL TO THE LEAF PACKAGE

NH Open Doors November 6-7 http://www.nhopendoors.com/index.html
and check out all the great participating NHMADE members in the Dartmouth Lake Sunapee area of New Hampshire
http://www.nhopendoors.com/display_region.php?region=dartmouth