When planning your New Hampshire getaway vacation at the Chesterfield Inn, experience a little chocolate heaven in nearby Brattleboro, Vermont.  Tom and Sally’s Handmade Chocolates has it all, chocolate, chocolate, and a little more chocolate!  Nine vats of melted dark and milk chocolate churn 24 hours a day.  A machine with a long conveyer belt creates luxurious European-style bonbons by coating creams, caramels, and ganache with Belgian and French chocolate.

Tom and Sally’s Handmade Chocolates goes toe-to-toe with the best chocolatiers in the world and have won 14 national awards.  They have been featured on CNN, Good Morning America, and in food magazines such as Bon Appetite.  Their true love is clearly zany and unusual and they offer everything from European bonbons to tongue-in-cheek and slightly risqué chocolate treats.  Their best-selling product is chocolate body paint – Belgian chocolate in a cream base with an instruction label that reads:  “Heat the jar to 98.6 degrees, apply liberally and let your imagination run free.”  Or maybe you would like to try cow pies – two ounces of milk or dark premium Belgium chocolate funneled on top of cashews or almonds!

Factory tours are available Monday through Saturday, from 10 A.M. until 2 P.M.  It is recommended to call ahead to let them you know you are coming.  The guided tour takes about one hour and of course includes samples of the delectable chocolates!  The tour costs $7.00 for adults and $2.50 for children up to the age of 18.  Sally is very informative and a lot of fun!  She will explain the whole process from where the cocoa bean originated from to where they import their chocolate and how each piece is carefully handmade.  However, if you just want to stop by the store and check it out, they are open from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Monday through Saturday and during peak seasons they are also open on Sundays from noon to 5 P.M. 

If you are thinking about a New England getaway with your pet this year, you should consider visiting the Chesterfield Inn in West Chesterfield, New Hampshire.  This fabulous member of Distinctive Inns of New England is one of the few truly luxury Inns that really welcomes pets; and in their 22 years of hospitality, the doors of this Inn have always been open to guests who travel with their pets.

Located in Southwest New Hampshire, this Inn is nearby the Monadnock Region and both Keene, NH and Brattleboro, Vermont.  With its extensive gardens and grounds, this Inn is perfect for strolling and walking your pets.  The Inn has set aside six rooms for guests with pets, each outside its main building with separate entrances.   

The Chesterfield Inn even has a Pet Package complete with terrific fireplaced room, and a multi-course gourmet dinner (for the human guests) with special North Woods Animal Treats for the four-legged varieties.  While there are some policies that guests need to consider when visiting, the Chesterfield Inn goes out of its way to welcome pets.  For those who just cannot travel without their little friends, this is a really great place to consider.

by Howard, Quantum Hospitality

Sleigh rides in Vermont are a perfect way to enjoy a special Holiday Season at the Chesterfield Inn!  Snuggle up with your loved one and enjoy a romantic sleight ride in the Vermont country side at Fair Winds Farms in Brattleboro, VT.  Delight in the babble of the brook, the brightness of the stars, and the singing of the wind in the hemlocks as you let yourself relax and the outside world melt away.  Rides can be scheduled to fit your needs, so have the Chesterfield Inn call ahead and reserve a space to enjoy your special sleigh ride. 

The Fifth Annual Winter Solstice Celebration will be held on December 20th and 21st and no reservations are needed for this special celebration.  Snuggle down in the sleigh as the nights stretch a little longer and hear voices ringing out in the dark to celebrate light, magic, and the change of seasons.  Enjoy the beauty of the stream lit by candles and ice lanterns.  The perfect, peaceful antidote to the Christmas bustle!  This celebration will take place from 4:30-7:30 PM and the cost is $12.00 per adult.

by Rebecca, Quantum Hospitality

New England is quickly becoming a popular location for destination weddings. New England offers a wide variety of beautiful locations for every bride’s unique dream wedding. From crystal clear lakes, sandy beaches or snowy mountains, each New England state offers something picture perfect for your wedding all year long.

New Hampshire offers pristine lakes, mountains and oceans that each holds breathtaking views for your special day. A New Hampshire marriage license costs $45 and is valid for 90 days – then a certified copy can be requested for $12.

For a picturesque fairy-tale wedding, visit New Hampshire’s Chesterfield Inn in Chesterfield. The inns’ 10 acres of outdoor gardens is home to beautiful flowers and quaint ponds edged with cattails and willow trees and the habitat of a choir of frogs.

The Chesterfield Inn is a perfect fit for intimate weddings. The Inn design, reminiscent of an old New England farmhouse, has 15 guest rooms that have breathtaking views of the gardens and grounds with crab apple trees hung with white lights. Contact the Chesterfield Inn to start planning your special day.

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