Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring Association has access to over 65 km of cross country ski trails which connect the Intervale Resort Loop to the Village of North Conway.  Whether you are new to cross country skiing or have been doing it for years, you are sure to enjoy their trails.  Along the trail, you will have access to wonderful views.  From scenic vistas of Mt. Washington to the forests of the White Mountains, views are breath taking.  

The trails have three defined sections which include Northern, Central, and Village.  They offer a map which provides a great overview of the trails, and we encourage you to plan accordingly.  Trails take you from scenic vistas, or along the Saco River, through the Whitaker Woods, to the village of North Conway, and into Intervale.  

Of course, this is just one of the cross country ski centers in the North Conway area.  Cross country skiing can also be enjoyed at Bear Notch, Bretton Woofs, Great Glen, Jackson, and King Pine.  After a day of cross country skiing, relax at the Inn at Thorn Hill and enjoy a relaxing massage or perhaps a peaceful Jacuzzi.  A lovely way to end a day in the great outdoors!   

Rebecca, Quantum Hospitality

Tired of wine tasting dinners?  Take the opportunity to visit La Terrazza at Gateways Inn as they have a new twist of the traditional dinners.  Gateways Inn will be hosting two Single Malt Scotch Pairing Dinners this January. These five-course pairing dinners will be held on January 21st and January 23rd and both will start with a cocktail reception at 7 P.M.  For both dinner events, they are featuring a Scottish menu paired with Selections from the Laphroaig & Ardmore Collections. The cost for each dinner is $70.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity.  

For reservations call (413) 637-2532 or toll free 1-888-492-9466.  The menu for the evening includes:  (more…)

Happy Holidays from the Distinctive Inns of New England!  We would like to share with you our version of “The Ten Days of Christmas”, let us count the ways! 

Tax Free Shopping in North Conway, New Hampshire 

Christmas by the Sea in Camden, Maine 

Christmas Stroll in Chatham, Massachusetts 

Holiday Teddy Tea which Support Toys for Tots in Lenox, Masachusetts 

Decorated Seaside Mansions in Newport, Rhode Island 

Sunday Jazz Brunch in Deerfield, Massachusetts 

Experience a Christmas Tree Farm in Lower Waterford, Vermont

 Sleigh Rides in Brattleboro, Vermont 

New Year’s Eve in Holderness, New Hampshire 

and 

Gift Certificates

are available at all of the Distinctive Inns of New England! 

Happy Holidays!

Rabbit Hill Inn is always looking for the perfect Christmas tree and they find it every year at the Rocks Estate Christmas Tree Farm.  The Rocks Estate Christmas Tree Farm has been described as a “Norman Rockwell Christmas” experience.  Visitors can select a freshly cut tree or enjoy the experience of selecting and cutting their own tree.  The experience of walking through the snow and finding the perfect tree is like stepping back in time.  If you choose to seek out the perfect tree in the snow covered fields, you can either decide to cut the tree yourself or they will cut it for you.  The tree will then be expertly bound and tied to you vehicle, secured for your trip home.  As fresh as a Christmas tree can ever get! 

In addition to getting a fresh cut tree from Rocks Estate Christmas Tree Farm, they offer uniquely designed wreaths and we are sure that one will catch your eye.  Or check out their four teams of horses which are standing by to offer complimentary horse-drawn wagon rides.  Add a few Christmas carols and a welcoming afternoon tea at Rabbit Hill Inn and you may have found a new Holiday tradition.  Once you have made this journey, we are sure that it will not be your last!

Rebecca, Quantum Hospitality

The Manor on Golden Pond will ring in the New Year with a traditional New Year’s Eve Celebration in Holderness, NH.  The celebration of New Year’s Eve will start with an afternoon tea and of course this leaves you time to make a reservation at the spa before continuing on with the evenings festivities!  Sounds like a perfect way to relax after a hectic Holiday Season!   

As the New Year’s Eve celebration continues, the evening will ring in the New Year with a candlelit multi-course dinner, music, dancing, and party favors.  A sampling of the dinner menu will include Domestic Sturgeon Caviar on Buckwheat Blini with Chive and Crème Fraiche; Spinach and Lobster Beggar’s Purse with Smoked Paprika Cream; Asparagus and Goat Cheese Terrine with Bell Pepper Coulis and Herb Salad; Twice-Baked Vermont Cheddar Soufflé, Duck Confit with Balsamic Vechhio and Sautéed Greens; and Chocolate Mousse Cake.  Just divine! 

At the stroke of midnight, a toast will be made to the 2010 New Year with a champagne toast.  The next day, the New Year’s celebration will be complete with an outstanding brunch.  Just the perfect way to celebrate with family and friends and begin your New Year!  Package prices start at $505.00.

Happy New Year!! 

Rebecca, Quantum Hospitality

Jazz and Sunday Brunch go hand-in-hand at any time, especially during the busy Holiday Season.  Unwind from the hustle and bustle and visit historic Deerfield Inn for a weekend and enjoy a relaxing Sunday Brunch at Champney’s Restaurant.  Sit by the fire, snuggle up with the newspaper and why not sip a mimosa as you choose from a wide variety of items from their a la carte menu.  Additionally, you can choose from their great list of 101 martinis or 20 wines offered by the glass while local Jazz artists play for your enjoyment.

Local Jazz artists for December Sunday Brunch will include Larry Klein, Dave Bilodeau, Mark Dunlap, and Scott Paquette on December 6th;  John Kozinski and John Stowell Duo, December 13th; and Interplay Jazz Band will perform on December 20th.  Brunch will be served from 11 A.M. thru 2 P.M. and reservations can be made on-line.  Sunday Jazz Brunch will also continue through the month of March and Jazz artists will be updated shortly.

Just perfect for the Holiday Season! 

Rebecca, 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

This is the perfect time of the year to support the Toys for Tots, and this is just what the Gateways Inn has in mind!  They will be hosting the First Annual Teddy Bear Tea in Lenox, MA and they are very excited!  The Teddy Bear Tea will be held on four days, December 12th, 13th, 19th, and 20th from 2-4 P.M.  Everyone is invited to attend and to bring along a special teddy bear or toy, which will be donated to the Toys for Tots.  For those guests donating a teddy bear or toy, admission to the Tea will be at $10.00 each.  If you do not have a teddy bear or toy to donate, admission to the Tea will be $22.00 each.

Toys for Tots began in 1947 when Major Bill Hendricks, USMCR and a group of Marine Reservists in Los Angeles collected and distributed 5,000 toys to needy children. The idea came from Bill’s wife, Diane. In the fall of 1947, Diane handcrafted a Raggedy Ann doll and asked Bill to deliver the doll to an organization, which would give it to a needy child at Christmas. When Bill determined that no agency existed, Diane told Bill that he should start one. He did. The 1947 pilot project was so successful that the Marine Corps adopted Toys for Tots in 1948 and expanded it into a nationwide campaign. That year, Marine Corps Reserve units across the nation conducted Toys for Tots campaigns in each community in which a Marine Reserve Center was located. Marines have conducted successful nationwide campaigns at Christmas each year since 1948. 

Contact the Gateways Inn at 1-888-492-9466 to reserve a space to enjoy the First Annual Teddy Bear Tea today!

by Rebecca, Quantum Hospitality