Yankee Magazine Names Rosewood Country Inn

Yankee Magazine named the Rosewood Country Inn of the very best reasons to stick around New England for the winter. They said "there's no better time to find a romantic inn. We all know this truth: If you're with a person you love and you're loved in return, anyplace that's warm and clean can create a romantic getaway. But there are a number of special places that define "romantic".

A big "thank you" to Yankee Magazine!

Over The River and Through the Woods Winter Wonderland

Nice article written by two travel writers, Jeff and Stephanie Silva, that stayed with us last winter for one of our Inn To Inn Snow Shoe Treks. Unfortunately, the January 13-15 and the 20-22, along with the February 3-5 are already booked. We still have space on Feb 24-26and March 16-18th. The winter is booking up quickly!

http://gallagherstravels.com/winter-fun-in-new-hampshire/

INN TO INN AUTUMN HIKING ADVENTURE

Enjoy Fall Foliage Season In New Hamsphire With Inn To Inn Autumn Hiking Adventure
September 18 – 20 and September 25 – 27, 2011.
The crisp autumn days that bring Mother Nature’s annual display of spectacular fall foliage are just around the corner. Since this is one of the most popular times for visitors to the New England region, it’s not too early to plan a visit. One of the best ways to enjoy the beauty of the fall season is with the Inn to Inn Autumn Hiking Adventure from the Rosewood Country Inn and Candlelite Inn in the Lake Sunapee region of New Hampshire.
This package offers the quintessential New England experience combining gracious hospitality, welcoming accommodations, magnificent scenery and hearty country meals. The two night package is available for September 18 – 20 and September 25 – 27, 2011.
The adventure begins at the award-winning Rosewood Country Inn where guests will have a brief orientation followed by a delicious four-course dinner. In the morning they'll enjoy a hearty three-course breakfast before heading out on their journey.
Led by a seasoned guide who will share his knowledge about the history and lore of the Sunapee area, guests will hike along the peaceful forest trails between the two inns. The guided hike is about 3 miles, along a fairly easy trail and is suitable for beginners. Along with leaf peeping, hikers will also have an opportunity to spot some of the wildlife that is found in the woods, including deer, wild turkey and even moose. The hike will take approximately 3 hours, which includes a stop along the trail to enjoy a backpack lunch prepared by the innkeepers.
Upon arrival at The Candlelite Inn, guests can relax and enjoy a hearty dinner to end their day. In the morning, they’ll be served a delightful three-course breakfast and afterward can enjoy a quiet morning before departure, or spend some time exploring the Lake Sunapee area with some antiquing, shopping or apple picking.
The Inn to Inn Autumn Hiking Adventure package is priced from $299 per person, based on double occupancy and includes:
Two nights lodging (one night at each inn)
Hearty country breakfast each morning
Fireside dinner each evening
Guided hike
Trail lunch
To book this package, call the Rosewood Country Inn at 800-938-5273 or e-mail rosewoodinn@tds.net.

Plan a "Winter Wonderland" Wedding!

Winter-themed weddings can be uber chic and ethereal – an absolute wonderland, if you will. Get inspired with a few of our seasonable ideas by eleGala.com

Winter-Themed Weddings – Things To Consider
Inclement Weather Depending on your wedding location, winter weather can be particularly hairy. If so, don’t force your guests to walk too far or spend considerable time outside. Dress the wedding party (including yourself) in seasonably warm attire.
Holidays Remember that the action-packed holiday season and higher travel costs make it potentially inconvenient for guests to attend a December or early January wedding, but because many people are off between Christmas and New Year’s, a midweek wedding could work. Either way, book your date and spread the word early.

Read more at http://www.elegala.com/go/ideas_advice/for/plan_a_winter_wedding/?utm_source=GALA+Weekly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=GALA+Weekly+Bridal+News+9%2F14%2F11

Honeymoon Travel Tips

Honeymoon Travel tips from eleGala.com

Jessica Good, owner of Passport Boutique in Cambridge, Massachusetts, reveals her tips and tricks for successful honeymoon travel...
Read more at

http://www.elegala.com/go/ideas_advice/for/9_honeymoon_travel_tips/?utm_source=GALA+Weekly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=GALA+Weekly+Bridal+News+7%2F20%2F11

Old Store Museum in South Sutton

History: A Family Business Remembered

The Wells Family and the Old Store Museum

By John Walters

Photos by Paul Howe and Laura Jean Whitcomb

This bright red wooden building used to be the heart of a rural New Hampshire town. Now, its two rooms are chock full of memories and mementoes, reflections of an era gone by. South Sutton’s general store, “George G. Wells Company” by name, is now the Old Store Museum. “The post office was right in that corner, and the rest of this was merchandise of various kinds,” says George Wells. “We sold everything. Groceries, meat, eggs, coffee, tea, dry goods, clothes, wallpaper, paint, hardware, farm implements, everything. If somebody needed a bathtub, we would order it through a wholesaler in Concord. The storekeeper was the guy who took care of the village.” He should know; the now 84-year-old Wells spent much of his childhood in the store, which was the family business for many decades.

See the rest of this article published by Kearsarge Magazine at

http://www.kearsargemagazine.com/issue/kcc/

Inn To Inn Summer Heritage Tour

TWO NEW HAMPSHIRE INNS OFFER INN TO INN SUMMER HERITAGE TOUR
Bike Scenic Country Roads By Day And Enjoy Country Inn Accommodations Each Evening

— The Rosewood Country Inn and the Candlelite Inn join together to offer an Inn to Inn Summer Heritage Tour. The 4-night package offers two days of biking through central New Hampshire’s beautiful scenery, charming villages, bucolic meadows and farmlands, and two days of exploring the Sunapee region by car. The package is available from June 29 to July 3 and from August 10 to August 14.
Guests will stay the first two nights at the Rosewood Country Inn, followed by two nights at the Candlelite Inn.

Day 1 - The bike route on the first day of the self-guided tour goes to the old Hillsborough Center where visitors can see a pewter smith at work and visit local shops and galleries. They’ll pass old colonial homes, waterfalls and stone arch bridges as they make their way to the Franklin Pierce Homestead. (approximate biking distance is 35 miles)
Day 2 - Explore scenic back roads on the way to visit The Fells, an historic estate with beautiful gardens on Lake Sunapee. Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking Newbury Harbor, or cycle to the State Park beach for a refreshing swim. (approximate biking distance is 26 miles)
Day 3 & 4 – Explore the Mt. Sunapee/ Kearsarge area by car. Take in the Kearsarge Indian Museum, hike Mt. Kearsarge, or explore the local artisan shops.
The Inn to Inn Summer Heritage Tour package is priced from $429 per person, based on double occupancy. The package includes:
· 4 nights lodging (2 nights at Rosewood Country Inn and 2 nights at Candlelite Inn)
· 4 dinners
· 4 breakfasts
· 2 lunches
· Admission to The Fells
· Admission to the League of NH Craftmen Fair (**August package only)
· Bike rentals may be made through OutSpokin' Sports
*On Saturday for the July tour, guests will enjoy an old time 4th of July fair in the town of Bradford and an evening barbecue back at the Candlelite Inn before the fireworks.
**The August tour will include a Saturday and Sunday admission to the League of NH Craftsmen's Fair at Mt. Sunapee Resort. The League of NH Craftsmen's Fair is one of the finest, most prestigious craft events in the country today. This annual nine-day event features both traditional and contemporary fine craft work by juried members of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen.
For reservations, contact the Rosewood Country Inn at 800-938-5273 or visit www.rosewoodcountryinn.com.