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.

Warner Fall Foliage Festival!

Welcome to the Warner Fall Foliage Festival!
The festival starts in 3 days!
Since 1947, the people of Warner have come together at the height of autumn color to host the Warner Fall Foliage Festival and to welcome old and new friends to our community. The Festival is Warner's invitation to share the natural splendor of New Hampshire's vibrant autumn colors while enjoying food, entertainment, carnival rides and fine crafts along the main streets of Warner.
The Festival is organized and by hundreds of local volunteers. During the festival, good folks from walks of life volunteer to cook, sell tickets, wash dishes, carry soda, flip chickens, steam lobsters and become 'refuse collection specialists,' all to money for community projects.
We welcome you to our small central New Hampshire town to experience autumn's splendor and share in our community spirit.

Photo by Heather Turner

Perfect Early Fall Day...

Looks like the perfect day to relax on the porch. It doesn't get much better than this....

Foliage Season In New Hampshire

The foliage season has started in New Hampshire and the colors are spectacular! This would be a great weekend for the scenic cruise on Lake Sunapee, or a romantic sunset dinner cruise in the evening. Take in the Chowder Fest at Sunapee Harbor on Sunday afternoon...or bike the backroads with a picnic lunch. Call us and we'll take care of all the details.

Photo by Heather Turner

KEENE PUMPKIN FEST OCT 16TH

The sun starts to set and hundreds of volunteers rush to light thousands and thousands of carved pumpkins as visitors from around the world watch the dark become illuminated by nearly 30,000 votive candles then the wait for the final count to be announced and fireworks to start. This and much more awaits you at this yearly festival.
On the Friday before the there is a special Community Night held from 5 to 10 p.m. The evening includes live music at Central Square, DJ music, pumpkin drop-off stations at both Railroad Square and Central Square, food, information tents from Cheshire Medical Center and a sneak peek of Saturday's grand finale with two towers lit.
The Keene Pumpkin Festival® is held on a Saturday in mid-October from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. While you're waiting to see what that many pumpkins lit at one time looks like, the entire family can spend the day downtown with special activities for the kids including a costume parade, a seed spitting and pie eating contests, live music on three stages, facepainting, craft booths, lots of food provided by area non-profits, and much more. The evening ends with a spectacular fireworks display.

Photo Courtesy of Al Braden

RAILS AND TRAILS

Rails and Trails, Sept 19-Oct 14,

Wednesday-Thursday Night, package includes Friday morning train ride

If you can only get away for 2 nights during NH's spectacular foliage season, take advantage of our "Rails and Trails" package. Package includes 2 nights with off-season rates, hearty three course breakfasts each morning, 2 tickets to the 2 hour Vermont train ride through the scenic countryside. Step back in time and take in the Vermont Country Store where the shelves are filled with penny candy, and Vermont cheddar cheese. The following day spend the afternoon hiking the nature trails at The Fells at the John Hay Estate, or enjoy an afternoon of shopping through NH's Antique Alley.
Rates start at only $302 per couple

HAIL TO THE LEAF

Hail To The Leaf, Sept 19-Oct 14
Mid-week Tuesday-Thursday night, package includes Friday morning train ride
Autumn in New England bursts with color! Tree branches explode into crimson, and the valleys turn to gold. 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 self-guided tour through covered bridges and back country roads. You'll experience 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.
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. Spend an afternoon hiking the nature trails at The Fells at the John Hay Estate, only 10 minutes from the Inn. Then enjoy a day of shopping through Antique Alley...or stroll the historic houses in the Canterbury Shaker Village.
Rates start at just $459 per couple and include 3 nights lodging, gourmet breakfasts each morning, two tickets to the train ride, two tickets to The Fells and two tickets to Canterbury Shaker Village.

Rosewood Reflections

Fall is just around the corner. The maple tree in our circular drive is already a bright orange. Hard to believe, when it was just in the mid-90's a week ago. By the end of September the hills will be glowing with vibrant colors. Fall's return brings with it the delicious anticipation of crisp days, Farmer's markets and blazing foliage.
Local farmers are saying that this year's apple crop will be at least a week early and the orchards will be overflowing with ride fruit ready for picking. Harvest time is here and New Hampshire is the perfect place to experience the season in all of its glory.
Visit the Rosewood's web site for fall foliage specials.
http://rosewoodcountryinn.com/id19.htm

Photo by Heather Turner