Posts Tagged ‘NH’
February 9th, 2013 by billwebb
Our best snow of the season has arrived in central New Hampshire! A foot of light powder is just what the skiers ordered and it comes at a great time as we head into President’s Day week and school vacations.
This weekend we have guests at our New Hampshire bed and breakfast who are tubing at Loon Mountain, skiing at Waterville Valley and dog sled riding with Barking Brook Kennels. And one of our guests is participating in the Fishing Derby sponsored by the Meredith Rotary Club. Quite a mix of activities.
While we have guests with a variety of interests they all agree that starting their day with one of our country breakfasts and landing back in one of our cozy rooms is the best way to start and end a day.
It goes to show that Holderness and the Squam Lake area are not just summer destinations. The Inn On Golden Pond is open year round and we can help you plan a day full of fun anytime of the year. Whether you’re planning activities in Lincoln, NH or Meredith NH, on Lake Winnipesaukee or Squam Lake, on Loon Mountain or Mount Tecumsah, if you’re looking for quality accommodations we’ve got you covered.
A great shot from Loon Mountain’s website
Tags: dog sled rides, Holderness, Lincoln, Loon Mountain, Meredith, NH, skiing, snow tubing, Squam Lake, Waterville Valley
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November 4th, 2012 by billwebb
If you’re into great music and entertainment November is a an excellent time to visit our bed and breakfast at Squam Lake, New Hampshire. Throughout the month and into the beginning of December we are offering a special lodging opportunity that supports our local entertainment venues. Spend a night or two at our Holderness bed and breakfast in November or December, attend any of these shows, and we’ll discount your room by a dollar amount equal to one ticket. Both of these venues are in Plymouth, NH just 10 minutes from our door. It’s hard to beat the combination of great entertainment and great lodging – especially when you can get a free ticket!
Silver Center, Plymouth State University
11/9-11 & 11/15-17 – “Spring Awakening” (student play)
11/18 - Karla Bonoff (singer/songwriter)
11/19 - All New England Band Festival
11/29 - Jazz Ensemble & Combo
12/7, 8 - Contemporary Dance Ensemble
12/9 - PSU Choirs—A Joyful Noise
The Flying Monkey Performance Center
11/2 - Jefferson Starship
11/3 - Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul & Mary)
11/8 - Arlo Guthrie
11/9 - Kashmir—Led Zeppelin Tribute
11/10 - ANT—comedy show
11/11 - Nancy Griffith – folk
11/30 – Natalie MacMaster “Christmas in Cape Breton”
12/5 - Judy Collins
12/8 - Watkins Glen Revisited
Arlo Guthrie – an enduring folk artist
Tags: bed and breakfast, NH, Plymouth, Squam Lake
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July 21st, 2012 by billwebb
For those folks who loved the movie “On Golden Pond” there is a special treat waiting for you this summer. From now until August 12 the play which was written by Ernest Thompson is being performed at the Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New Salem St., in Laconia. The theater is about a 30 minute drive from our Holderness, NH bed and breakfast, the Inn On Golden Pond.
The production is being directed by the Academy award winning author and he appears in the performance as well.
Evening shows start at 7:00 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and at 8:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. There are also 2:00 pm matinees on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Why not plan a visit now. Stay at our Inn On Golden Pond, take a boat tour On Golden Pond and see a performance of the classic play On Golden Pond directed by the author of On Golden Pond. What a great combination!
Loons were made famous by the film “On Golden Pond”
Tags: bed and breakfast, Holderness, Laconia, NH, On Golden Pond
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November 18th, 2011 by billwebb
We still have a week to go before we feast on Turkey and all the fixin’s, but we can’t help but think about the Christmas season that will follow. One of our favorite parts of Christmas is cutting a tree and then decorating it with our collection of special ornaments. We’ve been collecting dated ornaments since our first Christmas together which means we now have 35 plus in the collection. Each one brings back memories which we share as we hang them on the tree.
If you want a great Christmas tree we recommend Glove Hollow Christmas Tree Farm in Plymouth, NH. They have a large selection of live trees ready for cutting and cut trees ready to take home. Tree cutting day is a family tradition which we’ve conducted for years. We spend lots of time as a group picking out just the right tree that will look great in our living room. At Glove Hollow you can drive your own car into the field area or take a horse drawn (sometimes tractor drawn) wagon. It’s great fun.
Now would be the time to plan a weekend getaway to the Inn On Golden Pond, our Holderness, NH bed and breakfast, which would include quality New Hampshire lodging, cutting your own tree, attending one of many holiday craft fairs or musical performances and doing some tax free shopping.
Tags: bed and breakfast, Christmas trees, getaway weekend, Holderness, holiday crafts, lodging, New Hampshire, NH, Plymouth, quality lodging
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August 5th, 2011 by billwebb
Summer is flying by! Looking ahead we realize that it will soon be time for the 32nd annual Fine Arts & Crafts Festival in Meredith. On Saturday and Sunday August 27, 28 there will be over 100 juried artists and craftspeople selling their products in downtown Meredith. A portion of Main St. will be closed as tents and booths will pop up housing a wide variety of wonderful art work, crafts and food. In addition there’s live music throughout the weekend – and it’s all free!
If you’re looking for a Meredith, NH bed and breakfast you should check out the Inn On Golden Pond. We’re an easy 15 minute drive from downtown Meredith, located in Holderness on the shores of Squam Lake. We offer high quality lodging conveniently located at the northern edge of New Hampshire’s lakes region. Our comfortable rooms offer the perfect night cap to a day spent browsing through the Arts and Crafts Festival.
The Festival runs from 9:00 – 5:00 both Saturday and Sunday.
The Lakes Region Fine Arts & Crafts Festival
Tags: Arts & Crafts, bed and breakfast, Holderness, inn, Lakes Region, Meredith, NH, quality lodging, Squam Lake
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October 14th, 2010 by billwebb
Well it’s been a busy season with great colors! We’ve had guests from all over the world who all agree the scenery around our Squam Lake bed and breakfast is breathtaking. Yesterday we were entertained by a doe and two fawns in our backyard – a little something to add to the beautiful colors.
This time of the year is our favorite as guests enjoy their evenings gathered around the fireplace in our sitting room, sharing stories before they retire for a good night’s sleep in one of our spacious guest rooms. It really reminds us how special New England is with our foliage and our great countryside. People visiting for their first time are always awestruck.
In a few weeks things will get quiet in Holderness as the lakes region settles in for winter. Of course, there are always things to do and our neighboring town of Plymouth offers great entertainment downtown and at Plymouth State University throughout the school year. And many of New Hampshire’s best ski mountains are just a short distance away. So plan a New Hampshire weekend getaway now – whether it’s for skiing, taking in a performance at Plymouth State or just relaxing by the fire in our sitting room.
Relax by the fire in our sitting room at the Inn On Golden Pond
Tags: bed and breakfast, Holderness, Lakes Region, NH, Plymouth, Plymouth State University, Squam Lake
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August 20th, 2010 by billwebb
The start of the school year is right around the corner. Our bed and breakfast accommodations offer a great lodging choice for those seeking a New Hampton, NH hotel or an inn near New Hampton School. Parents who are dropping off their sons or daughters should check out our quality lodging. Each room is uniquely decorated in traditional country style with our highest priority being your comfort. We blend a comfortable, home-like atmosphere with great professional service. It’s just the right balance.
Of course, drop off day is not the only reason New Hampton School parents may want to visit campus. There are athletic events, musical and theater performances and much more throughout the school year. So if you’re looking for New Hampton lodging give us a call. We’re only 15 minutes from campus located in Holderness by Squam Lake.
Tags: bed and breakfast, Holderness, inn, New Hampton, New Hampton School, NH, Squam Lake
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August 17th, 2010 by billwebb
The start of the school year is right around the corner. Our bed and breakfast accommodations offer a great lodging choice for those seeking a Plymouth, NH hotel or an inn near Plymouth State University. Parents who are dropping off their sons or daughters should check out our quality lodging. Each room is uniquely decorated in traditional country style with our highest priority being your comfort. We blend a comfortable, home-like atmosphere with great professional service. It’s just the right balance.
Of course, drop off day is not the only reason Plymouth State parents may want to visit campus. There are athletic events, musical and theater performances and much more throughout the school year. So if you’re looking for Plymouth State lodging give us a call. We’re only ten minutes from campus located in Holderness by Squam Lake.
We love this Robert Frost sculpture on the PSU campus.
Tags: bed and breakfast, Holderness, inn, NH, Plymouth State Unnversity, Squam Lake
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August 3rd, 2010 by billwebb
One of the most rewarding parts of being an Innkeeper is having a chance to talk with so many people who come from all over the world and have or have had very interesting careers. I once thought it would be fascinating to make a list of the various professions we’ve had represented in the breakfast room at our New Hampshire inn and post it on the wall. What a source for conversation that would be!
Recently we had two guests who I discovered had written books. The first was Huck Fairman who authored “Noah’s Children” a story of an individual who awakens to the many environmental crises threatening our ways of life. Huck and his wife Pam were visiting friends on Squam lake, but spent a leisurely breakfast with us comparing the challenges of parenting teenage girls.
The second author/guest was Bob Isett who wrote “Think Right, Feel Right” a building block guide for happiness and emotional well being. Bob and his wife Karen were visiting the New Hampshire lakes region for a wedding. While relaxing on our front porch they shared some of their spare time with me to engage in some conversation which is when I discovered that Bob was an author.
Both books are available at Amazon.com. I’m hoping to find time to read both once our season winds down.
Breakfast time is a chance for us to get to know our guests and to offer suggestions for things they might enjoy doing that day. We have many ideas on our website for things to do in Holderness, Plymouth, Meredith and other towns in central New Hampshire around Squam Lake as well as several suggested day trips through the lakes region of New Hampshire and the White Mountains.
We hope you’ll choose the Inn On Golden Pond for your lodging when visiting the area. We offer quality accommodations, friendly conversation and as you can see we host fascinating people.
Breakfast Room at the Inn On Golden Pond
Tags: bed and breakfast, Holderness, inn, Lakes Region, Meredith, New Hampshire, NH, Noah's Children, Plymouth, Squam Lake, Think Right Feel Right, White Mountains
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