Posts Tagged ‘Plymouth’
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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May 6th, 2012 by billwebb
Plymouth State University has a new program for individuals or families who want to get a deeper appreciation of the heritage and culture of the White Mountains. As part of its White Mountains Institute the University is introducing Camp PSU which will start in June and continue through the summer. “Camp” consists of a series of one day learning opportunities all focused on the White Mountains region. You can see complete details on all the programs at Camp PSU.
Plymouth State is located in Plymouth, NH just 10 minutes from the Inn On Golden Pond. Sessions will take place on Fridays so this is a great opportunity to visit New Hampshire’s Lakes Region and the White Mountains for an extended weekend. We’ve put together a package offering you the chance to spend a relaxed weekend with us and attend Camp PSU at a substantial discount. Whether you want to learn more about photography in the Mountains or the glaciers that created these impressive peaks this is the time and place. Why not enjoy the comfort of one our spacious guestrooms while enriching your mind?
We offer a quality bed and breakfast lodging experience throughout the year for those who come to enjoy Holderness and Squam Lake or Plymouth and the White Mountains, but summer offers the greatest variety of activities. We look forward to seeing you before and after your camp experience.
Enjoy the splendor of the White Mountains
Tags: bed and breakfast, Camp PSU, Holderness, New Hampshire, Plymouth, Plymouth State University, Squam Lake, White Mountains
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January 26th, 2012 by billwebb
Snow! Snow! Snow! That’s what we wish for every winter here in New Hampshire. A snowy winter is important for skiers and snowmobilers, but it’s especially critical for dog sled enthusiasts. Dog sled rides are a great, different adventure and we have a couple of kennels close to our Holderness B&B that offer rides to the public. This is a great way to explore the countryside of the New Hampshire’s lakes region and the White Mountains. Imagine winding your way through the back woods, no one else around – a wonderful way to see Mother Nature’s winter grandeur. You can share the driving experience with a professional or you can sit back and leave the driving to them.
Check out these two sites for more information about dog sledding opportunities. Barking Brook Sled Dog Adventures and Muddy Paw Sled Dog
Of course, at the end of the day what could be better than returning to our cozy bed and breakfast/inn? Sit by the fire, a glass of wine in hand and enjoy a quiet evening. Or dine at one of the many excellent restaurants we have in the Squam area. You’ll get a great night’s rest in one of our spacious, comfortable guestrooms and when you rise the next morning you’ll smell fresh coffee and the aroma of a home cooked breakfast as we get you ready for another day of winter activity.
The Inn On Golden Pond is an excellent lodging choice in the Holderness, Plymouth and Meredith NH area. So come enjoy the wonders of winter, perhaps a little differently than ever before – on a sled pulled by a team of pure bred Siberian Huskies!
Tags: B&B, Holderness, inn, Lakes Region, lodging, Meredith, New Hampshire, Plymouth, sled dogs, Squam, winter adventures
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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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October 14th, 2011 by billwebb
Fall foliage is winding down and November and December will bring a slower pace to Squam Lake and the Inn On Golden Pond. While the bright fall colors will be gone and the general color will be gray there is something refreshing about November. With no foliage you can see so much in the woods – rock formations, buildings, stone walls – that simply are hidden from May through October. It’s a great time to take a hike with scenic vistas everywhere.
Here at the Inn we have a crackling fire going each evening making our sitting room a great place to snuggle up with a glass of wine or to sit and work on a jigsaw puzzle. If you’re looking for a good night’s sleep you’ll enjoy the peace and quiet that takes over at this time of year. And the aroma of fresh coffee in the morning will entice you to the dining room for one of our great country breakfasts.
During the off season we enjoy all the local entertainment available in the area. The Silver Center at Plymouth State University and the Flying Monkey Performance Center in Plymouth are two wonderful venues which offer great shows throughout the year. If you spend a night with us in November or December and attend a performance at either location we’ll discount your room by a dollar amount equal to one ticket. It’s our way of supporting our local entertainment centers.
So if you’re looking for quality accommodations to get in a little down time give us a call. We provide some of the best bed and breakfast lodging in the Plymouth and Holderness area. This is the time to visit New Hampshire – the quiet season, but a season filled with great entertainment.
Enjoy an evening by the fire
Tags: bed and breakfast, Flying Monkey Performance Center, Holderness, New Hampshire, Plymouth, Plymouth State University, Squam Lake
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June 22nd, 2011 by billwebb
August 5 – 8 will be a special weekend in the town of Holderness as it celebrates its 250th birthday. There are lots of activities planned ranging from a grand parade to a pancake breakfast hosted by our local fire department.
A group of wonderful volunteers has been planning the event for months and they’ve thought of everything. At various times throughout the weekend there will be a folk concert, a street dance and a square/contra dance. The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center will be offering free admission and the Historical Society will be the scene of many activities. There will be an appearance by the nationally famous Mattatuck Fife and Drum Band and lots of historic re-enactments and self guided tours of historic sites. You can get more details and updates at the Holderness 250th website.
If you’re planning to be in the Plymouth, NH or Meredith, NH area that weekend you should definitely make a point of visiting Holderness at some point. A celebration like this really represents small town New Hampshire at its best.
Of course, beautiful Squam Lake is a great place to visit anytime. Check out the quality lodging we offer at our lakes region bed and breakfast/country inn. We’ll help make your visit to Squam a memorable one.
We're not 250 years old, but here's a picture from the early days of the building we now call The Inn On Golden Pond. Time and lots of tender loving care sure makes a difference!
Tags: 250th anniversary, bed and breakfast, country inn, Holderness, inn, lodging, Meredith, New Hampshire, Plymouth, Squam Lake
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May 23rd, 2011 by billwebb
This is going to be an exciting summer around Squam Lake. It’s the 30th anniversary of the filming of the classic movie “On Golden Pond” which was filmed here in Holderness. Our traditional New Hampshire bed and breakfast took its name from the movie not because we are on the lake (which we’re not), but because we felt the movie reflected the sense of place and family which so typifies the rural part of our beautiful state.
We’ve been here as innkeepers for 27 years and one of the great things about the area is how little it has changed. The fresh, clean waters of Squam are still the same high quality they were years ago. And the development in town and around the lake has been minimal, not changing the basic feel of the community.
In an extraordinary celebration of the 30th anniversary there will be 30 performances of the play “On Golden Pond” throughout the summer and into September at Little Church Theater in Holderness. These shows will be directed by the author of ”On Golden Pond”, Ernest Thompson, who now resides locally. There will be many opportunities to meet Thompson and participate in conversations about the movie and the story. Follow this link to Little Church Theater’s website for a detailed schedule.
Seeing one of these performances would be a great reason to visit our Squam Lake (Golden Pond) Inn and spend a night or two. Choose one of our spacious guestrooms and treat yourself to a great New Hampshire getaway. Spend the day boating on Squam or Lake Winnipesaukee; hiking the Squam Range or the White Mountains; shopping in Meredith or Plymouth or driving some of our scenic back roads. Then spend an unforgettable evening enjoying theater history in the making. This On Golden Pond experience will be as authentic as it gets!
It truly is Golden Pond
Tags: bed and breakfast, getaway, Holderness, inn, Lake Winnipesaukee, Little Church Theater, Meredith, On Golden Pond, Plymouth, Squam Lake
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February 10th, 2011 by billwebb
We have a new addition to our area recreational scene. The new Plymouth State University ice arena is a state of the art facility and appears to be the first all “green” arena in the country. Everything from the geothermal refrigeration and heating system to the lighting was designed to be energy efficient and environmentally friendly.
The arena is home to the Plymouth State’s men’s hockey team and women’s hockey team, but also offers programs to the general public including open skate sessions, youth hockey, broomball, learn-to-skate and learn-to-play-hockey sessions. It’s a gem for the area!
When you come to the Inn On Golden Pond for comfortable lodging in the Plymouth NH area you can now bring your ice skates and get out on the ice during public skate sessions all year round. Just click here to see the public skating schedule.
Artist’s rendition of the new PSU ice arena
Tags: B&B, hockey, Holderness, ice skating, lodging, New Hampshire, Plymouth, Plymouth State University
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January 23rd, 2011 by billwebb
Each year we hold two candlelight dinner weekends in the spring at our Squam Lake bed and breakfast. This year’s dinners will be held on the weekends of March 18 & 19 and April 1 & 2. Our normal hospitality is supplemented with a special 5 course candlelight dinner on Saturday night. Bonnie is the chef and Bill is the waiter. These weekends have become a favorite with our repeat guests some of whom have been coming almost every spring since we started this tradition 17 years ago. Since we do not normally serve a dinner here at the Inn this is a very special event. Bonnie really out does herself with delicious home made soups, creative salads, mouth watering entrees and sinful desserts.
This is an excellent way to celebrate a birthday or anniversary, but most of our dinner guests just enjoy the great food and good company of others here for the weekend. Of course, this is maple syrup season so during the day a stop at a local sugar shack can be great entertainment. The summer is still months away so New Hampshire towns like Meredith, Sandwich and our own Holderness which revolve around Squam Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee are pretty quiet. Plymouth on the other hand is active as Plymouth State University is in session. There’s always something to do.
So come up for a great New Hampshire weekend getaway and celebrate the end of winter with us. The weekend is priced at $375 per couple which includes 2 night’s lodging in one of comfortable rooms, two country breakfasts and our gourmet dinner on Saturday. Once you come you’ll be hooked!
Ruth and Bob enjoying their dinner
Tags: bed and breakfast, getaway weekend, Holderness, maple syrup, Meredith, New Hampshire, Plymouth, Sandwich, Squam Lake
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December 3rd, 2010 by billwebb
The ski season has started here in central New Hampshire. Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain and Waterville Valley are all open and satisfying the desires of those skiers who’ve been waiting for the new season to start ever since last season ended. These three mountains are about 30 minutes from our Holderness/Plymouth area bed and breakfast. So if you stay for a weekend or a few days midweek you can ski a different mountain each day.
There’s new ownership at Waterville Valley with indications there will be many upgrades and improvements. At Cannon Mountain there’s been some expansion with the addition of Mittersill ski area and some new lifts. It’s great to see the industry continuing to add new features all the time.
Cross country skiing will start up later this month assuming Mother Nature provides us with some natural snow. Temperatures are cold enough so it shouldn’t be too long. We are cross country skiers and one of the things we like to do is return to the Inn at the end of the day and curl up next to a crackling fire in the sitting room. Add a glass of wine or a cup of hot chocolate and you feel like you’ve found your little piece of heaven! Of course, besides the inviting fire our guests get a great breakfast to start their day and the opportunity to retreat to a cozy guest room when all is said and done making for the perfect New Hampshire getaway weekend.
So if you’re going to ski NH and are looking for quality lodging give us a call.
Skiers enjoying the slopes at Waterville Valley
Tags: B&B, Cannon Mountain, cross country skiing, getaway weekend, Holderness, inn, Loon Mountain, New Hampshire, Plymouth, quality lodging, ski NH, Waterville Valley
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