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Lost Valley Ski Vacations

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Bernerhof Inn| Leave a comment

If you will be traveling to North Conway for a romantic getaway, you could take a quick trip over to Lost Valley Ski Resort. Located on 300 acres in the middle of Maine, the resort offers many different types of terrain, hills, streams, bridges, and fifteen well maintained trail systems.

The Lost Valley Resort is best suited to beginners and intermediate skiers, but there are more thrilling trails available for expert skiers as well. There are three lifts to accommodate skiers, including two chair lifts and one surface lift.

Equipment can be rented for all sports that are catered to at Lost Valley Resort, including ski equipment, snowboarding equipment, mountain bikes, and paintball equipment. Ski and snowboarding lessons are also available for private parties and groups.

At the lodge, you will experience a warm family environment with outstanding food and beverages. This is an absolutely wonderful place to bring a family.
There are training programs, adaptive ski programs, racing events, a snowboard terrain park, mountain biking, and a huge twenty acre paintball park. Lost Valley Resort is also a great place to hold meetings, family reunions, weddings, and other special events. Catering is available.

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Planning a Family Ski Vacation

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Bernerhof Inn| Leave a comment

It’s time to plan the family vacation and everyone wants to go skiing. Don’t worry, skiing isn’t as expensive as you might think, and there are numerous resorts that cater to families, offering a variety of packages designed to save you money. The problem will be choosing the destination.

Most ski resorts have websites. Start the planning process by accessing these websites to determine where you and your family might want to go. There are many different things to look for when choosing a resort. The absolute most important thing to look for is a ski school if someone in your family will need instruction. Don’t make the mistake of choosing a destination where one or more of your family members won’t have fun, simply because they don’t know how to ski.

Next, take a look at the slopes, lifts, and trails. You want to make sure that the resort has something to offer everyone in your family. If the resort only caters
to beginners, an expert skier will become quickly bored. If you have a snowboarder in your group, and there is no snowboarding park or terrain, that
snowboarder will not be happy. While these limitations are becoming fewer, they are still out there and something a quick check of the resort’s website can fix. There are resorts that serve all winter sports, so make sure that your families interests are covered.

Lodging is the next thing to look at. You want to be comfortable, so where you will sleep at night matters a great deal. In most cases, there is a hotel right at
the base of the slopes but this isn’t necessarily the best or most affordable place to stay. Find out what your lodging options are for the area, and choose the one that is right for your family and your budget. If you will be staying farther away from the slopes, make sure that there is transportation to and from the slopes each day! A nice romantic Bed and Breakfast in Jackson, NH might be just the ticket for a romantic getaway! Some lodging locations even offer ski tickets if you stay with them. This is a great deal and nearly always will save you money!

Your family will have many more interests that you will need to search for before deciding on a particular destination and resort. Some of those interests may be dog sledding, sleigh rides, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, or horseback riding. Resorts do offer these activities, but some don’t so be sure to ask about the winter activities, as well as the planned events during the time that you will be at the resort. This will help you plan a ski vacation that your family
will enjoy and remember for the rest of their lives.

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Packing Your Bags: What You Should Leave at Home

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Bernerhof Inn| Leave a comment

Last night I watched a cool show on some big huge cruise ship. It was interesting to see how smoothly they swapped the “old” passengers with the “new” ones in just a few hours and got the whole ship ready and looking new. Another thing that I was amazed by was the number of people that were having issues with the check-ins. People using their wrong names on passports, people forgetting passports, etc… Here’s a little article about items you should keep in mind, and maybe keep at home, when you’re traveling either to a far off land or just a romantic getaway to a Jackson, NH Bed and Breakfast!

Each day, millions of travelers hop on an airplane to get their next destination. Whether you are planning a visit to friends or family, attending a business meeting, or just taking a family vacation, it is likely that you will not be traveling alone. Almost all air travelers bring some sort of luggage with them. Unfortunately, when it comes to packing their bags, many travelers have no idea what they should or shouldn’t bring along.

Not only should be thinking about convenience, but you should also be thinking about air travel rules, namely the rules that specify which items or materials are allowed aboard an airplane and which ones are not.

When examining items prohibited during air travel, it is important to remember that some items may only have a partial ban. An example of a partial ban is a ban that may prevent certain items from being stored in your carry-on luggage, but not in your checked baggage. Most of these bans, such as liquids, large tools, sporting goods, and sharp objects, are imposed only for safety reasons.

Although a large number of items are allowed to be in your checked baggage, there are some items that you cannot, under any circumstances, bring aboard an airplane. These items most commonly fall under the category of explosive or flammable materials. You will find that you are prohibited from bringing dynamite, gun powder, lighters, flares, or strike anywhere matches on an airplane. In fact, trying to board an airplane with these items in your possession could land you in serious trouble.

In addition to items that are banned by the airline industry, you will also want to think about convenience, when packing your bags for your next business trip or vacation. When it comes to carry-on luggage, you will find that some airlines restrict the size of your bags, as well as the weight. For your own convenience, you will want to keep your carry-on luggage as light as possible. The same should be said for your checked baggage. Although you may not be carrying it with you at all times, it is still advised that you pack as light as possible. A number of airlines have strict weight limits on carry-on luggage. If your luggage weights more than what is allowed, you may be charged an extra fee or you may even be required to remove some of your belongings.

It is also advised that you think of the items that you are bringing along with you, specifically their monetary and sentimental value. When traveling aboard an airplane, there are a number of instances where you belongings may suffer damage, especially those stored in checked baggage. If you would take a large financial or emotional hit from the loss or destruction of your personal belongings, you are advised to leave those items at home. Although you may not be able to have your laptop with you or your favorite piece of jewelry, it is nice to know that your treasured items are safe at home. I tend to bring those items with me on the plane. Though I don’t totally distrust the airlines and the luggage crews, I tend to feel safer if my valuable are within reach (that sometimes includes my cat!)

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Jackson Invitational Snow Sculpting Competition!!

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Bernerhof Inn| Leave a comment

11th New Hampshire Sanctioned & Jackson Invitational Snow Sculpting Competition
being held at Black Mountain.

Jackson, NH is home to the New Hampshire State Sanctioned Snow Sculpting Competition and the Jackson Invitational, to be held on

January 27TH, 28TH & 29TH, 2012.

This event attracts a wide variety of sculptors, both amateur and professional. In fact, many of the Competing Teams will be using this weekend as a practice run for Lake Geneva and the Nationals. Other sanctioned states holding championship competitions include Alaska, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, and Wisconsin. Each team of sculptors consists of 2 or 3 members, and in order to be eligible to compete in the State Championship, team members must be 18 years or older and reside or work in New Hampshire. The winning team of the State Championship will receive a trophy and an invitation to compete in the United States National Snow Sculpting Competition, to be held at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin in 2013. Our New Hampshire State Sanctioned winners for 2012 was Dick Devellian We all wish Dick and his team well as they will be headed to Lake Geneva for the 2012 Nationals representing the entire state of New Hampshire. Dick Devellian who is from Jackson, New Hampshire, have been a past winner a few times. The winners of the Nationals then go on to compete in international competitions offered by sanctioned member countries such as Switzerland, France, Italy, Japan, Canada, China, Norway and Russia.

Amateurs and professionals of any age are eligible to compete in the Overall and People’s Choice Awards. Team members come from a variety of backgrounds including chefs from fine restaurants, architects, students of culinary and art schools, and various civic organizations. Sculptors from outside of New Hampshire will also be in Jackson participating in the invitational, exhibiting their magnificent works of snow art. Each team will be given a cylinder shaped block of snow 4 feet in diameter by 8 feet tall to create their snow sculptures. Most of the teams will start sculpting on Friday, January 28th and continue working through the night on Saturday to complete their sculptures in time for the judging on Sunday afternoon January 30th starting at Noon. Judging is based on creativity, technique and message.
Other activities planned for the snow sculpture weekend include a welcome reception dinner, with a bon fire and S’mores, kids snow art, sleigh rides and more. Be sure to check out the website www.JacksonNH.com for all the event details.

You can expect to see at least 12 sculpting teams at Black Mountain this year. Teams will begin sculpting on Friday January 27th. Many teams will continue to sculpt throughout the night into the wee hours of the morning through all kinds of weather and cold. Teams have to end sculpting at noon on Sunday January 29th, 2012. We recommend that you come and see the entire process of the sculptor taking a very blah cylinder of snow and sculpting it into an amazing piece of art frozen in time. The process takes 2 full days with the finished piece ready for viewing on Sunday at noon. This year’s winners of the NH Sanctioned event will represent the entire state of New Hampshire in the 2013 Nationals held at Lake Geneva WI where more than 1/4 million people will visit.
You can meet our sculptors and learn more about this event and what it takes to complete one of these impressive pieces of art by joining us at the Shovel Handle Pub on Saturday evening at 6 PM January 28th, 2012.
We encourage all visitors to vote for their favorite “People’s Choice” award… votes can not be cast until Sunday morning… you need to see the pieces really take shape before you can tell which one you will like the most. This award is the coveted award that each team wants to win and only you can help them take it home! The public is encouraged to join us at the awards ceremony also being held at the Shovel Handle Pub at Whitney’s Inn at Jackson located on Route 16B in Jackson just next to Black Mountain Ski Area. Winners of all competitions will be announced at the Awards Ceremony.

Interested Sculptors… give the Chamber a call at 603-383-9356… Or down load the application off the website JacksonNH.com. You can E-mail it back to info@JacksonNH.com or mail it to address below

Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 304
Jackson, New Hampshire 03846
Telephone: (603) 383-9356
Fax: (603) 383-0931
E-Mail: info@jacksonnh.com

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MWV Photo Contest Winners!!

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Bernerhof Inn| Leave a comment

Special Thanks to the Conway Daily Sun for sharing their article!!

The winners of the Mount Washington Valley photo contest, “There’s No Place Like Home were announced Sunday, Nov. 6, at M&D Productions — Your Community Theatre in North Conway.

More than 60 people attended the event, at which contest creator and host Bernadette Friberg of Badger Realty and production assistant Alicia Leavitt announced the winners.

First place winnings went to semi-pro Joshua Greenblatt for “Jackson Falls,” amateur Peter Eastman for “Moose in the Morning,” and student Lisa Carper for “Shadows on a White Birch.”

The second place winners were: semi-pro Mike Dana for “Freedom,” amateur Jim Connors for “Loon” and student Madi Doucette for “Bemis Falls.”

Congratulations to all our 2011 winners for some really fabulous photos. In addition to cash prizes, all six winners also receive a calendar page in the 2012 “Calendars for Charity.” Calendars are now on sale for $10 apiece, with all net proceeds going to benefit the three charities supported by the sales: Starting Point Services, The Mother Seton House and The Miranda Leavitt Diabetes Fund.

In addition to the six winners, there were six honorable mentions that have also received a calendar page for their photos. This year, calendar pages went to amateurs Sue Rose for “Crystal Blue Morning,” Linda Fairchild for “Who gives a Hoot about Winter,” Kim Mathison for “Caught by Surprise,” Rachel Damon for “Draft Horses at the Fryeburg Fair,” and semi-pros Ed Harrigan for “A New Generation” and Albert Martin for “Steam in the Snow.” Twenty other honorable mention recognitions were given to amateurs Jeb Eastman, Chip Diamond, Aliana Lanciaux, Keith Force, Carl Saccone, Nicholas Doak, Kathleen Heggie Frati, Dawn Garza, Donna Wilson, Virginia Moore, Saralyn Smith and Lis Boucher and semi-pros Megan Stuart, Andrew Kohn, Brian Irwin, Lisa Dufault and pro Stephen Pannone as well as to students Megan MacGillivray, Bjorn Myhre and Austin Perry. All honorable mention photographs also appear in the calendar.

Friberg and Leavitt thanked the many sponsors who made this year’s contest and calendar another success, and said they were grateful to supporters for their contributions of money, time and/or services.

M&D Productions will be hosting the contest winning photographs as their artist of the month in December, displayed in their main theatre lobby, located at 1857 White Mountain Highway.

The contest has a Facebook page with information on this year’s calendar and next year’s (fifth anniversary) event. There is also a survey/raffle being offered for photographers, sponsors and charities who fill out a questionnaire and drop it back to Bernie before March 1, 2012. The winning prize is a guaranteed placement of one of your photos in our 2013 calendar. Email Bernie@Badgerrealty.com or stop by Badger Realty to pick up a form.

Calendars will be on sale at locations throughout the Mt Washington Valley while they last, including: Zebs, White Birch Books, North Country Fair Jewelers, Flossie’s General Store, The Bernerhof Inn Bed & Breakfast, Curves of Fryeburg and North Conway, Settler’s Green OVP main office, Weston’s Farm store and of course Badger Realty’s North Conway and Jackson offices. Any business willing to help with calendar sales can contact Friberg about consignments.

“Bemis Falls,” by Madi Doucette was second place in the student competition. It is the photo for April.

“Moose in the Morning,” by Peter Eastman, was first place in the amateur class. It is the photo for May.

“Loon B,” by Jim Connors is second place in the amateur class. It is the photo for July.

“Shadows on a White Birch,” by Lisa Carper, was first place in the student class. It is the photo for August.

“Jackson Falls,” by Joshua Greenblatt, won first place semi-professional class. It is the photo for October.

“Freedom” by Mike Dana, won second place in the semi-professional class. It is the photo for November.

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Myths and Facts about B&Bs

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Bernerhof Inn| Leave a comment

Our good friends over at bedandbreakfast.com included this article on their site and we knew the info. here would be helpful to our guests as well!! Enjoy!

Myths and Facts about B&Bs

B&Bs lack privacy.
While meeting the many wonderful innkeepers and inngoers are a big reason travelers choose B&Bs, most are also more than accommodating when it comes to guest privacy. With almost all B&Bs offering rooms with private bathrooms and many providing flexible dining hours and private or semi-private dining options, staying in a B&B provides an exceptional experience for guests seeking a relaxing weekend getaway. Guests respect one another’s privacy and innkeepers work hard to provide gracious hospitality and give you as much privacy as you need. Many B&Bs have private entrances, separate cottages or carriage houses, for those want an option to the main house.

B&B means sharing a bathroom with others.
Back in the day, B&Bs were practically defined as places where you could rent out a room quite affordably with shared bathroom facilities. However, today’s modern B&B industry has evolved to where nearly all B&Bs, inns, and boutique hotels offer rooms with private bathrooms. In fact, according to the Professional Association of Innkeepers International, more than 97 percent of B&Bs offer private baths in some, if not all rooms. For those looking to economize on rates, a shared bath option is available in approximately 12 percent of B&Bs.

B&Bs are expensive and don’t offer hotel-like services.
Room rates for B&Bs vary widely, depending upon location, the property itself, and its amenities. B&Bs, however, are attractive to many travelers because of the great value for your dollar including such as free breakfast and other amenities, usually at no extra charge, like refreshments, Internet, onsite parking, afternoon teas, wine and cheese hours, and more. Many B&Bs also offer free Internet, flexible check-in, private pools, spas and spa services, bars, private balconies, luxury soaps/shampoos, high thread count linens, and much more, providing 5-star accommodations and service. Travelers are guaranteed to get these and other amenities at BedandBreakfast.com™ Diamond Collection™ properties, which are professionally inspected and maintain top consumer reviews.

Finally, B&Bs offer a level of personal customer service often unmatched by many other lodging alternatives. Innkeepers serve as not only managers, but as “personal concierges,” offering tips on restaurants, nearby attractions, and info only locals would know.

B&Bs are mostly older inns in rural areas.
Hardly! Many B&Bs are beautiful Victorian homes and/or listed on the National Register of Historic Places (many impeccably restored) – providing unmatched charm and elegance.

At the same time, however, there are über-modern inns located in large cities. You can find everything at BedandBreakfast.com – from beachside B&B cottages and quaint mountaintop inns to boutique B&Bs in the wine country and rustic ranch lodges. Many offer spas, restaurants, and other services suited for the local area, such as hiking, horseback riding, or skiing. What you can count on is that B&Bs offer undiscovered and surprising experiences for the perfect getaway.

B&B Traveler Trends
*March 2011 surveys of B&B travelers

Almost 80 percent (78.9%) of B&B travelers are between the ages of 35-65.

Nine out of 10 travelers (90.2%) say they will take at least one weekend getaway this summer, and nearly two-thirds (62.3%) say they will take two or more weekend getaways this summer.
- Nearly two-thirds (62.1%) of travelers say they will take two or more long weekend getaways this summer

Besides price and location, when deciding where to stay, B&B travelers rank photos as the highest influencer (74.9%), followed by consumer reviews (62.4%), ability to book online (47.8%), friends’ recommendations (46.3%), and professional recommendations (43.4%).

During their summer leisure travel, three out of four (76%) B&B travelers are most likely to stay in a B&B or inn this summer, followed by a moderate, three-star hotel (49%) and friends or family (41.4%).
The majority of B&B travelers drive less than 250 miles for their getaway.
B&B travelers report B&Bs enable them to get away from masses staying at hotels, while offering unique, interesting and intimate accommodations that are adult/couple-oriented.
B&B travelers view themselves as romantic, travelers (not tourists), pampered, unique, adventurous and special.

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Great Things to Do in White Mountains New Hampshire

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Bernerhof Inn| Leave a comment

Special thanks to our friends at Visit New Hampshire for providing us with this great list of activities and attractions around the White Mountains!

America’s Oldest Continuously Operated General Store

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The Brick Store is a genuine old-fashioned general store that dates back as far as 1790 – in fact, the store calls itself America’s oldest continuously operated general story. It is located on the main street – Route 302 – in the delightful town of Bath. Customers include some old-timers in their 90s who tell the owners, Mike and Nancy Lusby, that they remember buying penny candy there as kids. How authentic is that? At the Brick Store, visitors can buy distinctive New England specialties — including smokehouse meats and cheese, homemade fudge, gift packs and gift baskets, maple syrup, weathervanes, and much more. It is open daily. Phone: 800-964-2074

Are We There Yet?

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If you drive regularly in any New England town, it’s only a matter of time before you spot a car bedecked with a bumper sticker that reads “This car climbed Mt. Washington.” In 2011, the famous Mt. Washington Auto Road on Route 16 in Pinkham Notch is celebrating its sesquicentennial–that’s 150 years of family trips, road races, and bicycle climbs to the summit and its impressive view. The Auto Road plans to celebrate with a number of special activities all summer long, including motorcycle weekend, a road race, and a special sesquicentennial black tie gala. The Road is open from March through November. Phone: 603-466-3988.

Call of the Moose

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Northern New Hampshire hosts an abundance of wildlife, including that gentle giant, the moose. Many guests travel to the White Mountains and Great North Woods regions of New Hampshire to see moose in their natural habitat. Moose Path Trail starts at Route 16 north from Gorham to Errol. Take Route 26 to Dixville Notch to Route 3 north to Pittsburg. This wilderness byway is ideal for the outdoor enthusiast as moose are often spotted along the drive. If you see a moose, keep your distance! They are large, wild animals, and it is important to give them wide berth.

Come See the Birth Place of Pig’s Ear Brown

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Warm up your visit to the White Mountains with a pop-in visit to the Woodstock Inn Brewery at 135 Main Street in Woodstock. Brews with names like Red Rack, Pig’s Ear, and Loon Golden Ale are produced through a traditional seven-barrel system using premium hops and English grains. The prize-winning brews are on display during a free tour of the brewery every day at noon. Woodstock Inn Brewery has won several national awards for its ales; Pig’s Ear Brown that has won the National Beer Tasting Championships two years in a row. Come by and get acquainted. Phone: 800-321-3985.

Come Shop With Me

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There are over 100 factory outlet stores in Conway, most of them located at Settlers’ Green Outlet Village and Settlers’ Crossing, located adjacent to each other off Route 16. The original outlet destination resort, North Conway is home to Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, Polo Ralph Lauren, Under Armour, Banana Republic and many more. Antiques, specialty ski shops, art galleries, craft shops, boutiques and gourmet food shops abound. And…no sales tax is charged here. Both Settlers’ Green and Settlers’ Crossing offer a variety of dining options including Black Cap Grille, Starbucks, Brandli’s Pasta Grille, Wrapsody’s ‘N Greens, Kaity’s Big Chill and the Lodge Café. Phone: 888-667-9636.

Craftsmen in the White Mountains

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Founded in 1932, the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen is one of the oldest craft organizations in the country. The League was formed during the Depression to help New Hampshire craftspeople make a living through difficult financial times by building an audience and market for fine handmade craft. The League operates seven retail galleries throughout New Hampshire. The galleries present the work of juried craftspeople, along with demonstrations, exhibits and educational programs.

Galleries in the White Mountains region are Littleton Retail Gallery, 81 Main Street, Littleton, 603-444-1099; and North Conway Retail Galler, Main Street/Route 16, North Conway, 603-356-2441.

Curious About George

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Margret and H.A. Rey, authors of the Curious George children’s books, were artists and adventurers, historians and naturalists. Their spirit lives on in the Margret and H.A. Rey Center and Curious George Cottage at 35 Village Road in Waterville Valley, their former home and a place of art, science, and nature programs for children. On Saturdays, the Rey Center is open and filled with Curious George exhibits. Two storytimes will fill up the little ones with George adventures. At the Curious George Cottage, visitors may read books, try drawing in the style of H.A. Rey, and enjoy the view of Mount Tecumseh. Call ahead for hours. Phone: 603-236-3308

Pollyanna Was Here

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One of the last classic Main Streets in New England, downtown Littleton is a vibrant community on the bank of the Ammonoosuc River. Downtown offers a nice variety of restaurants, a historic inn, a 100-year old opera house, specialty shops, a majestic post office, a working gristmill, the world’s longest candy counter, and a sculpture of the original “glad girl” herself: Pollyanna.

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Video Interlude

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Bernerhof Inn| Leave a comment

This is a great short video exploring the Fryeburg Fair from 2011!! We’re thrilled that many of our guests, up here for a Romantic Getaway,also made it over to the fair and reported an amazing time with great food and attractions!!

The fingerprints of the Mount Washington Valley are on the Stanley Cup. Helicopter pilot and Valley resident Steve “Speedo” Cheney arranged for a quick detour with The Cup while transporting it to an appearance in Maine. Delaney’s owner Dick Delaney and Valley residents who got wind of the event were able to touch the most iconic trophy in sports, currently the property of the Boston Bruins.

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Upcoming Arts Related Events

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Bernerhof Inn| Leave a comment

Here’s a handy list of some of the great programs coming up at MWVAA. Check out our website for some packages and specials for your weekend getaway in Glen, NH!

New Class Starting

Mount Washington Valley Arts Association in North Conway, New Hampshire Presents: A Crash Course in Portrait Oil Painting by Carol Phenix. In this course you will complete at least one portrait based on a photo reference. You will follow the classical method utilizing a preliminary charcoal sketch, followed by underpainting as a foundation for the final layers. This class is for students who have some experience with drawing and painting. This is a 6 week course beginning on
Tuesday October 11th from 1:30 until 3:30pm.

Cost for members is $120.00, non members $145.00
Scholarships are available for any of our classes.

Artist of the Month

A local non-profit organization has invited juried artists of the association to participate in an artist of the month exhibit at their location beginning in November. You should have enough work to display on 40 linear feet of wall space. If you would be interested in exhibiting, please give the office a call.

Exhibits

The Opening Reception of our fall art gallery exhibit “From My Window” is Friday evening from 5:30 – 7:00pm. Meet the artists, preview the exhibit and enjoy light refreshments. The exhibit features over 50 original images of contemporary White Mountain Art and displays works by many of our juried artist members. Fall images of our world are depicted in watercolor, oil, pastel, fiber art, photography and more.
Matted prints will also be available at the exhibit which runs from October 7th through November 25th. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00am until 3:00pm and Saturdays from 10:00am until 2:00pm.

Attention Life Drawing Artists

The next life drawing session will be on Monday night October 10th and will resume on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month with a model for each session.

Annual Meeting

Save the date…….

Sunday November 6th, 3pm at the Visual Arts Center.

The presentation will report on the past year and lay out the plans for the next year.
An art demonstration will follow the business meeting.
Contact: Fran Duncan, 356-2787

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Cranmore Mountain Adds More Activities for This Winter

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Bernerhof Inn| Leave a comment

What a great way to complement a romantic weekend getaway to the White Mountains or a stay at a Jackson, NH Bed and Breakfast…. Spend the weekend taking in all the cool new features and activities offered at Cranmore!

New Giant Swing, Indoor Activity Center, Base Lodge Upgrades and Investments in Snow Making and Grooming Equipment

NORTH CONWAY, NH – Cranmore Mountain continues to make major financial investments in the resort with the addition of new activities, base lodge renovations, snow making and grooming improvements for the winter 2011-12 season. This additional investment brings the 18-month total for the resort to over $7 million since it came under new ownership in June 2010.

Cranmore announced it will continue to operate its Giant Swing this winter alongside its popular snow-tubing park and mountain coaster. The swing opened in July as part of the resort’s Mountain Adventure Park. The three outdoor attractions, in addition to skiing and riding, will offer visitors to North Conway the greatest diversity of family activities in the region.

Cranmore is opening an indoor activity center, featuring a bungy trampoline, Spider Climb and slide and two bouncy houses. The attractions and activity center will all operate weekends and holidays. Special combination tickets will offer great value for families.

Cranmore’s snow surfaces will be better than ever with a substantial investment in new snow guns and snow grooming equipment. 40 new high-efficiency snowmaking tower guns will be added to their ever-growing arsenal. The snow guns are valued at $100,000. Snowmaking and grooming efforts will also be supported by a new Prinoth Bison Groomer. The new snow guns are added to the 150 purchased over the last two winters. The guns produce more snow at a higher temperature with less energy used, allowing for more snow on the slopes earlier in the season.

Cranmore is also investing in significant additions to its ski and snowboard rental fleet. Partnering with Rossignol, Cranmore is adding new inventory featuring the brand’s new “Rocker” technology. Rocker technology promises to help skiers turn with less effort, carve more easily and float better through deep snow. The mountain will also offer high-end demo skis from Rossignol in addition to the upgrades to its standard rental fleet.

New for this winter, Cranmore will offer the longest day ticket in Mt. Washington Valley, with the introduction of a 6pm close time on Saturdays and holidays from Christmas week until mid-March. Skiers and riders can enjoy 9.5 hours of skiing at no additional cost. Cranmore will also introduce a “Half Day Anytime” four hour ticket, letting skiers and riders pick the hours of the day they want to recreate. Previously the half day ticket was only available from 12:30-4:30pm. This new ticket offers the greatest flexibility for those who can’t fit in a full day of skiing into their plans.

Another special ticket deal is the new 2-day online price of only $89. This ticket is available for any two days, including Saturdays, when purchased online in advance at www.cranmore.com (holiday weeks excluded).

In June, 2011, Cranmore moved its food and beverage operations to Centerplate, one of the largest hospitality companies in the world. Centerplate currently operates food and beverage venues at 250 sports, entertainment and convention venues in North America. Centerplate will be investing over $250,000 in upgrades to Cranmore’s food venues. The upgrades will include renovating the Eating House lodge to a full-service “sit-down” restaurant and bar, as well as the addition of the new “Kandahar Bar” on the top floor of its main base lodge. An additional cafeteria will be added on the lower level of the lodge.

The principals and operators of Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, Brian Fairbank, Joseph O’Donnell and Tyler Fairbank, purchased the resort in June 2010 and immediately made major upgrades and improvements last year of over $6 million. CNL Lifestyle Properties, Inc. a Florida-based real estate investment trust (REIT) provided the capital. They have now invested an additional $1 million in opening a summer attraction plus improvements for the winter ski season for a capital infusion of over $7 million in the last 18 months.

Among those improvements last year was the installation of a fixed-grip quad chairlift to replace the South Double. That chair was relocated to a new location near the Beginner Basin area (near the former North Chair line). They also relocated and enlarged its tubing park. The tubing park was relocated to accommodate a Mountain Coaster which opened in Nov. 2010.

The centerpiece of last year’s capital campaign was the conversion of the former Arlberg base lodge into an exclusive Children’s Center. Its facilities are now reserved for kids enrolled in Cranmore’s Penguin and Adventure Camps. This year, the resort has initiated a “KidsRule” program with the highest industry standards for safety, instruction and staffing for children’s Snowsports. For more information, visit www.kidsrulecamps.com. The program is offered in conjunction with Jiminy Peak Resort in western Mass. and Bromley in Vermont.

Cranmore Mountain is located in the heart of North Conway Village, New Hampshire and can be contacted at 1-800-SUN-N-SKI and online at www.cranmore.com.

Cranmore Mountain is located in the heart of North Conway Village in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, only 2.5 hours from the Boston area.. For more information on Cranmore Mountain and the latest news of special events, visit www.cranmore.com or call 1-800-SUN-N-SKI.

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