2013 Polar Express Packages SOLD OUT!!

Santa's Workshop, Jackson NH Headquarters - Nearly 500 little boys and girls and their families will be coming to the Lodge at Jackson Village this holiday season to experience the magical Polar Express train, an old-fashioned horse-drawn sleigh ride, and much, much more.nnUnfortunately, not even Santa himself can make any more room on the train (or at our inn) for this year.  Packages are COMPLETELY sold out -- there are NO tickets available.  In January 2014, we will start a waiting list for next year's magical ride. Please call The Lodge AFTER the first of the year to reserve your spot on this ultimate train ride to the North Pole!

Limited Polar Express Packages Still Available

Only 26 of our nearly 500 Polar Express Tickets are left for this season, and they are going fast! Our packages include 2 nights lodging with breakfast each morning, a personal letter from Santa and an age-appropriate gift bag of goodies from the elves for each of your children; the Polar Express tickets, an old-fashioned horse-drawn sleighride at Nestlenook Farm, including the Miracle at Nestlenook production; and Free ski passes to XC, snow shoe or go tubing at Great Glen Trails (if there is snow). The price includes tax. Still available:
     * (1) Package of Four (4) 1st Class tickets at 6:30, for the Train on Friday, Dec. 6, $1149 (These four tickets are the only ones available for this date)
   
     * (1) Package of Three (3) Coach tickets at 4 pm, for the Train on Sunday, Dec. 22, $899 (These three tickets are the only ones available for this date.

     *  One-Night Sunday Special on Sunday, Dec. 8th.     We still have 16 of coach (4 pm) and Four 1st Class tickets available. The Package of 4 at 6:30 is $599. The others will be priced according to the number of tickets you are looking for.

Ski This Weekend!

The clocks may have moved back, but Bretton Woods' award-winning snowmaking crew has been moving full steam ahead!

They'll be open this Saturday and Sunday, November 9 & 10, for 1 mile and 1,000 vertical of top to bottom terrain on Range View off the Zephyr high-speed quad lift. Tickets for all ages are just $19.73 on Saturday in honor of Bretton Woods' opening year, and $39 on Sunday. Lifts will run 9am-4pm.

After the weekend, Bretton Woods will be closed Monday-Friday (11/11-15), but with Mother Nature's cooperation we anticipate reopening for the season on Saturday, November 16. Stay tuned on brettonwoods.com or Facebook for the latest, including 40th Anniversary events and specials.

 

Fitness Open House Nov. 1

Mount Washington Valley's Newest Fitness Center is powered by TechnoGym. Come check out all the incredible offerings at the Open House November 1, 2013 4 - 7 PM at the Snowflake Inn

You are personally invited to come and check out the Mount Washington Valley's newest
fitness center, powered by TechnoGym while enjoying a Wine & Cheese Reception. The
gym has HDTVs, Yoga and Dance Floor, Comfort Zone and is open 365 Days a Year from
7 AM to 10 PM. TechnoGym USA, founded in 1983, is an Italy based company and recognized as the global leader in fitness research and innovation - creating the world's finest, most
technologically advanced equipment - unparalleled in optimal biomechanics and ergonomic
performance.Selected as the exclusive supplier for five consecutive Olympic Games, the TechnoGym
premium product line continues to be the favorite of the world's elite athletes, luxury
resorts and hotels, top fitness facilities, fine country clubs, and professional sports teams
worldwide and now available to you at the Snowflake Inn. Join us for the Open House at the Snowflake Inn on November 1, 2013 from 4 - 7 PM and see for yourself what the buzz is all about. During the open house we will be offering early membership promos and gift giveaways. Also available will be a special raffle to benefit Christmas Can Cure.

The Wellness Zone Comes to Jackson!

A world class fitness and wellness center has come to Jackson, NH and has opened this week! Located just a short walk part way around the Jackson Loop from The Lodge, it has state of the art Technogym
fitness equipment, sauna and pool, and will soon be offering classes and the services of personal trainers. Come check it out ... another great reason to visit Jackson as the leaves continue to fall ...

Colors Linger Long after Guests!

Columbus Day weekend has come and gone, and with it the majority of the Leaf Peepers. This is good news for everyone else who loves the foliage but doesn't want to fight the crowds and hordes of the peak weekend of the year. Believe it or not, it took an hour and 15 minutes to go the 7 minute drive to North Conway over the weekend. UGH -- who needs that?!  But fall is still prime here, the colors are vibrant, though perhaps a bit lighter on the reds at this point.  Traffic is non-existent, and rates have dropped to new lows. In short, it is one of the most lovely times of the year to visit the White Mountains, and Jackson in particular.  Here you will find more than 50 Pumpkin People displays in our town -- all playful and creative. There is a fabulous exhibit of White Mountain art at the Historical Society Museum that is first class! It is one of the best times of the year to visit!

Pumpkin People 1st Place goes to Jackson Historical Society

Is this the Art of the Harvest or a Harvest of the Art? The Pumpkin display of the Jackson Historical Society, "Shapleigh from the Inside Out", has won first prize by the judges. This display incorporates a mission of  the Society to promote 19th century White Mountain Art as well as promoting its upcoming exhibition of the same name. Frank Sapling (1846 - 1906) frequently used similar elements in his barn scenes looking from the inside out an open door to the landscape beyond: chickens, yellow hat, ladder back chair, a cat. These can all be found in the display. The inspiration to do a Shapleigh-themed exhibit came from DD Warren. John Little was the architect and master barn builder. Linda Little borrowed items from Heritage Village (many thanks) and designed most of the display. June McLeavey-Weeder, Wendy McVey and Leslie Schomaker were willing assistants. Many thanks to all these Jackson residents who lent a hand in this fun and educational exhibit. When you take a look at this (and many of the other wonderful Pumpkin People displays), be sure to go inside the Museum of White Mountain Art, which is a fantastic exhibition of both historical and contemporary paintings of our amazingly beautiful White Mountains, thanks to the tireless efforts of Warren Shomaker.