Innkeepers Need Vacations, Too!

This past week the Lodge was closed for a long-planned and much-anticipated Family Reunion at our cottage on the coast of Maine. All of our children and their spouses were there, as well as my husband's parents and sister. It was 7 days of pure heaven ... kayaking around Casco Bay to visit the many islands, see harbor seals, eagles and osprey.  One of the highlights was watching a female harbor seal give birth on one of the 'seaweed islands' that appear during low tide.  AWESOME!!  We ate, played games, took long walks, told stories and had one of the best weeks of my life. This little cottage of ours in Harpswell, Maine is available for rental during the peak season. While we are fully reserved for this season, we are already taking reservations for 2014.  You can view it on our listing at http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p975490  And now, it is back to innkeeping as usual at The Lodge.  Coming up this weekend is the special Art in Bloom self-guided tour through Jackson Village, and the fabulous fireworks next weekend, June 28th. As the season is getting into full-swing, we are refreshed and ready to welcome you to a wonderful White Mountain getaway!

Ride to the Sky

If you thought Laconia Bike Week was entertaining, wait until you ride the Mt. Washington Auto Road. A ride up Mt. Washington is a one of-a-kind experience. Every time. Encounter ever changing weather, panoramic views and four climate zones as you climb the highest point in the Northeast. You’ve seen the bumper stickers. Now, discover what all the fuss is about ... only 10 minutes north of The Lodge!

Abe and Mary Lincoln at Library June 12 -- Honest!!

The Friends of the Jackson Public Library will host a NH Humanities Council presentation by Steven and Sharon Wood, in Telling His-Story (and Hers) as they portray Abraham and Mary Lincoln. They’ll begin by recounting his early life and end with a reading of the "Gettysburg Address." Along the way Steven comments on the debates Abraham Lincoln held with Stephen Douglas, his run for the presidency, and the Civil War. This will take place on Wednesday June 12^th, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Jackson Public Library. Steven and Sharon combine their common interests in teaching, community theatre and story-telling into living history presentations for audiences of all ages. Steven’s surprising resemblance to Abraham Lincoln and Sharon’s background as a writer and story-teller have prompted them to research, write and perform original programs on 19^th century American history.  Steve has been portraying Abraham Lincoln at historical societies, libraries, schools, and community events since 1995. He and his wife Sharon are members of the Association of Lincoln Presenters and were recognized by the group as the Best Abraham and Mary Lincoln Team for both 2003 and 2006. Steve took second place in the Lincoln Look-Alike Contest held in Hodgenville, Kentucky in 2000.  This program is free and open to the public.

Still Time to Get All Your Ducks in a Row

Jackson’s Annual Wildquack Duck Festival made history last week when this Rain or Shine event was postponed due to SNOW, (that’s record-breaking news, too!).  The combination of torrential rains and ‘potential skiing’ not only made it unlikely that anyone would come … and that those who did would be mighty uncomfortable; it made it extremely dangerous for our young ‘Stuck-Duck Patrollers’ to do their jobs in the river.  As it turned out, it didn’t snow in Jackson, but it did on Mount Washington and Wildcat.  However it was cold and windy, and the Big Quacks who made the decision made the right call; having it that day on the wetter-than-wet field just wouldn’t have been fun. So …. we now have a second chance for fun! The new date is Saturday, June 8^th – an all-day event on the  town field. And speaking of ‘chances’ … we also have the opportunity to get in on the money, too. The stakes may not be as big as that last PowerBall, but the odds of winning (and winning substantial cash) are so much greater.  There will be more than $10,000 in cash and prizes.  Be sure to stop by our front desk to purchase your tickets!  Good old-fashioned family fun to be had by all. You need not be present the day of the race to collect your winnings.

 

 

 

The Kindness Capital of New England!

   In May of 2011, The Mount Washington Valley became known as the Kindness Capital of New England! Locals and visitors alike participated in random acts kindness throughout the community. The event began with a presentation by Michael at the Theater in the Woods. A special event following the lecture, was held in Schouler Park. It featured a candle-lit labyrinth (sponsored by Soyfire Candle) and circle of forgiveness where the public was invited to reflect on aspects of their lives that may be causing pain, anxiety, or suffering of any kind. The next day, everyone gathered in N. Conway Village for more inspiration and to collect the tools of the kindness trade before fanning out to the community to commit generous acts on unsuspecting people. The weekend then continued with a variety of activities and more opportunities to make North Conway radiate with kindhearted energy!

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Summer Starts Next Weekend!

Well, not OFFICIALLY …  but in our minds it does!!  Once Memorial Day weekend hits, it’s summer as far as we’re concerned!  Our pool is officially open, and with it so is Story Land, Santa’s Village and a myriad of other local attractions. Although our evenings are still chilly, the trees and flowers are in full leaf and bloom.  Our hummingbirds returned a week ago. Before you know it we’ll be serving up breakfast 7-days a week again (starting July 15^th) instead of just on weekends. So what are you waiting for?  Rates will never be lower, nor traffic as light as they are now. Hope to see you soon!