Art and Craft Summer Classes for Children & Adults in New Hampshire

Art & Craft Classes for Children & Adults at the League of N.H. Craftsmen

CENTER SANDWICH, NH
July-August

On your next getaway into Northern New Hampshire, introduce the creative side of your mind with an arts and crafts class at the place where famous artisans have settled to unfold their talents. The League of N.H. Craftsmen in Center Sandwich, NH hosts a wide variety of classes where you and your loved ones can demonstrate your artistic side. Spend the afternoon making simple books, make some sterling silver earrings for your friend, turn one of your old, dingy chairs into a natural strand cane seat you’ll be proud to take home, or even learn how to make pizza from absolute scratch! There are several more classes running throughout the July and August months and many more for the kids! Click here to view the upcoming classes. Nearly 25 minutes down NH-113, the Manor on Golden Pond awaits your arrival to make your getaway as relaxing as can be. Let the sweeping images of Squam Lake and the White Mountains take your breath away accompanied by the charm and coziness of this New England country inn, the Manor on Golden Pond.

Oldest Summer Resort in America – Wolfeboro Inn

Here’s a bit of trivia. Where can you find the oldest summer place in America? In New Hampshire lakes region. Despite the fact of being “the oldest summer resort in America” the Wolfeboro Inn remains a hot spot for a New England vacation. During your quite historic stay, you will discover the heart and charm of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire at a number of shops, galleries, and local activities. Lucky for you, waiting for the right time of year to vacate won’t be a problem since Wolfeboro attains all year activities and attractions. There can be no doubt in your mind whether you can find the right room and accommodations.

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New Hampshire Attractions

If you have a laundry list of things to do on your next vacation, your destination is New Hampshire. The state truly justifies their motto, “Live Free or Die”, with tons of indoor and outdoor activities, plenty of shopping and antiquing, all season sport events, many art and entertainment scenes, and lots more. This year spice up the adrenaline with some white water sea-kayaking in the Saco River among the White Mountains. Slow down the pace instead on a panoramic hike with your family and children or follow a tour guide. Having 48 4,000 foot peaks, your bound to find a trail perfect for you. Try horseback riding at several of the state parks, play golf with some peers, visit historic sites on hundreds of different walking routes, or rent an ATV or snowmobile for some extreme action.

Laconia Motorcycle Week – Famous New Hampshire Bike Week

Inn at Thorn Hill named BEST OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

The menu is a selection of small plates and large plates served in the lounge or adjoining porch which overlooks Mount Washington.

The lounge is open nightly from 5pm to 10pm and there is Michael Jewell on the piano on Saturday evenings. Reservations are available for parties of six or larger.

Call for an updated menu – 1-800-289-8990 or 603-383-4242

White Mountains Arts Festival

This August visit Jackson, New Hampshire for the annual White Mountain Arts Festival. This two day long festival is sponsored by the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce and is held in the Jackson Village Park on the 18th and 19th.

Artists both selling their work, as well as those there to be judged on their work, will be showing off their pieces to the public during the weekend. There will be musicians and an abundance of food vendors to attract visitors to the area as well. Jackson grew its popularity from artists traveling far and wide to paint there due to its outstanding view of the White Mountains.

If you want to spend a romantic weekend with your special someone at the Art Festival, be sure to visit the Inn at Thorn Hill. This full service inn has 25 rooms, a fine dining room as well as more casual lounge offerings. The Inn at Thorn Hill also offers a spa facility. This adult sanctuary was voted one of the ten most romantic inns in North America.

Celebrate the Warm Weather at the Manor on Golden Pond

Warm weather means being able to relax outdoors – and where better to take a stroll through the woods than beautiful New Hampshire. Holderness, NH, located in Grafton County, is home to the pristine Squam Lake and Rattlesnake Mountains. The area’s serene scenery was discovered in the 19th century by visitors to the area, and continues to bring guests each year.

The Rattlesnake Mountains are home to 173 acres of protected, public property with a network of trails waiting for your footprints. If you are adventurous, you can even climb Mount Webster, the highest point in Holderness, reaching an elevation of 2,076 feet.

After your tranquil hike, visit the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center to learn more about the wildlife in New Hampshire. Open for over forty years, the Science Center offers live animal exhibits, education programs and even lake cruises. Visit http://www.nhnature.org/for more information. To complete your stay in Holderness, enjoy a relaxing getaway at the Manor on Golden Pond where elegant surroundings, kind hospitality, and fine dining await.

Ski Tuckerman’s Ravine

After this winter’s record snowfall, Tuckerman’s Ravine will have fabulous spring and possibly early summer skiing for those who take the time and effort to hiking in and then up the head wall. Hardy skiers have been skiing Tuckerman’s for over sixty years. Spend a day up on Mt. Washington and then come back for a stay at The Inn at Thorn Hill in Jackson.

The Inn is located 10 minutes away and can be reached at 800-289-8990 or visit http://www.innatthornhill.com/.
For Conditions on the skiing go to http://www.tuckermans.org/.

Conde Nast Traveler

The Inn at Thorn Hill & Spa has been selected as the #3 resort in the Continential United States. The New Hampshire spa and luxury small hotel was selected in Conde Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards for the third time in four years. The New Hampshire resort is Mt. Washington Valley’s only AAA Four Diamond inn and restaurant.

Innkeeping comes with surprises

As soon as Jim and Ibby Cooper crossed the covered bridge to Jackson, New Hampshire, and saw the Inn at Thorn Hill, they knew they wanted to buy it. Hospitality is in Jim’s blood, being from a family in the business and working for 20 years for various hotels. Ibby was a teacher whose skills would be applied to training staff and developing programs.

Yet there were surprises to come. the Coopers had three children in college and one in seventh grade when they bought the inn, and shortly after, Ibby became pregnant with their fifth. Their new son was popular with their guests, as Ibby waited tables with him on her back.

“I thought I could do this for five years,” Ibby says, “but it’s now been 16 years. New England was an adjustment, as we’d lived before where it was warmer. But we’ve learned to enjoy the four seasons.”

An even bigger surprise occurred on October 13, 2002, when a fire destroyed the inn. All guests and staff were safe and sound, but the Coopers faced a decision, whether to walk away or rebuild. They chose to build a new inn like the original but with a long-range vision for growth.

Now the main building at the Inn at Thorn Hill and Spa has 16 guests rooms (up from 12), an award-winning restaurant, a wine cellar, a cooperage, and a spa with exercise room and dry sauna. After more than a year, the inn reopened on December 22, 2003 to welcome new and previous guests.

Jim and Ibby see their warm and attentive hospitality, which they instill in their staff, as key to the fact that 35 percent of their guests have been there before. “They come back to try different rooms, new menu items, and the various seasons here,” Jim explains.

The Coopers were among the three inns in northern New England that founded DINE. The group encouraged Europeans with their long vacations to come to the U.S. and stay at all three inns. The DINE idea grew, and now guests (like you) from anywhere in the world can plan a vacation with stays at Distinctive Inns throughout New England.