Fine Dining Discount & Mud Special in Holderness New Hampshire

If you live in Northern New Hampshire, Vermont or Maine you know that we entering what is called the "Mud Season". As those piles of snow begin to melt and the green of spring is still a few months away there is mud abound. Okay, so maybe this doesn't sound too appealing but who says that Mud Season is not a great time to visit New Hampshire. And the Manor On Golden Pond would like to prove it with their
Mud Special with a $50 Gift Credit to be used toward dinner in their Van Horn Dining Room

Or if the only mud you like to come close to is in a spa, you can use the credit towards a spa treatment-- such as a Maple Moments Wrap in the Seasons Spa

This Mud getaway package starts at $415.00 for the 2-night stay and is available March 1 thru March 27, 2011. Call for more details at (603) 968-3348 or (800) 545-2141

Waterville Ski Getaway Package Manor on Golden Pond New Hampshire

You can't beat this combinatoin of a luxury New Hampshire Country Inn and skiing at one of the best ski slopes in the White Mountains. Snow has been great here in the Winter of 2011 and this New Hampshire ski getaway includes all the luxuries for making it special. Ski Getaway package includes: 

• Hot Cider or Afternoon tea awaits your at the Door
• Ski pass at the Waterville Valley Ski Resort
• Relaxing massage
• Candlelight Gourmet Dinner beside the fire 

Call for more details on the Ski and Stay Packages that start at $900. (603) 968-3348 or (800) 545-2141

Jackson New Hampshire Ski Getaway Package

New Hampshire's White Mountains this year are indeed white with lots of natural snow. 2011 has been cold too so the ski resorts have been improving conditions with snow making. The Inn at Ellis River in Jackson NH has put together some great downhill and Cross Country Weekend Ski getaway packages to help you get out and enjoy a little winter fun. The ski getaway package includes:

• 2 nights lodging
• Full gourmet country breakfast each morning
• Après ski refreshments 
• Candlelight dinner for 2 one evening at a local restaurant
• 2 one day lift tickets or trail passes

Your choice of skiing at Black Mountain $399-$649, Wildcat or Cranmore $419-679, Bretton Woods or Attitash $439-$699, depending upon room selection. For XC skiing or snowshoe at the Jackson Ski Touring Center  $399-$619, depending on room selection. Please note this does not include taxes, lessons, or equipment rentals. Call the Inn at Ellis River for more details at 1-800-233-8309.

Winter Romantic Getaway in New Hampshire to Ammonoosuc Inn

A bit north of Franconia Notch in the Northern section of New Hampshire is the Ammonoosuc Inn that offers an unique winter getaway package of a night or two. The White Mountains are wrapped in snow this season and the silence of the outdoors is what they call up here "refreshing". If you are looking for some winter outdoor fun head over to the Rocks Estate for snow shoeing or Cross Country Skiing and a packed Picnic Lunch from the Inn. Not feeling up to the cold, then there is always a roaring fire in the Inn's Ammonoosuc Room. This winter getaway for Two Includes:

•  Two Nights accommodations
•  Fruit & Cheese Platter 
•  Gourmet Breakfast Daily
•  Intimate 3-Course Dinner at Melanie's Bistro One Evening of Your Choice
•  3-course Rucksack Packed Picnic Lunch (View Menu)

2 Nights Package Price Ranges from $440 to $680. Call the Inn at 603.838.6118 for more details.

Oldest Country Store in New Hampshire

Who would have ever thought just a simple general country store could be a must-see place to visit in New England. Nestled in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire is among the oldest store in the country and also one of the oldest surviving businesses of any kind. The Old Country Store and Museum off Whittier Highway in Moultonborough, NH is celebrating 228 years of being the "place to go" when you need something. What makes this general store so unique is the history behind it all. In 1777, General Jonathan Moulton sold the land to Samuel Burnam "with barnframe thereon". It was sold again 2 years later then the store was publicized in the Hollands New Hampshire (printed in London, England) as the only building in town. Since that time, the Old Country Store and Museum hasn't moved and has only blossomed. The list below is just a preview of what to expect at the store:

Candy
The Candle Room
John Deere Collectables
Coffee Mugs
Wrought Iron and Brass Hardware
Maple Syrup
Molasses
Cheese
Weathervanes
Maple Candy and Products
Bean Pots
Food Items
Cast Iron Cookware
Kitchen Gadgets
Old Fashioned Popcorn Poppers
Player Guitar
Burts Bee's
Map Room
Moose Stuff
Mad Bomber Hats and Mitts
Stuff you wear

Less than 15 miles down the road westward, is the Manor on Golden Pond to rest up after a hard day shopping. 

Conde Nast Gold List

The Inn at Thorn Hill has been selected as the thirteenth best lodging property in the United States. The presigious award is selected by 32,000 readers of Conde Nast magazine. Then the magazine interviews the reader to identify whay specifically makes the properties the cream of the crop.
The Inn has been selected for this award four times and is the highest rated property in New England. The highlight was the selection was for the guest rooms as the third best in the nation. Call us at
1-800-289-8990 or email us at stay@innatthornhill.com for information or reservations.

Christmas Dinner at The Inn at Thorn Hill

Chef John Russ has created a wonderful Christmas Dinner menu for our guests. The Inn at Thorn Hill will be serving Christmas dinner from 3pm to 7pm in our main dining room overlooking Mt. Washington. Call us for reservations at 1-800-289-8990 or 383-4242. Make your reservations early as we were sold out for Thanksgiving. You can also email us at stay@innatthornhill.com

Cold Station

Hickory Smoked Salmon with Accoutrement

Charcuterie with Mustards and Pickles

New England Cheeses with Accoutrement

New Potato Salad with Bacon and Scallions

Winter Kale Salad with Shrimp, Oranges and Pecans

Crisp Greens with Accoutrement

Hot Station

Seared Scallops with Risotto and Tasso Jus

Oyster Rockefeller Soup

Housemade Gnocchi with Apricots, Bacon and Cheddar

Pork Schnitzel with Red Cabbage

Yams with Marshmallows and Spiced Nuts

Wild Rice with Dried Fruit and Caraway

Green Bean Casserole

Pasta with Béchamel and Cheese

Roast Turkey with Accoutrement

Cod En Croute with Bacon and Swiss Chard

Prime Rib with Accoutrement

Christmas Ham with Cherries and Cloves

Dessert Station

Christmas Triffles

Gateaux

Crepes Nanou

Petit Fours and Candies

Crème Brulee

Warm Winter Pies

Apple Torte

Pear Tatin

Plum and Rice Pudding

We thank you for spending the holiday with us, and hope that you enjoy this day with friends, family and have a memorable meal.
The price is $36 for adults and $18 for children 12 and under

Midweek Ski and Stay Package

Ski and Stay in Luxury at the Inn at Thorn Hill
Midweek Ski and Stay Packages starting from $359 for two in a superior room, includes two midweek tickets valid at 6 Mt Washington Valley Ski resorts and 6 Nordic touring centers, a 60 minute Swedish massage therapy for one, full three-course dinner, country breakfast and our signature afternoon tea and cookies. Single night or multiple nights available, and all prices based on double occupancy for one night. Luxury room pricing begins at $437 per night, double occupancy, inclusive of tickets and one spa treatment, and Suite pricing begins at $457 per night, double occupancy, inclusive of tickets and one spa treatment. Now there's no reason not to ski and stay with our flexible midweek package. Stay one night or more, add ski tickets or spa treatments to extend your stay the way you want it, and build yourself a custom mini-midweek vacation in luxury and style Call to reserve your midweek package today. More InfoPricing: Superior: $359 PN/DO MIDWEEK - Luxury: $437 PN/DO MIDWEEK - Suite: $457 PN/DOFrom: 11-20-08 To: 03-31-09Restrictions: Ski and stay in luxury packages are midweek only during Non-holiday, non Peak season. Lift tickets are valid only Monday through Thursday, midweek, NON HOLIDAY times. Peak and High season rates would include Christmas Vacation Week and February Vacation Week. Call us at 1-800-289-8990 or email us at stay@innatthornhill.com

CONDE NAST READERS' CHOICE AWARDS

Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards

The Inn at Thorn Hill & Spa, located in Jackson, New Hampshire in the White Mountains has been selected as the number two resort in the Mainland United States . The award is the second time the Inn has been choosen in the top three resorts in the Mainland USA. The four diamond Inn is a four season destination and is popular with skiiers in the winter and hikers and mountain bikers in the summer.

The Inn also placed as the #12th best lodging establishment in the United States and is a destination for weddings, small corporate meetings.

The wine list has also been selected by The Wine Enthusast as the only New Hampshire restauarant as the "Best of the Award of Excellence" for its 1800 selecion wine list.
Call the Inn for current rates at 1-800-289-8990 or email at stay@innatthornhill.com
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Inn at Thorn Hill AAA Awards

The Inn at Thorn Hill was awarded AAA Four Diamond Awards for both its inn and restaurant for the eighth time on May 12th, 2008 at the annual luncheon. The Inn was presented its ninth consecutive lodging award and the restaurant was awarded for the eighth year. The awards were interrupted by a fire to the Main Inn in 2003 which has been rebuilt with all new amenities and a complete spa.

The Inn was one of only four properties in New Hampshire to receive both awards and it included Distinctive Inns of New England member, The Manor on Golden Pond where the luncheon took place.

The Inn at Thorn Hill has been owned by Jim & Ibby Cooper since 1993. Reservations for rooms, dinner or spa treatment can be made by calling 1-800-289-8990 or emailing us at stay@innatthornhill.com

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.

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.

Manor On Golden Pond Cooking Experience

Culinary Classes by Executive Chef Aaron Hatfield
Holderness, NH; September 2005 – Cooking and food enthusiasts will not want to miss the Manor On Golden Pond’s, New Hampshire’s only Small Luxury Hotel of the World, new offering of culinary classes – Fork In The Road – led by Executive Chef Aaron Hatfield.

Participants can enhance culinary skills and learn to cook with the Manor’s professional team of chefs in a professional kitchen atmosphere. Each of the nine programs include: a two-day workshop (three-hours each day) with demonstrations and hands-on cooking for all participants. A selection of wine will be served with each dish prepared.

The weekend cooking class schedule is as follows:

Mar 9-10, 2007 New Hampshire Maple and Cheese
April 20-21, 2007 Lobster and Ginger Fused?
May 18-19,2007 Shrimp Gone Bananas

Enrollment is limited to six participants to ensure individual attention. Optional afternoon culinary-related activities may be offered in conjunction with some of the cooking classes. “Guest chefs” receive a recipe book and complimentary culinary gift courtesy of the Manor On Golden Pond.
Rates for the September class start at $760 for a Classic Room ($960 Fireplace; $1,025 Jacuzzi; and $1,150 for a Suite). Rates for the remaining classes start at $600 for a Classic Room ($750 Fireplace; $850 Jacuzzi; and $1,050 for a Suite). Price per couple includes: two nights accommodations, cooking class for one participant, full gourmet breakfast each morning, afternoon tea, and dinner each evening. An additional fee of $75 will be added if both traveling companions are participating in the Fork In The Road cooking program.

“By focusing on understanding the techniques and ingredients in recipes, we provide the home culinary enthusiast the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of a hobby they already enjoy. We help them develop their own personalized way of cooking and entertaining,” explained Chef Aaron Hatfield.
Whether you’re a wizard in the kitchen or a gourmet wanna-be, the Manor On Golden Pond’s Fork In The Road Cooking Program is the ideal way to enjoy a culinary vacation with some rest and relaxation and is always in good taste.

For additional information and to make reservations for the Fork In The Road program, contact The Manor On Golden Pond at 800-545-2141.