 
Incredible Snowfall Just Makes The Skiing BETTER at Cranmore! It's been snowing off and on for most of the last week and conditions are awesome. We got well over a foot of snow in late February and the groomers have buffed the trails to make the most of it. Be sure to be there on Saturday, March 6th for TWO great "happenings"…
The Hannes Schneider Meister Cup This annual fundraiser event for the New England Ski Museum honors the history of Cranmore and the legend of its founding Skimeister Hannes Schneider. Join us for a memorable day of racing, ice carving, a silent auction, a vintage ski wear contest, torch light parade, food, fireworks, and live music.
Cranapalooza from 2pm – 8pm. This Intergalactic Cranapalooza will have live music from Dennis and Davey, FIREWORKS, and games the whole family can enjoy!
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Tips up to all you fair-weather skiers! The spring ski conditions at Wildcat Mountain are as spectacular as the views to Mt. Washington. Lots of fun events are coming up… here are a select few. The full calendar is at www.skiwildcat.com/events.html
On Sundays, we are offering afternoon/half-day $25 dollar tickets. Sleep in and then come on up in the afternoon to ski the day away.
March 13th • Saturday — Ride & Ski N.E. Weekend Tour With Harpoon Ale Live band, over $3,000 in prizes and give-aways from Smith Optics, Golf & Ski Warehouse, Naukabout Casual Clothing, The Common Man Restaurants, and more. Proudly sponsored by Harpoon Ale.
March 20th • Saturday — Sam Adams Pub Party With The Sports Hub Snow Squad Join Boston's Sam Adams and 98.5FM Sports Hub Radio Snow Squad when they break from the huddle and go for the goal with good times, fun, games, and prizes in the Wildcat Pub.
March 20th • Saturday — Wildcat Mountain is seeking the Ultimate Wildcat Griller among its pass holders! Bring your best grilling secrets and join us for the 9th Annual Pass Holder Party featuring great food, live music, raffle prizes, and good times for all. One lucky winner being chosen from all entrants.
March 26th • Friday — Wildcat $9 Lift Ticket Friday Start the weekend early with a $9 lift ticket and be sure to upgrade your ticket that same day before 3pm to ski or ride again the following day for only $39! Make it a 3-day weekend for only $87… that’s less than $30 a day!
April 3rd • Saturday — Spring Wet Ditch Skim Contest Keep enjoying the legendary, long spring season at Wildcat and ride the wet ditch. Skim or swim in your shirt or skin… everyone is getting wet! Portland's WCYY will be on hand to keep things rocking.
April 4th • Sunday — Alpine Easter Egg Hunt Wake up early and help find all the Easter eggs, filled with candy and other "special" prizes, hidden on the trails.
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After a bit of a “kerfuffle” with a near neighbor over “disturbing their peace”, the Manor’s Tent Weddings go on as always! Whether big or small, indoors by the fireplace or outdoors under “the big top”, your wedding will be a most memorable day for you and your guests. We've earned our reputation as a Landmark in Lodging, Food and Spirits!
We really get into the excitement and love helping you plan the menu and special touches, so get started by checking out our Wedding Page at www.stonehurstmanor.com/white_mountain_weddings.html
Then give Heidi or Peter a call to discuss all your options and ideas. We look forward to your big day, too!
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Known as the “Sweetest Day on the Trails", the Annual Chocolate Festival on Sunday, Feb, 28 may be the only day of the year when chocolate cravings are encouraged! Choco-holics can work off the guilt (what guilt?) while cross country skiing or snowshoeing inn-to-inn on the 65km trail system maintained by the Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring Association. Locals and visitors return year after year to enjoy the Chocolate Festival, often returning with a larger group of friends each time!
Presented as a fund-raiser by the MWVSTA, it’s exciting to see how this event has gained popularity and attendees over the past twenty years! We’ve also heard that many people mark their calendars each year and come from great distances to enjoy the spectacular scenery, warm hospitality, and great chocolate treats at stops throughout the network.
The Festival will be held rain or shine, snow or no snow. In case of inclement weather or poor trail conditions, attendees are invited to walk, drive, and shuttle between participating inns and businesses. The extended forecast predicts a chance of precipitation for several days this week. Since we’re in New England, we’ll have to wait to see what this brings. Think Snow!
Avoid the crowds and SAVE with advance online ticket purchases! Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 when purchased on Festival day at the MWVSTA Touring Center located at Ragged Mountain Equipment, Route 16 in Intervale. (Online orders received after noon on Monday, Feb 22 will be held for pick up at the Touring Center. Tickets are non-refundable. Sorry, all season pass holders must purchase the Festival Pass to indulge in the chocolate treats!)
Lots NEW in 2010! Details and descriptions can be found at www.crosscountryskinh.com/chocolatefestival
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If you like to take your time and "smell the snowflakes" when cross country skiing or snowshoeing, then the Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring Network that goes by our door is the answer. The trails are groomed and, for the most part, are on gentle terrain. You’ll glide (or clump) through forests and fields and along the sparkling Saco River… or you could head into North Conway Village for lunch at The Stairway Café (across from the park) or The Courtyard Café (downstairs from Olympia Sports). And, there’s always time for a little shopping!
Best of all, skiing from our door is FREE when you’re a guest at The Manor for a minimum of two nights (double occupancy) anytime this winter! Our rates are always in season and we invite you to experience the spectacular beauty of Mt. Washington Valley from the "slow lane". When your day is done, come sit by the fire in the Library Lounge and sip a hot drink or your favorite libation… does it get any better than that? Well, maybe… dinner starts serving at 5:30pm!
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Grab your dancing shoes and jingle bells and join us at The Manor’s Christmas Party on Monday, Dec. 14. This much-anticipated annual soirée is for invited friends and guests staying at the Manor and is a memorable way to ring in the season! The Manor really "decks the halls" and, if you’ve been here before at Christmas time, you know how incredibly beautiful the sparkling lights, fragrant greens and holiday decorations look in this amazing setting.
Cocktails start at 6:00pm in the stone-fireplaced Library Lounge… a fabulous "apps to sweets" buffet is served from 7:00-8:00… and dancing to Flashback (a terrific band!) starts as soon as you put down your fork. Dress is "casual elegant" (please) and those dancing shoes should be ready to fly until midnight!
BOOK AS A GUEST NOW so you don’t miss any of the jollyness and good cheer on December 14! T’is the season for The Manor’s Midweek Value Rates, too, so check them out at www.stonehurstmanor.com/lodging_specials.html
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DO YOU BELIEVE? That’s the question many parents ask as the Christmas Season approaches. While children grow and change, they certainly believe in getting presents but do they still believe in Santa, the Elves, the Eight Tiny Reindeer, the North Pole?
Answers can be found for both parents and children as they ride “The Polar Express” entraining from North Conway’s Victorian Train Station. Based on Chris Van Allsburg’s classic and beautifully illustrated story, this immensely popular annual event is the hottest (hardest to get) ticket in the Valley and not to be missed!
The Manor has Polar Express tickets for four weekends and strongly suggests calling NOW to make reservations. We offer several all-inclusive packages… details are available at www.stonehurstmanor.com/polar_express_package.html
Wear your pajamas, hot chocolate is served, and lots of Elves will greet you at the “North Pole”. Will you meet Santa? Can you hear the bells? We can’t say but when you return, WILL YOU BELIEVE?
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Every year from late September through October, the White Mountains go into their “fashion mode” and decide to deck themselves out in their gaudiest finery for all to see. And, what a show! From every vantage point, whether driving, hiking or biking, you’ll see LOTS of color… the reds, oranges, yellows and russets of maples, birches, oaks and sumac set against the dark greens of tall, stately pines. On clear days, when the sky is impossibly blue, this panorama of vibrant color just shimmers before your eyes. You can’t help but be totally amazed by this earthly miracle. Forget all the scientific explanations… it’s just plain GORGEOUS!
As for YOUR attire in the autumnal season, any fashion choice of sweaters, fleece vests and waterproof jackets are in order even if the temperatures are warm during the day. It’s New England after all and you never know when the weather is going to change! Packing for all contingencies is especially important if you’re hking or biking in the hills. Above certain elevations or even on Main Street, there’s always a possibility of snow or icy rain at a moment’s notice. So, be a good scout and come prepared!
A collection of foliage season photographs can be found at http://bobgrantphotography.com/fall_summer.htm. Bob’s been "shooting the Valley" for years and has created a fantastic visual history of the area. Check it out!
Weather forecasts for the North Conway area can be found at http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=NHZ004. Type in The Manor’s zip code — 03860 — and hit GO. Voila! A detailed run-down of what to expect weather-wise while visiting Mt. Washington Valley and Stonehurst Manor! No guarantees but…
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Located just across the front lawn from the Manor, our gorgeous three-level, fully-equipped Stonehurst Village Condominiums are the perfect “home away from home” while visiting Mt. Washington Valley. Sharing a condo is a really smart idea for families or groups of friends and we think you’ll find our nightly and weekly rates reasonable especially as all the Manor’s amenities are at your disposal.
Food shopping for stay-at-home meals is easy as both Hannaford and Shaw’s Supermarkets are in North Conway along with our local Grant’s Supermarket in Glen. Sure, you can stay in and cook for yourselves but, please, treat yourself to at least one dinner across the way. We bet you won’t be able to resist the Stonehurst Manor Menu!
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One of the most popular activities close to Stonehurst
Manor that many of our guests enjoy is SHOPPING!
Over the years, Mt. Washington Valley has become famous as one of the great shopping meccas in New England… and for good reason. With nearly 100 top-name outlets and lots of locally owned specialty shops, you could spend DAYS here and not see everything. Best of all, New Hampshire shopping is 100% Tax-Free!
North Conway Village is a quintessential New England town center less than 5 minutes from the Manor’s door. Offering a delighful selection of specialty shops, galleries and restaurants, you can walk to everything along the main and side streets. Schouler Park is the heart of the village and is a great spot for a picnic or people watching.
Note: Cars are required to stop for pedestrians in the marked Village crosswalks; our only stoplight is timed. Jay walkers are, frankly, a danger to themselves and to motorists. Please use the marked brick crosswalks for your own safety. We want you to get back to the Manor safe and sound for dinner!
Just a 10 minute drive from the Manor, Settlers’ Green Outlet Village offers over 60 stores in two convenient settings on either side of Route 16 about two miles south of North Conway Village. They also have a children’s playground, seasonal events, entertainment and fun family dining choices.
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