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Monday, July 5th, 2010
The fireworks in the park really kicked things off for us on the fourth. We are so excited for the Summer here at the Stonehurst Manor that we are offering a midweek special for couples. You and a significant other could come end enjoy a stay in the bright and sunny Mt. Washington Valley for 126 dollars a night including breakfast and dinner prepared by our legendary chef! Peruse our breakfast and dinner menus to see what could be waiting for you after you wake up or before you retire from a long day of activities! Call us or make a reservation on our website to start your vacation or get-away now!
The fun never ends here in the Valley. We enjoyed ourselves as we watched the fireworks from our chairs on the veranda, but now we are looking forward to the Arts Jubilee concert series. Cranmore Mountain, just a few miles down the road from us, hosts concerts with local bands and big headliners. Famous folk singer, Carol Noonan starts off the series on July 15th at 7pm. The band Zany Man and comedian Mik Miclon open up the show at 6! The fun continues on July 29th with the Big Band Jazz and Swing, and show opener Dennis and Davey. On August 12th We look forward to ending the series with a Symphony Pops concert and a fireworks finale. Check out Arts Jubilee’s website to read more details about these great shows!
The Stonehurst Manor is a perfect getaway for a couple or a family. Our comfortable, pet-friendly rooms, great prices and food just keep getting better with the activities that the Mt. Washington Valley has to offer. The weather has been in the high 70’s and low 80’s and we are waiting for you to drive in and enjoy what we have to offer you!
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Monday, June 28th, 2010
With the impending holiday weekend coming up it is time for all of you hard workers to get your vacation mindset in gear. We are all decked out in our red, white and blue here at the Stonehurst Manor and we are ready to have a good time. Celebration is the buzz word around the Mount Washington Valley with fireworks, parades, swimming holes and craft fairs and we have accommodations to match! Book now to experience all the fun!
Spend your long weekend lounging in our twin, queen or king beds and start your day off right with any light or filling choice off of our breakfast menu. And of course don’t forget our drink and dinner menu too! It looks like a promising weekend with the weather, which means you can go straight from your dining room table to any of our local swimming holes or water falls and splash around or explore the unbeaten path with any of our mountain trails. A leisurely day of shopping wouldn’t be so bad either nor would a day running around at Story Land. There are so many activities in North Conway going on this holiday weekend and we are in the center of them all!
Craft fairs are lining the White Mountain Highway for the fourth of July and they are full of unique artisans. Find items that will have all of your friends at home wishing they could buy their own pair of earrings or have the same original artwork as you. The fireworks begin at dusk in the center of the village in Schouler park, but be sure to get there early because our whole community rallies around this show! Come be a part of our neighborhood by standing shoulder to shoulder with some of the Valley’s finest and enjoying the extravaganza! Then fall back into our comfortable beds and start your day all over again!
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Monday, May 17th, 2010
It never stops here in the Valley. As the temperature warms up so does the excitement. Take a look at this view of the snow-capped Presidential mountain range. I took this photo on a hike we took today. While you enjoy your stay at the Stonehurst Manor, get ready for your day bright and early because there is so much to do that you may not make it back until dinner time! Which is quite all right because delicious and unique New England cuisine will be waiting for you after a long hiking trip.
Right now, as you think about taking time off, make sure you know the activities that are available during the season of your travel. Activities in Mt. Washington Valley are numerous and local businesses and non-profits have come up with some great ideas to entertain you. Coming up, look out for Scotland in the Valley, which comes complete with a whiskey tasting. The Balloon Festival is great opportunity to get a hot air balloon ride.
Activities in Mt. Washington Valley can also be found in the woods through hiking or on the green with the Valley’s many beautiful golf courses. Art museums and lakes or bike paths and the old Victorian train station in the middle of Schouler Park all offer different ways to experience North Conway.
When you walk out of the Stonehurst Manor, you have so many options of something to do. With the White Mountains as our playground there is anything to fit your needs or interests. Or if you don’t feel like going out, you can always stay in! With Stonehurst’s beautiful décor, welcoming fireplaces, vibrant gardens and cozy rooms you won’t find yourself bored on their grounds either!
Call the friendly staff at the Stonehurst to let us tell you what is going on for Activities in Mt. Washington Valley. Check out our website as well to learn all about what makes us such a great place to stay!
Tags: biking, golf, North Conway
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Monday, May 3rd, 2010
Stay at the Stonehurst Manor and spot a Moose! It’s just like spotting a celebrity! Here in North Conway, it is the season for spotting these popular and prominent figures. They are mysterious creatures that hold the majesty of New England and Moose sightings in North Conway always bring a sense of joy and accomplishment on any vacation!
Moose season hosts the perfect weather to pull on a light sweatshirt and go for a drive through the Notch. Start your day by waking into one of Stonehurst’s beautifully decorated rooms and enjoying their homemade breakfast. After a tour through the historic Mt. Washington Valley and taking in all of its scenery, you can end the day with choosing one of the chef’s own special creations for dinner. Click on the dining link and check out their menus!
During the spring months there is a 95% guarantee of spotting a Moose, so there will always be a story to bring home and to cherish. It is perfectly safe and tour guides are great at making the trip to the Moose’s hideaways fun and eventful. Contact MWV Moose Tours at their website to learn more! Moose sighting isn’t the only activity in the Valley to enjoy either.
Spending any part of your spring in The Valley is so memorable and right now we are offering a spring special of a room for 2 at $126.00 a night including breakfast and dinner. Right now it is perfect weather and there is always something to do here in the Valley and best of all it is very affordable with Stonehurst’s great deals. Call us now to make a reservation!
Tags: Attractions, moose, Travel
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Thursday, April 15th, 2010
Some of the things that the Mt. Washington Valley is so lucky to have are Mountains for great hiking trips and the Stonehurst Manor. Not every place in the world has the peaks we have or the level of hospitable lodging accommodations!
We are home to the highest peak in the Northeast, the Mount Washington. Which stands at 6,288 feet high and holds the record for the fastest wind ever recorded by man at 231 miles per hour. If this historic site doesn’t convince you to hike up the trail, then the comfortable setting of the Stonehurst Manor and all of the things you can do on the mountains in the Valley should!
When you wake up to the sun shining through your bedroom window in one of Stonehurst’s beautiful rooms and a hearty and flavorful New England Breakfast waiting to fill you up, you can take on any hiking adventure. That includes the hundreds of trails all over the Valley that take you to peaks that give you a 360 degree view of nature at its best. Check out Appalachian Mountain Club’s or Eastern Mountain Sport’s website as both will give you great perspectives on what the mountains in our Valley can offer.
Let us at the Stonehurst Manor get you feeling refreshed with our luxurious rooms, friendly staff and comforting food and let the mountains of the Valley give you a whole new meaning to your vacation and to your life. The fresh air and the beautiful scenery greeting you right at your room will be all you need to stay young in the mind, body and soul! Call us now to make a reservation!
Tags: Fall Hiking and Biking, hiking, Mount Washington
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Monday, March 1st, 2010
 
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!
Tags: Cranmore Events, Hannes Schneider Race
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Monday, February 22nd, 2010
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
Tags: Chocolate Festival North Conway
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Thursday, November 5th, 2009
 
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?
Tags: 2009 Polar Express North Conway
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Thursday, October 1st, 2009
 
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…
Tags: Foliage in North Conway, Foliage Photographs
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Thursday, September 24th, 2009
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.
Tags: North Conway Outlet Shopping, Shopping in Mt. Washington Valley, Tax-Free Outlets
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