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$139 Midweek Special!

Stay at The BALSAMS and ski free - always - even on day of arrival and departure! And for the rest of this winter, you can ski, have breakfast and dinner each day for only $139 per person! Do the math!

Two night minimum required. Available Sunday through Thursday nights only. Rates are per person, per night, and are based on availability. Not available February 21-24, 2011. Other restrictions may apply. Rates do not include 18% Service Charge and 9% NH Rooms & Meals Tax.

Call 800-255-0600 for Reservations.

Cross Country FEASTIVAL

Sunday, February 13, 2011

The BALSAMS took a six year hiatus, but has brought back The Feastival! The Feastival concept was designed to combine two of The BALSAMS best commodities--Nordic skiing and Culinary excellence.

There will be a 15K "lollipop" loop this year which will consist entirely of beginner level terrain. Of course, there will also be Gourmet Food along the course--you won't be timed, so savor every bite and leisurely enjoy this special offering.

The Feastival Event Details
•    Sunday, February 13th at 11:01 a.m.
•    Registration DOR 8:30-10:30am at the Coashaukee Club House
•    Entry is FREE for those who book a room for Saturday, February 12th OR Sunday, February 13th--rooms starting at $159.00++ per person**. All others can register at skireg.com.
•    Classic or skate--your choice.
•    Tour Entry Fee Schedule: $45 before 1/4/2011; $55 between 1/4/2011 and 2/4/2011; $65 2/5/2011 through 2/11/2011 .

Price includes Food and Drinks on course prepared and served by our world class chefs, trail fee for the entire day, and a great memory.

Sunday, February 13, 2011 - The BALSAMS Grand 15K Freestyle

Having separated The Feastival and The GNW 30K this year, we didn't want to leave the race crowd out. We will be playing host to our first ever Freestyle (Skate OR Classic--your choice) race! The course is sure to be challenging, with a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced terrain laid out for your skiing (and grinning) pleasure.

The Balsams Grand 15K Event Details
•    Sunday, February 13th at 11:00 a.m.
•    Registration DOR 8:30-10:30am at the Coashaukee Club House
•    Entry is FREE for those who book a room for Saturday, January 12th OR Sunday, February 13th--rooms starting at $159.00++ per person**. All others can register at skireg.com.
•    Prizes to top male and female finishers
•    Classic or skate--your choice.
•    Race Entry Fee Schedule: $25 pre-registration (pre-registration closes 2/11/2011 at midnight) ; $35 Day of Race. Price includes energy food and drinks on course, prizes for top finishers, trail fee for the entire day, post race awards (with more food), and a great memory.

Winter Wine Weekend

Friday, March 4 through Saturday, March 5, 2011

Packages start at $199 per person*

Includes:
- Accommodations Friday & Saturday nights
- Breakfast Daily
- Friday Night Wine & Cheese Reception
- Table d'Hote Dinner in our Main Dining Room Friday Night
- Complimentary Resort Activities - INCLUDING FREE SKIING - day of arrival and departure too!
- Incredible Wine Dinner in our Hale Room, featuring Casa Lapostale from Chile

*$199 per person, per night, double occupancy. Friday and Saturday stay required. Does not include 18% service charge and 9% NH Rooms & Meals Tax. For other packages including Saturday only, please inquire with Reservations Department.

Wine Dinner Menu
Saturday, March 5, 2011

Crab

mirin gelee, soy caramel, ginger foam, house sprouted sesame seeds

Galantine en poulet

Golden raisin puree, caper, pine nuts, violet mustard, kalamata olives, lemon cream

Pan seared scallops

House smoked trout mezzaluna, sweet peas, house made bacon, sautéed criminis

Petite rack of veal

braised veal shank “charlotte”, truffled cauliflower, confit new potatoes, natural jus

“A study of citrus sweets”

Multiple preparations of citrus fruits prepared by The BALSAMS pastry team

Friandise

Assorted, hand crafted chocolates

New Year's Eve at The BALSAMS

The BALSAMS Grand Resort Hotel is celebrating the New Year by offering guests the opportunity to usher in 2011 with elegance and style.

New Year’s Eve at The BALSAMS is an amazing night. It all starts with a cocktail party and dinner featuring special culinary delights prepared by Executive Chef Josh Berry and The BALSAMS Culinary Team. Children will be treated to a special New Year’s party just for them, and young adults will gather in the Game Room for tournaments. Adults will dance the night away to the sounds of “Fast Forward” and Jim Austin’s “Trio”. The night is capped off with the annual BALSAMS’ New Year’s Eve fireworks display.

For even more fun, book your room a few days early to enjoy the start of the “Artisans in Residence” program. For the days after the Christmas holiday, fabric artist Roseann Hunter will be at The BALSAMS. Throughout the winter, other artisans will be on hand, including a digital photographer, a folk artist, a basketmaker, a woodworker and more.

For more information on these special rates and events, call The BALSAMS at (800) 255-0600, email reservations@thebalsams.com or book now by visiting our Reservations page.

BALSAMS Cooking Classes

FEEL THE HEAT IN THE BALSAMS KITCHENS

“Tastes of The BALSAMS” Classes Give Guests the Chance to Cook with the Pros; Classes Return January 19-21 and February 2-4

Dixville Notch, N.H. – Learning to prepare food worthy enough to be served in The BALSAMS dining room takes years of practice and dedication to the art of cooking. Many BALSAMS chefs train in the resort’s famous culinary apprentice program for three years – but this winter, guests can spend three days learning from these professionals at the “Tastes of The BALSAMS” cooking school.

During the classes, guests will meet with a number of chefs and work alongside them in The BALSAMS kitchens to produce a delicious meal. The classes run Wednesday through Friday in January and February. Upon arrival Wednesday evening, guests will enjoy a meet and greet reception with the chefs. Thursday is devoted to cooking lessons where each participant will assist in the preparation of a four-course luncheon. Wine stewards will be on hand to help select wines to properly match each course. The program concludes on Friday as participants, guests and faculty chefs sit down to enjoy the meal served in the Grand Dining Room.

“Tastes of The BALSAMS” classes cost $350.00 per person, including lunch on the second and third day. Each participant may bring a guest to the luncheons. This price does not include accommodations.

Each cooking class has a different theme:

● January 19-21: Pairing of Food and Wine
● February 2-4: Tour of Italy

Executive Chef Berry is a graduate of The BALSAMS Culinary Apprentice program, and worked in Europe and at other fine resorts and hotels for a number of years, before recently returning to The BALSAMS. During the “Tastes of The BALSAMS” classes, he and the rest of the culinary team will share their secrets and techniques of preparing exquisite cuisine. “At The BALSAMS, dining is truly an experience. These classes will teach our guests how to bring that experience into their own dining rooms at home.”

The BALSAMS “Inn-Bedded Resorter” Goes Canadian

Canadian Social Media Travel Superstars Alex & Luke Will Share their Winter Adventures in January & February at The BALSAMS

Dixville Notch, NH – On the heels of its first-ever, and highly successful summer “Inn-Bedded Resorter” campaign, The BALSAMS Grand Resort Hotel is importing Canadian social media travel superstars Alex and Luke to share their winter adventures at the resort.

The team of Alex and Luke have spent the past year criss-crossing North America, sharing all of their traveling adventures, and involving their thousands of followers using their website www.alexandluke.com, social media tools like Facebook, Twitter, Gowalla and more.

Continuing to add to the “firsts” and its trend as one of the most social media savvy hotels in the industry, The BALSAMS will welcome Alex and Luke as its first couple, and its first winter Inn-Bedded Resorters during the month of January and February. As guests of the resort, the pair will experience all of the fine dining and outdoor adventures The BALSAMS has to offer, and share them with the world – as they happen – using social media. Alex and Luke will also explore other North Country activities that BALSAMS guest often enjoy when visiting the resort.

Followers can join in the adventure by helping Alex and Luke choose their activities, whether its skiing and snowboarding, ice skating, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, 95 kilometers of Nordic adventures and even what incredible dishes they’ll experience each evening in the famed BALSAMS dining room. Fans of Alex and Luke can continue to follow them on their channels as well as The BALSAMS social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and the Inn-Bedded Resorter Blog.

“Guests of the hotel and BALSAMS social media followers really enjoyed following Martin Earley, our first-ever Inn-Bedded Resorter this summer and we’re excited to be welcoming Alex and Luke for January,” said Jeff McIver, President and General Manger of The BALSAMS. “By expanding the Resorter and including two people we think followers will have an even greater opportunity to experience the magic of a BALSAMS winter.”

The Inn-Bedded Resorter campaign was created by bobdonpaul.com, the marketing agency for The BALSAMS as a means to give followers a sense of what it’s like to experience everything the 8,000 acre resort has to offer. “I personally have followed Alex and Luke since very early on in their journey, and not only do they bring a wealth of social media experience to their roles as the first-ever winter Resorters, but as Canadians, they represent an important market not only for The BALSAMS but for tourism in the State of New Hampshire,” said Bob Manley, Head Chef and Bottle Washer of bobdonpaul.com.

Likewise, Alex and Luke followed the Resorter campaign and are looking forward to adding their own twist and engaging with their long-time followers and those of The BALSAMS social media channels.

“We enjoyed following the summer Resorter campaign, even as we traveled around the United States on our own adventures, so we’re excited to continue the campaign and share our experiences not only with our followers but those of The BALSAMS as well,” said Luke Vigeant.

“One of the things that our followers really enjoyed was that every day we would engage with them through social media and give them control of what we did and where we went, and we’re going to continue to do that at The BALSAMS, while giving them a chance to win some goodies” added Alex Sabine. “If nothing else, as a novice skier and snowboarder, our followers will really enjoy watching me and telling me what to try on the slopes of The BALSAMS ski area!”

About The BALSAMS
The BALSAMS is a premier New Hampshire resort hotel, featuring award-winning dining, outdoor wilderness adventures, unique events, endless activities, and fun for the entire family. Our 8,000-acre mountain resort features everything from golfing on a Top 100 ranked, Donald Ross designed course, a Top 25 ranked tennis program, hiking and biking, whitewater rafting, kids' summer camp, private alpine and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and more. For more information go to www.thebalsams.com or call 800-255-0600.

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Let The BALSAMS Do The Driving

Special Offer to First-Time Guests Includes Amazing Prices and Free Transportation

- Special 5-Day Rate Also Offered for Returning Guests -

Dixville Notch, N.H. – (11/23/10) – In days gone by, guests of The BALSAMS Grand Resort Hotel would often arrive for a week-long stay in style, traveling by stagecoach or train, and in more modern times, in long chauffeur driven limousines. This winter, The BALSAMS is turning back the clock and offering first-time guests the chance to stay at the resort for a special five-day rate, and they’ll get that one-of-a-kind BALSAMS experience the moment they step out their door.

During the month of January, first-time guests including groups, or families of four or more people who book a minimum of a five-day stay, will be picked up and dropped off at their homes by BALSAMS staff. The offer includes all major cities within 200 miles of The BALSAMS Grand Resort Hotel, including Canada, and guests can choose their pick-up and drop-off times. (This offer is for ground transportation only and the resort requests five days advance notice).

“We think this is a fun way to get new guests to experience all that The BALSAMS has to offer,” said Jeffrey McIver, President and General Manager at The BALSAMS. “We often hear from new guests that before they drove here from metro-Boston, Maine and Vermont or even Canada, that they thought it was a long ride. But that concern goes away once they realize that it’s actually a very relaxing and scenic ride.”

To take advantage of this amazing offer, first-time guests can book any five-night stay at The BALSAMS on the Ski and Stay Package and pay only $149.00 per person, per night. (The ski and stay package is available to all guest all winter long, however, returning guests are not eligible to receive free transportation.) The Ski and Stay package includes:

■ FREE skiing each day, including your day of arrival
■ One FREE lesson per person during stay
■ FREE equipment rental
■ Overnight accommodations
■ Breakfast daily
■ Award-winning Dinner in The BALSAMS’ Main Dining Room

These rates are based on availability during non-holiday periods, and are valid on select accommodations. Upgrades will be offered based upon availability, and additional fees may apply. Rates are per person, per night, based on double occupancy and do not include an 18% service charge or a 9% New Hampshire Rooms and Meals tax. Early departure fees will apply.

“This is a classic BALSAMS experience, and a great way to show new guests first-hand what a great trip it is from Boston, Burlington, Portland, or Canada,” adds McIver. “We’ll drive them here the first time and we’re confident that like many of our long-time guests, they’ll come back again and again because no matter where you’re coming from, The BALSAMS is worth the trip.”

About The BALSAMS
The BALSAMS is a premier New Hampshire resort hotel, featuring award-winning dining, outdoor wilderness adventures, unique events, endless activities, and fun for the entire family. Our 8,000-acre mountain resort features everything from golfing on a Top 100 ranked, Donald Ross designed course, a Top 25 ranked tennis program, hiking and biking, whitewater rafting, kids' summer camp, private alpine and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and more. For more information go to www.thebalsams.com or call 800-255-0600.

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Five Day Ski & Stay Package!

Starting at just $159 per person, per night, and includes:

Accommodations, Breakfast & Dinner, FREE Skiing and FREE Equipment Rental! Rate based on double occupancy and does not include 18% Service Charge and 9% NH Rooms & Meals Tax. Based on availability. Cannot be combined with other packages, specials or promotions.

Call 800-255-0600 for further details!

45 YEARS OF SKIING AT THE BALSAMS WILDERNESS

The BALSAMS Wilderness Ski Area Celebrates Nearly a Half a Century as a Winter Destination with New Line of Rental Equipment and 2-for-1 Weekday Deals

Dixville Notch, N.H. – This season marks 45 years that winter enthusiasts have been skiing and riding at The BALSAMS Wilderness Ski Area. To celebrate this milestone, the resort is enticing people to hit the slopes with great deals and new equipment.

This season, a brand new fleet of Elan skis will be available to rent for guests and visitors, thanks to a partnership with Golf and Ski Warehouse. Golf and Ski is also running the retail operations at The BALSAMS Wilderness, providing all of the same high quality clothing, apparel and other accessories you find at their locations across New Hampshire and Maine.

The BALSAMS Wilderness Ski Area opened in 1966 and almost from the beginning was run by long-time BALSAMS managing partner Warren Pearson. Today the ski area is managed by his son Andy Pearson, carrying on the traditions of excellent skiing and superior service that are synonymous with The Wilderness and The BALSAMS. (Weather permitting the ski area is scheduled to open Wednesday, December 22).

The BALSAMS Wilderness features an alpine ski area with an on-site lodge, 16 trails of varying difficulty, five gladed areas and a Terrain Park. Also offered is a separate ski-play area for youngsters. PSIA-certified instructors offer private and group lessons in alpine skiing and snowboarding. The BALSAMS snowmaking system is in place on 80% of our trails.

Weekend/holiday lift tickets for adults this season will be $45, with a junior ticket costing $35 Mid-week adult tickets will run $40, with the junior price being $30. This season The BALSAMS Wilderness is also offering 2-for-1 lift tickets weekdays during non-holiday periods. For information about a 2010-2011 Season Pass, visit http://thebalsams.com/alpine_tickets. Winter enthusiasts can also enjoy 95 kilometers of the finest groomed trails in the Northeast for cross country skiing, snow shoeing, snowmobiling, sleigh rides and more.

Special events are also planned throughout the season including Winterfests, with ice carving demonstrations, fireworks, Sugar-on-Snow, live entertainment and more.

For rate information, and to plan a BALSAMS a winter vacation, call (800) 255-0600 or visit www.thebalsams.com.

About The BALSAMS
The BALSAMS is a premier New Hampshire resort hotel, featuring award-winning dining, outdoor wilderness adventures, unique events, endless activities, and fun for the entire family. Our 8,000-acre mountain resort features everything from golfing on a Top 100 ranked, Donald Ross designed course, a Top 25 ranked tennis program, hiking and biking, whitewater rafting, kids' summer camp, private alpine and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and more. For more information go to www.thebalsams.com or call 800-255-0600.

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45 YEARS OF SKIING AT THE BALSAMS WILDERNESS

The BALSAMS Wilderness Ski Area Celebrates Nearly a Half a Century as a Winter Destination with New Line of Rental Equipment and 2-for-1 Weekday Deals

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Sunday, February 13, 2011

Sunday, February 13, 2011 - The BALSAMS Grand 15K Freestyle

FEEL THE HEAT IN THE BALSAMS KITCHENS

“Tastes of The BALSAMS” Classes Give Guests the Chance to Cook with the Pros; Classes Return January 19-21 and February 2-4

Canadian Social Media Travel Superstars Alex & Luke Will Share their Winter Adventures in January & February at The BALSAMS

Special Offer to First-Time Guests Includes Amazing Prices and Free Transportation - Special 5-Day Rate Also Offered for Returning Guests -

Special Offer to First-Time Guests Includes Amazing Prices and Free Transportation

- Special 5-Day Rate Also Offered for Returning Guests -