If you’re a golfer or tennis player, your next visit to this New Hampshire hotel may make you feel even more at home than usual. Golf & Ski Warehouse has set up a branch store right here on resort grounds. Not only that, golf/tennis chief Rick Toland says that unlike most shops at other hotels, this one will charge you very reasonable prices. The Balsams has adopted Golf & Ski’s pricing structure, which means the prices here will generally be the same as those at Warehouses in shopping centers or malls, minus the sales tax (New Hampshire doesn’t have one).
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Golf & Ski Warehouse Takes Residence at NH Vacation Spot
NH Resort’s New Tennis Chief Once Played Bobby Riggs
The Balsams' red clay courts are admired by both legendary pros and young amateurs.
When Rick Toland recently took charge of tennis programs at this northern NH vacation spot, he wasn’t exactly a stranger. He has intermittently served here (pardon the punnery) since the 1970s.
It was in those early days of Toland’s resort service that a highlight occurred which bears recalling… Read More
NH Resort Named Top 20 Global Tennis Destination
Tennis buffs hunting for things to do in New Hampshire may want to take advantage of some recent news from TennisResortsOnline.com.
The popular site recently listed this New Hampshire resort as one of the Top 20 places to play the sport, not just in America but in the entire world. Read More
One Night’s Stay Gets You Two Days of Golf at NH Vacation Spot
The Balsams‘ reputation as a luxury hotel sometimes overshadows one of its other advantages: affordability. Rick Toland, director of Golf and Tennis at this New Hampshire resort, notes that there are perks included with each night’s stay. If you just stay a single night you get full use of all the resort’s formidable facilities, and you get it for two days. Read More
Adventures Abound in Summer “Camp” Program at New Hampshire Hotel
For families with children visiting this New England Resort during the summer, Camp Wind Whistle offers guests of all ages an opportunity to enjoy a truly relaxing and fun vacation. The complimentary day program provides children with a wide variety of activities while parents spend a worry-free morning or afternoon unwinding and enjoying the many amenities of this popular NH vacation spot.
The environment at The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel is naturally self-contained, and therefore, quite safe. The extensive grounds here also encourage children and adults alike to explore and try new things while experiencing a sense of freedom. Parents can relax and know their children are having a great time while they take a little time to themselves. The camp counselors occupy the kids with activities that entertain as well as educate, such as tennis, golf, poolside games, swimming, nature walks, fishing, and visits to Santa Maria Farm, where the children can meet the animals and pick blueberries. On rainy days, the staff hosts indoor games, scavenger hunts, game-room tournaments, movies, arts and crafts, and more! The hotel even has its own “Miss Manners” who teaches children social skills and etiquette for the dining room and beyond!
Camp Wind Whistle begins this year on Monday, June 28th and ends on Labor Day Weekend September 5th. The program is for children ages 5 and older, and is divided into three age brackets: 5 – 7, 8 – 9, and 10+. Children younger than 5 are welcome to attend the activities in the program if accompanied by an adult—a parent, a babysitter provided by The Balsams, or another qualified adult.
The day starts at 9:00, and parents can enroll their children in the morning or afternoon sessions, or the all day program until 4:00. Lunch is flexible as well. Children can stay with the counselors for lunch in the dining room, or join their parents between 12:30-1:30. The dinner and evening program from 6:30-9:00 is also available upon request.
For older children, there are some fun new options! The resort will be organizing an optional riding camp with a nearby horse farm, Fiore Stables. Kids ages 9 and up can enroll in the 5-day program for an additional cost that includes lunch. Families and teens can also participate in ropes course trips with high and low elements, which are now available Monday through Friday. And John Kennedy, Director of Recreation at The Balsams, is most excited about a new “rolling dog sled” program through Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel. Twice a week, the cross-country bike trails will be transformed into dog sled adventures!
With so much to do and see in the North Country, and so much quiet wilderness to refresh your spirits, nothing beats a family vacation at this New Hampshire resort!
Carrie Reed The Balsams Blogging TeamNH Resort Tennis Pro Bob Greene Honored
The Balsams is a New Hampshire Resort with a top notch staff who are both experts and professionals in their fields. One such professional is the Director of Tennis, Bob Greene. Bob was recently awarded the USPTA’s top annual member award, the Alex Gordon Award for the USPTA Professional of the Year, during its annual national awards ceremony! Read More
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