Category Archives: NH Group Vacationing

Distraction-Free Corporate Meetings at New England Resort

Posted by The Balsams Blogging Team on May 25, 2010

TreyClark 0597 Ball Banquet 150x150 photo (corporate meetings)A busy Gary Armitage takes a few minutes to speak with The Balsams Blog regarding this NH resort’s commitment to effective business meetings. Armitage is Vice President of Sales and New Business Development here, and like most veeps these days, he’s keeping a wary eye on the business environment.  But why is he busy during a slow economic period?  It may have something to do with the unique nature of The Balsams’ offerings for companies looking to get their folks together – and get a good return on their meeting investment. Read More »

Filed under: Corporate Meetings, NH Group Vacationing, NH Vacations

Tagged: New England resort, New Hampshire Hotel, New Hampshire resort, NH corporate retreats, NH Hotel, NH resort

“Almost Famous” 1960s Rock Figure Runs Sales at New Hampshire Hotel

Posted by The Balsams Blogging Team on December 21, 2009

kenogary 150x150 photo (family vacations)Officially, Gary Armitage is Vice President of Sales and New Business Development for this New Hampshire hotel.  Unofficially, he is a rock figure from the ’60s, a former college professor and a fireball of enthusiasm for a beloved vacation spot.  Like most folks at The Balsams, Gary has had a series of profound experiences with guests and nature.  This fall he discussed some of them with The Balsams Blog. Read More »

Filed under: NH Family Vacations, NH Group Vacationing, NH Vacations

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Unplugged New England Vacation: Corporate Rock-Balancing Retreat

Posted by The Balsams Blogging Team on November 4, 2009

Rock Balancing art captured by photographer Dirk an der Made

Rock Balancing Art

Is this a New England vacation trend? A tech company unplugs its employees and escapes to a New England resort to relax and revive.

37signals is an electronically-linked, Chicago-based software company.  Their employees are spread around the world to some extent, connected more by technology than geography.

Last fall, company brass brought the entire 37signals team to a remote New England resort for three days.  It gave them the chance to bond a bit in this idyllic corner of the “real world.”

The company blog lists some of their not-so-corporate activities: meditation, abacus training, skateboard art and “rock balancing…lots of rock balancing.” Read More »

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Must-Watch Video: New Hampshire Hotel Combats Oil Dependence

Posted by The Balsams Blogging Team on October 20, 2009

Last month, The Balsams blogging team produced a podcast of the New Hampshire hotel’’s strategic partnership to preserve the environment.  The Balsams also has a pro-environment approach to its daily operations that extends even to its power-generating process.  For example, here is a video tour of a facility most guests seldom visit, a place where patriotism and self-sufficiency mix with environmental friendliness.

Dave Ridley
The Balsams Blogging Team

Filed under: Green Vacationing, NH Group Vacationing, NH Outdoor Activities

Tagged: NH alternative energy, NH green vacation, NH power generation, NH resort