You’ve scrimped and saved and managed to put some money away in these difficult times, and now it’s time to plan your next family vacation; time to finally spend some “quality time” together! Read More
Monthly Archives: September 2009
NH 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
A Conversation With The Balsams Head Chef Josh Berry
The Balsams recently acquired a new Head Chef, Josh Berry. A graduate of the Resort’s Culinary Apprenticeship Program, he trained from 1994-1998. We caught up with Josh after a few days on the job and here’s what he had to say:
Q: What were your impressions of the apprentice program when you first started? Read More
Five Top NH Restaurants for Gourmet Food
To the outsider, New Hampshire (NH) can be a bewildering mix of rustic and sophisticated. These recommendations will aim you toward the sophisticated spots when it comes to northern NH gourmet food, along with one or two NH restaurants your kids will love. Read More
The Balsams Turns Colors: Leaf Peeping at this Elegant NH Resort
New Hampshire (NH) is the place to be come fall … and a NH vacation at the Balsams Grand Hotel located in The Great North Woods is leaf peeping at its best. Read More
Listen to Podcast of NH Resort’s Affiliation with the Nature Conservancy Group
Vickie Bunnell Preserve
The Nature Conservancy is an environmental organization with a mission of protecting Earth’s most important natural places in part through worthwhile partnerships.
Daryl Burtnett
When the Nature Conservancy was looking to team up with a green vacation resort to help conserve New Hampshire forests, The Balsams was a natural fit. In this podcast interview, Daryl Burtnett, the Nature Conservancy’s New Hampshire director, explains more about the green partnership and the new programs being offered by the Nature Conservancy to guests at the Balsams. As Burtnett points out, the partnership has already raised critical funds for the Nature Conservancy, but the best way to conserve wild places is actually free – just bring your kids out for a hike!
Famous Actors Who’ve Vacationed at this NH Hotel
Have any of your screen heroes stayed at The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel? Many of the actors who’ve spent their New Hampshire vacation here are household names. Below are just a few names you may recall.
Groucho Marx: Apparently he brought Harpo and Chico along. Strangely, they say Harpo never discussed his delightful New Hampshire vacation. Read More
Welcome to a New Blog for New Hampshire Travelers
Warm greetings and welcome to The BALSAMS’ new blog!
For those of you discovering The BALSAMS for the first time, this historical resort is located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, near the Canadian border. Situated on 8,000 acres nestled deep into the Great North Woods, far away from the hustle and bustle of metropolitan areas, The BALSAMS offers many recreational opportunities. It is a Grand Hotel experience second to none, and our blogging team’s goal is to not only bring this one-of-a kind experience to life, but also to provide helpful information to those traveling within New Hampshire who share The BALSAMS’ passion for family, nature, outdoor recreation, tradition, simplicity and so much more. Read More
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