The chefs and culinary apprentices at this New England Resort are offering guests a new dining adventure every night with a special “Tasting Menu” in addition to the traditional “A La Carte” fare. Diners now have the option to go with the chef’s coordinated four-course meal, which changes every night, or to choose various dishes from the regular Weekly Menu. Read More
Monthly Archives: February 2010
Chefs Showcase NH Dining Excellence with Nightly Tasting Menu
Weekend of Ballroom Dancing Coming to New England Resort
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready for a sensational weekend of ballroom dancing at this NH vacation spot! The professional dance team of Maria Brown and Raymond Huard will be coming to The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel to treat guests to the energy and excitement of ballroom dancing through demonstration, instruction, and an elegant ball during the weekend of March 5th and 6th. Read More
Artisans Give Non-Skiers a Friendly Alternative at New England Resort
Water coloring is one of the skills being taught at The Balsams NH resort this winter
NH resort organizer John Kennedy has a solution for those of you who don’t like outdoor sports.
“Say a family member or loved one doesn’t want to play golf,” he says, “They may enjoy watching a demonstration of an artist making jewelry or painting a water color picture.” Read More
Torchlight Parade, Vocal Septet to Punctuate Valentine’s Season at NH Hotel
They do it on special occasions, flares in hand, slowly zigzagging down The Balsams’ middle trail. They are skiers, instructors, patrollers… usually about a dozen in number. They are the staff members of The Balsams Wilderness Ski Area, located near the New Hamsphire-Canada border, and they’re part of a series of celebrations that will occur near Valentine’s day at this beautiful northern NH vacation spot. Read More
New England Resort Goes High-Tech With Webcams
Webcam View of Dixville Notch 1/23/10 2:25 p.m.
Visitors to the website of this NH vacation spot can now see up-to-the-minute images of the spectacular views here. Two webcams were recently installed in scenic locations at The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel, and a third is on the way!
From the first camera that is perched on top of this NH hotel, one can share a birds-eye view of the courtyard and swimming pool, across Lake Gloriette, and up to Dixville Notch, where the landscape is breathtaking any time of year! Read More
New Hampshire Resort’s Valentine’s Weekend to Include Chocolate-making Demo
The Balsams’ former Executive Pastry Chef will reunite with old friends at this New Hampshire vacation spot on Valentine’s weekend, and guests can be part of the fun. Chef Stephen James will be hosting a chocolate making demonstration at 2:00 p.m. on February 13 for those who want to learn some secrets for making good Valentine candies. Read More
New England Resort Opens Historic Beaver Lodge for Accommodations
The Entrance to Beaver Lodge
This NH Resort is about to expand its options for accommodations. After many years of housing apprentice chefs enrolled in The Culinary Apprenticeship Program, Beaver Lodge is now available as a guesthouse to visitors of The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel. Read More
“How Well Do You Know Your Mate?” Game at NH Hotel
Couples staying at this New Hampshire Resort for Valentine’s Weekend will be offered the chance to play The Balsams’ twist on the old T.V. game show, “The Newlywed Game.” It’s called “How Well Do You Know Your Mate?” and is sure to be a great time for participants and audience members alike! Read More
NH Ski Resort Instructor Makes Prestigious Team
The Balsams alpine instructor Phil Freudenberger in action
Phil Freudenberger was a New Hampshire second grader when he took his first ski lesson. Thirty years later, he still can’t get enough of the freezing powder. A ski instructor at The Balsams Wilderness Ski Resort since 1992, Phil quickly rose through the levels of teaching certification. The Professional Ski Instructors of America has, officially, a three tiered certification system, and Phil made it to “Level III” over a decade ago. But, after that, as Phil puts it, “There is still room to grow…if one wants to, one can pursue further and work for PSIA directly and become a trainer/examiner.” Read More
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