When it comes to things to do in New Hampshire this Independence Day, The Balsams is surely near the top of more than one vacation scheme. Staff members have been cooking up some new twists that will help entertain visitors on July 4th while they commemorate America’s separation from Britain. Read More
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NH Resort’s July 4th to be a Mix of New and Old
Beantown Toys To Descend Upon NH Resort
This post is probably safe to view at work, but it may not be safe for home viewing if your children or grandchildren are around. If they learn what is contained within, they may abduct you and take you to this New England resort!
Watercolor Artist to Train Guests at New England Resort
Calhoun in action with students at Canaan, VT
Judi Calhoun is one of at least eight artisans who are scheduled to set up shop at this New England resort in March. She’ll be demonstrating her skills in watercolor, pastels and drawing, and she’ll be teaching as well. Here she takes some time away from her art to let us know a bit about herself and her plans for showing guests the ropes. Read More
Photographic Memory Helps NH Resort’s Ski Instructor Win “Top 100″
When Donna Kaye Erwin watches her students ski at The Balsams, a northern New England resort, her mind makes a meticulous recording of the scene. It becomes a series of images she can play back at will and draw on in order to provide better individualized instruction. An instructor at the NH ski area since 1994, Erwin has a photographic memory. Read More
“Almost Famous” 1960s Rock Figure Runs Sales at New Hampshire Hotel
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
New England Resort Celebrates the New Year with Style
Have you ever wanted to attend a made-for-movies New Year’s Eve ball? Guests of this New England resort will be doing just that this year, as the hotel pulls out all stops to welcome the New Year with a bang!
The festivities will begin with a deluxe cocktail party accompanied by a magnificent view of the hotel’s famous fireworks display at about 5:45pm. “The whole Notch is lit up,” says Recreation Director John Kennedy, “it is truly amazing!” Read More
Santa Plots Visit to New Hampshire Hotel
Spokesmen for Santa Claus say everything is on track for a memorable “Kringle visit” to this New Hampshire hotel during Christmas.
The current plan is for Saint Nick to appear around 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve in the historic John Dix room. Read More
How to Enjoy a NH Fine Dining Experience
Dining out in New Hampshire – even fine dining with the kids – should be a pleasure, not a chore. Nowadays though, in this fast-food era, it’s easy to be intimidated by the gleaming array of silver and china set out in all their splendor in the dining room of this spectacular NH resort.
But, have no fear! You too, can have Emily Post-like confidence when you understand that each fork, knife and spoon is placed on the table ahead of time for simplicity and that they’re intended to actually help you relax and make your experience all the more enjoyable. Here’s the low down on all the high fallutin’ fixin’s you’ll see at your table. Read More
Ski For Free at NH Resort (and Other Great Ski Bargains)
Ski NH is offering a great deal for families this year—the organization of New Hampshire ski resorts is bringing back its popular programs for children in grades four and five “to encourage kids to adopt a healthy lifestyle and get out and enjoy winter in New Hampshire.” The two Kids Ski Free programs encourage the students to earn coupon books that include lift tickets and trail passes to all New Hampshire resorts that are members of Ski NH.
A Conversation with NH Hotel’s “Miss Manners”
The Balsams, a family-focused NH resort, has been the setting for countless idyllic childhood (and grown up) memories. Many of us can look back and recall certain times and places in our lives where something amazing and wonderful happened; a moment when we were forever changed or set on a course that has affected all of our perceptions since that moment.
Many of the guests who have visited The Balsams over the years, both young and old, have experienced just these types of moments. Many adults come to The Balsams for reflection and contemplation to help refocus and rejuvenate their daily lives. The Balsams is the perfect setting for just this sort of self-guided introspection. Read More
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