Outdoors:
Hiking Suggestions:
You are centrally located to the Franconia Notch, Zealand and Crawford notches, including access to the western side of Mt. Washington.
Skiing:
Equidistant between Bode Miller's mountains: Cannon, where he started, and Bretton Woods, where he is the ski director. About 45 minutes in various directions to Loon, Attitash and (secret) Burke. About an hour to Wildcat, 90 minutes to Jay. Great groomed XC at Bretton Woods, Franconia Inn, Sunset Hill Inn, Grand Mountain View trails, all at close reach, and ungroomed in Franconia and Zealand notches. Snowshoe through an old apple orchard - right out the front door!
Summer:
Swimming 5 minutes away at Lake Forest State Park. Golf at Bethlehem's two historic courses and at Bretton Woods, Grand Mountain View, and other local courses. Canoe or kayak on the Connecticut or Pemigawasett. Bird watching at Pondicherry Reserve, 20 minutes away. Local historical museums, artist studios.
Kids:
In summer: Clark's Trading Post, Santa's Village, Maya Papaya ice cream, Cog Rail ride and Mt. Washington weather station, Lost River Park with Lemon Squeezer cave, bouncy bridge in Littleton, catching frogs in woods around the house, outlet mall in Conway (45 minutes away).
Dogs:
Well loved dogs welcome. Pets are enchanted with the enticing smells of the property's 10 acres. Cool resting spots next to wood stove in summer, warm napping in winter. Great walks for pup and person right out the door.
Horse lovers:
Sunset Hill Stables at bottom of hill has Morgans to admire. Some boarding options.
Creatives:
I use the Mountain House as my creative retreat. Meditate to sounds of breeze in the trees and waterfall in spring, rain is mesmerizing. Do weeding meditation in the rock garden and Japanese style demi-tasse garden. Some percussion instruments on site. And an old acoustic guitar. Bring your instruments for a circle jam in the cave room. Writers have the desk upstairs to work.
Work from Away:
Good cellphone coverage. No high speed internet on site, but iPhone users have perfect access. Wireless options at WREN business center in Bethlehem, and mornings care of the wonderful folks at Maya Papaya, also in Bethlehem.
Other Activities:
Out the door snowshoeing, canoe and kayaking, nature centers, and AT hiking!
