BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY MOON

By the Light of the Silvery Moon Hiking By Moonlight, October 22-24 There is adventure and mystery to hiking by moonlight. Your senses are tuned in when you are reminded that there are eyes in the woods watching your every move and none of them are human. Owls silently swoop by you and animals move in the bushes as you pass. There are unseen creatures hiding in the shadows. Creatures normally hidden during the day are active in the dark. In the moonlight, the woods take on a mysterious beauty. Join us for a little night time adventure in the woods as we brave the moonlit path and take an easy 2 hour hike to a rocky hilltop, then down to the open meadows where we'll roast marshmallow over a toasty fire. Our adventure package includes: ~two nights accommodations ~hearty country breakfast each morning ~a fireside supper ~moonlight hike Package is $39 pp over your room rate Standard room rates start at $129 per night d/o, fireplace rooms start at $169 and luxury Jacuzzi suites start at $199. For more information, www.rosewoodcountryinn.com Rosewood Country Inn Yankee Magazine's Editor's Choice for Best romantic inn in New England

HAIL TO THE LEAF PACKAGE

Autumn in New England bursts with color! Tree branches explode into crimson,  and the valleys turn to gold. There's nothing like New Hampshire in the fall!  Roadside stands offer apples by the bushel, jack-o-lanterns for carving and fresh pressed cider. Our "Hail To The Leaf" package offers you a chance to experience it all with a  self-guided tour through our covered bridges and back country roads.

Discover new adventures with New Hampshire's wine and cheese trail as you visit  beautiful vineyards, apple orchards and rustic farms where you will experience the  culinary wonders of the area. Take a two hour train ride though the scenic countryside along the Connecticut  and Williams Rivers with spectacular views of Brockway Mills Gorge, between  Bellows Falls and Chester Vermont on the Green Mountain Flyer, offered on  Fridays thru Oct 15th. Then travel to the Vermont Country Store where the  shelves and counters are filled with penny candy, Vermont Common Crackers  and rich Vermont cheddar cheese. Or, take the White River Flyer from White River Junction to the Montshire  Museum for an afternoon of exploration. Spend an afternoon hiking the nature trails at The Fells at the John Hay Estate,  only 10 minutes from the Inn. Or, enjoy a day of shopping through Antique Alley  or stroll the historic houses in the Canterbury Shaker Village.(Discount tickets  may be purchased at the Inn.) Mid-week rates start at just $129 per couple for a standard room,  from $169  for a fireplace suite and from $199 for a Jacuzzi suite. Rates also include a  three course, gourmet breakfast each morning. In the afternoon, enjoy fresh  apple cider from the local cider mill, crisp apples from nearby orchards and  cookies hot from the oven as well as our impeccable and award-winning service and hospitality. For more info check www.rosewoodcountryinn.com Innkeeper-Rosewood Country Inn Selected as "America's Most Romantic Hideaway" Bradford, NH 03221 800-938-5253 rosewoodinn@tds.net

Peach & Cantaloupe Soup

We love sharing recipes with our guests! This is a great way to use those juicy peaches and it makes a wonderful fruit course for breakfast or brunch! Chilled Peach and Cantaloupe Soup 1 fresh ripe cantaloupe, cubed and cut into chunks 2 ripe peaches, peeled and cut into chunks 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 teaspoons amaretto liqueur 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 cups half and half Blend, small amounts at a time, fruits and liquids in blender or food processor. Chill. Serve in stemmed glasses with a dollop of whipped cream and a dash of nutmeg. Makes about 10-12 servings for a fruit course Rosewood Country Inn Innkeeper: Lesley Marquis http://www.rosewoodcountryinn.com rosewoodinn@tds.net Bradford, NH 800-938-5273

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Photography Weekend at Sunapee View Bed and Breakfast

Sunapee View Bed and Breakfast is partnering up with Tom McHugh and Lindsay Holmes of Great Island Photography (www.greatislandphotography.com) during November for a ‘Black and White Weekend’.  Many photographers find the colorless days of November quite grim, but they actually lend themselves to wonderful black and white photos. Enjoy a relaxing 2 night stay at the inn, starting with dinner on Friday night followed by class and informal discussion. On Saturday learn a little about the area over breakfast and head out to take your pictures. Return to hot cider and snacks while Tom and Lindsay provide hands on education to transform your color pictures into black and white. Enjoy dinner on your own in the Dartmouth Lake Sunapee Region and head for home following breakfast on Sunday with a new photography skill.

Visit our web site (www.sunapeeviewinn.com) to reserve your room and space for the workshop. Participants will be limited to 10 persons. This workshop is offered at just $45 per person over your room rate. All levels of photography skill are welcome. Bring your camera-it does not need to be specific to black and white photography.

Linda and George West

www.sunapeeviewinn.com

603-763-4212

Announcing Writing Retreats at the Highland Lake Inn

Andover, NH – Pecco and Gail Beaufaÿs, proprietors of the Highland Lake Inn in Andover, NH, are pleased to announce their creative collaboration with writing coach Deborah McKew of Words in Play, to offer their guests a variety of writing retreats throughout the year.

“We are excited to work with Deb on these special events,” says Pecco. “She has a lot of experience in presenting writing workshops and weekend programs, and we have the perfect setting for them.” 

Upcoming retreats at the Highland Lake Inn include:

• Writing the Holiday Letter — November 5-7, 2010 The holidays are a good time to reconnect with family and friends. Many people choose to write a letter instead of sending impersonal Christmas or other holiday cards. In this workshop, participants will generate ideas, shape those ideas into a cohesive message, and frame that message around the holidays they celebrate.
• The Art of Writing Love Letters — February 11-13, 2011 What better time to rekindle this age-old tradition than in a romantic setting over Valentine’s weekend? In this retreat workshop, guests will explore love letters of the past to discover their joys  and secrets, as well as to glean guidelines of how to express one’s innermost longings. Putting pen to paper, we’ll craft our own love letters. “Be still my heart?” Never! Let us live, love, and write passionately!
• Cooking up a Storm: Recipe and Cookbook Writing — March 13-17, 2011 This event will be a real treat—literally! In this unique cooking and writing workshop, participants will learn how to translate favorite meals into accurate recipes, how to create a menu centered around a theme, how to develop new recipes and how to tell the story behind the dish. Guests don’t have to be chefs or writers to participate. Anyone interested in cooking or writing about cooking is welcome. 

The Highland Lake Inn, originally built as a gentleman’s farmhouse in 1767, is located in Andover, NH, on seven acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, which adjoin a 21-acre nature preserve. The Inn is ideally located for all four seasons of recreation and relaxation. With vistas of neighboring Highland Lake and Kearsarge Mountain, guests can enjoy all the best of what New Hampshire has to offer. The Inn is also located at the trail head of the Northern Rail Trail, a perfect place to snowmobile and cross-country ski in the winter months and walk and bike in the spring, summer and fall. Honoring Pecco’s European upbringing, the Highland Lake Inn serves its guests with Old World charm and hospitality.

Deb McKew, founder of Words in Play, offers writing classes, workshops, and travel programs. The focus of the workshops is on the creative process; students share their enthusiasm for writing and learn from each other in new ways. Deb McKew has a master’s degree in journalism from Boston University’s College of Communication and a teaching certificate from the Upper Valley Teacher Institute. She is a contributing editor to Kearsarge Magazine and an adjunct writing professor at Colby-Sawyer College. 

For more information please visit http://wordsinplay.net/retreats/lake-retreats/highland-lake-inn/