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The Insider's Guide to
Mt Washington Valley
ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!
Welcome to the March E-Traveler, an Insider's Guide to Mt Washington Valley. Browse through helpful topics like Wallet Proofing your Vacation, Free Fun in the Valley and plenty of "Don't Miss" tips. In this issue, we've included exclusive lodging deals for E-Traveler readers only plus ideas for free fun too. We'd love to hear your comments and suggestions. Please be sure to send your feedback to the Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Skiers - We thought you'd like to know that parts of Mt Washington Valley have received nearly five feet of snow last week. Don't worry, the roads are clear, and the skiing is phenomenal. March is the best month for skiing. Be sure to plan your skiing getaway soon. Click here for info.
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Top Ten List
INSIDE SCOOP ON THE BEST IN MT WASHINGTON VALLEY |
 Ten Top Ways to Enjoy Mud Season in Mt. Washington ValleyWarm Mud: Partake in the 1785 Inn's Flaming Cocoa Lava Drink - They call this "warm mud to take the chill off of a cool spring evening", the 1785's signature flaming Cocoa Lava is sure to leave you smiley clean; have two and you'd better plan to spend the night! This drink features a flaming concoction of Peppermint Schnapps, hot chocolate and Bailey's Irish Cream all topped off with whipped cream and cinnamon (for that dirty look!). The glasses are rimmed with caramelized cinnamon sugar, just to add to the filthy goodness of this drink. Mudslide Coffee: Walk into Zeb's General Store, and the old-fashioned penny-candy counter takes you back in time. Zeb's is the largest purveyor of New England-made products in the country, and features such wonderful Mud Season offerings as White Mountain Mudslide Coffee. In the height of the mud season, you'll find Hogwash soaps, perfect for groveling in the mud for the ultimate in a clean complexion.
Mud Masks: Garden Dreams, a locally-based purveyor of fine soaps and spa products offers a Mud Mask with roots in French Green Clay and Oatmeal. It's a wonderful product to awaken the body to spring and good clean mud. The instructions suggest covering the entire body in the mud mask, and once dried to run into the freshly melted lake during Mud Season for the ultimate in refreshing tingle. Of course, for the less adventurous, a warm shower will offer equal cleanliness but no where nearly the tingle.
Fields of Ambrosia,
a natural bath and body company in Intervale, also has a number of mud-based
offerings too.
Mudslide Drinks And Pies at the Red Parka Pub: Just to get into the mud-mood, order the 16-ounce Mason Jar Mudslide at
the Red Parka Pub, one of Mt. Washington Valley's après- mud fun
institutions. Follow that up with the Mud Pie - a generous concoction
of Oreo cookies, nuts, coffee liqueur, in between mounds of coffee ice
cream, syrup and whip cream, and you'll be sure you've just landed in
mud-heaven.
"Wipe Your Feet" Plaques: Adults know to wipe their feet when they enter, but how about Rover? Sweeney Ridge Metalsmiths offer a "Wipe Your Feet" sign featuring your choice of a hundred different breeds of dogs for $20. While it may not keep the mud off the rug, it'll be a great reminder to kids and possibly even pets.
Inn to Inn Maple Tour: March 27, 28 & 29, 2009 - Participate
in Touring Historic Inns, Visit NH Sugar Houses, Sample Maple Treats -
Participate on two levels: Option One: Take a self-guided tour of the
participating inns, where ticket holders will sample maple selections
at various inns and shops and receive a booklet of participating inns
with maple recipes. Option Two: Scavenger hunt for clues. Besides
participating in Option 1 gather "points" toward winning prizes as you
travel a specific route guided by directions "riddled with clues". Prizes include a stay at your favorite participating inn, a carriage or
sleigh ride for two at the Farm by the River and other gifts from
participating partners. It may not be mud, but NH Maple syrup is the
perfect brown and gold accompaniment to mud season. Open to non-inn guests for $20/person/ticket.
(603)356-2694
8th Annual Northern New England Home, Garden & Flower Show:
Fryeburg Fairgrounds - May 15-17, 2009 - More than 200 exhibitors and
products for making the most of mud and fun in the garden. This annual
event is one of the largest shows of its kind with more than 62,000
square feet of indoor home and garden related products and six acres of
outdoor exhibits. From kitchens and all things related to the home to
garden centers selling zone hardy perennials, annuals, vegetable
seedlings, garden artists and other related dirt-loving businesses.
Show Hours are 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
on Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. General admission
tickets are $8, seniors are $4, children six and under are free.
Info: 800-359-2033 or www.homegardenflowershow.com.
Lifestyle Expo...in pursuit of happiness: May 29, 30 & 31, 2009 - Three day program offering seminars and
workshops focused on achieving optimum health through nutrition,
meditation, movement, music and metaphysical techniques. Six different
seminars daily with 35 exhibitors. Full three day program includes
Friday reception, Saturday Expo & Dinner and Sunday Events for $75.
Chocolate and Elixir's Reception is $20 with advanced tickets, $25 at the
door. Sunday cooking demonstration is $10 in advance, $20 at the door
and includes the meal. Lifestyle Expo only is $8. Click here for program info. Tickets to the Lifestyle Expo are available by calling
800-367-3364 or email Janet.
"There's A Black Fly In My Eye": Spring Trail Running Series & 10 Mile Trail Race at Great Glen Trails - Here's the chance for some competitive mud puddle splashing. The spring Trail Running Series is an eight-week trail running series starting May 14th, held every Thursday, offering long and short course options for different age divisions, plus walking and running categories. Take on devious single track courses with plenty of muddy areas to splash in. Also, on June 27, at 10 am, don't miss the "Black Fly in My Eye" 10 mile Trail Race. Swat the black flies and tackle muddy carriage roads, single track and a river crossing in this trail running race that's 100% New Hampshire. Solo and relay categories.
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 Buttonwood Inn: E-Traveler Reader Special - Take an additional 20 percent off the already discounted rates below. Mention this promotion at time of reservation. ROMANCE PACKAGE: Dinner, Complimentary Bubbly and local, hand made chocolates! Stay for two nights and enjoy the following: - Full breakfasts each morning
- Afternoon tea service with baked treats
- Dinner for two one night at a premier local restaurant
- Complimentary champagne
- Complimentary premium New Hampshire chocolates
- Use of the hot hub under the stars
Rates for Two with TWO NIGHT STAY from: $319 Sun. - Thurs. $379 Fri. & Sat. Room 10 with double Jacuzzi, fireplace, large sitting area Romance Pkg - $499 Weekdays / $559 Weekends. Available through June 14th 2009. E-Traveler readers take 20 percent off these rates, when the E-Traveler Reader Special is mentioned at the time of reservation. The Seasons Condominium Resort: Reserve a weekend in March and mention the E-Traveler promotion during booking and you'll be entered into a weekly drawing for 50% off your room rates for both Friday and Saturday and four lift tickets to Attitash. |
Wallet Proof
MONEY SAVING TIPS FOR BUDGET MINDED VISITORS |
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Don't Miss...
SCHEDULE YOUR NEXT VISIT AROUND THESE EVENTS |
 36th Annual Red Parka Challenge Cup Race: Where the top amateur
racers in New England compete in a head to head dual slalom. This race
is held at Attitash on Friday March 13th. The qualifiers start at 9:30
and the finals at 12:30. Go to www.redparkapub.com for an application. All proceeds benefit the Eastern Slope Ski Club Junior Ski Program.
Paddy O'Paws Brunch and Auction: March 16, 2009 - Benefit for the animals of the Conway Humane Society. This event begins at 11 a.m. at the Red Jacket Mountain View Resort in North Conway. The live auction features a safari in Africa, a chance to be a fighter pilot for a day, a scenic plane trip for two to Bar Harbor for lunch or two round-trip tickets on Southwest Airlines to your own special destination. The silent auction will include certificates for overnight stays at inns and resorts, restaurants, services, animal-related items, whimsical collectibles (and serious collectibles), books, music and much more. Tickets are $30 per person or $200 for a table of eight. For more information or to buy tickets please call 603-447-5605. Buy Your Brick Really Quick
Buy an engraved granite block and be a permanent part of North Conway Village. The Mt. Washington Valley Preservation Association is selling blocks for 2009 (sales close March 25. Click here for info. |
Do's & Don'ts
A FEW THINGS TO CONSIDER |
 Do: Bring a variety of footwear. March can be a mix of just about anything. It's called Mud Season for a reason. Don't: Let Mud Season keep you away, it's a great time to visit the area and there's plenty to do.
Do: Visit our website and learn about all the exceptional restaurants we have in Mt. Washington Valley. Make a reservation while you're at it.
Don't: Forget to bring a cooler - small or large. It comes in handy for those scenic drives.
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Free Fun
WALLET-FREE AND WORRY FREE FUN
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Visit our covered bridges: March can be spectacular with the rivers flowing through the ice under and around the bridges creating memorable images you'll want to capture with your camera. It's a good bet there will be snow surrounding the bridges to help frame your masterpiece. There are two in Conway and one each in Albany, Jackson and Bartlett. |
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