PR: Deck the Halls and Count Down to the New Year at the Omni Mount Washington Resort

BRETTON WOODS, NH (December 9, 2009) – This year, celebrate the season and ring in the New Year at the picturesque Omni Mount Washington Resort, nestled in New Hampshire’s stunning White Mountain National Forest. The resort is offering unforgettable experiences with a range of packages, whether guests are looking for a fun-filled family vacation or a romantic escape. The Omni Mount Washington Resort features numerous seasonal activities, including skiing on Bretton Woods’ award-winning slopes, zipping through the White Mountains on the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour, enjoying a spectacular horse-drawn sleigh ride, having an intimate culinary experience with a personalized menu or relaxing with a nature-inspired treatment at the stunning Spa at the Omni Mount Washington Resort.

For those choosing to travel before Christmas, the Holiday Traditions Package includes accommodations at the Omni Mount Washington Hotel or Bretton Arms Inn. Guests booking this package will also receive a hand-picked tree and wreath from the nearby Rocks Estate as well as a group wagon or sleigh ride, perfect for families. The package, available now through December 24, also features breakfast daily in the hotel’s Dining Room or the Bretton Arms Inn. Rates for the Holiday Traditions Package start at $179 per person, per night for stays in the Hotel and $159 per person, per night for the Bretton Arms Inn. The Spirits & Sprinkles Package lets guests to stay at the Omni Mount Washington Hotel now through December 25 and stay the second night at a 50% off. Rates for the package also start at $179 per room.

Travelers may also ring in 2010 with fine cuisine, music and libations during the property’s three-day celebration at the Omni Mount Washington Hotel. Whether visitors prefer an elegant dinner with live music in the Presidential Ballroom or a family-friendly party with music in the hotel’s Dining Room, New Year’s Eve will be an occasion for all to enjoy. Magically taking the shape of New York City’s Times Square, the hotel’s Grand Ballroom will feature dancing and its own countdown with a sparkling ball drop at midnight. The New Year’s Eve Celebration Package includes dinner each night in guests’ choice of resort restaurants with the exception of New Year’s Eve, breakfast daily in the Main Dining Room, admission to choice of black tie or family party along with dinner and the option to sign kids ages four to 12 up for the Kids Club. Package rates start at $279 per person, per night, based on availability.

All packages require double occupancy and are based on availability. For the most up-to-date information regarding packages, events and activities at the Omni Mount Washington Resort, visit OmniMountWashingtonResort.com. Packages may be booked online or by calling 1-800-The-Omni.

BW Daily Photo 11/25: Rail Rider

Riders were out in force today jammin' on some terrain park rails set up on the Rosebrook Trail. Click here for the latest skiing and riding conditions.

Daily pix: Opening day at Bretton Woods! A beautiful sunny day to kick off the 2009/10 skiing and riding season!

A great crowd on hand today to enjoy their first turns of the season here at Bretton Woods. The lift will be turning today and tomorrow, and then we will wait until later in the week to reopen - hopefully with expanded terrain, so be sure to check the Snow Conditions report for the latest details.

PR: Bretton Woods Ski Area at the Omni Mount Washington Resort Officially Opens for the Season

First Ski Resort to Open in New Hampshire for the 2009-2010 Season

BRETTON WOODS, N.H., Nov. 6 - Bretton Woods, part of the Omni Mount Washington Resort, will officially open for the skiing and snowboarding season at 9 a.m. Saturday, November 7, 2009, offering the first skiing in the state of New Hampshire for the 2009-10 season.

"We have had a good stretch of cool weather for early season snowmaking," said Chris Ellms, director of ski operations for the resort. "This is a great opportunity to go ahead get your skis and boards out and take some turns on the first day of what we hope to be a long, amazing season."

For those ready to get their legs warmed up, the mountain will offer skiing and riding on one trail off the Learning Center Quad, with freshly groomed man-made packed powder. Some terrain park elements will be set up as well for early-season jibbing. Tickets are available this weekend on November 7 and 8 for a $10 donation which will benefit the Bretton Woods Adaptive Program and Bretton Woods Ski Team. Snowmaking will continue and more trails and lifts are planned to open as conditions allow. Ticket prices will be adjusted accordingly. Also open this weekend are the food court, rental shop, Red Carpet Ski School for private lessons, based on availability and current conditions, and TreeTop Sports with clothing and accessories. Season Passes also remain on sale at a reduced rate and available for pick up seven days a week, if purchased before November 30.

For adventure above the slopes and in the trees, the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour is open year-round and offers an exhilarating three-hour tour with zip lines, sky bridges and rappels. As space is limited, guests should call 603-278-4ZIP prior to their visit for information and reservations. The "Williwaw" dual racing zip will also be open this weekend.

Special ski and stay packages are now available, including the Stay Here, Ski Free package starting at just $99 per person per night, based on double occupancy, which includes lodging at the Omni Mount Washington Hotel or Bretton Arms Inn with lift tickets for skiing and riding at Bretton Woods.

Upcoming events include the Fall Food & Wine Festival November 13-15; the Thanksgiving Holiday Celebration, including family traditions and a visit from old Saint Nick; and, Bretton Woods' "Homecoming," featuring Warren Miller's latest film "Dynasty" at the Base Lodge on Friday, November 27.

For the latest conditions, guests should tune into the Snow Conditions on the website or call the Snow Phone at 603-278-3333. For more information about the resort, special packages, events or to make lodging reservations, guest should call 1-800-The-Omni or go to omnihotels.com.

About the Omni Mount Washington Resort

The Omni Mount Washington Resort is an all-season resort destination in New Hampshire located at the base of Mount Washington and surrounded by the White Mountain National Forest. In September, 2009, Omni Hotels began management of the property, which is now home to the Omni Mount Washington Hotel, site of the International Monetary Conference of 1944, and Bretton Woods, New Hampshire's largest ski area. With the completion of a $50 million refurbishment and expansion in 2009, the resort unveiled the restored 18-hole Mount Washington Golf Course, a new 25,000-square-foot Spa, 20,000-square-foot Conference Center, outdoor pool complex and renovated guestrooms, lobby and public spaces. The new Bretton Woods Canopy Tour was also added to the resort's list of amenities, which includes top-rated Alpine and Nordic skiing, 27 holes of championship golf and a full slate of additional seasonal activities. A variety of lodging, dining and activities is offered year-round, along with many traditional and cultural events. For more information, visit the OmniMountWashingtonResort.com or call 1-800-The-Omni.

Bretton Woods' first turns of 2009/10!! A special guest joins us for some turns and a few photos on some new snow!

The snowguns are still fired up, but it was time for someone to go skiing... so Aaron Kellog, of WMUR TV channel 9 in Manchester, joined us for the first turns on the year at Bretton Woods! You can see more of Aaron's early-season skiing adventure on snow tonight at 6pm on WMUR, channel 9!

PR: Winter Fun Reaches the Summit with Complimentary Skiing at the Omni Mount Washington Resort

BRETTON WOODS, NH (November 4, 2009) -- Back by popular demand this winter, the Omni Mount Washington Resort is offering guests the opportunity to stay at the historic Omni Mount Washington Hotel or cozy Bretton Arms Inn and ski the slopes of Bretton Woods with the “Stay Here, Ski Free” package. As New England’s premier ski destination, the resort combines all the perfect ingredients needed for a truly memorable winter vacation. Deluxe accommodations, luxurious amenities, an array of activities and top-notch cuisine come together to complement the resort’s picturesque landscape.

This October, SKI Magazine once again ranked Bretton Woods among the Top Five Ski Areas in the East for excellence in snow, lifts, grooming, family programs, scenery, service, weather, on-mountain food, lodging and dining. As New Hampshire’s largest ski area, Bretton Woods offers tremendous snow conditions and numerous options for guests, including Nordic and Alpine skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing as well as winter hiking trails, ice skating and snow tubing.

With the following winter packages, visitors may enjoy the Omni Mount Washington Resort’s award-winning slopes, zip through the amazing White Mountains on the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour, kick off the holiday season with a spectacular horse-drawn sleigh ride for the family, enjoy an intimate culinary experience featuring a specially personalized menu or relax with a nature-inspired treatment in the stunning, new 25,000-square-foot Spa.

Stay Here, Ski Free
With this value-driven package, guests will be able to enjoy the slopes for free:

* Superior accommodations at the Omni Mount Washington Hotel or Bretton Arms Inn
* One day of skiing per each night of stay

Available from November 26, 2009 through April 4, 2010, with rates beginning at $89 per person, per night, depending on the guests’ choice of accommodations. Limit of two tickets per room.

Winter Wonderland Inclusive Ski Package
Featuring some 434 acres of ski and snowboard terrain, ten lifts, including four high-speed quads, and 101 trails and glades, Bretton Woods is a world-class ski destination with superior alpine conditions and a renowned cross-country ski center. Guests will experience a winter wonderland with this package, which features:

* Superior accommodations at the Omni Mount Washington Hotel
* Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
* One lift ticket
* One 1.5 hour group ski lesson
* Choice of high-performance rentals (standard rentals for kids) or full ski tune
* One 50-minute spa treatment

Available from November 26, 2009 through April 4, 2010, rates for this package start at $399 per person, per night. The lift ticket, ski lesson, equipment rentals and spa treatment are offered per person daily following each night stay at the hotel. Spa treatments are not available for children under the age of 16.

Rest & Recreation Package
Guests will be given the freedom to create their own itinerary with this package, which presents a selection of the property’s newest offerings:

* Superior accommodations at the Omni Mount Washington Hotel
* Choice of one of the following per person, per day:
o One Canopy Tour, which offers an exhilarating White Mountain forest zip line adventure
o One ski ticket with lunch on the slopes
o 50-minute service at the Spa

Available from November 26, 2009 through April 4, 2010, rates for the Rest & Recreation package start at $159 per person, per night. The choice of activity is offered per person daily following each night stay at the hotel. Children must meet age and weight requirements.

Simply Spa-tacular Package
The 25,000-square-foot Spa at the Omni Mount Washington Resort, which opened in January 2009, makes the resort the perfect place to relax and recharge this winter. Now with the new Simply Spa-tacular package, guest will receive:

* Superior accommodations at the Omni Mount Washington Hotel
* Breakfast daily
* Nightly turn-down service
* One 50-minute spa treatment per person, per day
* Glass of wine or Champagne following each treatment
* Spa welcome gift

Available now through April 4, 2010, this package starts at $179 per person, per night and requires a two-night minimum. Package is not available to children under age 16.

When families book any of these packages, kids age 12 and under will receive an Omni Sensational Kids backpack that includes a canteen for young guests to fill up for free at any dining venue with their choice of beverages. Kids also receive complimentary milk and cookies in their guestroom on their night of arrival.
The Omni Mount Washington Resort is an easy two to three-hour drive from Boston, Montreal and Providence. In addition, the property is just over five hours in the car from New York City, the same distance as many of Vermont’s ski resorts.

Blackout dates may apply. All packages require double occupancy. For the most up-to-date information regarding packages, events and activities at the Omni Mount Washington Resort, visit OmniMountWashingtonResort.com. Packages may be booked online or by calling 1-800-The-Omni.

About the Omni Mount Washington Resort
The Omni Mount Washington Resort is an all-season resort destination in New Hampshire located at the base of Mount Washington and surrounded by the White Mountain National Forest. In September, 2009, Omni Hotels began management of the property, which is now home to the Omni Mount Washington Hotel, site of the International Monetary Conference of 1944, and Bretton Woods, New Hampshire’s largest ski area. With the completion of a $50 million refurbishment and expansion in 2009, the resort unveiled the restored 18-hole Mount Washington Golf Course, a new 25,000-square-foot Spa, 20,000-square-foot Conference Center, outdoor pool complex and renovated guestrooms, lobby and public spaces. The new Bretton Woods Canopy Tour was also added to the resort’s list of amenities, which includes top-rated Alpine and Nordic skiing, 27 holes of championship golf and a full slate of additional seasonal activities. A variety of lodging, dining and activities is offered year-round, along with many traditional and cultural events. For more information, visit the OmniMountWashingtonResort.com or call 1-800-The-Omni.

About Omni Hotels
Omni Hotels creates compelling, memorable guest experiences at 45 luxury hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. From exceptional golf and spa retreats to dynamic business settings, each location features four-diamond services, including award-winning signature restaurants, Wi-Fi connectivity and unique fitness options. Omni’s mission for total customer service is further supported by its “Power of One” program that empowers associates to make on-the-spot decisions to meet or exceed guest expectations. Guests can locate hotels and book accommodations by visiting omnihotels.com or by calling 1-800-THE-OMNI.

Snowmaking continues at Bretton Woods! We still hope to open this weekend...!

The Bretton Woods snowmaking team is at it again, as Mother Nature is letting them blast out their own version of the white stuff. Opening day can't be far away... stay tuned for the latest details!

Opening day is coming soon! Bretton Woods fired up the guns on Monday morning!

That's right! Opening day is nearly upon us, and the Bretton Woods snowmaking team was out in force getting things started yesterday morning behind the base lodge and up on the hill! We hope to open this weekend, if Mother Nature allows, so stay tuned for the latest updates and schedules!

Omni Mount Washington Resort/Bretton Woods Job Fair - Sat, October 17th 10a-3p

Omni Mount Washington Resort/Bretton Woods Job Fair
Saturday, October 17th • 10AM – 3PM
Kids’ Alpine Club at
Bretton Woods ski area
(2nd level)
Route 302, Bretton Woods, NH

Employment Benefits Include:

• Complimentary Ski Pass & Discounted Shift Meal
• Full time, year-round positions are eligible for health, dental and life insurance, plus 401K and vacation time.

Positions available in the following areas and more!

• Alpine Ski Operations: Snowmakers, Lift Operators, Ticket Sellers/Checkers, Rentals, Base Area Attendants, Ski Patrol
• Nordic Ski Operations
• Resort Staff: Winter Activity Attendants, Food & Beverage, Spa, Housekeeping, Retail

Human Resources
603-278-8802
Apply online at omnimountwashingtonresort.com
hr@mountwashingtonresort.com

October Recipe of the Month from The Mount Washington Hotel - Pumpkin Bread

Enjoy this delicious recipe for pumpkin bread, straight from the kitchen of The Mount Washington Hotel. An easy-to-make fall treat! Visit the Recipe of the Month page, download the recipe and check out some tasty offerings from past months!

Daily photo 10/13: More October Snow!

Skiers rejoice! It's a little bit early to think about opening for the season, but it sure is nice to see, and opening day is not really that far away now... just a matter of weeks

Daily photo 10/7: October Rainbow over Bretton Woods

A few rain showers passing through this morning, but some sunny breaks as well, enough to create a spectacular rainbow, stretching across the valley from Bretton Woods.

News from the Bretton Woods operations team!

Bretton Woods concluded lift inspections today, so we're ready to go when the snow flies. We are also making terrain improvements to our Learning Center this week.

Snow is in the forecast for tomorrow in the higher elevations, and the current plan is to start making snow in late October/early November, weather permitting. We're about 6 weeks away and counting until opening day!!

Don't forget, life is still exciting during the summer and fall at Bretton Woods! The Bretton Woods Canopy Tour operates daily all year long, so come up and fly with us!

Call 603.278.4ZIP (4947) for details and reservations.

We'll see you on the hill!
Mark B.
Bretton Woods Snow Reporter

Daily photo 10/2: Snowy Summit - a fantastic fall scene!

As the clouds broke over Bretton Woods this afternoon, a spectacular white-capped summit of Mt. Washington was unveiled. Almost takes your breath away.

Daily photo 10/1: First Snow!

The first group out on Bretton Woods Canopy Tour at Omni Mount Washington Resort got a nice greeting of snow flurries as they arrived at the top of the course this morning. By the time they finished their tour, the sun was peaking through the clouds!

Daily photo 9/29: Autumn at Bretton Woods

The Canopy Tour at Bretton Woods is a great way to see the autumn colors this fall. Today, the sun was illuminating the tapestry of colored trees below this zipliner.

Daily photo 9/26: Picture Perfect!

The perfect northern New Hampshire fall day - bluebird-blue skies, cool and sunny weather - a great day to plan your outdoor lunch function with majestic Mt. Washington in the background!

Daily photo 9/24: In for a landing!

After zipping across the longest zip line on the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour, this happy guest came in for a smooth landing. What a ride!

Daily photo: 9/19: Serene moment on the veranda...

Taking advantage of a quiet moment, this couple found chairs on the veranda of The Mount Washington Hotel where they could enjoy the sunshine and the colors beginning to take over the landscape here in Bretton Woods.

Daily photo 9/18: End of 2nd leg of the Reach the Beach relay - good luck to all!

Runners enter the driveway to Bretton Woods alpine ski area as they conclude the second leg of the Reach the Beach Relay. This annual relay race begins in nearby Franconia Notch and ends at the NH seacoast in Hampton, after an all-night, 200-mile, 37-leg journey for each 12-runner team. The race benefits a number of great organizations, including the NH State Parks.

September's Recipe of the Month from Omni Mount Washington Hotel: Early Fall Salad - a delicious treat!

Enjoy this healthy salad, featuring a look and taste befitting this spectacular season here in Northern New Hampshire. Download the PDF and try it for yourself this holiday weekend!

September 5, 2009, the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour introduces sunset tours!

These evening tours will start at 5:00p and 5:30p on September 5th (rain date, September 6th), and will offer guests the thrilling experience of zipping through the trees during the early evening hours, concluding with the moonrise over The Mount Washington Hotel.

The cost for these Sunset Tours is $149 per person or $139 per person for Mount Washington Resort guests, and includes light refreshments. Participants must have previous Bretton Woods Canopy Tour experience, be mentally prepared for zipping in the dark and be willing to accept the challenges this unique experience will present. A pre-tour interview will be requested during the reservation process. All tours require advanced reservations and normal tour parameters apply. Please call 603.278.4ZIP (4947) full details - space is limited! Visit the Canopy Tour section of www.MountWashingtonResort.com for more information about the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour.

(Correction 8/28: these tours will take place on September 5th only, with September 6th as a rain or other postponement date. We apologize for any confusion.)

New Video: A great introduction to what the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour is all about!

Check out the latest video of the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour here at Mount Washington Resort! This very popular tour is taking reservations 7 days per week, so call to reserve your spaces today! 603.278.4ZIP (4947) Click here to view the video.

Daily Photo 8/20: Bretton Woods is better than Bermuda!

On the first Bretton Woods Canopy Tour of the day, this group was treated to spectacular views and comfortable temperatures. Some members of the group seemed quite happy not to be hanging out in their home on Bermuda, with Bill planning to visit sometime in the next day or so.

Mount Washington Resort awarded Best of BRIDE "Best Honeymoon Spot" for 2009!

Mount Washington Resort has been selected by the readers of New Hampshire Magazine's BRIDE as "Best of BRIDE 2009" for Best Honeymoon Spot. The winners, who were selected in an online poll, will be listed in the next issue of BRIDE, coming in September.

"It's the magazine's first annual poll," says Barbara Coles, editor of BRIDE. "We felt the poll was a way to recognize people in NH's bridal industry who strive every day to provide great service for couples who are planning one of the most important days in their life. We also wanted to give those who benefit from the training, experience and expertise of wedding professionals a chance to express their satisfaction."

BRIDE is a twice-yearly publication of New Hampshire Magazine, the state's largest lifestyle magazine.

NEWS: Omni Hotels to Manage Mount Washington Resort

Luxury Hotel Brand Welcomes Historic Resort to Portfolio

IRVING, Texas (August 17, 2009) -- Omni Hotels announces today it has partnered with CNL Lifestyle Properties, Inc., to become the long-term operator of the storied Mount Washington Resort located in Bretton Woods, NH, at the base of beautiful Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast. Opened in 1902, the resort is home to 365 guest rooms in three lodging facilities -- The Mount Washington Hotel, the Bretton Arms Inn and The Lodge -- and serves as a wonderful setting for leisure guests and meeting professionals alike. Omni Hotels will begin management of the luxury New England resort, which will be flagged as the Omni Mount Washington Resort, on September 1, 2009.

“We are pleased to add this extraordinary property to the Omni Hotels’ portfolio, given its fine heritage, the exceptional destination facilities and broad range of year-round leisure and outdoor activities,” said Mike Deitemeyer, president of Omni Hotels. “The addition of this resort is another tremendous step in our strategic expansion.”
The Mount Washington Resort serves as a natural haven for visitors, offering an array of seasonal activities. During the winter months, guests can enjoy skiing and snowboarding at nationally acclaimed Bretton Woods, as well as sleigh rides, dog-sledding, ice skating, snowshoeing and ice climbing. In the summer, guests can enjoy two championship golf courses, tennis, horseback riding, hiking, and fly fishing on the Ammonoosuc River. The resort is also home to the world-class Bretton Woods Canopy Tour, featuring a one-of-a-kind 3.5-hour zip line adventure from treetop to treetop through the beautiful ancient forest of Rosebrook Canyon.

The resort recently completed a multimillion restoration and renovation project that includes a new 25,000-square-foot state-of-the-art spa, a 20,000-square-foot conference center, an outdoor swimming pool complex and guest rooms at the Mount Washington Hotel. CNL Lifestyle Properties has committed to invest an additional $10 million in future renovations, including additional guest rooms, plus food and beverage venues and public areas. Other improvements include the restoration of the 18-hole Mount Washington Course -- owned and operated by Crosland/Celebration Associates -- based on the original 1915 Donald Ross design.

“As we complete the renovation and expansion, we are pleased to transition to Omni Hotels, a respected operator with national sales distribution channels and experience in marketing historic properties,” said R. Byron Carlock, Jr., CEO and president of CNL Lifestyle Properties, Inc.

The resort is surrounded by nearly 800,000 acres of the White Mountain National Forest. It is a two-and-a-half hour drive from Boston and Portland, three hours from Montreal and Providence, six hours from New York and is within two hours of the Manchester, NH airport.

The historic resort is renowned for hosting the Bretton Woods International Monetary Conference in 1944 where delegates established the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, the gold standard was set at $35 an ounce and the American dollar became the benchmark for international exchange. Past guests include Thomas Edison, Babe Ruth and three US Presidents.

About Omni Hotels
Omni Hotels creates genuine, authentic guest experiences that take guests on “A Total Departure” to 43 distinct luxury hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. From exceptional golf and spa retreats to dynamic business settings, each Omni showcases the local flavor of the destination while featuring four-diamond services, signature restaurants, Wi-Fi connectivity and unique wellness options. Known for its award-winning, personalized service, Omni leaves a lasting impression with every customer interaction, with a heightened level of recognition and rewards delivered through its Select Guest loyalty program and the company’s “Power of One” associate empowerment program. To get additional information or book accommodations, visit omnihotels.com or call 1.800.THE.OMNI.

About CNL Lifestyle Properties, Inc.
CNL Lifestyle Properties, Inc., formerly CNL Income Properties, Inc., is a real estate investment trust that owns a portfolio of 116 properties in the United States in the lifestyle sector. Headquartered in Orlando, Fla., CNL Lifestyle Properties specializes in the acquisition of ski and mountain lifestyle, attractions, golf and other lifestyle assets. For more information, visit www.cnllifestylereit.com.

Mount Washington Resort's Roaring '20s Weekend is this weekend.

This weekend, take a step back to a decade often characterized as a period of American prosperity and optimism - the time of the Model T, the $5 workday, the first transatlantic flight and the movie. Fashion, gangsters, crime and prohibition; the ‘20s was a decade “roaring” with excitement. All the flappers, felons, crooks and schnooks have come to celebrate. If you are up early on Thursday, you can enjoy a lecture by Christopher Daley on the Roaring ‘20s experience.

Daily Photo 8/8: All smiles on the Williwaw Racing Zip!

It was all smiles as a small group from the Littleton, NH Boy Scouts visited Bretton Woods today to check out the Williwaw Racing Zip! Looks like it meets with his approval!

Mount Washington Resort golf specials just extended until September 7th!!

Valid on the Mount Washington Course through September 7, 2009. Ranked #1 NH Golf Course You Can Play by Golfweek Magazine.

• Greens Fees: Monday-Thursday, $75 including cart
  
  
• Greens Fees: Friday-Sunday, $95 including cart
  
  
• Same Day Play: Pay the $12 cart fee and play an additional nine holes on the Mount Pleasant Course

Please call 800.314.1752 or 603.278.GOLF (4653) for more information.

Lunch & Learn seminar 8/19 at The Spa in The Mount Washington Hotel: Herbs/Herbal Treatments

Join us for our second Lunch & Learn event on Wednesday, August 19th, including complimentary use of The Spa's lounges, saunas, steam rooms, whirlpool and beautiful new outdoor pool complex prior to or after the luncheon. The lunch will be served from noon-1p with the education seminar going from 1-2p followed by the educational seminar. We encourage participants to arrive prior to the luncheon and stay after to enjoy the facilities.

This week, enjoy a presentation on The Benefits of Herbs & Herbal Treatments by Christine Willenbrock of CW Therapeutics.

One of the best ice cream sandwiches you will ever have! Straight from the Hotel's kitchen!

Enjoy creating this fantastic summer dessert, Snappy Pineapple Sherbet Cookies, just like the chefs at the award-winning Dining Room at The Mount Washington Hotel! Visit the Recipe of the Month page for a downloadable PDF and make it this weekend!

Daily Photo 8/1: Check out the new pool complex at The Mount Washington Hotel. Spectacular!

Plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures have made the all-new outdoor pool at The Mount Washington Hotel a fantastic place to spend the afternoon! Plenty of chairs, little pool on the side, cabana building with bar and snacks... what more do you need?

MWR announces Golden Star and Golden Leader employee awards for June 2009

The recipients of the monthly Golden Star and Golden Leader employee awards at Mount Washington Resort have just been announced for the month of June 2009.

• June 2009 Golden Star
  David "Ike" Ikasalo
  Resort Shuttle Driver (left in photo)
  
  
• June 2009 Golden Leader
  James Noyes
  Director of Equipment Rentals and Tickets (right in photo)
  

Nominations and voting for these awards are done by employees of the resort based on the following criteria:

• Gold Standard Service Delivery
• Exceptional Teamwork
• The Golden Touch - going that extra mile

Daily Photo 7/28: Feels like summer is truly in bloom...

On this beautiful July afternoon, resort gardener Margaret Perry was out on the Jewell Terrace, the rooftop garden of the all-new Presidential Wing at The Mount Washington Hotel, to tend to the unique alpine gardens. These gardens feature plants and flowers typically found around the summit of Mt. Washington, and have been layed out with that in mind.

New special just posted: Stay 2 nights, get 3rd night free at Mount Washington Resort!

Extend Your Stay at Extraordinary Savings!
Stay 2 nights, get your 3rd night free!
Valid through September 3, 2009

Now you can receive your 3rd night FREE when you stay two nights at The Mount Washington Hotel, Bretton Arms Inn, The Lodge or The Townhomes! **

Please call 800.314.1752 for reservations or more information.

** Offer valid for accommodations only on third consecutive night. Free night does not include meals or other package amenities. Subject to availability through September 3, 2009. Redemption limit of one free night per month. Offer not valid for consecutive stays. May not be combined with other offers.

MWR’s own Denise Crowley has her 1st art gallery exhibition @ WREN in Bethlehem, NH thru 8/10

She makes a living working as a graphic artist and designer in the marketing department of Mount Washington Resort, but on her own free time, Denise Crowley creates works of art. Literally.

Crowley has her first art gallery exhibition on display through August 10 at The Gallery at WREN on Main Street in Bethlehem, NH. Her exhibition of illustrations and fine art, titled An Eye & Hand For Detail, will be on display along with a photography exhibit, Rural Affections, by Andrea Craxton, and may be viewed free of charge.

WREN is open daily from 10am until 5pm, and there will be two evenings when you can meet the artists: July 29th & August 5th.

The Lodge - the economical, often-forgotten lodging property here at Mount Washington Resort

Located just across the street from the driveway to NH's iconic Mount Washington Hotel, The Lodge is a simpler, more basic alternative lodging option right here in Bretton Woods. The Lodge offers easy access via resort shuttle service to the Hotel, Bretton Woods alpine skiing center, the Bretton Woods Nordic Center and the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour, and all of the other fun activities here in the North Country, like Santa's Village and Story Land, are just a short drive from the resort. Check it out!

Still space available at the 65th Anniversary celebration of the Bretton Woods Monetary Conference!

Join us this weekend as we celebrate The Mount Washington Hotel's place in history as the location of the 1944 Bretton Woods International Monetary Conference! A special lodging package is available, or you may make reservations for the Gold Dinner on Saturday night, featuring:

• Moderator: Myron Kandel, PhD, Founding Financial Editor, CNN
• James Boughton, PhD, Historian of the International Monetary Fund
• Joseph Brusuelas, Director, Moody's Economy.com
• Ross Gittell, PhD, Professor of Management, University of New Hampshire
• Jeff Coons, PhD, CFA, Co-Director of Research, Manning & Napier

Call 800.314.1752 or visit www.MountWashingtonResort.com for details!

Just extended! Mount Washington Course specials - reduced greens fees and same-day play on NH's #1 course (Golfweek)!

Valid on the Mount Washington Course through August 9, 2009. Ranked #1 NH Golf Course You Can Play by Golfweek Magazine.

• Greens Fees: Monday-Thursday, $75 including cart
• Greens Fees: Friday-Sunday, $95 including cart
• Same Day Play: Pay the $12 cart fee and play an additional nine holes on the Mount Pleasant Course

Please call 800.314.1752 or 603.278.GOLF (4653) for more information.

Upcoming Event 7/25: The 65th Anniversary of the Bretton Woods International Monetary Conference

Join us Saturday, July 25th for a special celebration of one of the most influential and historic financial events in US history, the Bretton Woods International Monetary Conference of July, 1944.

A special lodging package is available for the event, and includes a two-night stay at The Mount Washington Hotel, complete with daily breakfast and dinner, as well as a special commemorative gift. Rates start at $194.40 per person, based on double occupancy.

The agenda for Saturday, July 25, 2009

10:00 am – 11:00 am
Gold Rush
There has been gold stashed around The Mount Washington Hotel for 65 years. Start looking - you have one hour to find the most gold.

10:00 am – 8:00 pm
International Monetary Conference
Visit the Grand Ballroom today and view the space where the delegates spent 22 days in July of 1944. Take a seat where the delegates once sat. The Ballroom will be closed from 5:15pm to 5:45 pm.

6:00 pm
Gold Dinner
The dinner this evening will feature a modern twist on the four-course menu that was presented to the world leaders. Guest speakers in attendance are Myron Kandel, Jeff Coons, James Boughton, Ross Gittell and an U.S. Economist from Economy.com. The speakers will begin at 6:15 pm after a brief introduction from Myron Kandel. After the dinner join the speakers in the Sun Dining room for Dessert and coffee for a question and answer session. Non Resort guests may also take advantage of this celebration for $65 per person including tax and gratuity. Please call the Activities Desk at 603.278.8989 for more information or to make your reservations.

Moderator for the Evening: Myron Kandel
Myron Kandel is one of the nation's best-known financial journalists, having been the Founding Financial Editor of CNN and the Financial Editor of three major newspapers before that. He was part of CNN’s original launch team in 1980 and has been recognized as a pioneer in the development of financial news on television. In 2000, he was named one of the ten most influential business journalists of the 20th century.

He is a commentator on the "Nightly Business Report" program on the Public Broadcasting System, and speaks frequently on media, business and economic issues in this country and abroad.

Following 25 years as Financial Editor and economic commentator for CNN, he spent three years as founder and President of the New Hampshire-based Initiative for Corporate Responsibility and Investor Protection, which produced a series of high-profile public forums on those issues on college campuses around the state. He also conducted a series of half-hour interviews with Presidential aspirants, which ran on New Hampshire Public Television. One of those interviews, with former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, received a Telly award for an outstanding local or regional program in the political/commentary category.
Kandel was a financial reporter for The New York Times before being named Business Editor of the Washington Star. He then became a foreign correspondent for the New York Herald Tribune, covering Germany and the European Common Market. He returned to the U.S. in 1964 to become the Trib’s Financial Editor, holding that post until the paper folded in 1966. He then became Editor and President of the New York Law Journal, the nation's largest daily legal newspaper. From 1976 to 1982, he co-authored a syndicated financial column that appeared in leading newspapers around the country. He was also Financial Editor of the New York Post before leaving to help launch CNN.

He is the author of “How to Cash In on the Coming Stock Market Boom.” The book, published in January 1982, accurately forecast the biggest bull market in Wall Street history, which began that August and continued until 2000.

Among his many honors, Kandel has received a Peabody Award for CNN’s coverage of the 1987 stock market crash and a magazine award from the University of Missouri School of Journalism. He has taught journalism at the City College of New York and Columbia University and has been the president of five journalism groups, including the 3,000-member Society of American Business Editors and Writers.

He has received a number of career achievement awards, including the Loeb Foundation's Lifetime Achievement Award, given to an individual whose body of work in business, financial and economic news exemplifies journalistic excellence. He was named to the Financial Journalism Hall of Fame by the New York Financial Writers’ Association, only the seventh person so honored in the group’s 78-year history.

Kandel is a graduate of Brooklyn College and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and has received three honorary doctorate degrees – from Washington & Jefferson College in Pennsylvania; Bethany College in West Virginia, and Franklin Pierce College in New Hampshire.

6:15pm
Historian of the International Monetary Fund
James Boughton: James Boughton is Historian of the International Monetary Fund and, since 2001, Assistant Director in the Strategy, Policy, and Review Department at the IMF. From 1981 until he was named Historian in 1992, he held various positions in the IMF Research Department. Dr. Boughton holds a Ph.D. in economics from Duke University, and before joining the IMF staff, he was Professor of Economics at Indiana University and had served as an economist at the OECD in Paris. His publications include a textbook on money and banking, a book on the U.S. Federal funds market, several books that he edited or co-edited, and articles in professional journals on international finance, monetary theory and policy, international policy coordination, and the history of economic thought. He is currently writing a sequel to his book, Silent Revolution, which covered the history of the IMF from 1979 to 1989.

6:25 pm
US Economy
Economy.Com: Joseph Brusuelas is a director at Moody's Economy.com, where he covers the U.S. and global economies for the Dismal Scientist web site. Formerly, he was the chief economist at Merk Investments L.L.C. and chief U.S. economist at IDEAglobal. Joe has completed all but the dissertation portion of a Ph.D. in political economy and public policy at the University of Southern California. He holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in political science from San Diego State University.

6:35 pm
New England Economy
Ross Gittell: Ross Gittell is the James R. Carter Professor of Management at the University of New Hampshire's Whittemore School of Business and Economics. He is the author of two books and over 70 academic articles. In 2002 Professor Gittell received the University of New Hampshire’s Excellence in Public Service award and in 2004 the University’s Outstanding Associate Professor award. He is Vice President, forecast manager and on the board of the New England Economic Partnership and also on the boards of the Exeter Trust Company, the Endowment for Health, the Foundation for Healthy Communities and Exeter Hospital. Professor Gittell is a senior fellow at the Carsey Institute at UNH and an academic fellow at the Center for Transformation and Strategic Initiatives at the London School of Economics. Professor Gittell’s research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Energy Foundation, the Rockefeller Foundation, the Ford Foundation and the John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard University, M.B.A. from University of California at Berkeley, and A.B from the University of Chicago.

6:45
Financial Markets
Jeff Coons, Ph. D, CFA: Undergraduate degree in Economics from University of Rochester and doctorate in Economics at Temple University. Jeff holds Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Jeff has worked at Manning & Napier for over twenty years. He began his career in 1985 and served as the equity research coordinator and he returned in 1993 after his doctoral studies. Jeff is Co-Director of Research responsible for management and oversight of the research process, as well as the measurement and monitoring of portfolio risk relative to client objectives.

Daily photo 7/11: Fine Fly Form!

On a fantastic, sunny Saturday afternoon, a small group of would-be anglers were out learning the basics of fly casting. Looks like this guy picked up the proper technique very quickly! He'll be catching fish soon enough...

Like dessert? Check out the July Recipe of the Month – a delicious summer creation by our award-winning chefs, Berry Napoleon!

Enjoy creating this fantastic summer dessert, Berry Napoleon with Crisp Cookie Wafers, just like the chefs at the award-winning Dining Room at The Mount Washington Hotel! Visit the Recipe of the Month page for a downloadable PDF and make it this weekend!

Mount Washington Resort Announces New Human Resources Director Linda Gauthier

Mount Washington Resort, located in Bretton Woods, NH is pleased to announce the hiring of Linda Gauthier as the Resort’s new Human Resources Director.

Linda Gauthier has sixteen years of experience in Human Resources. Gauthier grew up in Berlin, New Hampshire where she attended Berlin High School and graduated on the Dean’s List from NH Technical College in Business. Gauthier received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management at the College for Life Long Learning where she attended school at night while working at the Groveton Paper Board. She was then promoted from the Groveton Paper Board to Human Resources Manager. In 2006, Gauthier took the position of Assistant Human Resource Manager at Attitash and in 2007 became the Director of Human Resources for Attitash.

Matt Massei, General Manager for Mount Washington Resort, is delighted to have Linda Gauthier join the Resort team. “We are thrilled to have someone with Linda’s extensive background in human resources as well as lodging, hospitality, ski operations, and manufacturing on board,” said Massei, “We have such great resources in our backyard and we are happy to have hired local talent for this important role at the Resort.”

Linda Gauthier lives in Gorham, NH with her husband Richard and their two boys, Cody and Bryce.

For more information about Mount Washington Resort, please call 877.873.0626 or visit www.MountWashingtonResort.com.

About Mount Washington Resort
Located at the base of Mount Washington and surrounded by the White Mountain National Forest, Mount Washington Resort is a four-season vacation destination. It is home to The Mount Washington Hotel, site of the International Monetary Conference of 1944, and Bretton Woods, New Hampshire’s largest ski area. With the completion of a $50 million refurbishment and expansion in 2009, the Resort unveiled the restored 18-hole Mount Washington Course, a new 25,000-square-foot Spa, a 20,000-square-foot Conference Center, outdoor pool complex and renovated guestrooms, lobby and public spaces. The new Bretton Woods Canopy Tour, also has been added to the Resort’s list of amenities, which includes top-rated alpine and Nordic skiing, 27 holes of championship golf and a full slate of additional seasonal activities. A variety of lodging, dining and activities is offered year-round, along with many traditional and cultural events. As part of a proposed master planned community spanning the next decade, Mount Washington Resort has initiated the development of approximately 1,000 new homes and homesites, with the first offerings now available in the Dartmouth Brook neighborhood.

Mount Washington Resort's all-new Independence Day Celebration - A Salute to Freedom! - is underway!

A couple of passing showers didn't dampen the spirit of those visiting Mount
Washington Resort for Independence Day! The all-new celebration - A Salute
to Freedom! - included tributes to the people, soldiers and traditions that
make America what it is. Among the attendees were Abe Lincoln, Betsy Ross,
Teddy Roosevelt, a regiment of George Washington's Continental Army Dragoons
and several others!

Photos below: Betsy Ross; Abe & the boys from the North and the South; The South strategizes on the field at the (waterballoon) Battle of Wettysburg; The Battle is on!; The fife & drum call all back to The Mount Washington Hotel for snacks... and maybe some dry clothes!

Independence Day weekend is upon us! The BW Canopy Tour still has space available, but make your reservation today!

Join us this Independence Day weekend for a trip down the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour! Space is still available!

• Friday, 7/3: limited spaces available
• Saturday, 7/4: several spaces available
• Sunday, 7/5: several spaces available

But don't wait too long - call 603.278.4ZIP (4947) or 800.314.1752 to make your reservations today!

Mount Washington Resort Announces New Director of Public Relations Stacey Doll

Mount Washington Resort, located in Bretton Woods, NH is pleased to announce the hiring of Stacey Doll as the Resort’s new Director of Public Relations.

Stacey Doll obtained her Bachelor of Science in Geography, with a concentration in Urban and Regional Planning, at Frostburg State University in 1997. Doll travelled to Montana and North Carolina after college to pursue her career in community land use planning. In 2000, Doll moved to Littleton, New Hampshire and took a job working with North Country Council Regional Planning Commission serving for over six years as the organization’s community, regional, and transportation planner. Stacey led the organization’s public outreach efforts and developed a training and education program for local planning boards.

Stacey Doll accepted a position in 2007 with Mount Washington Resort’s development team. For the past two years, Doll led the coordination of the Resort’s property owners’ associations, the development of the non-profit foundation established through Celebration Associates and developed the Resort’s Sustainability Program. Doll also led the coordination of the public outreach meetings for the development team.

Stacey Doll lives in Littleton, New Hampshire with her husband Sean, the Resort’s Ski Group Sales Manager, and their two dogs.

For more information about Mount Washington Resort, please call 877.873.0626 or visit www.MountWashingtonResort.com.

Daily Photo 6/27: Here I come! Up on the slopes of Bretton Woods...

Up on the slopes of Bretton Woods, groups of eight could be seen (and heard!) zipping through the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour. Here, one lucky zipper flies across the lower section of Darby's Drop toward the next tree-top platform on the tour.

Just extended! Early-season golf specials at Mount Washington Resort - greens fees, same-day-play and more!

Mount Washington Resort has just extended the early-season golf specials until July 19th!

The special offers are:

• Greens Fees: Mount Washington Course, Monday-Thursday, $75 including cart
• Greens Fees: Mount Washington Course, Friday-Saturday, $95 including cart
• Same Day Play: Pay the $12 cart fee and play an additional nine holes on the Mount Pleasant Course
• Twilight Special: Mount Washington Course, $75 after 3:00pm

Please call 800.314.1752 or 603.278.GOLF (4653) for more information.

Daily photo 6/25: Introducing... the Glide Cycle! A new mobility tool now available through the Bretton Woods Adaptive Program.

Staff of the Bretton Woods Adaptive Program here at Mount Washington Resort were introduced to a new mobility tool today, the Glide Cycle. Designed to assist with weight and balance limitations, the Glide Cycle carries the rider's weight from the pelvis area, making running - or gliding - an easy and smooth experience! Visit www.mountwashingtonresort.com/activities/summer_adaptive/... for Bretton Woods Adaptive information.

Mount Washington Resort's own Exec F&B Director, Calvin Belknap on Sirius Sat Radio’s Martha Stewart Living Radio Show on Mon, 6/29, 3p

Mount Washington Resort's own Calvin Belknap, Executive Director of Food and Beverage, will be interviewed on June 29th on Martha Stewart Living Radio, broadcast on Sirius Satellite Radio, discussing “New Spins on New England Cuisine” with a focus on some of Calvin’s most delicious recipes and tips for preparing delectable New England cuisine. Calvin will travel to New York City for a live interview with “Living Today” show host Mario Bosquez. Listeners can tune in at 3 p.m. ET on Monday, June 29 to learn more about what constitutes a top-notch dish at Mount Washington Resort’s award-winning dining venues.

MWR Celebrates the 65th Anniversary of the Bretton Woods Monetary Conference-Guests are Welcome to Participate in a Piece of Modern Day History

Mount Washington Resort, New England’s premier four-season destination, has announced plans to commemorate the 65th Anniversary of the Bretton Woods International Monetary Conference with a special Gold Standard package and a variety of activities throughout the weekend of July 24 – 26, 2009, including a panel discussion and special dinner reception on Saturday evening. The historical package includes a two-night stay at The Mount Washington Hotel, complete with daily breakfast and dinner, as well as a special commemorative gift. Rates start at $194.40 per person, based on double occupancy.

The Bretton Woods Conference, also known as the United Nations Monetary and Financial Conference, was a meeting of delegates from 44 different countries to agree upon a post-World War II international monetary system. In the post-war economic depression, it was important for all nations to come to an agreement for peace and prosperity worldwide. Through this conference, they successfully established the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), which is currently part of the World Bank.

On Saturday, July 25, guests will be able to visit the Grand Ballroom to take part in a panel discussion regarding the International Monetary Conference. Moderator Myron Kandel, CNN’s founding financial editor, will moderate the discussion and help translate the events of the Bretton Woods Conference into terms that apply to today. Kandel will be joined by James Boughton, Historian of the International Monetary Fund based in Washington, DC; Joseph Brusuelas, an economist from Moody’s Economy.com; Jeffrey S. Coons, Co-Director of Research, Manning & Napier in Rochester, NY; and Ross Gittell, James R Carter Professor & Professor of Management, Whittemore School of Business and Economics, University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH. All guests and speakers will be a part of modern-day history, sitting exactly where the delegates actually sat for 22 days in July of 1944.

The most important aspect of this conference was the creation of the gold standard. By fixing the U.S. dollar to gold, foreign exchange become more efficient to promote economic growth. This helped strengthen the global economy and encourage international trade.

Also on Saturday, July 25, Mount Washington Resort will host a special dinner in the Dining Room. Executive Director of Food and Beverage, Chef Calvin Belknap, and his culinary team led by Executive Chef Edward Swetz will prepare the same six-course meal prepared for the delegates back in 1944 – but with a modern twist.

Mount Washington Resort is well into an extensive $50 million renovation project. “Everyone here at Mount Washington Resort, specifically The Mount Washington Hotel, is eager to show off our recent refurbishment,” said Patrick Corso, President and CEO of Mount Washington Resort. “The refurbishment has all been done to preserve the historic quality and sense of ‘place’ here in New Hampshire’s White Mountains.”

Coming soon to Mount Washington Resort - Mount Washington Organic Amber Ale!

That's right, Mount Washington Resort will soon have its own beer - a delicious organic amber ale, crafted by our friends at the Peak Organic Brewing Company. Mount Washington Organic Amber Ale will make its official debut at the Resort on July 4th!

Some notes from the brewer:

Tasting notes
A lively copper colored ale with a hint of caramel and roasted barley in the aroma. This delicious ale is well balanced, with a subtle sweet start and toasty finish. Medium bodied style, and 5% ABV makes this a tasty pairing with any food dish.

What makes this beer organic?
The ingredients are only sourced from USDA certified organic farms. No chemical fertilizers or toxic pesticides are used to grow the hops and barley. Drinking this beer supports organic farming, drastically reducing the amount of toxic pesticides and chemical fertilizers contaminating farmland and water sources. This beer is produced in a certified organic brewery, meaning that no harmful chemicals or cleaning agents are used in the brewing process (simply purified water).

Daily Photo 6/20: I see you!

A feeding trout shows itself just as a fly casting student prepares to cast on Mount Washington Resort's private pond. Unfortunately, this one got away, but he'll keep trying, I'm sure!

Daily Photo 6/20: Million-pound load visits Mount Washington Resort. Check out the pix of this massive passer-by.

It's not every day you see nearly a million pounds of transformer/substation equipment go by on the railroad tracks here in Bretton Woods, but this massive, two-piece, 822,000-pound substation visited Mount Washington Resort today on its way to a new location in Conway, NH. Notice the huge red crane arms on either end to lift in onto the unique, extended rail platform.

Lunch & Learn at The Spa at Mount Washington Resort. New monthly program begins on Wednesday, July 15th.

Join us for our first Lunch & Lecture event on the topic of acupuncture, including complimentary use of The Spa's facilities, lunch and an educational segment on health and well being. The lunch will be served from noon-1p with the education seminar going from 1-2p. We encourage participants to arrive prior to the luncheon and stay after to enjoy the facilities.

Independence Day weekend is coming right up! The BW Canopy Tour still has space available, but don't miss out-make your reservation today!

Join us Independence Day weekend for a trip down the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour! Space is still available, so call 603.278.4ZIP (4947) today!

Mount Washington Resort Invites Guests to Celebrate Independence Day with a "Salute To Freedom" July 3-5, 2009

Imagine the smell of black powder, the crack and boom of musket fire . . . the sound of horses’ hooves and wagon wheels in the distance. The Second Regiment Light Dragoons, sabers at the ready, begin their long march into battle as part of General George Washington’s Continental Army in the War for Independence. Glimpse Betsy Ross as she stitches the very first American flag. And, listen to the fife and timeless rhythm of marching drums, and find yourself in Gettysburg, awaiting the famous address of President Abraham Lincoln as another chapter of freedom takes root on American soil. Mingle with historic figures, such as Presidents George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt; and imagine what it was like to live through their times and become a part of the fabric of America’s history. Mount Washington Resort is pleased to announce a special package, “A Salute to Freedom,” offered the weekend of Friday through Sunday, July 3-5, 2009. This special weekend will be a tribute to American soldiers from every American war, for over 200 years. The celebration includes demonstrations by the Second Regiment Light Dragoons and the United Train of Artillery, which was activated in 1774 and also served in the War of 1812 and American Civil War. There will be appearances of major historical figures in full costume --- you can pose with the former Presidents in a Mt. Rushmore photo opp --- plus storytelling, musical performances, period dance lessons, lectures, dining and a great mix of fun family activities, including a water balloon battle dubbed “The Battle of Wettysburg” --- a light-hearted invitation for guests to bring along their sense of humor, too. There will even be opportunities for the sampling of fine beverages, including the unveiling of Mount Washington Resort’s new signature organic ale. Saturday night, July 4th, will culminate in the “American Celebration Dance” featuring the Hal McIntyre Orchestra, a 1941 spin-off from Glenn Miller’s Orchestra that became a favorite band of American soldiers overseas and has been reborn to continue the dance sounds of the bygone era.

The “Salute to Freedom” package starts at $239 per person, per night for adults based on double occupancy and includes dinner, breakfast and lunch daily, including an American BBQ lunch on Saturday afternoon. This package includes the full slate of “Salute to Freedom” events, activities and entertainment planned for the weekend. The weekend of events and entertainment is exclusive to Mount Washington Resort guests on the “Salute to Freedom” package, and package guests also will have the chance to win a complimentary bi-plane ride for two on the afternoon of Saturday, July 4th, 2009. Current and retired U.S. Military personnel with a valid Military identification card receive a 10% discount on the “Salute to Freedom” package.

A full listing of “Salute to Freedom” activities and events can be found on the calendar listing at www.MountWashingtonResort.com. Reservations can be made by visiting www.MountWashingtonResort.com or calling 877.873.0626.

A great new Bretton Woods Canopy Tour video, produced by our good friend, @megsimone. Check it out!

Be sure to check out a great new video of the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour, shot by Resort friend, Meg Simone (@megsimone and http://www.megsimone.com). Looks like a blast - make your reservation today! 603.278.4ZIP (4947)

Mount Washington Resort Early-Season Golf Specials end soon, including a greens fee offer and same-day-play and twilight specials!

Visit Mount Washington Resort before June 30, 2009 and take advantage of
some great early-season special offers!

* Greens Fees: Monday-Thursday, $75 including cart
* Greens Fees: Friday-Saturday, $95 including cart
* Same Day Play: Pay the $12 cart fee and play an additional nine holes
on the Mount Pleasant Course
* Twilight Special: $75 after 3:00pm

Please call 800.314.1752 or 603.278.GOLF (4653) for more information.

Father's Day is coming right up, and Dads fly free on the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour!

Treat Dad to a complimentary Canopy Tour on June 21st with the purchase of
an accompanying full-price ticket! Space is limited, so call 603.278.4ZIP
(4947) for full details and reservations today!

Mount Washington Resort's all-new Independence Day celebration, A Salute to Freedom, has been announced for July 3rd-5th!

Mount Washington Resort is pleased to announce the full description and weekend agenda of our all-new Independence Day celebration, A Salute to Freedom! This weekend-long event will include demonstrations, re-enactments, live entertainment, fantastic food, family activities, dance lessons and much, much more. To learn more about this unique event, please visit www.MountWashingtonResort.com.

A special lodging package is available, and includes full access to all event activites and programs. Make your reservation now to enjoy this exciting new resort-guests-only event!

Daily photo 6/5: Tennis Anyone?

On a bright Friday afternoon, there were a number of people out enjoying the red clay courts at The Mount Washington Hotel.

It's going to be a great weekend to be outside! Lots to do here at Mount Washington Resort, so come on up and join us!

Partly to mostly sunny skies and comfortable temperatures are in the forecast for Bretton Woods, NH this weekend, which makes it a great time to join us for a trip on the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour, a round or two of golf, some hiking on the plethora of fantastic trails right in our backyard or even some fishing on our local rivers, ponds and lakes. It's a great time to be in Northern New England! Visit www.MountWashingtonResort.com for all the details!

Early summer spa treatment special at The Spa at Mount Washington Resort. Sounds great!

A new spa treatment special has been added to the resort website - it is a Maple Sugar Body Rub.

"Feel yourself sink into relaxation as you are warmed with hot compresses and then exfoliated with an organic, locally made, maple sugar scrub. An application of warm grape seed oil will complete this intensely hydrating and detoxifying experience."

Wow.

Daily Photo 6/3: Take a piece of Mount Washington Resort home with you...

Whenever you visit The Mount Washington Hotel, be sure to cruise down "Stickney Street" on the lower level, where you will find (among other great things!) Cabots Gift & Clothing Shop, featuring resort gifts, logo wear, wine, art and much, much more!

Reminder! Buy your Bretton Woods 2009/10 pass by Sunday, May 31st to get the lowest rates! Save up to $120 per pass!

The early-purchase program for some 2009/10 Bretton Woods season passes ends Sunday, May 31st! Some passes will still be available at a discount, but now is the time to lock in the lowest pass prices offered!

Early-purchase pass pricing is available for the Threedom Anytime and Limited Edition Passes (Bretton Woods, Cranmore & Waterville Valley), the 4-NH College Pass (Bretton Woods, Cannon Mountain, Cranmore & Waterville Valley) and The Bold & The Beautiful Pass (Bretton Woods & Cannon Mountain). Visit www.MountWashingtonResort.com for full details and to purchase your pass online before Sunday or call 800.314.1752. There is still time!

Mount Washington Resort Welcomes New Golf Course Superintendent David Ousterhout

Mount Washington Resort, located in Bretton Woods, NH is pleased to announce the hiring of David Ousterhout as the Resort’s new Golf Course Superintendent. The Golf Club at Mount Washington Resort offers 27 holes of championship golf, including the newly restored 18-hole Mount Washington Course and nine-hole Mount Pleasant Course.

David Ousterhout obtained his Bachelor of Science in Agronomy, with an emphasis in Golf and Sports Turfgrass Management, at Mississippi State University before entering beginning his career in the golf industry. Ousterhout brings to Mount Washington Resort eleven years of experience as Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at three exclusive private country clubs in southeastern New England, including, most recently, working as Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at the Country Club of New Bedford, Massachusetts, for the past five years. Ousterhout’s strong agronomic, landscape construction and horticultural background combine with his significant experience in the renovation of two other vintage Donald Ross-designed golf courses to create an ideal match for Mount Washington Resort, which has recently reopened the Donald Ross-designed 18-hole Mount Washington Course for its first full season of play following a complete restoration by course architect Brian Silva.

Matt Massei, Mount Washington Resort’s General Manager who spent 15 years managing golf operations at Pinehurst, North Carolina, before joining Mount Washington Resort, has been working closely with Michael Carroll, Director of Golf & Club Operations, and David Ousterhout to prepare for the golf season. “David has really hit the ground running after the long winter,” said Massei, “We are very pleased that we were able to find someone with David’s background and experience as we continue to raise the level of golf at Mount Washington Resort. It’s great to have him on board.”

David Ousterhout has relocated to Bartlett, New Hampshire, with his wife Krystal and two dogs. Ousterhout’s family has owned a vacation home in Bartlett for over 20 years, and the move brings Ousterhout to what he calls, “the best of both worlds.” An avid outdoorsman, Ousterhout enjoys golf and being outdoors all summer just as much as skiing, snowboarding and all the outdoor activities that come with the snow. In fact, he took his first ski lesson at Bretton Woods many years ago.

The 18-hole Mount Washington Course, recently rated New Hampshire’s #1 public golf course by Golfweek, opened on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2009, as did the nine-hole Mount Pleasant Course. Season pass options are available as well as a selection of overnight packages at Mount Washington Resort's variety of lodging options.

Bretton Woods early purchase season pass discounts end in just a few days! Save up to $120 per pass!

The early-purchase program for some 2009/10 Bretton Woods season passes ends Sunday, May 31st! Some passes will still be available at a discount, but now is the time to lock in the lowest pass prices offered!

Early-purchase pass pricing is available for the Threedom Anytime and Limited Edition Passes (Bretton Woods, Cranmore & Waterville Valley), the 4-NH College Pass (Bretton Woods, Cannon Mountain, Cranmore & Waterville Valley) and The Bold & The Beautiful Pass (Bretton Woods & Cannon Mountain). Visit www.MountWashingtonResort.com for full details and to purchase your pass online before Sunday or call 800.314.1752. There is still time!