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!

Mount Washington Resort Celebrates Summer with Value-Added Packages

Mount Washington Resort, in Bretton Woods, N.H., is offering travelers a multitude of value-added packages this summer. Guests can experience the new 25,000-square-foot Spa with the Simply Spa-tacular Package; play on the newly renovated golf course with the Mount Washington Golf Package; or try a little bit of everything, including the recently debuted Bretton Woods Canopy Tour – which features a series of eco-friendly zip lines – when booking the Rest & Recreation Package. The packages below represent savings of up to 50 percent and are available throughout the summer, based on double occupancy, dates and availability.

Rest & Recreation Package

Guests will enjoy the freedom of creating their own itinerary with this package, which offers a selection of the property’s newest offerings:

• Superior accommodations at The Mount Washington Hotel
• Choice of one of the following per person, per day:
• One Canopy Tour, which offers an exhilarating White Mountain forest zip line adventure
• 18-holes of golf with cart on the newly restored Donald Ross-designed Mount Washington Course
• 50-minute service at the new Spa

Available now through September 6, 2009, rates for the Rest & Recreation package start at $115 per person, per night. Add $20 for Deep Tissue and In-room Massage.

Simply Spa-tacular Package

A stunning new 25,000-square-foot Spa facility, which opened in late January 2009, makes Mount Washington Resort the perfect place to relax and recharge this summer. The property’s Simply Spa-tacular package includes:

• Superior accommodations at The 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

This package also includes a special Spa welcome gift and starts at $215 per person, per night, based on double occupancy and requires a two-night minimum. Add $20 for Deep Tissue and In-room Massage.

Mount Washington Golf Package

To celebrate the re-opening of the restored Donald Ross-designed Mount Washington Course, the Resort is offering a special package for golf enthusiasts. Features include:

• Superior accommodations at The Mount Washington Hotel
• 18-hole round of golf with a cart on the Mount Washington Course per day
• Nine-holes of golf with cart on the historic Mount Pleasant Course per day
• Breakfast daily
• Four-course dinner each evening in The Dining Room

The package begins at $269 per person, per night with a two-night minimum stay required and is available from June 1 through the end of the golf season.

Golden Sash Package

With a long-standing tradition of superior service and delectable cuisine, The Dining Room at The Mount Washington Hotel is offering a unique, customized dining experience for foodies. The package features:

• Superior accommodations at The Mount Washington Hotel
• One evening of Golden Sash dining, where diners and the Resort’s Executive Chef team create a one-of-a-kind five or seven-course menu paired with carefully selected wine
• One evening of dining at guests' choice of Resort dining venues
• Breakfast daily

Rates start at $205 per person, per night, based on double occupancy, with a minimum two-night stay required and blackout dates during the 2009 Independence Day celebration and September 7, 2009. The package must be booked at least 14 days in advance.

Romance Package

Mount Washington Resort invites guests to spoil a loved one with this fairy tale vacation package. The package offers:

• Superior accommodations at The Mount Washington Hotel
• A welcome bottle of champagne with keepsake glasses
• Freshly cut flowers
• A private carriage ride around the picturesque Resort grounds
• Breakfast and dinner daily

The Romance Package start at $219 per person, per night, based on double occupancy, with a minimum two-night stay required.

Open for the summer! Daily photo: 5/26/09

The recently-restored Mount Washington Course and the Mount Pleasant Course are now open for the summer! Lessons, equipment rental and sales and one of the most scenic courses in New England is ready and waiting for you. for more information, please visit www.MountWashingtonResort.com or call 603.278.GOLF (4653).

Open house at The Spa at Mount Washington Resort! Tonight, 5/26, from 4-7p! Come see what everyone is talking about!

The all-new Spa, located in the Presidential Wing of The Mount Washington Hotel, will be hosting an open house this evening from 4-7pm. Enjoy facility tours, complimentary use of the facilities as well as beverages and hors d’oeuvres.

Hula on the Veranda: Daily Photo 5/23

While most people are content to sit, have a drink and enjoy the views on the veranda of The Mount Washington Hotel, sometimes you just have to get up and move!

Jewell Terrace BBQ: Daily Photo 5/23

With a large group staying at The Mount Washington Hotel this weekend, the
Jewell Terrace, the rooftop garden of the all-new Presidential Wing, was a
perfect place to set up a scenic outdoor barbecue.

Bretton Woods Canopy Tour - Meghan's Bachelorette Party - Daily Photo 5/22

The bride to be, Meghan (orange shirt), and her friends from Ipswich, MA are
psyched to be celebrating her bachelorette party today at Bretton Wood's
Canopy Tour. To all the Best Men and Maids of Honor out there - come join
the adventure and set up your canopy tour for your wedding party by calling
603.278.4ZIP (4947)!

What a spot for a wedding! Daily photo: 5/16/09

Atop the all-new Presidential Wing of The Mount Washington Hotel, the Jewell
Terrace is a beautiful place to hold a wedding ceremony, complete with views
to Crawford Notch and the summit of Mt. Washington. Now if only those
clouds will break to allow a little more sun before today's ceremony...

Mount Washington Resort Golf Season Passes now available! Call 603.278.GOLF!

Mount Washington Resort has just announced the summer 2009 season pass program for the Golf Club. If you would like to enjoy a full season of play on the newly-restored 18-hole Mount Washington Course (Donald Ross, 1915), and the 9-hole Mount Pleasant Course, a season pass is a great way to do it! Join us on the links this summer! Golf Club: 603.278.GOLF (4653) or visit MountWashingtonResort.com.

Let the sun shine in! Daily Photo: 5/15/09

Let the sun shine in! Daily Photo: 5/15/09
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The clouds are on their way out, leaving us with a beautiful, sunny morning here in Bretton Woods!

Season pass early-buy deadline is May 31st! Act now to save money skiing next year!

Bretton Woods became part of the Threedom Pass last season, and we are currently offering great early-purchase discounts for those who purchase 2009/10 Threedom Anytime or Limited Edition passes (including skiing/riding at Bretton Woods, Cranmore and Waterville Valley), the 4-NH College pass (including skiing/riding at Bretton Woods, Cranmore, Waterville Valley and Cannon Mountain) and the popular The Bold & The Beautiful pass (featuring skiing/riding at Bretton Woods and Cannon Mountain) before May 31, 2009. All passes may be purchased online, so visit the Mount Washington Resort website for full details!

Veranda View

Veranda View
Originally uploaded by mount_washington_resort

It's a little cloudy today, but the temperatures are mild, so it's a perfect day to grab a wicker chair on the Veranda of The Mount Washington Hotel and take in the view.

Kids LOVE Pools!

Kids LOVE Pools!
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And Mount Washington Resort has four of them (3 indoor and 1 outdoor), including the all-new outdoor pool and Cabana, located behind The Mount Washington Hotel, near the banks of the Ammonoosuc River. That's Crawford Notch in the background.

Mother's Day Brunch at The Mount Washington Hotel. Talented pianists. Fantastic food. Happy Moms.

On Sunday, May 10th, indulge in the expansive Mother's Day Brunch at The Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, NH, and enjoy the musical sounds of young pianists. Under the guidance and direction of Mila Filatova, these talented pianists will amaze you. Mila graduated with the highest honors from the Conservatory of Music in Russia and currently maintains an active private teaching studio. Mother's Day Brunch runs from 11a-2p, and public buffet tickets are $35 per person; $15 for children age 4-12. 800.314.1752

Price reduction! The new R&R Package at The Mount Washington Hotel has reduced weekend rates!

The order came through yesterday that the Friday-Saturday rate for the all-new R&R (Rest & Recreation) Package now starts at just $160 pp/do, down from $189!

This is a cool package that includes your choice of one Bretton Woods Canopy Tour, 18-holes of golf with cart or a 50-minute Spa service per person, per day.

Visit the Specials page on MountWashingtonResort.com for full details and to book your visit online.

Think about Mom! If you haven't checked out the all-new Spa, located in The Mount Washington Hotel, you have to take a look!

Located in the all-new Presidential Wing of The Mount Washington Hotel, The Spa opened for the first time in February, and has been receiving rave reviews ever since! With the grand feeling befitting its location - in this beautiful hotel, as well as in this beautiful place - visitors to The Spa are sure to leave feeling like they are the most important people in the world. And don't we all deserve to feel that way sometimes?!

Enjoy massage, hydro-therapy, hair care, manicures/pedicures, skin care, couples services and much more! 603.278.4286 or spa@mountwashingtonresort.com.

And to celebrate Mother's Day, Mount Washington Resort is offering a special, one-day package just for Mom! Check out the details on the Specials page!

Mount Washington Resort Golf - coming soon with a projected opening in late-May!

Good weather following a good snow year means that golf course preparations are well underway! Both the Mount Washington Course (selected "NH's #1 Course You Can Play" for 2009 by Golfweek) and the Mount Pleasant Course will hopefully be open later this month. Be sure to check out the Golf section of the website for details on both courses, an interactive map and more.