Activities April 8-16, 2011

Friday, April 8th 2011 10:00AM Snowshoe or Hike the Basin ($15 if snowshoes rented, FREE if you have your own snowshoes) Join Eric on an easy stroll through the Basin. The Basin itself is a small waterfall and rock formation also known as the Old Man on the Mountain’s Foot. From there we will either hike through the “Baby Flume” or up the Basin Cascades Trail. Both of which have very nice waterfalls and scenery. If conditions are not ideal for snowshoeing we will just hike the trail 8:00PM Movie Night — (FREE EVENT) Come down to the lobby and enjoy a movie that is PG-13 or lower. We will supply the popcorn. Check the board in the lobby for what movie will be playing each night. Saturday, April 9th, 2011 10:00AM Covered Bridge Tour ($10 per person) Join us as we head west of Lincoln to see a few covered bridges. First we will stop at the Swiftwater Covered Bridge, which is a smaller bridge with a beautiful waterfall underneath it. After that we will head to the Haverhill-Bath Covered Bridge, which is 1 of 2 completely original bridges left in the country. Finally we will stop at the Bath Covered Bridge, which is the longest covered bridge entirely in the state of NH. Also at the Bath Covered Bridge is the Brick Store, America’s Oldest General Store! If it is a clear day we will be treated to a fantastic panoramic view of Franconia Notch and the Presidential Range as we return thru Sugar Hill. 7:00PM Half Moon Jewelry Design ($11-$16 per necklace depending on size) (Earring sets also available $5-$14) Come down to the Fun Factory to make your own jewelry with Half Moon Jewelry Design owner Joyce Schwartz. She will provide the kits and guide you through the process of making your own jewelry! Event will run from 7-8pm and is a great craft for all ages! 8:00PM Movie Night — (FREE EVENT) Come down to the lobby and enjoy a movie that is PG-13 or lower. We will supply the popcorn. Check the board in the lobby for what movie will be playing each night. Monday, April 11th, 2011 9:00AM Day Break Update at Pollard Brook (FREE EVENT) Join our Adventure Concierge for a fun and informational gathering where we will update you on all of our activities, local events and answer any questions you may have! Complimentary donuts and juice! 10:30AM Snowshoe or Hike the Basin ($15 if snowshoes rented, FREE if you have your own snowshoes) Join Eric on an easy stroll through the Basin. The Basin itself is a small waterfall and rock formation also known as the Old Man on the Mountain’s Foot. From there we will either hike through the “Baby Flume” or up the Basin Cascades Trail. Both of which have very nice waterfalls and scenery. If conditions are not ideal for snowshoeing we will just hike the trail. 3:00PM Snowshoe or Hike Sabbaday Falls ($15 snowshoe rental) Join us as we head out on the Kanc over to Sabbaday Falls. This is a 3/4 mile round trip hike up to a 3 tiered waterfall!! Most of the trail is flat, except for one small hill. This is a very scenic area with a beautiful waterfall! If there is not enough snow we will just hike in but wear sturdy footwear in case it is muddy 8:00PM Movie Night — (FREE EVENT) Come down to the lobby and enjoy a movie that is PG-13 or lower. We will supply the popcorn. Check the board in the lobby for what movie will be playing each night. Tuesday, April 12th, 2011 10:00AM Nowhere & Everywhere Tour ($10 per person if we go by Van $15 if by Bus) Join me as we wander around the White Mountains. Where we go is a mystery. We will see some scenic vistas, historic sites, waterfalls, covered bridges and other places of interest. This is a great opportunity to learn about the region with someone else doing the driving. Be sure to bring your camera because sometimes we get some wildlife as a bonus. 3:00PM Fadden's Sugar House and General Store (Free Event) We will head over to North Woodstock and meet with the Fadden Family and see how they make Maple Syrup.You will be able to observe the process in the modern facility as well as see an example of the way it was done in the good ole days. 5:00PM Wine and Cheese Social (FREE EVENT) Come down to the Main Lobby and enjoy a delicious cheese platter, as well as a glass or two of wine! Eric will be there to answer any questions you may have, but this is simply an event for guests to socialize with each other. 8:00PM Movie Night — (FREE EVENT) Come down to the lobby and enjoy a movie that is PG-13 or lower. We will supply the popcorn. Check the board in the lobby for what movie will be playing each night. Wednesday, April 13th, 2011 7:00PM Half Moon Jewelry Design ($12 per bracelet) (or $15-$17 per ankle bracelet) Come down to the Fun Factory to make your own jewelry with Half Moon Jewelry Design owner Joyce Schwartz. She will provide the kits and guide you through the process of making your own jewelry! Event will run from 7-8pm and is a great craft for all ages! 8:00PM Movie Night — (FREE EVENT) Come down to the lobby and enjoy a movie that is PG-13 or lower. We will supply the popcorn. Check the board in the lobby for what movie will be playing each night. Thursday, April 14th, 2011 10:00AM Tour the Kanc ($5 per person in Van) Join Eric as he heads out the Kancamagus Highway. We will stop at several places as we travel towards the other side of the Kanc. He will share history and interesting places along the way. Where did Sabbaday Falls get it’s name.? Find out on this tour. 6:00PM Bingo Night ($1 per card) Join Eric in the Fun Factory for some Bingo. 8:00PM Movie Night — (FREE EVENT) Come down to the lobby and enjoy a movie that is PG-13 or lower. We will supply the popcorn. Check the board in the lobby for what movie will be playing each night. Friday, April 15th 2011 10:00AM Snowshoe or Hike the Basin ($15 if snowshoes rented, FREE if you have your own snowshoes) Join Eric on an easy stroll through the Basin. The Basin itself is a small waterfall and rock formation also known as the Old Man on the Mountain’s Foot. From there we will either hike through the “Baby Flume” or up the Basin Cascades Trail. Both of which have very nice waterfalls and scenery. If conditions are not ideal for snowshoeing we will just hike the trail 8:00PM Movie Night — (FREE EVENT) Come down to the lobby and enjoy a movie that is PG-13 or lower. We will supply the popcorn. Check the board in the lobby for what movie will be playing each night. Saturday, April 16th, 2011 10:00AM Covered Bridge Tour ($10 per person) Join us as we head west of Lincoln to see a few covered bridges. First we will stop at the Swiftwater Covered Bridge, which is a smaller bridge with a beautiful waterfall underneath it. After that we will head to the Haverhill-Bath Covered Bridge, which is 1 of 2 completely original bridges left in the country. Finally we will stop at the Bath Covered Bridge, which is the longest covered bridge entirely in the state of NH. Also at the Bath Covered Bridge is the Brick Store, America’s Oldest General Store! If it is a clear day we will be treated to a fantastic panoramic view of Franconia Notch and the Presidential Range as we return thru Sugar Hill. 7:00PM Half Moon Jewelry Design ($11-$16 per necklace depending on size) (Earring sets also available $5-$14) Come down to the Fun Factory to make your own jewelry with Half Moon Jewelry Design owner Joyce Schwartz. She will provide the kits and guide you through the process of making your own jewelry! Event will run from 7-8pm and is a great craft for all ages! 8:00PM Movie Night — (FREE EVENT) Come down to the lobby and enjoy a movie that is PG-13 or lower. We will supply the popcorn. Check the board in the lobby for what movie will be playing each night.