On Thanksgiving night on November 28, 2013, disaster struck in the small Lakes Region town of Moultonborough, New Hampshire. About one hour after the last employee left The Woodshed, a favorite local restaurant and bar, fire broke out in the 19^th century farmhouse. The beloved landmark restaurant, in business since 1979, burned to the ground. A popular dining venue, The Woodshed's demise was lamented by locals and visitors alike. Some said that it felt like a piece of the town was destroyed, while others wondered where they would go to meet family and friends. [caption id="attachment_3925" align="alignright" width="275"] PHOTO BY DAN SEUFERT/UNION LEADER CORRESPONDENT[/caption] Thankfully, one of the regulars got wind of the property going up for sale earlier this year. Real estate broker G. Arnold Haynes bought the property and immediately started making plans to reopen the neighborhood favorite. Now, thanks to a seasoned manager, an experienced executive chef, and some of the original employees, the Woodshed—the New Woodshed—is back in business. The New Woodshed is housed in a relocated, circa 1810 barn, sure to evoke the same kind of nostalgia that the original Woodshed inspired. Complete with pub, dining room, and farmhouse porch, the New Woodshed is already delighting old regulars and new customers in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. What inspired Mr. Haynes to go to all the trouble of relocating a Strafford County barn, board by board, to Lee Road? Perhaps he's a bit of a romantic. After all, the original Woodshed restaurant was where he and his wife Carol enjoyed meals together. It's a love story with a practical twist. When Mr. Haynes found out that long-time owners Lyn Seley and Bob Fee weren't planning to rebuild, he took it upon himself to raise the barn, so to speak. Now visitors to the region can enjoy a similar ambiance and experience at the New Woodshed. Executive Chef Siobhan Magee and Sous Chef Ed Bigwood are serving up succulent prime rib, along with delectable fare like scallops wrapped in Applewood smoked bacon, classic New England clam chowder, shucked little neck clams, and Atlantic lobster steamed to perfection. The New Woodshed is truly an example of honoring the past and looking to the future. It's this kind of devotion to tradition that makes the Lakes Region of New Hampshire a great place to live. Contact us today to find your home among friends on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee.