Posts made by author 'Badger Peabody & Smith Realty'
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The Sap's Still Runnin'
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White Mountains Sugar Shack; creative commons[/caption]
Any day now, I expect to be getting my new maple syrup evaporator. Yup, I'm done boiling sap in stainless pans over concrete blocks for hours on end, running back and forth from the trees to the fire, then running from the fire to the house to do the "finishing", then running back out to the fire to add more sap and stir and take the foam off the top of the boiling sap…and all of this running around, just to get a 2 quarts of syrup by the end of the season.
I'm going "big time" this year.
I'm investing in a hobby evaporator that'll produce gallons, not quarts. At least that's what the ad says.
I've been tapping maple trees for years, and though th...
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4 Winter Activities Your Family Will Love in Central New Hampshire
We love the area we work in, and residents who have lived in Central New Hampshire a long time look forward to winter all year long. The Squam Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee real estate offerings are ideal for families, from cozy New England cottage-style homes to private waterfront estates and many options in between. But while we love our homes and the relaxed pace, we love the area's rugged natural beauty to enjoy the winter fun that the area is known for. Here are 4 activities to enjoy with your family.
Activity #1: Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding
You'll find many great options for skiing and snowboarding with the family, including Cranmore Mountain in North...5
10 Great Things About Bretton Woods, NH
Michele Penner from our Bretton Woods office shares with our readers some of the great things about Bretton Woods, New Hampshire.
1. Skiing
With 464 acres of downhill skiing and riding, Bretton Woods is New Hampshire's largest ski area. Sixty-two trails, 35 glades, 3 terrain parks, 10 lifts, and 92% of trails with snowmaking capabilities. Bretton Woods consistently ranks #1 by Ski Magazine in numerous categories. For Nordic skiers there are 100 kilometers of fantastic terrain—both in the open fields and through the woods—95 of which are track and skate groomed.2. Golfing
Did you know Bretton Woods has two championship golf courses? The Mount Washington 18-hole course celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2015—it was designed by Donald Ross in 1915. This challenging course offers the incredible scenic backdrop of both namesakes—the hotel and the mountain! The 9-hole Mount Pleasant course now includes 6-holes with junior tees and kid-friendly pin placements so the whole family can get out and enjoy the game.
3. The Omni Mount Washington Hotel
The 200-room Omni Mount Washington Hotel is one of the few remaining grand hotels in New Hampshire. Commissioned to be built by Joseph Stickney, a wealthy coal broker, the hotel took 250 Italian artisans two years to complete. There have been extensive renovations over the past 24 years on this 115-year-old grand old lady, and her surroundings making it a top "bucket list" destination! Tours are available. If you don't know about the history of the hotel, I strongly suggest taking one!4. The Omni Mount Washington Resort Spa
The Omni Mt. Washington Resort Spa offers 25,000 square feet of full-on pampering! This luxury spa offers facial treatments, body treatments, and full salon treatments for both men and women, as well as a co-ed lounge, private ladies and men's lounges where you can relax both before and after treatments. But wait, there's more: luxurious shower facilities, locker rooms, steam rooms, saunas, and an outdoor hot tub. An unbelievable way to spend a day or just a few hours.16
Spreading Good Cheer This Holiday Season
All of our offices enjoy spreading the generosity of the holiday season, truly one of the best feelings of the year.
At Peabody & Smith, we think of ourselves as a "work family". A "work" family who enjoys gathering together and doing something to help someone else. This year was no exception for us.
We participated in many different giving programs in the communities we serve.
In Littleton, we kicked off the Thanksgiving season with a food collection, and collected numerous boxes of food that were delivered to the Littleton Food Pantry.
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Final Chapter: Building Rockwood; Tour the Home and Make it Yours!
As the snow blankets the mountains Rockwood is reaching completion. No detail has been overlooked. This home is ready to be wrapped up for you for the holidays and comes completely furnished. Everything you see in this amazing home would all be yours – we'll just put a bow on it for you! This is a true turn-key home, just bring yourself. You'll be drawn to the great room with the enormous windows bringing the mountains right in. The floor to ceiling fireplace will make you want to curl up and enjoy the view. The gourmet kitchen has everything you need including service for 12 - ready for your memories to be made. The master suite features a tub to soak away the day or the multi-jet shower to wash away all the stress of the outside world. You'll wake each day to the breathtaking views of the White Mountain National Forest. With 2 more bedrooms upstairs with their own private baths everyone will have their own space to have some quiet downtime should they want....