Greetings from the Activities Staff. Please note:
-Masks are required.
-Many activities have limited space, so we require you sign up in advance (in the Main Lobby).
-We currently allow 8 masked passengers on our bus for most off-site tours (first 8 to sign up get first preference). Otherwise, you may provide your own transportation and follow our bus.
-We have limited capacity in the Fun Factory. You must arrange a specific block of time with us in advance if participating in crafts.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD
9:00AM – Resort Orientation (free event): Meet the Activities Staff in the Tours Room attached to the Main Lobby for approximately one hour of information regarding daily activities, resort amenities, and local offerings. Complimentary doughnuts.
10:30AM-12:30PM – Concierge Hours: Stop by the Main Lobby and allow us to personalize your vacation based on your interests and needs. We’ll guide you with an insider’s perspective of the area.
12:30-3:30PM – Exfoliating Skin Scrubs: Create and customize your own exfoliating skin scrubs. Limited space and supplies – you must arrange a specific time with us in advance.$5 per craft.
5:00-8:00PM – Lip Balm Craft: Create and customize your own lip balm. $10 per craft (each craft produces multiple containers). Limited space and supplies – you must arrange a specific time with us in advance.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH
8:30AM-12:30PM – Homemade Candle Craft: Create and customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Limited space and supplies – you must arrange a specific time with us in advance. $10 per craft.
1:00PM – Old Man of the Mountain Tour (free event): Join us for an interpretive talk & walk at the Old Man Historic Site. We’ll also stop at what we call “the single greatest secret photo opportunity in Franconia Notch”. After the walk (approx. 0.5 miles round-trip), we encourage you to either hike around Profile Lake, explore the waterfalls of the Basin, or visit the quaint Main St. of Littleton. See us for more info, recommendations, and maps.
1:30-3:30PM – Mini Pumpkin Painting: Design and decorate a festive pumpkin. Limited space and supplies – you must arrange a specific time with us in advance. $5 per craft.
7:00PM – NH Wildlife Presentation brought to you by Real World NH (free event):Join Real World NH in the Main Lobby for an interpretive video journey of New Hampshire’s famous wildlife in their natural habitat. This presentation will feature up-close and personal footage of local black bears, bear cubs, moose, bobcats, and everything in between. Come and see NH’s animals gone wild!
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH
9:00AM – Scenic Fall Tour (free event): During this tour we’ll visit a few of our favorite “secret spots”; including a number of scenic overlooks, a short walk around the peaceful property of poet Robert Frost, and a stop at what we describe as “the nicest view in NH”. Afterwards, we recommend exploring the quaint Main St. of Littleton, NH. Approx. 2-hour tour. Little to no walking required. A small cash donation is suggested at the Robert Frost House. Limited space.
12:30-3:30PM – Thanksgiving Rock Painting (free event): Bring your own rock if possible. We’ll provide the paint and other supplies. Limited space – you must arrange a specific block of time with us in advance.
3:00PM – Winery Tour at Seven Birches Winery: $15 per person (include a souvenir wine glass w/ logo for an additional $5). Must sign up in advance, provide your own transportation, and arrive promptly by 3pm at the winery.
7:00-8:00PM – Live Acoustic Music (free event): Enjoy the musical stylings of Paul Hubert as he highlights exciting original tunes and unique covers; distilling a wide range of American musical forms from folk and blues to old-timey and pop into a truly personal, one-of-a-kind style. Located in the Tours Room attached to the Main Lobby.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH
WE’LL BE OUT OF THE OFFICE TODAY
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH
1:00PM – “The Bette Davis Hike” (free event): Join us for a guided hike on “Bette Davis’ favorite trail” as we learn the rich history of her time in the area. It was at this site that the legendary actress had a plaque installed to commemorate the day she was rescued by a local innkeeper after becoming distressed. We will bring you to this secret location to view the plaque. Afterwards, we encourage you to venture off on your own and continue hiking to the beautiful Bridalveil Falls. Options are 2 miles (round-trip) to the plaque, or 5 miles (round-trip) to the falls. Limited space.
7:00PM – Bingo: We play for approx. one hour for fun prizes. Limited to 30 participants (you must sign up in advance). $2 per board. Located in the Tours Room attached to the Main Lobby.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH
12:00PM – Winery Tour at Seven Birches Winery: $15 per person (include a souvenir wine glass w/ logo for an additional $5). Must sign up in advance, provide your own transportation, and arrive promptly by 12pm at the winery.
12:30-2:30PM – Glass Painting: We’ll provide the supplies and it’s up to you to get creative. Choose from a wine glass or mason jar. $8 per craft. Limited space and supplies – you must arrange a specific time with us in advance.
3:30-5:30PM – Slime Craft: Create and customize your own slime. Limited space – you must arrange a specific time with us in advance. $5 per craft.
7:00-8:00PM – Ice Cream Sundae Bar: Choose from multiple flavors of ice cream and loads of toppings. $4 per bowl. Located in the Fun Factory (down the hallway past the Front Desk). Please observe social distancing while waiting in line.