Mount Washington Resorts Events & Activities

Summer Lecture Series

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

White Water Rafting in the Grand Canyon
Daniel Sedory

Share the wonder and awe of the Grand Canyon with a pictorial story of white water rafting. The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided gorge carved by the Colorado River in the U.S. state of Arizona. It is largely contained within the Grand Canyon National Park — one of the first national parks in the United States.

Drawing and Watercolor Workshop

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Make your time in the North Woods an art experience. This drawing and watercolor workshop will inspire and teach. As a part of an outdoor excursion, the workshop will require walking approximately one to three miles. Good walking shoes and appropriate clothing are required. Bring a water bottle to sip from as you practice your new drawing or watercolor technique. Lessons are approximately three hours in length and may include detailed nature sketches, a landscape drawing lesson, and a color study lesson. The workshop will change locations as needed or necessary. Adults of all artistic abilities are welcome to participate; children must be over the age of eight to attend.

This drawing and watercolor workshop provides all drawing and painting supplies. Following the session you will have your created art pieces, a sketch book, and drawing pencil to take home with you.

Summer Lecture Series

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Moose, Deer, Bear and More
Nigel Manley

Discover the wildlife of Northern New Hampshire with outdoor enthusiast Nigel Manley. Nigel has worked for the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests for 20 years and has spent hours observing animals and birds in his backyard. Come discover secrets of the natural world with hands on exhibits including antlers, pelts, and skulls while enjoying intriguing education facts about the animals in New Hampshire.

Tuesday Evening Entertainment - Jazz Night

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Jazz is an original American musical art form which originated around the beginning of the 20th century. Enjoy these melody and fusion sounds of a music that was once thought to be immoral. Each Tuesday will have differing jazz entertainers.

Wednesday Evening Entertainment - Stories of the Mount Washington Area

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Have you heard of the Crawford Slide? Do you know about the Crawford Path? Join our locals as they tell you true stories of the White Mountains. Storytelling is the ancient art of conveying events in words, images, and sounds often by improvisation or embellishment. Stories have been shared in every culture and in every land as a means of entertainment, education, preservation of culture and in order to instill moral values. Storytelling has existed as long as humanity has had language. It's the world of myth, of history, of the imagination...it explains life. Every culture has its stories and legends, just as every culture has its storytellers and often revered figures with the magic of the tale in their voices and minds. Stories vary weekly.

Drawing and Watercolor Workshop

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Dancing and Dinner Weekend

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Participate in this summer series with classic ballroom dancing. On Friday, begin your weekend with a reception and meet your instructor. Saturday offers three classes to learn the steps of elegant dance and style before dinner in our award winning dining room. Your dining experience offers a dance floor to practice your steps. At the end of the evening, share the rewards of steps well learned.

Daily Family Games

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Meet other families staying at Mount Washington Resort while participating in classic family fun.

Let Freedom Ring Weekend!

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Join us for New Hampshire’s grandest all-American family celebration! Bring the whole family for patriotic fun, music, food and the best fireworks in all of New England! Participate in the Firecracker 5k Fun Run, family challenges, or on-hill activities during the day at the Star Spangled Celebration at Bretton Woods. As the evening approaches, grab a blanket and choose your choice seat for patriotic flare, mouth-watering BBQ, live entertainment, games and the best fireworks in all of New England.

Enchanted Ball Weekend

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

An extended weekend to celebrate the summer season and the beauty of the White Mountains. Saturday evening is a black and white ball where women glow with gowns of grandeur and the gentlemen shine in coats of sophistication. Children enjoy the gaiety of dressing up and dancing with their parents in this family enchantment. Enjoy dancing in the Grand Ballroom where Joseph and Carolyn Stickney once danced in the time honored guest experience. The remainder of the weekend offers adventure and activity for families and couples.

Historic Hotel Tour

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Meet daily at the Grandfather Clock in the Great Hall for this entertaining and informative tour!

Historic Hotel Tour

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Meet daily at the Grandfather Clock in the Great Hall for this entertaining and informative tour!

Summer Lecture Series

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Fiddlehikers Morning Fiddle Performance

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The Mansfield Middle School “Fiddlehikers” are a talented group of student string players who perform traditional American and European country fiddle music throughout Connecticut and New England. Their program is an entertaining mix of music, commentary, and poetry centered around a repertoire of old time country tunes. These youngsters are happy to be visiting the Mount Washington Resort for a morning concert. Join them as they rosin up their bows and get your toes tappin’.

Roaring '20s Weekend

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Take a step back this weekend to a decade often characterized as a period of American prosperity and optimism. A time of the Model T, the $5 workday, the first transatlantic flight and the movie. Fashion, gangsters, crime and prohibition; the ‘20s was a decade “roaring” with excitement. All the flappers, felons, crooks and schnooks have come to celebrate.

White Mountain Flute Conservatory

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The White Mountain Flute Conservatory is an exciting program for Junior High and Senior High School Flute Students. It is a place where they can expand their horizon by learning new repertoire; by preparing for All-State, District, and College Entrance Auditions; by participating in public concerts; and by trying out new instruments in the flute family – all in a safe, warm and nurturing environment in the wonderful and spectacular setting of the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire. All classes are held in the intimate setting of the Highland Center.

Family Nature Activities

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Natural Alphabet, Mimes in Nature, Bug About, or Silly Names. Which one of these activities sounds fun to you? Families with young children can spend time together participating in these nature based games and activities. Wear comfortable play clothing and be prepared to go outside.

In Tune With Nature

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

This activity is an outdoor experience for adults. Combine relaxation with the nuances of nature in this sensory based activity. Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to go outside for a short walk.

Make A Square While You're There

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Use your sewing talents to help create a quilt to be given away to hospice needs once complete. Guests work on individual squares using an outdoor theme. Once the squares are complete, we’ll have them sewn together and sent to the local hospital or hospice as a donation.

Monday Evening Entertainment - Poker Night

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Casual play with all players entering the game with the same amount of “money.” Have you practiced your bluff? The evening play will be started by Events and Activities with minimal oversight. Cards and “money” will be provided.

Outdoor Family Theater

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Fun is on the schedule for a nightly showing of your favorite family flicks! Evening movie is pre-set with a schedule provided at the beginning of each month. Movies are rated PG or G and are generally classic flicks like The Bad News Bears, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mary Poppins, or Swiss Family Robinson mixed with recent animation like Jungle Book or Meet the Robinsons. Movie location is weather contingent and may be moved without notice.

Afternoon Tea

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

In the 19th century, having Afternoon Tea was a graceful event, which was governed by a complex set of rules and etiquette. Our Afternoon Tea will begin at 2pm, just as it did in Edwardian Times, to allow our guests the opportunity experience the traditions and customs of Afternoon Tea in grand and historical atmosphere unique to Mount Washington Resort. We believe that whirling away the afternoon with light conversation and bite-size delicacies is a pleasure to proudly offer our guests.

Reveries with Alura Ensemble

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The Alura Ensemble is a husband and wife classical duo that has been playing together for six years and performs regularly throughout New England. Recent recital appearances include the Manchester Chamber Players, the Silver Center for the Arts, the Londonderry Presbyterian Church, and the Arlington Congregational Church in Massachusetts.

Englewinds Musical Weekend

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Englewinds performs music of living composers and specializes in music that focuses on the environment. Since 1998, the ensemble has performed various concerts that are appreciated by classical music lovers.

Reveries with Alura Ensemble

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Afternoon Tea

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Star Spangled Celebration

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, is the most important national holiday in the United States. It commemorates the formal adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The declaration, written by a committee headed by Thomas Jefferson, is an eloquent statement of the American colonies’ intention to become an independent nation. It broke the formal ties between the colonies and Britain after the American Revolution had begun. The Independence Day celebration is a reminder of the ideals on which the nation was founded.

Step Forward to Fight Breast Cancer Walk

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Set at the base of the stunning 6,288-foot Mount Washington, and surrounded by nearly 800,000 acres of the White Mountain National Forest, there is no other backdrop as beautiful as this mountain playground. Step Forward to Fight Breast Cancer Walk offers walking routes of one, five and 15-miles, affording individuals, families, and teams many opportunities to participate in a healthy activity and raise funds to fight breast cancer.

Adults' Afternoon Spades Tournament

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Spades is a plain-trick game in which spades are always trumps. Invented in the USA in the 1930’s, this is a pastime most will enjoy. The tournament will be started by Events and Activities with minimal oversight. Cards and score sheets will be provided.

Etiquette Workshops

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Would you like to be poised at the dinner table? For adults and children, this workshop will teach you how to deal with any dining or social situation without feeling embarrassed. This is an overview workshop but will teach the essentials.

Daily Family Funtivities

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Each day, Mount Washington Resort offers families an afternoon funtivity. Families won’t want to miss the day’s activity. Together, you can create lots of smiles.

Summer Lecture Series

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Changing Visibility in the White Mountains
John Halstead

The 1977 Clean Air Act requires the U.S. EPA, the states, and federal land managers to protect and restore visibility in wilderness areas such as the Great Gulf and Dry River in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. However, despite national reductions in sulfur dioxide emissions, visibility in most of the northeastern wilderness has declined substantially since the 1970's. Studies have documented that human induced smog conditions have become increasingly worse and average visibility in Class 1 airsheds is now about one-third of natural conditions. Deregulation of electricity production is likely to result in further degradation as consumers switch to low cost fossil fueled generation.

Summer Lecture Series

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Birds of Bretton Woods
Stephen Hale

Explore the sights and sounds of native birds encountered from the grounds of The Mount Washington Hotel to the high-elevation forests bumping against the horizon. The birdsongs specific to particular species will be played over speakers so audience members can test their skill identifying birds by their songs. Come and learn about the birds you are likely to see on the golf course or on a hike through Bretton Woods.

Summer Lecture Series

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The Rhetorical Primary: Poetry v. Prose
Jennifer Borda

This presentation is a context-ualized a discussion of Presidential candidates Clinton and Obama’s rhetorical style/vision in a more historical accounting of the concept of the rhetorical presidency. The term rhetorical presidency is borrowed from Jeffrey Tulis’s book of the same name, in which he argues that the role of the presidency has changed dramatically in the last 100 years with the president’s role now very rhetorical and closely connected to the people. By considering the role of the presidency within the context of the relationship between presidential discourse, the media, and politics in a democratic society, the presidency then may be viewed as a rhetorical institution. This rhetorical perspective on this institution is significant because the president’s words and ideas have the ability to motivate people to action; to provide a rationale and justification for political decisions; to foster communities within the U.S. and the world; and to ethically set a moral tone for who we are as a nation.

Summer Lecture Series

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Butterflies: Habits and Habitats
Jerry Schneider

Butterflies: Habits and Habitats, is a wonderful talk and slide presentation of Eastern butterflies. Audiences will learn the relationship between local butterflies and their larval host plants, in addition to interesting characteristics and defense mechanisms of these flying pieces of art. Brilliant slides portray some of our smallest and most intriguing butterflies, and the swallowtails, our largest butterflies. Witness the life cycle of the Black Swallowtail and the Monarch. Learn what to do with caterpillars when we find them, and how to handle cocoons and crysalids. In addition, audiences will learn about the amazing Monarch migration, with photos of the mountains and the people of Mexico. We will learn about some of the issues and tensions of these "wintering grounds" that put the Monarch migration at risk. Questions and answers follow the presentation.

Summer Lecture Series

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Summer Lecture Series

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Seeing the Forest Through the Trees: Birds, Bats, and Forest Diversity
Peter Pekins

This program features an overview of integrated forest-wildlife research in the White Mountains that provides an understanding of the interrelationships among forest and wildlife resources and their management. The presentation focuses upon current forest management strategies and controversy of timber harvest techniques, and their impact and relationship to forest-wildlife resources. These relationships are explored with case examples of research with songbirds, bats, and other wildlife in the White Mountains. Forest resource use and changes in the forest landscape are discussed in relation to the future of New Hampshire's forests and wildlife.

Dancing and Dinner Weekend

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000