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DECK THE HALLS AND COUNT DOWN TO THE NEW YEAR AT THE OMNI MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT
BRETTON WOODS, NH (December 9, 2009) – This year, celebrate the season and ring in the New Year at the picturesque Omni Mount Washington Resort, nestled in New Hampshire’s stunning White Mountain National Forest. The resort is offering unforgettable experiences with a range of packages, whether guests are looking for a fun-filled family vacation or a romantic escape. The Omni Mount Washington Resort features numerous seasonal activities, including skiing on Bretton Woods’ award-winning slopes, zipping through the White Mountains on the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour, enjoying a spectacular horse-drawn sleigh ride, having an intimate culinary experience with a personalized menu or relaxing with a nature-inspired treatment at the stunning Spa at the Omni Mount Washington Resort.
For those choosing to travel before Christmas, the Holiday Traditions Package includes accommodations at the Omni Mount Washington Hotel or Bretton Arms Inn. Guests booking this package will also receive a hand-picked tree and wreath from the nearby Rocks Estate as well as a group wagon or sleigh ride, perfect for families. The package, available now through December 24, also features breakfast daily in the hotel’s Dining Room or the Bretton Arms Inn. Rates for the Holiday Traditions Package start at $179 per person, per night for stays in the Hotel and $159 per person, per night for the Bretton Arms Inn. The Spirits & Sprinkles Package lets guests to stay at the Omni Mount Washington Hotel now through December 25 and stay the second night at a 50% off. Rates for the package also start at $179 per room.
Travelers may also ring in 2010 with fine cuisine, music and libations during the property’s three-day celebration at the Omni Mount Washington Hotel. Whether visitors prefer an elegant dinner with live music in the Presidential Ballroom or a family-friendly party with music in the hotel’s Dining Room, New Year’s Eve will be an occasion for all to enjoy. Magically taking the shape of New York City’s Times Square, the hotel’s Grand Ballroom will feature dancing and its own countdown with a sparkling ball drop at midnight. The New Year’s Eve Celebration Package includes dinner each night in guests’ choice of resort restaurants with the exception of New Year’s Eve, breakfast daily in the Main Dining Room, admission to choice of black tie or family party along with dinner and the option to sign kids ages four to 12 up for the Kids Club. Package rates start at $279 per person, per night, based on availability.
All packages require double occupancy and are based on availability. For the most up-to-date information regarding packages, events and activities at the Omni Mount Washington Resort, visit OmniMountWashingtonResort.com. Packages may be booked online or by calling 1-800-The-Omni.
THE OMNI MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT REAFFIRMS ITS COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY WITH NEW HERBAL GARDEN SPA TREATMENTS
Luxury All-Season New Hampshire Resort Debuts Unique Herbal Spa Treatments
BRETTON WOODS, NH (September 16, 2009) -- As part of the Omni Mount Washington Resort’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, the resort’s recently opened Spa has introduced a line of customized Herbal Garden Treatments. The unique, on-property sourced offerings will serve as The Spa’s newest signature treatments, representing a continuation of the resort’s strategy to seamlessly integrate sustainability into the property by having guests experience the art of herbal healing.
In support of this approach, The Spa at the Omni Mount Washington Resort recently planted an on-site herb garden with the intention of helping guests learn about herbal remedies. The interactive experience begins with spa-goers exploring the garden and discussing the benefits of each herb with a therapist. Guests then choose a combination of herbs for a customized treatment that best suits their needs.
OMNI HOTELS TO MANAGE MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT
IRVING, Texas (August 17, 2009) -- Omni Hotels announces today it has partnered with CNL Lifestyle Properties, Inc., to become the long-term operator of the storied Mount Washington Resort located in Bretton Woods, NH, at the base of beautiful Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast. Opened in 1902, the resort is home to 365 guest rooms in three lodging facilities -- The Mount Washington Hotel, the Bretton Arms Inn and The Lodge -- and serves as a wonderful setting for leisure guests and meeting professionals alike. Omni Hotels will begin management of the luxury New England resort, which will be flagged as the Omni Mount Washington Resort, on September 1, 2009.
“We are pleased to add this extraordinary property to the Omni Hotels’ portfolio, given its fine heritage, the exceptional destination facilities and broad range of year-round leisure and outdoor activities,” said Mike Deitemeyer, president of Omni Hotels. “The addition of this resort is another tremendous step in our strategic expansion.”
MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT ANNOUNCES NEW HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR LINDA GAUTHIER
BRETTON WOODS, NH, July 8, 2009 – Mount Washington Resort, located in Bretton Woods, NH is pleased to announce the hiring of Linda Gauthier as the Resort’s new Human Resources Director.
Linda Gauthier has sixteen years of experience in Human Resources. Gauthier grew up in Berlin, New Hampshire where she attended Berlin High School and graduated on the Dean’s List from NH Technical College in Business. Gauthier received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management at the College for Life Long Learning where she attended school at night while working at the Groveton Paper Board. She was then promoted from the Groveton Paper Board to Human Resources Manager. In 2006, Gauthier took the position of Assistant Human Resource Manager at Attitash and in 2007 became the Director of Human Resources for Attitash.
Matt Massei, General Manager for Mount Washington Resort, is delighted to have Linda Gauthier join the Resort team. “We are thrilled to have someone with Linda’s extensive background in human resources as well as lodging, hospitality, ski operations, and manufacturing on board,” said Massei, “We have such great resources in our backyard and we are happy to have hired local talent for this important role at the Resort.”
Linda Gauthier lives in Gorham, NH with her husband Richard and their two boys, Cody and Bryce.
MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS STACEY DOLL
BRETTON WOODS, NH, June 30, 2009 – Mount Washington Resort, located in Bretton Woods, NH is pleased to announce the hiring of Stacey Doll as the Resort’s new Director of Public Relations.
Stacey Doll obtained her Bachelor of Science in Geography, with a concentration in Urban and Regional Planning, at Frostburg State University in 1997. Doll travelled to Montana and North Carolina after college to pursue her career in community land use planning. In 2000, Doll moved to Littleton, New Hampshire and took a job working with North Country Council Regional Planning Commission serving for over six years as the organization’s community, regional, and transportation planner. Stacey led the organization’s public outreach efforts and developed a training and education program for local planning boards.
Stacey Doll accepted a position in 2007 with Mount Washington Resort’s development team. For the past two years, Doll led the coordination of the Resort’s property owners associations, the development of the non-profit foundation established through Celebration Associates and developed the Resort’s Sustainability Program. Doll also led the coordination of the public outreach meetings for the development team.
Stacey Doll lives in Littleton, New Hampshire with her husband Sean, the Resort’s Ski Group Sales Manager, and their two dogs.
MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT CELEBRATES THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BRETTON WOODS CONFERENCE
Guests are Welcome to Participate in a Piece of Modern Day History
BRETTON WOODS, NH – JUNE 23, 2009 – Mount Washington Resort, New England’s premier four-season destination, has announced plans to commemorate the 65th Anniversary of the Bretton Woods International Monetary Conference with a special Gold Standard package and a variety of activities throughout the weekend of July 24 – 26, 2009, including a panel discussion and special dinner reception on Saturday evening. The historical package includes a two-night stay at The Mount Washington Hotel, complete with daily breakfast and dinner, as well as a special commemorative gift. Rates start at $194.40 per person, based on double occupancy.
The Bretton Woods Conference, also known as the United Nations Monetary and Financial Conference, was a meeting of delegates from 44 different countries to agree upon a post-World War II international monetary system. In the post-war economic depression, it was important for all nations to come to an agreement for peace and prosperity worldwide. Through this conference, they successfully established the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), which is currently part of the World Bank.
On Saturday, July 25, guests will be able to visit the Grand Ballroom to take part in a panel discussion regarding the International Monetary Conference. Moderator Myron Kandel, CNN’s founding financial editor, will moderate the discussion and help translate the events of the Bretton Woods Conference into terms that apply to today. Kandel will be joined by James Boughton, Historian of the International Monetary Fund based in Washington, DC; Joseph Brusuelas, an economist from Moody’s Economy.com; Jeffrey S. Coons, Co-Director of Research, Manning & Napier in Rochester, NY; and Ross Gittell, James R Carter Professor & Professor of Management, Whittemore School of Business and Economics, University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH. All guests and speakers will be a part of modern-day history, sitting exactly where the delegates actually sat for 22 days in July of 1944.
The most important aspect of this conference was the creation of the gold standard. By fixing the U.S. dollar to gold, foreign exchange become more efficient to promote economic growth. This helped strengthen the global economy and encourage international trade.
Also on Saturday, July 25, Mount Washington Resort will host a special dinner in the Dining Room. Executive Director of Food and Beverage, Chef Calvin Belknap, and his culinary team led by Chef Edward Swetz will prepare the same six-course meal prepared for the delegates back in 1944 – but with a modern twist.
The Mount Washington Resort is well into an extensive $50 million renovation project. “Everyone here at Mount Washington Resort, specifically the Mount Washington Hotel, is eager to show off our recent refurbishment,” said Patrick Corso, President and CEO of Mount Washington Resort. “The refurbishment has all been done to preserve the historic quality and sense of ‘place’ here in New Hampshire’s White Mountains.”
MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT INVITES GUESTS TO CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH “A SALUTE TO FREEDOM” JULY 3-5, 2009
Mount Washington Resort’s Weekend Package Offers Immersion into American Freedom Experienced through History, Music and Theater
BRETTON WOODS, NH, June 15, 2009 – Imagine the smell of black powder, the crack and boom of musket fire . . . the sound of horses’ hooves and wagon wheels in the distance. The Second Regiment Light Dragoons, sabers at the ready, begin their long march into battle as part of General George Washington’s Continental Army in the War for Independence. Glimpse Betsy Ross as she stitches the very first American flag. And, listen to the fife and timeless rhythm of marching drums, and find yourself in Gettysburg, awaiting the famous address of President Abraham Lincoln as another chapter of freedom takes root on American soil. Mingle with historic figures, such as Presidents George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt; and imagine what it was like to live through their times and become a part of the fabric of America’s history. Mount Washington Resort is pleased to announce a special package, “A Salute to Freedom,” offered the weekend of Friday through Sunday, July 3-5, 2009. This special weekend will be a tribute to American soldiers from every American war, for over 200 years. The celebration includes demonstrations by the Second Regiment Light Dragoons and the United Train of Artillery, which was activated in 1774 and also served in the War of 1812 and American Civil War. There will be appearances of major historical figures in full costume --- you can pose with the former Presidents in a Mt. Rushmore photo opp --- plus storytelling, musical performances, period dance lessons, lectures, dining and a great mix of fun family activities, including a water balloon battle dubbed “The Battle of Wettysburg” --- a light-hearted invitation for guests to bring along their sense of humor, too. There will even be opportunities for the sampling of fine beverages, including the unveiling of Mount Washington Resort’s new signature organic ale. Saturday night, July 4th, will culminate in the “American Celebration Dance” featuring the Hal McIntyre Orchestra, a 1941 spin-off from Glenn Miller’s Orchestra that became a favorite band of American soldiers overseas and has been reborn to continue the dance sounds of the bygone era.
The “Salute to Freedom” package starts at $239 per person, per night for adults based on double occupancy and includes dinner, breakfast and lunch daily, including an American BBQ lunch on Saturday afternoon. This package includes the full slate of “Salute to Freedom” events, activities and entertainment planned for the weekend. The weekend of events and entertainment is exclusive to Mount Washington Resort guests on the “Salute to Freedom” package, and package guests also will have the chance to win a complimentary bi-plane ride for two on the afternoon of Saturday, July 4th, 2009. Current and retired U.S. Military personnel with a valid Military identification card receive a 10% discount on the “Salute to Freedom” package.
MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT WELCOMES
NEW GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT DAVID OUSTERHOUT
BRETTON WOODS, NH, May 29, 2009 – Mount Washington Resort, located in Bretton Woods, NH is pleased to announce the hiring of David Ousterhout as the Resort’s new Golf Course Superintendent. The Golf Club at Mount Washington Resort offers 27 holes of championship golf, including the newly restored 18-hole Mount Washington Course and nine-hole Mount Pleasant Course.
David Ousterhout obtained his Bachelor of Science in Agronomy, with an emphasis in Golf and Sports Turfgrass Management, at Mississippi State University before entering beginning his career in the golf industry. Ousterhout brings to Mount Washington Resort eleven years of experience as Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at three exclusive private country clubs in southeastern New England, including, most recently, working as Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at the Country Club of New Bedford, Massachusetts, for the past five years. Ousterhout’s strong agronomic, landscape construction and horticultural background combine with his significant experience in the renovation of two other vintage Donald Ross-designed golf courses to create an ideal match for Mount Washington Resort, which has recently reopened the Donald Ross-designed 18-hole Mount Washington Course for its first full season of play following a complete restoration by course architect Brian Silva.
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MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT CELEBRATES SUMMER WITH VALUE-ADDED PACKAGES
BRETTON WOODS, N.H., May 26, 2009 – Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, N.H. is offering travelers a multitude of value-added packages this summer. Guests can experience the new 25,000-square-foot Spa with the Simply Spa-tacular Package; play on the newly renovated golf course with the Mount Washington Golf Package; or try a little bit of everything, including the recently debuted Bretton Woods Canopy Tour – which features a series of eco-friendly zip lines – when booking the Rest & Recreation Package. The packages below represent savings of up to 50 percent and are available throughout the summer, based on double occupancy, dates and availability.
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MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT IS SET TO OPEN RESTORED
18-HOLE DONALD ROSS GOLF COURSE ON MEMORIAL DAY
The Mount Washington Course Earned Golfweek’s #1 Rating for New Hampshire Public Courses (March 2009)
BRETTON WOODS, NH, May 18, 2009 – Mount Washington Resort is pleased to announce the opening of the18-hole Mount Washington Course, the Resort’s signature golf course on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2009. The classic Course was closed for nearly two seasons while undergoing a complete restoration, and had a preview opening last August. The newly restored 18-hole Mount Washington Golf Course recently earned the #1 rating for public golf courses in New Hampshire by Golfweek (March 2009), and last fall was named one of the most notable redesigns by Travel & Leisure Golf (Sept/Oct 2008). This summer marks the first full season of play on the new layout, based upon the original plans.
The Mount Washington Course was designed by legendary golf course architect Donald Ross, originally from Scotland, and opened in 1915. Brian Silva of Brian Silva Design, an award-winning golf course architect based in Dover, New Hampshire, lead the restoration project, rebuilding the golf course based on the original design plans of Donald Ross which had been preserved over the years at the Resort.
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MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT’S DINING ROOM RECEIVES AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
~Distinguished Restaurants of North America Awards Resort More-than-Perfect Score~
BRETTON WOODS, NH, April 29, 2009 – The Dining Room at Mount Washington Resort recently received an overall score of 102 percent during an inspection by Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRoNA), an acclaimed non-profit organization which recognizes excellence in the food and beverage industry. The DiRoNA Quality Assurance Program is the only independent and anonymous restaurant inspection program in North America, and conducts impartial evaluations based on an extensive list of criteria.
DiRoNA inspectors assess each restaurant’s physical property, environment, décor, cleanliness, quality of food and beverage, service and accuracy during evaluations. Each of these scores contributes to an overall score, which must be above 90 percent in order to remain eligible for DiRoNA membership. Mount Washington Resort’s Dining Room, which was completely refurbished in May 2007, received 111% in the quality of cuisine category.
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MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT DEBUTS EXPANDED MEETING & EVENT FACILITIES
~Site of historic 1944 “Bretton Woods” Conference Unveils New Meeting and Event Space~
BRETTON WOODS, NH, April 15, 2009 – Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, NH, recently debuted an additional 15,000 square feet of meeting and event space. This is part of the Resort’s recent $50 million renovation which further defines the historic Grande Dame as a four-season resort destination. The expansion brings the Resort’s total event space to 30,000 square feet, with 18 unique meeting rooms, making the property an even more ideal locale for business retreats, group events, meetings and weddings. The Mount Washington Hotel recently was listed as one of the world’s top ten “mountain hotels” by ForbesTraveler.com.
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Mount Washington Resort’s New Construction Earns Energy Efficiency Rebate of Over $15,000 from Public Service of New Hampshire (PSNH)
~New Spa and Conference Center at Historic Mount Washington Hotel Earns PSNH Incentive Rebates for Energy Efficient Improvements and Installations~
Bretton Woods, NH, April 9, 2009 – Mount Washington Resort recently received a check in the amount of $15,931 in energy efficiency rebates from Public Service of New Hampshire (PSNH). PSNH provides incentives for energy efficient improvements including lighting installations, motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs) that maximize efficient energy use, and high efficiency heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Mount Washington Resort’s new Spa and Conference Center, which recently opened in January of this year, received rebates for installing energy efficient equipment, including 70 high efficiency lighting fixtures, 28 occupancy sensors, nine New Equipment Manufacturer Association (NEMA) premium motors, six VFDs for use on fans and pumps and a high efficiency chiller, which is a 132-ton air-cooled unit. The energy savings from installing this equipment is projected to be about 235,505 kilo Watt hours (kWh) per year, which translates into a projected energy savings of over 3,500,000 kWh over the life of the equipment. This adds up to a dollar savings of over $410,500. These measures also are expected to significantly reduce power plant emissions, reducing carbon dioxide (CO2), or “greenhouse gas,” emissions by 260,704 pounds per year.
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MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT’S RESTORED DONALD ROSS CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE EARNS #1 RATING
~ Golfweek magazine names Brian Silva’s masterful restoration as the new #1 course in New Hampshire ~
BRETTON WOODS, N.H., March 27, 2009 – Less than a year after reopening, Brian Silva’s dramatic restoration of the classic 18-hole championship course at Mount Washington Resort has earned the #1 spot in Golfweek’s state-by-state golf course ratings list. Voted on by a dedicated panel of experts and avid golfers, the Golfweek ratings are among the most prestigious in the golf industry.
Brad Klein, architecture editor stated, “Brian Silva's restoration has made the Mount Washington Course more interesting and more compelling than I ever thought it could be. He sharpened the bunker delineation, brought out the green contours and enabled the long views of the Presidential Mountains to stand in dramatic contrast with the recurring look backs at the magnificent Hotel building itself. He also created a few bold holes to resolve some routing limitations; these holes are far stronger than the originals -- all while making them fit in as part of the whole Donald Ross composition.”
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THE MOUNT WASHINGTON HOTEL SELECTED AS TOP 10 MOUNTAIN HOTEL IN THE WORLD
~New England’s Premier Four-Season Destination Recognized by ForbesTraveler.com and Ranked Amongst the World’s Elite
BRETTON WOODS, NH – March 27, 2009 – Leaders from Mount Washington Resort, New England’s premier four-season destination, announced this week that The Mount Washington Hotel was listed as one of the “Top 10 Mountain Hotels in the World” by ForbesTraveler.com.
Mount Washington Resort joins the ranks with some of the world’s most elite mountain destinations. Other mountain hotels acknowledged include the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, Peru; Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Canada; Dalat Palace, Vietnam; Arlberg Hospiz Hotel, Austria, in addition to hotels in Italy and India. The list of the top 10 mountain hotels focuses on the uniqueness of each property and the mountain setting surrounding each hotel.
“The designation as a top 10 mountain hotel in the world is exciting for Mount Washington Resort and we hope will be of benefit not only to the Resort but also for the region and the State of New Hampshire,” said Pat Corso, President and CEO of Mount Washington Resort. “To be recognized on a global scale among other great hotels is a true honor,” Corso added.
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FIRST BRETTON WOODS NORDIC MARATHON AT MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT
A GREAT SUCCESS FOR THE NEW ENGLAND SKI MUSEUM
-Over 160 Racers Registered for the First-time Nordic Event-
BRETTON WOODS, NH, March 15, 2009 – The first-ever Bretton Woods Nordic Marathon at Mount Washington Resort, presented by CNL Lifestyle Company, LLC took place on Saturday, March 14th, 2009. Over 160 racers registered for the event, which was a fundraiser for the New England Ski Museum, located in Franconia Notch, NH. The event included 50-kilometer and 25-kilometer classes, as well as a Bill Koch League (BKL) race for youngsters (seven kilometers), and un-timed registration was welcome at all levels.
The top three finishers for the 50-kilometer competition were Timothy Whiton, who skis for Bates College and hails from Portland, ME with a time of 2:29:47; Sam Mathes (Colby College) of Rome, ME finished second with a time of 2:30:04; and Ryan Kerrigan (UVM) of South Duxbury, VT coming third at 2:32:40. In the women’s division, the top three 50-kilometer finishers were: Ruth McGovern, who skis for Dartmouth College, and comes from Stowe, VT clocking 2:58:12; second was Dorcas Wonsavage at 3:02:49, representing Alpina; and third was Linnea Rooke (Colby College) at 3:08:02.
The top male and female finishers of the 25-kilometer race, respectively, were Oliver Burruss who skis for Harvard and hails from Sherborn, MA with a time of 1:16:51 and Erin Hatton from Bowdoin College with a time of 1:34:13.
Eight year old Cloe Pingeon of Lincoln, MA was the winner of the Bill Koch League seven-kilometer race and won a package of skis, boots and poles courtesy of Alpina.
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BRETTON WOODS ADAPTIVE’S SECOND ANNUAL SKI-A-THON BLAST
RAISED OVER $30,000
BRETTON WOODS, NH, March 6, 2009 – Bretton Woods Adaptive held its Second Annual Ski-A-Thon Blast on February 28th at New Hampshire’s Bretton Woods. The Ski-A-Thon, the sole fundraiser of this organization, was deemed a total success by all involved, raising more than $30,000 to date, with more expected in the next few weeks. Twenty-four teams of four skiers each turned out to support this year’s event, with many supporters cheering the skiers on throughout the day. The spirit of the Ski-A-Thon event was evident in the enthusiasm of the participants, with many arriving in costume. Local businesses and individuals generously donated their products and services to be prizes in support of this annual event. The prize for “Best Costume” was awarded to the team named “Shagalicious,” themed after the Austin Powers comedy films. The “Most Runs” prize was awarded to the “Amuse Bouche” team who racked up 72 runs in three hours, an effort most worthy of a medal. The prize for “Most Funds Raised,” was awarded to the “Peter’s Pipers” team, captained by Bob Everett.
Bretton Woods’ reliable team of groomers worked their award-winning magic, producing fast, packed-powder conditions to start the day, despite some rain the evening before the event.
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THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR FIRST BRETTON WOODS NORDIC MARATHON AT MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT
-Mix Skiing and History in Support of The New England Ski Museum-
- Win Great Prizes, Enjoy Spectacular Scenery, Have Fun-
BRETTON WOODS, NH, March 5, 2009 – The inaugural Bretton Woods Nordic Marathon at Mount Washington Resort, presented by CNL Lifestyle Company, LLC is slated for Saturday, March 14th, 2009, with registration open until Saturday, March 7th. For skiers and history buffs alike, the Bretton Woods Nordic Marathon is a fund- and awareness-raiser for the New England Ski Museum, located in Franconia Notch, NH. The New England Ski Museum keeps the stories, people and events alive that brought the tradition of skiing into our lives and families through the generations, from Europe to New England --- as a form of transportation, fertile source of competitive sports and coveted, favorite family pastime.
The course for the Bretton Woods Nordic Marathon is 50 kilometers consisting of two 25-kilometer circuits. According to Jeff Leich, Executive Director for the New England Ski Museum, part of the course for the Bretton Woods Nordic Marathon is actually on the grounds of what used to be the golf course for the old Crawford House. The Crawford House was situated where the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Highland Center now stands, at the top of Crawford Notch. “Hannes Schneider used to bring his ski school up to the old Crawford House golf course from Cranmore early-season to get them on the snow, since the snow would fall first in the higher elevations,” said Leich, noting the area’s specific ties to New England’s ski history. The 1982 US National Championships were held at Bretton Woods, hosting such Nordic racing legends as Bill Koch and Tim Caldwell.
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MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT DONATES ALMOST $12,000
TO ESTABLISH THE NEW “NOTCH TO NOTCH TRAIL FUND”
Multi-purpose Path is Planned Linking Franconia Notch and Crawford Notch, NH
BRETTON WOODS, NH, Feb. 27, 2009 – Mount Washington Resort is pleased to announce the Resort’s donation of $11,591 to the “Notch to Notch Trail Fund,” a new fund established for the purpose of building a continuous multi-purpose path linking Franconia Notch and Crawford Notch, in New Hampshire. Mount Washington Resort’s donation is the seed capital for the Notch to Notch Trail project.
Pat Corso, President and CEO of Mount Washington Resort, presented a check in the amount of $11,591 to Herald Garneau. Owner of Garneau’s Garage in Twin Mountain, Garneau has been the Snowmobile Trails Administrator for the Twin Mountain Snowmobile Club for 30 years and is the designated Trail Administrator for the Notch to Notch Trail project. Also involved in the project, which has taken nearly four years to bring to this stage, are Sean Doll, Director of Activities and Events for Mount Washington Resort and President of the Twin Mountain Chamber of Commerce, Molly Fuller, Chief of the Pemigewasset District Ranger Station for the US Forest Service, and Jim Covey, Vice-President of the Twin Mountain Chamber of Commerce and owner of The Profile Deluxe Motel in Twin Mountain, NH.
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SNOW STORMS BLASTS BRETTON WOODS, NH WITH CLOSE TO FIVE FEET
OF NEW SNOW IN SIX DAYS
Bretton Woods, part of Mount Washington Resort, Reports Strong Numbers Following President’s Day Week Vacation for Skiers and for Snowfall
BRETTON WOODS, NH, February 24, 2009 – Bretton Woods, part of Mount Washington Resort, has received 48-57 inches, just shy of five feet of new snow in the past six days. The ample snowfall has created optimal snow conditions for skiing and snowboarding and other outdoor winter activities, such as cross-country ski touring, snowshoeing, dog-sledding and sleigh rides at the base of Mount Washington, the highest mountain peak in the Northeast.
“We’ve been having a terrific ski season at Bretton Woods,” according to Chris Ellms, Mount Washington Resort’s Director of Ski Operations, “Our skier visit numbers are up 14% over the same vacation period last year, and Mother Nature certainly has been generous, providing us with copious amounts of natural snow,” said Ellms. Bretton Woods has been ranked “Top 10” in North America for family programs, grooming and scenery by readers of SKI Magazine for the past three years, and has also been ranked first in New Hampshire in those categories as well as for service, lifts, on-mountain food and lodging (SKI Magazine, Oct. 2006-08). The Mount Washington Hotel, the historic crown jewel of the Resort, is ranked among the 25 top ski hotels by Conde Nast Traveler (2007).
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THE SPA AT MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT OPENS ITS DOORS
~New 25,000-Square-Foot Spa Opens as Part of Resort’s $50 Million Renovation Project~
BRETTON WOODS, NH, January 23, 2009 – Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, NH debuted a new full-service 25,000-square-foot spa on Thursday, January 22, adding to the amenities that define the historic Grande Dame’s reputation as a four-season resort destination. Designed to complement the natural beauty of the surrounding White Mountains, The Spa at Mount Washington Resort features sumptuous lounges, breathtaking views and customized products using local alpine botanicals for signature treatments.
Pat Corso, Mount Washington Resort’s President and CEO, is pleased with the result that was two years in the making. “We have a new and wonderful facility that provides us with another ‘world class’ amenity,” he stated. “The Spa adds another reason to come to the Resort regardless of the season, and it will continue to round out our midweek, off-season and shoulder season business,” according to Corso.
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MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT HOSTS 15-KILOMETER GESCHMOSSEL CLASSIC CROSS-COUNTRY SKI RACE AT BRETTON WOODS NORDIC CENTER
BRETTON WOODS, NH, January 21, 2009 – On Monday, January 19, Bretton Woods Nordic Center, part of Mount Washington Resort, hosted the annual Geschmossel 15- kilometer classical cross-country race. The race followed a course along the rolling terrain of the Ammonoosuc Trail system, one of the three trail systems that combine to create Bretton Woods’ 100-kilometer Nordic trail network in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. The race followed a classical ski format, with no skating permitted.
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MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT FALL FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL RAISES $1,000 FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE NORTH COUNTRY
BRETTON WOODS, NH, Jan. 14, 2009 – Mount Washington Resort is pleased to announce the Resort’s donation of $1,000 to The Boys & Girls Club of the North Country, a non-profit organization which provides after-school programs to about 100 youngsters in a half dozen local communities. The amount represents a portion of the proceeds from the Resort’s Annual Fall Food and Wine Festival Dinner, which took place on Saturday, November 11, 2008.
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MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT USHERS IN NEW ERA WITH RIBBON CUTTING OF
NEW PRESIDENTIAL WING OF HISTORIC MOUNT WASHINGTON HOTEL
New 20,000 Square-Foot Conference Center and 25,000 Square-Foot Spa Added to 107 Year-old Hotel
BRETTON WOODS, NH, January 12, 2009 – Mount Washington Resort celebrated the opening of the new Presidential Wing with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, January 12, 2009. Dr. Susan Lynch, New Hampshire’s First Lady, appeared on behalf of the State of New Hampshire to cut the ribbon for the occasion and offered words of support for the revitalization underway at Mount Washington Resort, noting that Mount Washington Resort was a place for all ages, for every season; and that the new wing was a very positive indication for trade in the region. The new meeting facility offers not only premium meeting space within a two-and-a-half-hour drive of Boston, but it is also defined by its unique location, historic atmosphere and comprehensive range of amenities and services from which guests may choose. Also in attendance were Tom Prasol, Project Director for U.S. Senator Judd Gregg; Peter Riviere, Executive Director of the Coos Economic Development Corp; Bonnie Moroney, one of the Selectman for the Town of Carroll; and John Birknes, a member of the Town of Carroll Planning Board.Get the full story. PDF
EXTREME SKIING ICON GLEN PLAKE TO VISIT BRETTON WOODS
THE FIRST WEEKEND OF 2009
BRETTON WOODS, NH, January 1, 2009 – Bretton Woods ski area, part of Mount Washington Resort, is bringing in 2009 with a visit from Glen Plake. Glen Plake is one of the most distinctive figures in American skiing today. He is known for his appearance in ski films such as “The Blizzard of Aahs,” and for his signature neon mohawk. Plake is often considered one of the pioneers of extreme skiing in America. Plake will be greeting and skiing with Bretton Woods skiers and riders beginning at 10 am both Saturday and Sunday, January 3rd and 4th, 2009.
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WINTER FUN REACHES THE SUMMIT OF VALUE WITH FREE SKIING
AT MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT
Stay at The Mount Washington Hotel, Ski Free at Bretton Woods in Winter 2008/09
BRETTON WOODS, NH, December 30, 2008 – New this winter, Mount Washington Resort is offering free skiing at Bretton Woods to guests who stay at Mount Washington Resort’s historic Mount Washington Hotel. This represents a savings of up to a $74 per person, per day. Visitors can ski or ride the slopes of Bretton Woods, kick-off the holiday season by taking the family on a horse-drawn sleigh ride, enjoy an intimate dining experience with a specially personalized menu or relax with a Heated Stone Massage in the stunning 25,000-square-foot Spa, opening in early 2009. These are just a few of the activities offered as part of Mount Washington Resort’s new winter vacation packages.Get the full story. PDF
BRETTON WOODS RECEIVED OVER THREE FEET OF NEW SNOW FROM SNOW STORMS
HEADING INTO THE HOLIDAY WEEK
Outstanding Skiing and Riding - The Perfect Gift for the Holiday Week
BRETTON WOODS, NH, December 23, 2008 – The back-to-back snow storms from Friday night through Monday morning landed over three feet of new snow at Bretton Woods, part of Mount Washington Resort. Sunday’s storm alone brought over two feet of new snow to NH’s largest ski area. Bretton Woods is open for skiing, both alpine and Nordic, on Christmas Day. The Canopy Tour is also open, with advance reservations required by calling 603.278.4ZIP.Get the full story. PDF
MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT GIVES THANKS FOR VERY STRONG
THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
Bretton Woods Had its Second Busiest Thanksgiving Weekend Ever
BRETTON WOODS, NH, December 1, 2008 – Mount Washington Resort enjoyed a super Thanksgiving and weekend compared to years past. According to Chris Ellms, Mount Washington Resort’s Director of Ski Operations, Bretton Woods is up 22% over last year. “We’re thrilled, of course, but not completely surprised. We’ve got snow --- we did last year as well, but so did more of the other ski areas. The skiing has been just terrific, and we’re looking forward to the approaching holidays with optimism!” Bretton Woods has been opening new terrain almost every day, and skiing and riding is currently on 26 trails with more terrain opening as snowmaking and Mother Nature permit.
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SNOW STORM BLASTS BRETTON WOODS WITH A FOOT OF NEW SNOW ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22TH - JUST IN TIME FOR THANKSGIVING
Bretton Woods is a Winter Wonderland – Just in Time for the Holidays
BRETTON WOODS, NH, November 24, 2008 – Mount Washington Resort literally has been turned into a winter wonderland. Bretton Woods, part of Mount Washington Resort, received 10-14” of natural snow on Saturday, November 22, 2008. This snowfall was not in the forecast and did not seem to occur elsewhere to such an extent in New Hampshire. According to Chris Ellms, Mount Washington Resort’s Director of Ski Operations, “Bretton Woods often gets these isolated snow flurries --- it’s a combination of high elevation and our location next to Mount Washington. It’s not that unusual, it just seems more pronounced right now because there’s not as much snow on the ground anywhere else yet.” Snow is in the forecast, and the snowmaking guns continue to blast away around-the-clock, as temperatures allow.
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NEW BRETTON WOODS CANOPY TOUR AT MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT INVITES GUESTS TO ZIP THROUGH THE MAJESTIC FOREST OF NORTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE
Trained Naturalist Guides, an Exhilarating Tandem-Style Zip Line and Year-Round Access
Distinguish the New Offering
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MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT’S NEW “GREEN ROOF” COMBINES UNIQUE DESIGN, RARE ALPINE PLANT LIFE, AND NEW ENGLAND’S MOST SPECTACULAR SCENERY
~ Historic Grand Hotel Constructs New Wing Integrating Sustainability, Stewardship, and
Community College Partnership~
BRETTON WOODS, NH, October 17, 2008 – Mount Washington Resort, located in Bretton Woods, NH, is on the verge of completing a $50 million renovation that will make the property a storybook combination of old world elegance and up-to-the-minute luxury, having undergone a process of restoration and refurbishment that will culminate with the opening of the new 25,000-square-foot Spa and salon, 20,000-square-foot Conference Center and new outdoor pool complex. While the Spa and Conference Center, and reopening of the restored 18-hole Donald Ross-designed Mount Washington Course, have occupied center stage this summer, there are many other interesting and compelling stories unfolding at Mount Washington Resort. One prime example is the new “green roof,” called the “Jewell Terrace,” that will top the new Presidential Wing that houses the new Spa and Conference Center.
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MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT REOPENS THE RESTORED
SIGNATURE 18-HOLE DONALD ROSS GOLF COURSE
Michael Carroll, Director of Golf & Club Operations, is “Thrilled” by Positive Response to New Course Layout
BRETTON WOODS, NH, August 8, 2008 – Mount Washington Resort’s 18-hole signature golf course reopened on Friday, August 1st, 2008, after an extensive restoration project that lasted nearly two seasons. According to Michael Carroll, Mount Washington Resort’s Director of Golf & Club Operations, “Opening day was a huge success! We are absolutely thrilled with positive reviews of the new layout!”
The Mount Washington Course was designed by legendary golf course architect Donald Ross, originally from Scotland, and opened in 1915. Brian Silva of Brian Silva Design, an award-winning golf course architect based in Dover, NH, lead the restoration project, rebuilding the golf course based on Donald Ross’ original design plans which had been preserved over the years at the Resort. Ross was known for designing golf courses according the natural contours and terrain of the land, and for placing challenging bunkers perpendicular to the shot. According to Silva, who provided a walking tour of the new layout to members of the Mount Washington Alpine & Country Club and the Resort’s executive management team on Saturday, July 12, 2008, “This is mountain golf at its best!”
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MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT DEBUTS NAMESAKE GOLF COURSE,
AN ORIGINAL DONALD ROSS DESIGN, ON AUGUST 1st, 2008
BRETTON WOODS, NH, July 10, 2008 – This August, Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, NH will unveil extensive restorations to the Mount Washington Course as part of a $7 million renovation of the property’s golf facilities. Acclaimed golf course architect Brian Silva is leading the team in executing a thorough restoration of the course based upon the original 1915 design of legendary golf course designer Donald Ross.
Mount Washington Resort called upon one of the top golf architects in the business, Brian Silva to caringly bring the course back to the brilliance of Ross’ original vision. Inspired by Ross’ plans and photographs, Silva has expanded the Mount Washington Course 6,974 yards, returning the course to championship golf standards.
