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Located deep in the majestic White Mountains of New
Hampshire, Nestlenook Farm's 65 acres of groomed and natural
beauty provide an ever-evolving idyllic frame to a
200-Year-Old Gingerbread Inn and the luxuriant Victorian
Village, overlooking the New England estate from atop a knoll. 
During the fall and winter, Nestlenook's pastoral frame
transforms into a fanciful wonderland as skaters etch icy
figures on Emerald Lake and hand-crafted Austrian sleighs
whisk merrily along the Ellis River. Another magical
metamorphosis occurs in the spring and summer as award-winning
gardens mature into a cascade of color and the lush greens of
the Emerald Forest wrap around the silent steps of European
fallow deer.
Amidst all that changes, though, time appears to stand
still within Nestlenook's antebellum walls. From period
antiques and hardwood floors to original beam ceilings and
cobblestone walkways, this mountain resort puts the 21st
century on hold while resurrecting an era of simple elegance
and genteel grace.
Nestlenook's Gingerbread Inn was built sometime around 1790
and, like all of the resort's buildings, it is distinctively
Victorian. Mingle with other guests in the Parlor, featuring
an 18th-century parlor stove and exquisite antique
furnishings, while enjoying the nightly Hospitality Hour, a
perfect prelude to a fun-filled evening. And for the
competitive at heart, there's a great game room that has a
wide selection of video games and laser-disk movies as well as
a dart board, antique billiards table, and state-of-the-art
big-screen television with six-speaker surround sound.
If you're meeting someone or just want a quiet place to
relax, the Dinsmore Room beckons with its wood-burning stone
fireplace. Or, you may want to venture into the chill of a
still winter's night and take a dip in Nestlenook's heated
Victorian pool or sip hot chocolate in front of the roaring
flames of a Count Rumford fireplace in the lakeside gazebo.
The grounds also include a romantic riverside wedding chapel,
and Emerald Lake's Angel Island is great for lazy afternoon
picnics.
Each of the Inn's five rooms and two suites bears the name
of a famous local artist and displays that artist's work. All
lodging accommodations include luxurious private baths with
two-person Jacuzzis, and all but one feature elegant
18th-century parlor stoves collected from around the world.
The one exception is the William Paskell Room, which features
an authentic Count Rumford fireplace and is ranked by Ski
Magazine as one of the best in the country.
Separate from the inn, Nestlenook's Victorian Village sits
on a knoll that was once the site of a 19th-century art
community. The top floor of each of these two-story villas
comprises the Romantic Penthouse adorned with cathedral
ceilings and furnished with a king-sized four-poster bed,
stereo with CD player, and gas log fireplace accented in gold
and granite. There's also a kitchenette with a microwave,
coffee maker, and mini-refrigerator, and just off the bedroom
is a private screened-in balcony for enjoying
fresh-mountain-air mornings. The penthouse's most popular
amenity, though, may be its incredible two-person spa with 20
massage jets, a waterfall, and some rather romantic mood
lighting.
Each villa's entire first floor houses an elegant Master
Suite. The bedroom has a king-sized bed and television, while
the bathroom features yet another one of Nestlenook's fabulous
two-person spas. The living room entertains with a VCR,
big-screen TV, and stereo with CD player while offering
comfort and convenience with a desk, sleeper sofa, and gas log
fireplace accented in gold and granite. The suite also has a
kitchenette with granite countertops, microwave, coffee maker,
and mini refrigerator. And for your viewing pleasure, there's
a screened-in terrace to go with the private patio. |
You'll start your day on the farm with a delicious
three-course country breakfast served in Nestlenook's elegant
dining room with a Count Rumford fireplace and antique
birdcage.
After that, tour the grounds aboard a hand-crafted Austrian
sleigh or romantic carriage pulled by Percheron or English
Shire horses.
Either way, you'll quickly see all the many things there are
to do.
The portion of Emerald Lake that freezes under Nestlenook's
70-foot arched bridge has been described by Health
Magazine as one of the ten "coolest places to
skate...everything a skater could want."
And even if you don't skate, you'll enjoy this natural
rink's mood-setting Victorian music and hot chocolate by the
bonfire on Angel's Island.
Nestlenook's meadows are ideal for snowshoeing and
cross-country skiing, and the nearby slopes are always
inviting for those who like their powder to fly.
During the warmer months, there's nothing more romantic
than parting Emerald Lake's placid waters with the wake of a
built-for-two rowboat with your sweetheart.
Nestlenook's meadows are ideal for snowshoeing and
cross-country skiing, and the nearby slopes are always
inviting for those who like their powder to fly.
And the White Mountains provide countless trails for hikers
and bikers, while several nearby rivers lure fly fishermen and
canoeists alike.
And for those who like shopping, North Conway's tax-free
outlets are close by. |
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