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The 5 Best Asian Restaurants to Satisfy Your Cravings in Gorham and Berlin, NH

Food is an adventure, and when you're in the White Mountains region—surrounded by stunning landscapes and charming small-town vibes—great Asian cuisine may not be the first thing to come to mind. But nestled within Gorham and Berlin, New Hampshire, a… Read more
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Ten Tips for Hiring the Perfect Wedding Bar Service in the White Mountains of New Hampshire

What to Consider When Hiring a Bar Service for Your Wedding Your wedding is a celebration of love, joy, and the beginning of a beautiful new chapter. And what's a celebration without raising a glass or two? Hiring a bar service can take your receptio… Read more
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Why Spring Weddings in The White Mountains are Unforgettable

A gentle spring breeze carries the delicate scent of a pale petals...warm sunlight dances on soft hues of budding leaves taming the rugged terrain...This is springtime in the White Mountains of New Hampshire - a magical place bursting with life that … Read more
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BASK UNDER THE BLOOD WORM MOON at The Inn at Oxbow Acres

Bask Under the Blood Worm Moon at The Inn at Oxbow Acres The night sky has a way of mesmerizing us, pulling us out of our busy lives and into the vast expanse of the universe. For anyone who loves stargazing or is captivated by celestial phenomena, t… Read more
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Finding Your Perfect Symbol of Forever: A Guide to Choosing Wedding Rings in the New Hampshire White Mountains

Congratulations! You're engaged! If you are planning a wedding in the scenic White Mountain Region of New Hampshire , you might be wondering how to choose your perfect symbol of forever. As a unique wedding venue in this beautiful area, we’ve put tog… Read more
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Five White Mountain Winter Activities

As the hours creep toward the longest night of the year, my nocturnal clock has me yawning by dinnertime and burrowing under the blankets. Living on the 44 th parallel, the long night lasts over fifteen hours. Why in the world would anyone want to li… Read more
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Pink Flamingos

One of the things that attracted us to the property were the “lawn ornaments” as Innkeeper Brian jokingly called the resident horses. The land orca – Shadowfax - a giant draft who sometimes is mistaken for a Holstein out in the field; Cheyanne, the c… Read more
Announcement for an art show on August 25, 2024, featuring plein-air artists, live music, and local food at The Inn at Oxbow Acres in Milan.

First Annual Artist Retreat and Art Show

Creative talent runs through my family. My father was a musician, and four of our children inherited that aptitude having played fiddle, flute, guitar, and piano. My mother’s side of the family had the artistic gene, and our children can draw and des… Read more
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A Final Walk Together

Today is Memorial Day, and we’re forever thankful to the military servicemen and women who died protecting the United States of America as well as freedoms around the world. Last year, I wrote a blog mentioning Michael Durant, the Blackhawk pilot fro… Read more
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The Men who Fought and Fell

Now that Innkeeper Brian is retired from the FAA, part of his daily routine is to raise and lower the American and military flags. As I watch, I can almost hear the sounds of Taps playing softly... solemnly. A wonderful young man I know graduated fro… Read more