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Great Waters Music Festival 2010 has arrived.

June 25th, 2010 by janelmartin

For those who love music, and especially when performed in an outdoor setting with a view, look no further than Great Waters Music Festival. Every summer under an acoustical performace pavilion, set on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire; Great Waters Music Festival attracts regional and national artists for concerts and even a folk festival. The pavilion can seat up to 800 people and all seats have an unobstructed view of the stage.

Come help kick off their 16th year!!

This year starts off with “Pops Celebrate America” on July 9th at 8:00pm. Conductor Peter Mansfield and the Great Waters Pops Orchestra will present favorite patriotic and American music, and of course the always popular 1812 Overture. July16 will be the John Pizzarelli Quartet, a Tribute to Duke Ellington for those jazz fans out there. Coming on July 23, The Ultimate Doo Wop Show, The Drifters, Vogues and Marcels sounds like a fun evening.

In August, the month starts out with Eliza Gilkyson & Cheryl Wheeler on Friday, August 13. Next up will be the annual Benefit Dinner and Auction on August 19. An evening of food, music and a singing auctioneer to fund the continuation of the Great Waters program into the future as well as scholarships. Then finally the 9th Annual Great Waters Folk Festival on Saturday, August 28 from 2:00pm-11:00pm. Spend the day enjoying such artists as Aztec Two Step, Red Stick Ramblers, Mindy Smith, Anais Mitchell and many more.

: Food, Fun and Feel Good!!

Book your tickets with Great Waters directly online, and then plan to make an evening of it by dining at one of the great Wolfeboro restaurants. Some of the choices are Mise En Place at 96 Lehner Street, featuring an eclectic mix of flavors from all over the world; Garwoods Restaurant and Pub right on Main Street serving seafood, steaks, salads and burgers overlooking the lake; or the newly remodeled Wolfe’s Tavern at the Woleboro Inn for your not so traditional tavern faire.

If you wish to make a weekend of it, we have just put together a package for a 2 night stay, a 5-course dinner in our restaurant with wine and tickets to see the concert. (subject to availability of course) This package for 2 people in our best available room, with section A seating at the concert is $429 +tax. Just enter in promo code greatw2010 when booking.

If you happen to be in the area on Tuesday, August 31 there will be a free commuity concert featuring the US Air Force Band of Liberty, which will end the 16th saeson of the festival.

Tags: Cheryl Wheeler, concerts, Folk festival, Garwoods, Great Waters Music Festival, Lake Winnipesaukee, Mise En Place, Peter Mansfield, The Drifters, Wolfe's Tavern, Wolfeboro
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Mountian Biking and Cycling in New Hampshire's Lakes Region

June 16th, 2010 by janelmartin

A great way to see the area is on the back of a bicycle. Ride by lakes, mountains, farms, fields and through quaint New England towns. Wakefield was awarded “Bicycle Friendly Community” and we have bicycle maps available at the Wakefield Inn for easy to difficult rides through the country roads that surround us. Below is just one sample of the trail maps we have for our guests.

Sniff the Flowers trail

If you do not want to travel with you bike, no worries. The Nordic Skier has rentals avialable for both road/performance and mountain biking. They are located right in Wolfeboro and are near the Cotton Valley trail. They have maps available for trails in the area, and after a long bike ride you can cool off at the town beach or get an ice cream at Bailey’s Bubble.

Want a little more adventure!! Try mountain biking at Back Country Excursions just over the border in Maine. A full day of guided trail riding is $40pp and they have 18 miles of trails. They also offer bike rentals for those who travel to the area from far away. They even include lunch for the all day rides, though half day is available.

Leave the details to us. Just put in the notes that you want to rent a bike and what type (mountain or road) and we will have it waiting here for you. We can even pack you a healthy lunch/snack and some of our great water.

Tags: bicycle, bicycle friendly, Lakes Region Activities, ME, mountain biking, new hampshire, outdoor activities, Parsonsfield
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Bikers! at Barnstormers Theatre in Tamworth, NH

June 6th, 2010 by janelmartin

Just up the road a piece is the Barnstormers Theatre, America’s oldest professional summer theatre. They have many great shows coming up this year, and they are also celebrating the 80th year, so it is sure to be a great season. It is a scenic 35 minute drive from the Inn, and the curtain time is 7:30pm Tuesday- Saturday and 2:00pm for Saturday Matinee.

Bikers! and new comedy by Tom O’Reilly will have the final showing this coming weekend June 11, 12 and 13. ickets are $24.50 Balcony and $29.50 Orchestra for evening shows. Call 603-323-8500 to order tickets. They fill up quick, so it is best to order early. The next show will be “A funny thing happened on the way to the Forum” July 6-10.

Want to make a weekend of it? We would be happy to arrange an early dinner for guests who would like to enjoy dinner in our restaurant before-hand on any Friday or Saturday night. Or how about a picnic lunch to take with you on a country drive. Visit Remick Counrty Doctor’s Museum and have lunch by the river and then head to the show.

Tags: Barnstormers, Remick Museum, Tamworth, theatre
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Mother's Day in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire

April 29th, 2010 by janelmartin

Being a mother of three girls, I am always aware of all that is offered for Mother’s Day in the area. I always only want one thing; a day, undisturbed, to garden. I hope for a perfect sunny day, but if not I still go out and work in the soil to feel more in touch with Mother Earth. I guess I get that from my mother, who has always gardened, and has a greenhouse business and sells her vegatables at the Wakefield Farmer’s Market that opens on Memorial Day.

If the weather is too rainy, I head to my Mother’s greenhouse and give her my gift, free labor!!! I get to enjoy the warmth and color inside pretected from the elements, and again I get my hands in the dirt.

For other mothers out there, here are few events happening around the area of the Wakefield Inn. M/S Mount Washington is offering a champagne brunch. Cruises leave the Wiers Beach Pier at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Cruise Lake Winnipesaukee while enjoying some food and entertainment.

See a play at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse in Laconia, on May 9th they are doing A Year with Frog and Toad, great for the whole family!!

: Great Family Play at Winnipesaukee Playhouse

For the more adventerous moms out there, take a trip to Loncoln, and ride the zip-line for free. With the purchase of a full-priced ticket, moms get the thrill for free on Mother’s Day. Contact Alpine Adventures for more info.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there, and however you choose to spend your day, may it be filled with happiness and love from your family.

Tags: bed and breakfast, garden new hampshire, Lake Winnipesaukee
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Cardboard Box Derby at King Pine great fun for kids.

March 18th, 2010 by janelmartin

King Pine Ski Area in Madison, NH is holding their Cardboard Box Derby on March 21st from 12pm-4pm. Bring a creatively decorated cardboard racer for two or four people and race down a special course, even bring theme music and they will play it while you race the course. Sounds fun!! This seems like a blast for the family to do this weekend, get some fresh air and enjoy time together. Prizes will be awarded for speed, appearance and durability; so head on down to the local appliance store and see if they have a few refridgerator boxes hanging around. Grab the kids and some craft paint and have fune creating a masterpiece to fly down the hill.

This weekend there is also an Open House E. T. Hines Mercantile in Sanbornville. The shop is just a mile from our Inn and they have a great selection of home decor and gift items. This is a great place to put together a gift basket for Easter or Mother’s Day and the staff is very helpful if you need some suggestions. The entry price for the Open House on March 20-21 is a bag of non-perishable food to be donated to the local food pantry.

While you in the area pick up some New Hampshire Maple Syrup at one of the many sap houses all around the state. If the steam is rising from the sap house they are open, March 27 and 28 is NH Maple Weekend and the sap houses are open for tours, they have tastings and fun activities.

Tags: Kids activites, King Pine Ski Area, Sanbornville, Shopping
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Kids Cooking Classes at the Wakefield Inn Bed and Breakfast

February 2nd, 2010 by janelmartin

New for 2010 we are offering cooking classes for kids. Your child will learn how to make pizza dough, bread, puff pancakes, chocolate mousse, and so much more. One class will even focus on making dinner for the family.

Pasta Making

To start the kids classes off we have acheduled 2 classes for each of the school vacation weeks. Classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am- 1:00 pm. Space is limited to 10, and pre-registration is required. The cost is $25, and includes lunch at the end of class.

Any child between the ages of 8-16 can attend these classes, all that is required is listening skills, respect for each other and the teacher and a willingness to learn about cooking. I promise to make the class entertaining, informative and fun. For more information visit the Classes at the Inn tab under The Inn tab or click on the link.

Feel free to contact me if you need additional information or if you wish to schedule a class for a group of kids at a different time.

Tags: cooking class, Kids activites
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Moose Mountain now open for Tubing

January 4th, 2010 by janelmartin

Grab the kids and spend an afternoon gliding down the mountain on an innertube. Then get pulled up the mountain for another turn. Moose Mountain Recreational Area is only minutes from the Wakefield Inn, and they even have a lodge serving food. The cost is $15pp for 2 hour and up depending on the day. The days and times vary from week to week, so check out there website for all the details. My sister and her family went and loved it, I am still hoping to get over their with the kids for a day of fun as well. They have a restaurant right at the base of the hill, so when the kids get tired and hungry bring them in for some hot chocolate and a snack.

Yahooooooo!

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Wolfeboro Festival of Trees charity event

December 3rd, 2009 by janelmartin

The Wright Museum of Wolfeboro will be hosting the 11th annual Festival of Trees charity event to benefit the Wolfeboro Lions Club’s Fuel Assistance Program. Sixty five trees uniquely decorated by area businesses and organizations and are on display on two levels at the Wright Museum. The Gala Preview will be held on Dec. 3 and will have food and beverage supplied by area restaurants. The museum will have their exibits open during the event. The dates for the Festival are Dec.3 for the Gala Preview, Dec 5, 6, 9, 12, and 13. Get inspiration for your own holiday decorating, and support a good cause at the same time.

Tags: Festival of Trees, Wolfeboro
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Gingerbread house of Wakefield Inn B&B

December 2nd, 2009 by janelmartin

Front of Inn I entered the Stonegate Manor gingerbread contest, and pictured is my entry. It was so much fun playing around with various types of candy. Making a replica of the Inn really challanged me to think outside the typical gingerbread fixings and find solutions for realistic looks.

I used red confectionary coating and cut out pieces for shigles for the roof. Hot Tamales for the bricks, and even used fish crackers in the pond and the water was made of sugar. The lattice is spagetti dipped in white chocolate.

Next year we will have a kid’s gingerbread making class, and have fun creating a great take home work of art.

Tags: Kids activites
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NH Open Doors Weekend November 7-8

November 3rd, 2009 by janelmartin

NH Open Doors is a weekend for all who love handcrafted items and who wish to meet the artists and craftspeople in their own environment. What fun to take a tour of a studio, and see what they are working on. The website has a map with all the locations throughout the state. Plan to make a day of it and visit some wineries and restaurants in between artisans.

Locally, Susann Foster Brown has etchings of Rural NH scenes and hand-spun yarn. She is just minutes off of Route 16. Why not pick up a little hand-spun yarn and knit up something nice for a gift for Christmas.

Tags: NH Artisans, NH Open Doors
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