Wednesday, October 10, 2007

A Quaint New England Destination



We have these loons on Lake Purity that have been coming here to hatch their young for over 20 years. Unbelievably, some of our human guests have been coming here for twice as long and then some. Why? Because Purity Spring Resort IS magic- there's no simpler explanation. No matter what the season, Purity Spring and King Pine Ski Area create the perfect setting for getting back to family. For remembering what's truly important.

In a world where parents are too busy, children are too scheduled, and older generations are waiting for some time to free up with the kids there still exists a place that nurtures togetherness and it's right under your nose. You see, here, you have the luxury of taking a breath. You have the time to just sit and look at your kids, and remember holding them as helpless infants. Your time here is spent making precious memories just as beautiful as the first you can remember with them. Their grandma and grandpa wait nearby, relaxing and taking in the beauty until they can get their hands on the grand kids. And when you're alone, you're falling in love with your spouse all over again. What is it about this place? I've thought about it at least a gazillion times and each time I come up with something different... Maybe it's because there's always something to do no matter who you are or how old you are. You can do something, or nothing here and feel satisfied. Maybe it's because we're gifted with such private and unbelievably breathtaking surroundings and it helps you feel thankful for all that you've been given in this life. There's the accommodations, maybe it's that... the feeling of being away, on a great vacation, with all the cozy comforts of home. Comfort food, prepared just right, being nestled between two New Hampshire destinations, the Lake's Region and the White Mountains, amenities, lobster bakes, bonfires in the winter, our outstanding hospitality, movies in the pool, full moon snowshoeing, our history, the incredible family that runs the resort, it's everything. There's no one thing you can put your finger on and say, "yeah, that's IT". It's this place... it's the history seeping through the floorboards, it's mother nature, it's the friends you've made here, it's the magic that is Purity Spring Resort in East Madison, NH. And it's waiting for you to discover. This IS New England.

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Fall Vacations in New Hampshire

Autumn is slow coming this year but there are signs. Despite the climbing mercury, the leaves are slowly turning color and the animals are preparing for their migration to warmer climates for the time being. Columbus day weekend is almost is here and we're ready for our Covered bridge tours and our Peeping paddler's trip. It'll be an amazing time on the Saco with new foliage (thanks to our cold nights), and balmy weather the ingredients are right for cooking up an unbelievable weekend. My husband, Dan, who is the marketing director for Purity Spring and its sister companies, will be paddling alongside our guests and helping out with meals and transportation. He never misses this trip. There are so many beautiful photo ops and fun people to meet, I don't blame him. My mom is coming up this weekend and we'll be taking my 3-year old to the Fryeburg Fair over in Maine with my grandparents for 4 generations of rootin' tootin' fun. So whatever you decide to do this weekend, it should be outstanding. Take the kids for a walk in the woods, sign up for one of our theme weekends, go apple picking or gather the family together for a game of whiffle-ball on the front lawn. Have a blast!

-Shannon