It’s that lovely time in the White Mountains where all the snow has melted, hints of green are visible, flowers are budding, and at the Wentworth we are getting ready for a fun and busy summer. With the relative calm before the next few months I figured I would use this opportunity to introduce myself; My name is Josh Belanger and I am the Dining Room Manager here at the Wentworth. I am relatively new to the Inn, I came aboard in November and I am very happy to be working at such an esteemed location. I had the privilege of being born and raised in “the Valley” and it makes me proud to cater to people who travel from all over the world to see an area I refer to as home. I have been working in the food industry for over 13 years wearing many hats from bus boy, to chef, to bartender, and Maitre’D and I truly enjoy to share my love of food and drink with others. The bar is being renovated as we speak and with it a new cocktail program featuring fresh juices, house made syrups, and fine spirits crafted into seasonal libations. We have a new chef as well who can’t wait to show off his culinary prowess. With all this in mind the question is “Where are you?”  I can’t wait to have you all as my guests and look forward to new and familiar faces alike.

Best Regards,
Joshua D Belanger
Dining Room Manager

The Wentworth as wel as all of the local ski areas and of course the Jackson Ski Touring Foundation are looking forward to the predictions of a great winter in New England. As they say, winter 2012-2013 will be “Snow” joke.
We hope so…..
This winter again we will be partnering with local ski areas Black Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, Attitash Mountain, Cranmore Mountain and Bretton Woods and of course for cross country skiing our very own Jackson Ski Touring Foundation to sell our guest the best value in ski tickets, with the convenience of in most cases live tickets that you can simply put on your ski jacket and off you go.
Follow that with an evening in our lounge enjoying apres ski with a delicious pot of Swiss Fondue, made from a family recipe in Fritz’s family. On Friday and Saturday evenings enjoy your evening in our lounge listening to Ronnie Chase who entertains in our piano bar.

Come visit us soon, Christmas, New Years Eve or during the winter and we will be sure to provide you with the best in accommodations, value, dining and skiing for your winter vacation. Call us today at 800-637-0013 e-mail us at reservations@thewentworth.com or visit our web site at thewentworth.com

There is always a reason to visit The Wentworth!

The Deal: Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel is extending summer pricing into the Fall 2012 Foliage Season! Guests of The Wentworth are now able to enjoy incredible views of the Presidential Mountain Range and experience a 7-15 mile dog sledding adventure (weather permitting) throughout the foliage season for the same pricing as the summer rolling dog sled experience. Guests enjoying this adventure will learn about the history and sport of dogsledding in NH. The Rolling Dogsled experience is designed to be hands on to the comfort level of the guests. Participants are given the opportunity to meet and greet the dogs, help harness and hitch the team and even help drive (at musher discretion for dog and guest safety of course)! During this experience guests will also enjoy a dogsled ride in our specially engineered rigs designed for comfort and safety – a musher will drive from the back just like in a traditional sled and guests will sit in the rolling dogsled.

Cost: $48 per adult participant and $39 for those ages 12 and under (this winter experience is valued at $265 per sled)

Restrictions: This offer/pricing is valid until November, 14th 2012

Please call us at 800-637-0013 to arrange this unique experience.

I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to spend a day experiencing the Whale Watching Package so I have first hand experience that I would like to share with you.
We started the day off early in Jackson with a quick breakfast then over Hurricane Mountain Road to Fryeburg airport. Our plane arrived promptly at nine and Jerry our pilot was the best. For anyone who has a fear of flying, don’t worry – this was like flying on a magic carpet. After a beautiful scenic flight we arrived in Bar Harbor to enjoy fresh Maine lobster for lunch at the Bar Harbor Inn and then an afternoon of whale watching. On the boat we were guided by a knowledgeable graduate of the College of the Atlantic who knew all about whales and we must have seen at least eight different hump back whales. 

The only thing I would recommend for this package is to bring some warm clothes for the boat ride.

Upon disembarking the boat after the trip Jerry our pilot was waiting for us, off to the airport and another beautiful flight back. We arrived back at The Wentworth around 8:00PM in time for dinner and I slept very well that night.
This is certainly a great experience and if anybody is interested in participating in the package and have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me at 800-637-0013 or e-mail me directly at ellie@thewentworth.com and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Can you believe that during a stay in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, you could  spend a day on the coast of Maine enjoying Bar Harbor and a Whale Watching Trip.
We have partnered with Northern Adventures Scenic Flights and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company to provide this exciting package for our guests.

Check in at The Wentworth the evening prior and enjoy a leisurely dinner for two. Up early in the morning with breakfast to go as you will have to be at the airport in Fryeburg Maine by 9:00AM. (it is about a 40 minute drive). The one hour flight will take you over mountains, lakes, bays and over Acadia National Park arriving in Bar Harbor at 10:00AM.
You will have free time to explore Bar Harbor or enjoy lunch in one of the waterfront cafes until 12:30OM when you will board the ship “Atlanticat” to embark on a four hour whale watching adventure – perhaps one of the most exciting activities you may ever experience. Your destination is 20 miles south of Bar Harbor, the feeding ground of the larger whales. Along the way you may see harbor porpoise, seals and a great variety of pelagic seabirds. Offshore you will search for pods of pilot whales and atlantic white-sided dolphins, sharks and schools of bluefin tuna.
After your day at sea you will be transported back to the airport for your return flight to The Wentworth where you can relive your memories over a leisurely dinner in our dining room. Following breakfast the next morning relax by beautiful Jackson Falls or really completing the experience and drive to the top of Mount Washington – mountains and the sea in one trip!
Call us today at 800-637-0013 to find out how we can put together an exciting couple of days for you.

With our beautiful weather so far this summer the gardens at The Wentworth have never looked better. This flower box which is just outside of the Sunnyside Cottalge is filled with picasso petunias, sweet potato vine, geraniums and verbena. In the hanging basket above are white bacopa, verbena, torenia and fire cracker begonias. Our gardener Virgina can be found at The Wentworth Tuesday – Saturday and is always willing to give a tour of the gardens or answer any questions you may have.  
Guest often comment how wonderful it is to sit on our front porch surrounded by beautiful flowers, listen to the Jackson Falls and watch the world go by. Don’t let the summer go by without a visit so call us at 800-637-0013 soon to make your reservation or visit us on-line at www.thewentworth.com