Holidays at the Candlelite Inn

The Harney Tea Tasting & Inn Tour was this past weekend and was a great success. The Inn was all decked out in their holiday finery. Holiday Tea from Harney &Sons was the Candlelite Inn's tea for tasting. A blend of black tea, cinnamon, almond, cloves and citrus. Proceeds of the ticket sales went to the NH Food Bank. If you are still looking for a mini getaway this holiday season, we still have rooms available. Relax by a cozy fire as you try your hand at one of our puzzles; or spend a quiet evening in the parlor sipping a mug of hot chocolate and reading a good book. Enjoy our holiday decorations, food and the Inn. A complimentary cheese tray & Holiday Tea will be served. So make your reservations early, for this offer is good until Christmas.

Holiday Tea at the Candlelite Inn

If you are looking for an early Christmas present for yourself or a friend join us here at the Candlelite Inn on December 4-6 for the Harney & Sons Holiday Tea Tasting & Inns Tour. The Holiday Tea & Inns Tour was such a big hit last year, that we added the tea tasting with John Harney & Sons. You will be visiting 7 inns in the Lake Sunapee Region for your self-guided 2 day tour. All the Inns will be decorated in all their holiday finery as you sip a cup of tea and nibble on some delectable sweets & savories. A portion of the proceeds will be going to the NH Food Bank. We do have packages still available. Call the Candlelite Inn with any questions or to make your reservations. It's for a good cause. Happy Holidays Everyone!

Holidays at the Candlelite Inn

It's that time of the year with Thanksgiving around the corner, the hustle & bustle of Christmas shopping, family gatherings and parties with friends. Here at the Candlelite Inn on November 20-22, is our Holiday Shopper's Weekend. After a day of tax free shopping, it's back to the Inn for wrapping and all that's needed will be waiting. There will be light hors d'oeuvres while wrapping your gifts and holiday music to get you in the mood; a light supper, discount voucher from Tanger Outlet. Relax in front of a fire with a mug of hot chocolate and cookies.What better way to wait for Santa!

Halloween Weekend at the Candlelite Inn

Well known and respected local psychic, Catherine Gibson will be back at the Candlelite Inn again this year. Catherine has a degree in psychology and her talents lie in tarot, numerology and astrology. She is here to help you to understand the energy that surrounds us.Reservations must be made. Rooms are still available.

Haunting Whisper Vineyard

Labor Day weekend, my husband, daughter, a friend and myself went over to Haunting Whisper Vineyard in Danbury. The view was incredible as you look down over the vineyards. The wine was fantastic. They had mostly white wines, but by the end of the year, reds were being introduced. Eric, of course, was very knowledgeable. As we tasted the various wines, he talk about the flavor that you would be tasting. He is planning to have wine tasting parties in the future. So if you are in the neighborhood and want to try some local wine, make Haunting Whisper Vineyard a must stop.

The Fall Festival at Mt Sunapee Resort has been re-scheduled for October 10th due to the rain. There will be live music, BBQ & pig roast, wagon rides, sky rides, just to mention a few.

Don't forget the Warner Fall Foliage Festival which is October 9th, 10th & 11th is in its 62nd year. Parade, competitions, arts & crafts, farmers market. This is just a sampling.

Lots going on at both events this weekend. We still have several rooms available.

There is lots happening this weekend in the Lake Sunapee Region. On Saturday, October 3rd, join in the festivities at Mt Sunapee Resort. There will be aerial rides, chance to win 2009-2010 lift ticket, pig roast & BBQ, live music, horse drawn wagon rides and much more.

On Sunday, at Muster Field Farm Museum, they will be celebrating Harvest Day from 10AM to 4 PM. There will be guided tours, open hearth cooking, fiddling & folk music, weaving, basket and candle making, farm stand with seasonal produce and some great food. This is only a sampling of what you will find there.

We still have rooms available here at the Candlelite Inn.

The weather has been beautiful these passed few days. As I take my early morning or afternoon walk the fall colors are magnificent. Yesterday morning's walk there was a light breeze and as I was walking the leaves were floating around me. The colors are going to be just as good if not better than last year. The weather has been perfect with warm days and cool evening.

Haunting Weekend

Well known and respected, local psychic, Catherine Gibson will be back at the Candlelite Inn on Halloween Weekend--October 31st--for tarot card readings. Come see what's in the cards for you. Package weekend available. Reservations are required.

Warner Fall Foliage Festival

The Warner Fall Foliage Festival is in its 62nd year and the Candlelite Inn is only minutes away. There is something for everyone--from arts & crafts, country bazaar, pie eating contest to entertainment, competitions and suppers. Columbus Day Weekend October 9th, 10th & 11th.

Sweetest Day

Sweetest Day is observed on the 3rd Saturday of October. Originated by Herbert Birch Kingston in Cleveland in 1922. He was a philanthropist and candy company employee who wanted to bring happiness to many. Over the years, Sweetest Day has evolved into a time to express romantic love and also to show appreciation to friends.

For all that reserved a 2 night stay at the Candlelite Inn on October 16th-18th, will receive a box of homemade chocolates as a thank you.

Recipe: Mixed Berry-Corn Mini Loaves

What’s great about this

recipe is that you can make mini loaves or muffins. Try using different fruit, such as blackberries, strawberries, peaches, rhubarb. Also toast them for breakfast.

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup flour
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• ¼ tsp. salt
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/3 cup corn, canola or vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tsp finely shredded orange peel
• ¾ cup raspberries
• ¾ cup blueberry
• Non stick cooking spray

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat five 5-3/4x3x2 inch disposable foil loaf pans with cooking spray. In a large bowl combine cornmeal, flour, sugar baking powder and salt. Add milk, oil, eggs and orange peel. Stir to combine. Gently stir in raspberries and blueberries. Evenly divide batter among loaf pans. Bake until tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Bake 18-20 minutes for loaves; 12-15 minutes for muffins. Cool in pans for 5 minutes. Remove from pans and cool on wire rack before serving. Serve with flavored butter or flavored cream cheese.

Makes: 5 loaves or 12-14 muffins.

From the Innkeeper’s Desk

The summer is slowly coming to a close and soon the leaves on the trees will be turning to crimson red, brilliant yellows and bright oranges. Next thing you know, we will be getting ready for the holiday season. But there still time for our summer packages and we have a few new ones for fall. Our gift shop has added two NH entrepreneurs to our beautiful array of gifts. The first is Earthway Soap Company from Concord NH, makers of organic soap, linen spray, bath salts & bubble baths. Visit them at www.earthwaysoap.etsy.com and the other is Winter Harbor Press who print beautiful note cards of New England. Their website is www.winterharborpress.com and they are from right here in Bradford.

Looking for a hostess gift, something for your babysitter or house sitter, not to mention the holidays? When you visit us, take a peek in our corner gift shop. There is something for everyone. Hope to see you soon.

Last Call for Summer Packages:
Romance on the Lake ends Labor Day Weekend. Buffet aboard MV Kearsarge $115 above room rate—2 night minimum required for this package

Fall Packages:
Yankee Dollar Stretcher Deal—Labor Day Weekend. Stay 3 nights & pay for 2; discounts at Planetarium, Fells, Indian Museum Canterbury Shaker Village; 10% off dining, coupon voucher to Tanger Outlets, afternoon & evening refreshments, full breakfast each morning with dessert & a special take home gift.

Fall Foliage Midweek Getaway: September 20th to October 31st
.Full autumn breakfast each morning with dessert, warm cider & autumn sweets in the evening, self guided tour, 10% off dinner, special take home gift. 2 night minimum with this package. $15 above room rate.

Exploring the Covered Bridges of NH. September & October.
Breakfast, warm cider, covered bridge gift basket. $25 above room rate. 2 nights required.

At Falls End. October 30th & 31st.
Breakfast each morning with dessert, ghoulish desserts & sinister goodies throughout weekend, Friday evening light hors d’oeuvres, 10% off dinner, stay a 3rd night and receive 50% off and the highlight of the weekend, well known & respected, local psychic, Catherine Gibson, will be here on Saturday afternoon for card reading. There is an additional charge.

Upcoming Early Winter Packages:

• Open Doors. November 7-8
• Holiday Shopper’s Weekend. November 20-22.
• Victorian Christmas Tea Tasting. December 4-6
• New Year’s Eve at the Candlelite Inn. December 31 & January 1

Upcoming Winter Packages:

• Stay & Ski Packages with Mt Sunapee Resort & Pats Peak
• Romantic Month of February. Our Valentine special

And don’t forget our ongoing package “Friends Getaway”. http://www.candleliteinn.com/packages/id7.htm#friends_getaway

View all our specials at http://www.candleliteinn.com/packages/