Category Archives: Squam Lake

Picture yourself at the perfect DINE summer getaway

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Summer, Rabbit Hill InnWhile Memorial Day feels like the unofficial start to summer, the calendar officially turns to summer this week on the longest day of the year, June 21st.  The Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) have also unofficially turned their sights … Read more

DINE inns open the door to 2022

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New Year's eve celebrations at DINE innsAs the calendar turns from 2021 to 2022, the Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) get ready to open the door to a new year.  Perhaps nothing is more evocative of hospitality than a welcoming door to one of ten … Read more

Shop tax-free and stay with inn getaways to New Hampshire

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Last week we started a series exploring the ideal places to shop and stay in smaller towns offering unique stores for that hard-to-shop-for person, starting in Vermont.  After the National Retail Federation surveys showed holiday shopping will increase by … Read more

Elopements, Small weddings and recommitments at New England Inns – Part III– New Hampshire

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Wedding couple in front of Manor on Golden PondWe started our series of blog stories about elopements, small weddings and recommitments at Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) with a story about packages and offerings from inns in Massachusetts.  From there, we wrote about offerings from DINE member … Read more

Fall guide to leaf peeping getaways in DINE country

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Once we turn the calendar to September and Labor Day passes, all eyes are on autumn.  With kids back to school and football starting, it sure feels like the days of summer are waning.  Yet with fall comes visions of … Read more

Don’t miss summer attractions in Massachusetts and New Hampshire

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As August approaches, we can’t help but think how quickly summer will be over.  August is prime time for outdoor fun and romantic getaways in New England and the 12 Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) are ready to welcome … Read more

Foodie Fun:  A  New Hampshire to Vermont DINEtinerary

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While all DINE member inns serve up fabulous food for breakfast and some also offer dinner too, the Manor on Golden Pond and the Rabbit Hill Inn offer an ideal itinerary for those who define a great vacation by fab food. Close to one another, an itinerary that includes Rabbit Hill Inn and Manor On Golden Pond offers foodies specialized classes, fun food tours and the chance to sample exquisite dining in both of the inns’ dining rooms too. Both Manor on Golden Pond and Rabbit Hill Inn offer four diamond dining, afternoon tea, very special breakfasts and unique food activities and experiences.

It's not too late for a romantic autumn getaway

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After the kind of month we've had filled with the stress of government shut downs and impeding government economic defaults, don't you owe you and your partner the chance to rest easy, romance often and rejuvenate once again? We call these the 3 Rs of DINE and just as you need fuel to feed the body, you need the 3 R's to revive the heart and soul. Visit the package pages on DistinctiveInns.com for a complete rundown of packages offered by DINE inns. We've done the thinking and planning for your next New England getaway, you simply choose the package that sounds the best for you!

Look what we have to look forward to

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Fallfoliage2012-wreath at Camden Maine StayWe’re not quite to fall color yet, but before you know it, peak color will highlight your getaway to DINE country, and the sooner you make your reservation, the better your chances of getting the room you want.  … Read more

See how our gardens grow – Part 2

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Last week, we took you on an armchair tour of some of the DINE gardens, offering a glimpse into the beautiful gardens in some of the eleven Distinctive Inns of New England.  Space did not allow for us … Read more