Inn at Pleasant Lake

Starting at some point in September we will have a company here to lift our antique barn and pour a finished basement.  We are really excited for this which might seem a bit odd, but we have always been short on storage space and the thought of a clean and open area is wonderful.  We will have a nice spot to put our canoes and kayaks in the winter and a nice home for our big tractor.  Finally we can move the majority of our catering equipment out of our housekeeping area in the basement below our commercial kitchen.  The contractor will be lifting the entire structure, straightening it and then pouring a foundation.  The entire barn will be elevated an additional 30 inches after the foundation is in.

We will post pictures as the project unfolds.

August 28 & 29, Muster Field Farm Days, Muster Field Farm, North Sutton, NH

August 24-29 & August 31-September 5, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, New London Barn Playhouse, New London, NH

September 2-6, Hopkinton State Fair, Hopkinton, NH

September 4, SRKG Fall Walkabout, SRKG, 4.2 miles, level: easy.

September 12, New Hampshire Antiquarian Book Fair, Concord, NH

September 26, Lake Sunapee Chowder Challenge, Sunapee Harbor, Sunapee, NH

through September 16, Vermont Watercolor Society Exhibit, Library Arts Center, Newport, NH

through October 11, Art at the Fells:  Celebrating NH Family Farms, The Fells Estate, Newbury, NH

through September 20, The Magnificent Views of the Kearsarge/Sunapee Area, Little Brook Gallery, New London, NH

through November 14, “Four Legged”  Celebrating the Animan Kingdom,  Mill Brook Gallery & Sculpture Garden, Concord, NH

October 22-24, Psychic Medium Spiritual Weekend, Inn at Pleasant Lake, New London, NH

In April of 2009 and 2010, Linda and Brian attended the Discover New England International Tourism Summit to begin selling the inn to international travelers via tour receptives here in the US and Tour Operators overseas.  We met with German, English, French, Italian, Dutch and Chinese tour operators to discuss selling our country inn rooms to this market.  Our region of the state is often passed over with many of the tours going to The coast of Maine, up to North Conway, across to Vermont and down throught the Berkshires and Connecticut before heading back to Boston to fly back to Europe.  Pecco Beaufays from the Highland Lake Inn in East Andover and our inn hope to change this and welcome more travelers to our beautiful part of the state of NH. 

In April 2009 we signed two contracts, one with a tour receptive in Boston and another one in NYC.  These were for April 2010-April 2011, so this is our first season being sold to these overseas travelers.  We welcome our first internationals through this program at the end of August and have many different couples arriving through the end of October.  It seems predominantly Italian and German couples are booked.

We are excited to have these customers come and feel confident that they will enjoy the beauty of the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region as much as we do.

One of the most spectacular times to dine at The Inn at Pleasant Lake is during a full moon.  These photos were taken back in June of 2010 and it’s no wonder that legend has it that a full moon rising above Mt. Kearsarge is said to have  inspired the song, When The Moon comes over the Mountain, sung by Kate Smith as her theme song for The Kate Smith Show in the 1930’s.  

Upcoming full moons:  Tuesday, August 24 (dining room closed, but inn is open for rooms)
                                               Thursday, September 23
                                               Saturday, October 23

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      It has been a busy summer for the Inn at Pleasant Lake.  The tired, sandy driveway was given new life during that really hot week in July.  The guys from J&B Landscaping worked really hard in that 95+ degree heat to provide us with a beautiful new bluestone driveway and garden wall.  We love the results as do many of the guests that have seen the new change.  This summer has been one of the best for our guests hoping for a warm, dry vacation.  What great weather we are having!  We hope you get a chance to be here yourself!

Summer is upon us in full force marked by the arrival of a heat wave.  Our guests are staying cool in the inn and at the beach by taking a dip in Pleasant Lake.

Every Wednesday this summer, the New London town green is host to a “Market on the Green“.   When you visit you will often find a band playing outdoors in the evening at one of the many nearby town gazebos.

A visit to The Fells is on most guests lists of things to do while in the area.  From June 23rd – October 11th an art exhibit during main house hours, “Art at The Fells:  Celebrating New Hampshire Family Farms”

The last weekend in both July & August still has a good choice of rooms.  If you are planning a vacation to New Hampshire, book your reservations soon. 

The Fair runs August 7th-15th, 10am-5pm, daily, rain or shine.

Shop more than 200 individual craft booths featuring jewelry, wood accessories, decorative glass, pottery, fiber arts, metalwork, furniture, prints, and more.

The week of the fair is always one of the busiest of the year.  There is still some availability August 8-11 and August 14&15.  Make your plans soon.  Check Availability

Our prix-fixe dinner is served Wednesday-Sunday each week.

What makes a country inn so different?  Service, intimacy and peacefulness are primary.  B&B’s as well as Country Inns are typically operated by their owners and sometimes a small contingency of dedicated staff.  Generally, people working at these establishments do so for the experience of meeting new people as well as the enjoyment of pleasing the guests.   Breakfast is included and at The Inn at Pleasant Lake you will find an afternoon tea included as well.

At The Inn at Pleasant Lake, we cater to all ages.  Many of our guests are couples, families and zoomers (travelling baby boomers).  The inn is a superb spot for an intimate wedding and a great spot for families and groups to gather together or business colleagues to meet.

In the summer, we have beach towels and chairs ready for you to borrow for a day at the beach (just in front of the inn) and we keep a couple of baskets of sand toys for the children to enjoy.  We have one rowboat, two canoes and one double kayak for your enjoyment on the lake as well.  Of course, swimming in our beautiful, clean and clear Pleasant Lake is a great way to cool off on a hot summer day.

One thing that sets The Inn at Pleasant Lake apart is our fine dining restaurant managed by owner and Executive Chef, Brian MacKenzie.  The prix-fixe dinners are often the sole reason that some guests come to stay.  

If you are seeking a lake vacation at a country inn, reserve a stay at the Inn at Pleasant Lake for a memorable experience.

My Dad! Mowing the Inn lawn 5-20-2010

As I look out at the glistening lake I am reminded how truly fortunate I am to live in one of the most beautiful spots in our great country.  Just up in town, main street is getting a fresh coat of black top, NESE’s Othello opens tonight at Colby Sawyer, and children all over town are dreaming of their summer vacations (a mere month away).   Memorial Day weekend signals the kickoff of the summer travel season.  The inn is a great place to step back and forget the deadlines and pressures of everyday life. 

I’ve just posted a  Dine & Stay Getaway for Sunday of Memorial Day.   It’s hard to believe the end of May is almost here.  If you get the chance you may want to take part in this special.

Our new website went live a couple of weeks ago and we hope you are enjoying it.  We will be posting new pictures of all the rooms that were updated in the next few weeks. 

If you frequent facebook or twitter you can find us there as well.

Enjoy the day! 

Fondly, Linda

May is full of activity this year.  Join us for some fun.

May 1, 2010, New London becomes Olde London to kick off Shakespeare month
11:45 AM – May Day Celebration Parade
Events on the Green after the parade:
Crowning of the May Queen, Maypole Dance, Morris Dancers, Bagpipers,
Childrens Games, Creating May Baskets, Coloring Contest.May 1, 2010, 15th Annual Chocolatefest
12PM-3PM, judging at 2:30PM
Colby Sawyer College, Wheeler Hall, Ware Campus Center, $10 per person, under 5 are free
Attendees sample chocolates and vote on their favorite.
603.526.6575 for more information

May 2, 2010, Kearsarge Chorale Concert, 4PM
First Baptist Church, free

May 9, 2010, Mother’s Day Dine & Stay Packages
Treat Mom to a night away and a delicous meal & save!   lunch menu, dinner menu

May 21, 2010, Opening Night, Othello
Performed by the Northeast Shakespeare Ensemble
Colby Sawyer College, Sawyer Center Theater
Runs through May 30th, 2010