New Hampshire

The Rocks Estate Christmas Tree Farm in Bethlehem, NH

At The Rocks Estate Christmas Tree Farm in Bethlehem, New Hampshire, it’s as though a rural Downton Abbey has merged with Kris Kringle’s village.    A wintry morning sun begins its climb on this early December day. All around, ridges streaked with snow remind us that we’re in the heart of the White Mountains, with New […]

Massachusetts

Martha’s Vineyard Winter Weekend Retreat

You may not think of Martha’s Vineyard as a winter getaway, but you should. In early February, my wife, Grace, and I escaped the New Hampshire winter for a weekend in Edgartown, Massachusetts. It wasn’t the kind of island retreat most often thought of when the snow flies. But it suited us just fine. The […]

New England

New England Inns with Fireplaces

These New England inns, with guest rooms and common gathering areas warmed by flames, excel at offering the cozy side of winter.

New England

Best 5 Holiday Shopping Towns in New England

One-of-a-kind treasures and old-time Yuletide merriment bring the magic of the season to life in these best 5 holiday shopping towns in New England.