As Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations loom on the horizon, this is a great time to think about making remembrance candles. What are remembrance candles? Candles specifically displayed and lit in memory of people that have passed away (or are gone for other reasons). The candles are lit in a place of honor during holidays or […]
fireplace
Here we showcase the house where Jerry used to live. Jerry? Well, that’s what the reclusive author J. D. Salinger (1919-2010) wanted his most-trusted friends to call him–people like the current owner of the house in Cornish, New Hampshire, in which he once lived. During the later years of his life, Jerry lived just up […]
History
Noank’s House of Fables
Excerpt from “’Noank’s House of Fables,” Yankee Magazine, August, 1967. The “House of Fables” stands on a hill in Noank, Connecticut, overlooking the harbor. Not very long ago children called it the ghost house. In the daytime it appeared to be a large, dark, ornate Victorian house in need of repair and a coat of […]
And the views of Penobscot Bay are spectacular … [slideshow post_id=”563365″] You’re not familiar with the town of Bayside? Well, we’d have to say it’s one of the Maine coast’s hidden treasures. Located three miles south of Belfast and 16 miles north of Camden, Bayside was created in the late 19th century as a Wesleyan […]
Seven years after her death, Tasha Tudor is still as enigmatic, fascinating, and entertaining as she was in life. The famed illustrator’s family is determined to continue her legacy.
NOW WITH HALLOWEEN coming along at the end of this month, it’s time for ghost stories again. Over the years we’ve heard dozens of them, all supposedly “true.” But, you know, some are not easily explained. For instance, the late Dr. James Huntington, a Boston obstetrician who gave his 18th-century house, Firth Acres, in Hadley, […]
New Hampshire
A Special Place Called ‘Liberty Street’
Have you ever decided to do something that for most of your life you’d never have even dreamed of doing?
When Yankee’s editor-in-chief, Jud Hale, decided it was time to sell Liberty Street, the family lake house, his three sons came together to share their special memories of the place.
The Granite State has plenty to offer in the Great Outdoors. Read our picks for the best outdoor attractions in New Hampshire for 2014. BEST FAMILY CAMP: AMC’S THREE MILE ISLAND, Laconia Many families return the same week every summer to hike, swim, canoe, and sail. Or simply relax at the main house with its […]
Hungry? The Granite State offers plenty of restaurant options for hungry residents and visitors alike. Here are our picks for the best food & dining in New Hampshire for 2014. BEST COMFORT-FOOD DINING: CAMP, Meredith The tin roof, fieldstone fireplace, peeled-wood trim, and big pine tables evoke a classic lakeside camp, and the food echoes the […]
Built on the banks of the Mystic River in 1791, the historic Captain George Eldredge House is finally available … There are many wonderful restaurants in Mystic, Connecticut. On the night we visited a few months ago, however, we chose one called The S & P Oyster Company, simply because it’s located right on the […]
Looking to rest your head in the Nutmeg State? We’ve got you covered! Check out our picks for the best lodging in Connecticut for 2014. BEST GARDEN LOVER’S B&B: ROSELEDGE COUNTRY INN & FARM SHOPPE, Preston Sit beside this historic building eating free-range eggs amid the butterflies and hummingbirds flocking to the organic garden. Blooms […]