Enrich, Engage and Explore at the Mount Washington Resort

The Mount Washington Resort at Bretton Woods invites guests to enrich relationships with loved ones, engage in a new pursuit or passion and explore endless opportunities at a getaway in the White Mountains. From hands-on cooking courses by award-winning chefs to expert instruction for honing fly fishing and golf skills, to learning the thrill of rock climbing on local crags, to engaging workshops in the arts of photography or painting, there is an enrichment experience for every taste. A full daily roster of workshops and lectures, including shutterbug hikes, mountain biking, nature hikes, geocaching treasure hunts, and a host of family fun activities will complement the wide variety of in-depth schools being offered this summer.

Bretton Woods, NH (PRWEB) May 10, 2006 -- In an era when time is at a premium, people are looking to fill their life with enriching travel experiences that will allow for active participation and immersion in a destination's offerings. The new traveler wants to be involved - to learn new experiences, to interact with loved ones, and to learn about and appreciate the destination at more than a superficial level. Travel is now seen as an opportunity to spend precious time renewing yourself or nurturing relationships with important family and friends.

Fun is on the lesson plan for the Resort's slate of in-depth schools offered for the summer of 2006. A gourmet retreat is in store for all who attend the Summer Fresh and Abundant Harvest Cooking Schools. Aspiring photographers are invited to join professionals to learn the art of successful composition at the Photography Schools. Guests can discover the artists in themselves in the beautiful and colorful setting of The Mount Washington Resort at the Painting School. The Fly Fishing School will whet appetites as well as lines, and fishing and golf will combine for challenge and fun at the Cast and Putt Schools.    

Family Rock Climbing School will bring the family together to share the thrill of learning rock climbing skills, and The Resort invites guests to team up with a partner and meet other fun couples to experience the excitement of learning the sport of rock climbing at fantastic local cliffs at the Couples' Climbing School. Experienced and certified guides from International Mountain Climbing School (IMCS) will be leading all rock climbing schools.

With one advance call to the Adventure Center, a specialist can advise guests on the many opportunities available when they arrive, and can make all arrangements necessary. The daily activities schedule includes an abundance of clinics and lectures on recreation, local history and arts and crafts, and fine living topics such as the secrets of single malt scotch whiskey. Visiting musicians and artisans frequent the summer schedule to round out the cultural offerings at the Resort.

The Resort offers countless ways to spend vacations such as exploring on a hike or mountain bike through a 100-kilometer trial network in the White Mountain National forest. On a guided two-hour shutterbug hike, guests can stroll the Resort's picturesque grounds and get photo advice and tips.

New for summer 2006, the Adventure Center will offer the latest in high-tech treasure hunting, geocaching. Families and friends can test their skills at this treasure hunt on the Resort grounds using a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. Geocaching offers families a chance to experience this cutting-edge technology while building bonds with other family members and friends and getting outside.

The Mount Washington Resort Adventure Center overlooks the golf course and tennis courts and features the latest recreational opportunities. Custom clinics for families and women mean guests enrich their lives in a new sport with in a shared experience with loved ones.

Outdoor enthusiasts will be delighted by the extensive list of complimentary recreational options available to Resort Passport holders, including use of a dozen red clay tennis courts (reservations recommended); use of the manicured 9-hole putting green; swimming in any of the Resort?s four pools, including the Hotel's newly renovated indoor pool; use of the Hotel's new fitness facility as well as the Bretton Woods Sports Club - complete with exercise and weight rooms, racquetball courts, pool, steam rooms and Jacuzzi; family games including croquet, badminton, bocce, volleyball, horseshoes, and kite flying; guided hikes and nature walks and Nordic Walking.

Cast and Putt
July 20-23 & August 11-14
Mount Washington Hotel: Starting at $329 per person per night for wade trip, or $349 per person per night for float trip
Bretton Arms Country Inn: Starting at $305 per person per night for wade trip, or $325 per person per night for float trip
Lodge at Bretton Woods: Starting at $255 per person per night for wade trip, or $275 per person per night for float trip

Fly Fishing Schools
August 22-25 & September 17-20
Mount Washington Hotel: Starting at $319 per person per night - Bretton Arms Country Inn: Starting at $295 per person per night - Lodge at Bretton Woods: Starting at $269 per person per night

Cooking Schools
June 1-4 "Spring Fresh" & October 15-18 "Abundant Harvest"
Mount Washington Hotel: Starting at $295 per person per night - Bretton Arms Country Inn: Starting at $269 per person per night- Lodge at Bretton Woods: Starting at $245 per person per night

Photography School
June 18-20 "Snapshot of Spring" with Clive Russ (www.cliveruss.com)
Mount Washington Hotel: Starting at $279 per person per night - Bretton Arms Country Inn: Starting at $255 per person per night
Lodge at Bretton Woods: Starting at $229 per person per night

> Packages include two nights accommodations, two dinners, two breakfasts and one lunch

September 24-27 "Leaf Peepers' Photography School"
Mount Washington Hotel: Starting at $325 per person per night - Bretton Arms Country Inn: Starting at $249 per person per night- Lodge at Bretton Woods: Starting at $225 per person per night

Family Rock Climbing Schools
July 17-19 & August 14-16
Mount Washington Hotel: Starting at $295 per person per night - Bretton Arms Country Inn: Starting at $269 per person per night- Lodge at Bretton Woods: Starting at $245 per person per night.

Couples' Climbing School
June 8-11 & September 21-24
Mount Washington Hotel: Starting at $295 per person per night - Bretton Arms Country Inn: Starting at $269 per person per night- Lodge at Bretton Woods: Starting at $245 per person per night

Watercolor Painting School with renowned New England artist Sal Contreras
June 21-24, August 3-6 & November 16-19
Mount Washington Hotel: Starting at $249 per person per night - Bretton Arms Country Inn: Starting at $225 per person per night- Lodge at Bretton Woods: Starting at $199 per person per night

Whether guests come to The Mount Washington Resort to relax or achieve new recreational goals, learn new skills that will bring balance and harmony to everyday life, or just to have fun, the Adventure Center staff can help design a fulfilling and rewarding getaway.

For more information about The Mount Washington Resort at Bretton Woods, please call 877-873-0626, toll free, or visit www.mtwashington.com.

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