David Maloof writing for the Boston Globe says "...Fitzwilliam might actually be the prettiest town in all of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont..."
Whether you are vacationing in New Hampshire, visiting family or friends, or just need a change of venue, we invite you to experience an unhurried interlude with us, in the welcoming atmosphere of the Ashburn House.
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Springtime !
The recent rains have turned Fitzwilliam into a verdant, blossoming village! This should
portend a good blossom for rhododendrons now and in July at the Rhododendron State Park right here in Fitzwilliam. ( spectacular, unusual, late blossoming wild rhododendrons in a 'Secret Garden' tucked into this park). This is a great time to get an early start on mountain climbing. Little Monadnock and Gap Mountain are right here in Fitzwilliam. Grand Monadnock is only 12 minutes away! Fishing on the lakes in town and nearby by foot or boat entices many. The growing antique stores in Fitzwilliam and nearby Troy provide unexpected treasures!
New to Fitzwilliam , our own market with excellent butcher shop, The Meating Place, and
Birds and Things, a haven for all things bird and nature related. Then there is Sugar and Spice,
especially good for second hand children's clothes as well as new and slightly used gifts.
Local performances and activities abound.. the Farmer's Markets are open... garden clubs
are hosting annual plant sales....
Keene: Horatio Colony: June 2, 9 , 13, 20, 23: programs for children and adults
Colonial Theater: May 25: Whose Lives Anyway?
Fitzwilliam :
Children's Fishing Tournament: Town Pond: Age 15 and under welcome!
Strawberry Festival: June 30: 1-4PM
Fitzwilliam Antiques Show and Sale: July 21: Popular juried show
Long Range: 250th Anniversary Weekend: July 28 & 29;
Peterborough Players:July 4-15: I Do!; I Do!July 18-29: The 39 Steps;
Aug 1-12: The Admirable Crichton; Aug 15-26: Present Laughter
Apple Hill Concerts: Apple Hill String Quartet and renowned guest artists:
Bring your own picnic dinner before the concert or eat there:
June 19; J 26; July 3; July 17; July 24; July 31; Aug 7; Aug 14; Aug 21
MacDowell Colony Visiting Day: watch for Sunday date in mid-August
When in the Monadnock region, treat yourself to some of our fine restaurants: Flipside in Fitzwilliam now open for dinner Fri and Sat nights... or Ed's Pizza,
Sunflowers, Nicola's Trattoria, Cheshire Tavern in Fitzwilliam, Lucas,
Waterhouse, Harlow's Pub, Elm Street Brewery ...to name a few.
Area ice cream venues: Flipside, Kimball's Farm, Rick's Ice Cream, Burdicks and Ava Maria
Many venues offer music events on weekends plus Open Mike and Karaoke in
Fitzwilliam,Troy and Keene
So come stay at the Ashburn House Bed and Breakfast and hike some trails, relax and enjoy a change of pace.. A peaceful country experience awaits you!
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