Adornments Offers a Unique Shopping Experience

Some of the beautiful silver jewelry at Adornments

Step into this charming boutique at the Mill Falls Marketplace and you know you’re in a different kind of store.  The setting is at once fun and relaxed, with beautiful clothing and accessories for women of all ages.  From comfortable travel wear to one-of-a-kind pendants, Adornments offers world-class clothing and accessories that are a must-see for anyone visiting Meredith, NH.

“Everywhere you look there is something to delight you,” says Lori Losada, General Manager of Adornments, Inc.  “We hear a lot of women say, when they bring their friends in, ‘You’re going to love this store.’  It makes us feel very good.”

Indeed, what’s not to love?  Adornments carries items from the United States and around the world that are hard to find anywhere else.  Gloria Moore and Suzette Matthey-Wilson, a mother-daughter team with an elegant sense of style, own and operate this local boutique.  Gloria, who has lived overseas and done much world traveling, wanted to bring a bit of that experience into a retail setting, so founded Adornments about 20 years ago.  Since then, visitors to the Marketplace have found a diverse collection of products to enjoy. Read the rest of this entry »

Don’t Miss the Mill Falls Marketplace Holiday Open House!

It’s that time of year again—the Mill Falls Marketplace is having their annual holiday open house!  You won’t want to miss this festive event, which has become a favorite tradition in Meredith Village.

On Sunday, December 5^th from 1 – 4pm, the Marketplace will come to life with strolling carolers, horse-drawn wagon rides, and light refreshments.  You are sure to find unique gifts for all the special people on your list, as the wonderful merchants of the Marketplace will be offering exclusive specials.  One favorite boutique, Adornments, has a variety of handmade and one-of-a-kind scarves, hats, pendants, earrings, and pins, all at special holiday prices.  They are even giving away $20 gift certificates with the purchase of a $100 gift certificate!  And this is just one example of all the great deals and warm cheer you’ll find among the twelve shops of the Marketplace.

Make a day of it with a relaxing treatment from Cascade Spa and lunch at one of the cozy restaurants by Lake Winnipesaukee.  Holiday shopping has never been so much fun!  Hope to see you there…

Carrie Reed
The Mill Falls Blogging Team

Come to Meredith Village for a Special Thanksgiving Retreat

Celebrate the harvest season with a good old-fashioned Thanksgiving at The Inns and Spa at Mill Falls.  Quaint Meredith, NH is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a traditional holiday getaway, and the Inns are offering an irresistible retreat package to start the season off right…

Your Village Retreat includes two nights accommodations, a grand Thanksgiving day buffet prepared by Lakehouse Grille at Church Landing from 11:30 am – 5:00 pm, late afternoon turkey sandwiches in the lobbies of Church Landing and Mill Falls, breakfast each morning, and a discount coupon booklet to the Mill Falls Marketplace shops and restaurants.  There are also big-screen TVs in the cozy Church Landing lobby for watching the big football game!

With the delicious food, quiet atmosphere, and no clean up, you can enjoy a laid-back Thanksgiving with your loved ones, then start your holiday shopping in the Marketplace on Friday, which is a much more relaxed experience than Black Friday at the big box stores and malls.

For more information and reservations, click here or call the Inns at 800-622-6455.

Carrie Reed
The Mill Falls Blogging Team

Image credit: riptheskull at Flickr.com

Fun Festivities for the Fourth of July in Meredith!

Ahhh…  Summertime at last!  The heat has arrived, and with it, the chance to relax outside in the evening and enjoy fun, traditional New England fare along with the fresh air.  The quintessential summer celebration, Independence Day, is around the corner, and what could be better than watching the fireworks over Lake Winnipesaukee from a comfy spot at an old-fashioned clambake?  Camp’s patio at Chase House will be the place to be on the Fourth of July!

Dig in to a feast of lobster, steamers, and chowder at Camp’s All-American Clambake on Sunday, July 4^th starting at 6:30pm.  Then at dusk, sit back and enjoy the beautiful fireworks display over Meredith and Center Harbor Bay.  To keep the living easy, one price covers everything – just $64 per adult and $32 per child under age 12 includes tax, gratuity, and a great view of the show!  This popular event sells out quickly, so call 800-622-6455 to reserve your spot.

Come into town early for the 19^th annual Meredith Lions Club Rubber Duckie Race.  This spectacle is the organizations biggest fundraiser of the year, and benefits David’s House at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, as well as many other projects in the community.  At 4:00pm on July 4^th, over 3,500 yellow duckies will tumble down the cascade at Mill Falls and float to the finish line just past the footbridge in Hesky Park.  Tickets for cash prizes are $5 each or five for $20, and will be on sale until 3:30 of race day.  Last year’s event had quite the turnout, with nearly 4000 rubber duckies racing to Meredith Bay!  For more information, contact the Lions Club at at 279-6016.

We hope to see you in Meredith Village on the Fourth!

Carrie Reed
The Mill Falls Blogging Team

April Specials In Full Bloom

Spring is here and the Inns and Spa at Mill Falls want to share the beauty of Meredith and Lake Winnipesaukee with you!  The resort is offering two fantastic specials to make it easy to get away for a couple days…

Due to the overwhelming response from last month’s Travel NOW special, The Inns and Spa are extending the same great deal for April.  As a reminder, for $99 per night you and a guest can enjoy:

• 1 night at the Inn at Mill Falls
• A $25 spa credit towards Cascade Spa services
• 2 entrees for the price of 1 for Lunch AND Dinner at participating restaurants
• Complimentary continental breakfast
• Mill Falls Marketplace discount coupon book
• 20% off Company Store purchases

For an additional $50 you can upgrade to a lake-view room, or for $80 more indulge in a lake-view room with a whirlpool bath and a fireplace!

The second April special is called “Too Cool For School.”  Bring the family to the lake during April vacation, reserve one night at the regular rate and get your second night at the Inn free!  This offer is valid April 19 – 30, excluding Saturday the 24^th.

For details on either of these deals, visit the newsletter at http://millfalls.com/innsider/issue.php or call reservations at 800-622-6455.

The “Biggest Little Candy Store in the Lakes Region” is Growing!

Lee’s Candy Kitchen in the Mill Falls Marketplace is about to get a little bigger!  The shop, which is the oldest store in the Marketplace, has recently taken over the space next door and is doubling their floor space.  The small space the store has occupied since 1984 had become a little too crowded, and was jam-packed with goodies, as well as customers lined up to buy them.

Owners Gerry and Kathy Fagan say that one of the goals is to create a little more space, re-expose the beautiful brick walls of the old mill building, and bring back the old-time charm of a traditional candy shop.  They are also “very excited” about the store’s new centerpiece, a 40-foot U-shaped “Candy Corral,” which will feature over 200 gummy treats, sours, and other candy novelties in old-fashioned glass apothecary jars.  The “Candy Corral” will be the largest candy counter in the Lakes region and will be a fun attraction for families to enjoy while visiting Meredith Village.

Lee’s Candy Kitchen will continue to carry fine chocolates and homemade fudge, and prides itself on carrying high-quality products that are “not made in China.”  The store features New England made gourmet food products, as well as a beautiful line of YummyEarth organic treats.

The target date for the completion of remodeling is May 1^st, but the shop will continue to be open for most of the renovation period, so that customers can get their sweet fix!  Stop by and check out the homemade Easter bunnies, candy eggs, and chocolate-covered peeps!  Happy Spring!

Image credit:  miss karen at flickr.com

Meredith Resort Celebrates 25 Years with Special Giveaways

Back in the mid-1980s, The Inn at Mill Falls opened its doors and began its journey to help transform the sleepy town of Meredith from a run-down mill town into a revitalized and successful resort village, all while maintaining the charm and character of this old New England lakeside destination.  To celebrate this remarkable achievement, the Inns and Spa at Mill Falls is thanking its friends and guests, who helped make it all possible, by giving away four fabulous 25th anniversary packages over the course of this year.

Each Great Anniversary Giveaway package will include a two-night stay at the Inn with breakfast each morning at the Waterfall Café.  Also included in the package will be over $175 worth of gift cards for the shops and restaurants at the Mill Falls Marketplace.  The first drawing is taking place in March, so if you haven’t entered yet, now is the time!

Visit Meredith in March for a Special Sampling of What the Mill Falls has to Offer

March is the month of melting snow, longer days, and a glimmer of spring in the air. New life is beginning to stir, and with it, our spirits awaken.  This is the time of romance and fresh starts.  Now is the time to grab your sweetie and get away for a little time to connect and relax in a quiet setting with a cozy village at your door.  The Inns and Spa at Mill Falls are offering an irresistible deal that makes it easy…

Mill Falls Waterfall

For $99, you and a guest will enjoy:

• 1-night at the Inn at Mill Falls
• A $25 spa credit towards spa services
• 2 entrees for the price of one for Lunch AND Dinner at participating restaurants
• Complimentary continental breakfast
• Mill Falls Marketplace discount coupon book
• 20% off Company Store purchases

For an additional $50 you can upgrade to a lake-view room, or for $80 more indulge in a lake-view room with a whirlpool bath and a fireplace.  What a way to experience the luxury and amenities of the Mill Falls without spending a fortune!  For details visit http://millfalls.com/innsider/issue.php or call reservations at 800-622-6455 and ask about the Travel NOW offer.  You deserve it.

The Guest House Beading Studio Provides Space for Creativity at Mill Falls Marketplace

The new store at the Marketplace is not just an ordinary shop.  Even the name conjures up a warm and inviting place that makes you feel at home.  Opened four years ago in Meredith Village, The Guest House of Meredith recently moved to the Mill Falls Marketplace.  It is a creative studio, where people can come to learn, share, and socialize while designing and creating everything from jewelry and accessories, to one-of-a-kind art pieces, and even lampshades.  The possibilities are endless!

J. Lynn, the artist and published jewelry designer behind the idea for the studio, opened The Guest House after retiring from social work, where she specialized in play and art therapy.  She says the mission of the studio is to help inspire creativity.  Guests are free to browse the beautiful designs of J. Lynn, or create a new piece “that will amaze your friends.”  The friendly and professional staff can also design and create a stunning “made-for-you” piece for any occasion.

The Guest House carries a wide range of stones, artist beads, crystals, and jewelry-making components.  They also have fibers, such as silk and wool, so guests can craft scarves, hats, and purses, and add beads for accent.  Clays and resins are available as well, for sculpture, belt buckles, and other art forms.

Guests can work on their pieces right in the store.  The studio offers table space for beading, stitching, and design assistance.  The studio is also available for gatherings, such as bridal parties and girls’ night out.  Snacks and spirits are welcome here!  To really get inspired, be sure to check the class schedule and sign up for some of the classes and workshops at The Guest House!

J. Lynn is proud to be promoting a project she started called “Beads for the Brave.”  This campaign donates beading supplies to women serving in the military overseas, where they use this art for physical as well as emotional healing.  She encourages folks to bring any beading or craft items into the store to be shipped to our brave fellow artists.

In addition to beading and art supplies, classes, and studio space, The Guest House provides jewelry repair services.  From simple repairs to complete restringing and redesign, the talented staff can bring any piece back to life.

The next time you’re in Meredith, take a stroll through the Mill Falls Marketplace and stop in at The Guest House.  You just may find something to spark your creativity!

Celebration of the Marketplace’s 25th Anniversary, Big Success!

On Friday, August 14, I had the good fortune of attending The Inns & Spa at Mill Falls celebration of the 25th anniversary of its Marketplace.   It turned out to have everything they promised:  live music, face painting, balloon artist, free massages, and lots of great food provided by The Common Man, Giuseppe’s Pizzeria & Ristorante, and Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream.  For everyone’s enjoyment, there were also horse and buggy rides touring the quaint little town of Meredith, provided by the folks at Heritage Farm in Sanbornton.

We were blessed with nearly perfect weather; it was sunny and warm, with a gentle breeze to keep us cool when we weren’t in the shade.  The Buskers played for three hours to large crowds of folks taking part in the celebration or just passing through.  From what I could see, everyone had a very nice time.  I know I did!

The Marketplace has been offering a wide variety of unique shops and eateries to visitors of Meredith for over 25 years now.  It is situated in the center of Meredith NH, where you can find numerous other shopping and eating opportunities along Main Street and the surrounding area.  When you’re in town, stop by and check it out — I am sure you won’t be disappointed.

View more pictures of the event at our facebook fan page.