Music to Your Ears
If you like music, you’ll find it in the Monadnock Region! An abundance of all types of music from rock to jazz to classical to opera can be found at numerous venues throughout the year. This blog is intended to give you a sampling of musical...
Covered Bridges in our Region
One of the attractions of the Monadnock Region is our covered bridges. There are six nearby covered bridges and a seventh not too far from the Bridges Inn. And the grand covered bridge of all, the Windsor-Cornish covered Bridge, is about an hour...
Summer In Swanzey
The Town of Swanzey describes itself as the second largest community in Cheshire County with a total land area of 45 square miles, made up of five distinct villages: Swanzey Center, North Swanzey, East Swanzey, West Swanzey, and Westport. Scattered...
Hiking in the Monadnock Region
License Plate images from the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway Trail Club website The Monadnock Region offers numerous hiking opportunities, and depending on how rigorous a hike you want and how much time you have, there’s likely something to...
Winter in the Monadnock Region
Winter at the Bridges Inn (from a previous year) If you're uncertain about coming to the Monadnock Region during the winter, there’s plenty to warrant a trip here, and the quaintness and lack of crowds could be a plus. Whether you prefer outdoor...
Fall Favorites in the Monadnock Region
As I write this blog, autumn colors have not quite exploded, but within a few days, foliage colors will be bursting and there will be an abundance of uniquely fall things to do and see. Aerial photo of the Bridges Inn (2021) by Jay Wold of Visual...
What to Expect at a Bed & Breakfast
Many of our guests regularly stay at Bed and Breakfasts (B&Bs) and seek them out whenever they travel. But even those who routinely stay at B&Bs, there was a first time. For those who have never stayed at a B&B, I will try to explain...
Taking a Piece of New Hampshire Home with You
When guests come to the Bridges Inn at Whitcomb House, they don’t just experience our bountiful breakfasts and warm hospitality, they also get a taste of New Hampshire. We use many locally made products in our breakfasts and throughout the inn. We...
Burst of Spring
With the seemingly never-ending pandemic and few guests at the inn, I have not been inspired to write blogs. But suddenly, with a burst of spring and a surge in reservations, it’s time for an update on what is happening in the region. Flowers are...
Progress during a Pandemic (Part 2 of 2)
The pandemic continued on, guests were few and far between, and we continued to make progress here at the Bridges Inn. Our recent blog, Progress during a Pandemic (Part 1 of 2) discussed some of the projects we worked on, with the spotlight on the...
Progress during a Pandemic (Part 1 of 2)
I think we can all agree that 2020 has been a strange year. No matter where we live and what occupation or stage of our life we’re in, day-to-day routines have been greatly disrupted, from how we shop and where we can go, to the people we can see....
Antiques, Antiques, Antiques
Until I bought the Bridges Inn at Whitcomb House over 13 years ago, I had little interest in antiques. I had always lived in a newer home but moving into the fully furnished inn, built in 1792, chock full of antiques and vintage items, gave me new...
