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Herrmann's Lipizzan Stallions

Be prepared to be amazed by Herrmann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions from September 9^th-11^th, 2011! Purchase your tickets now for the 90-minute performances which include classical dressage, gorgeous Pas de Trois, and unbelievable Airs Above the Ground. There are shows Friday, Saturday and Sunday, all held at the Kancamagus Recreation Center in Lincoln, NH.

Loon Mountain Franconia Notch Bike Tour

Ride Like the Wind!

Terramesa is sponsoring a South Peak Resort owner event! Hop on one of Loon’s shuttles and bus on up to Echo Lake and then travel via bicycle all the way back to Loon Mountain! The 14-mile bike route runs from the Franconia Notch Trail, to Route 3 past the Flume and Clark’s Trading Post, to Connector Road, to Loon’s bicycle path. You may use your own bike, one of South Peak’s (first come first serve), or one from Loon’s fleet. Helmets are mandatory, and are included with both South Peak’s and Loon’s bicycles.

The event and its cost are contingent on the number of reservations.

Sunday, September 11, 2011
9am - approx. 2pm
Please RSVP to ehershey@southpeakresort.com by noon, Friday, September 2^nd

South Peak Resort—“That’s What I Call Living, Aunt Polly!”

South Peak Resort, New Hampshire Optimism, and Pollyanna
One doesn’t wander around the neighboring town of Littleton, New Hampshire long before realizing it was once home to Eleanor H. Porter, author of the classic children’s novel “Pollyanna.” A statue of Pollyanna, arms flung wide, stands in front of the Littleton Library and Littleton hosts “The Official Pollyanna Glad Day” festival every summer.

So who’s Pollyanna anyway?

Pollyanna is the heroine of the classic children’s novel of the same name. The orphan of missionary parents, she was sent to live with her distant and painfully stern Aunt Polly. Though she weathered much difficulty in her young life, Pollyanna managed to find something bright and wonderful in every situation; even when no one else could see her brighter view. As is often the case for orphans (especially in classic literature), great creativity is needed to survive their tragic circumstances. Pollyanna’s choice of perspective and attitude positioned her to see the good in everyone and treat them accordingly. She was zealous and persistent in her efforts, and “BY GOLLY AUNT POLLY” she was charming! In due time even the most miserable resident of Beldingsville, VT welcomed her vision and began to embody her expectations.

Pollyanna was the creation of Eleanor H. Porter, born on December 19, 1868, in Littleton, New Hampshire. Eleanor attended Littleton schools and later went to The New England Conservatory of Music where she studied voice and was part of the Cambridge Choral Society. Her most famous book, Pollyanna, was published in 1913. It topped the best seller list for two years, was translated into 12 languages, and by 1920, had been printed 47 times. Eleanor said of Pollyanna, “My relationship with ‘Pollyanna’ is a very personal one, because Pollyanna got me through my childhood.”

The name Pollyanna is deeply embedded in our culture. Such was the intensity of Pollyanna’s irrepressible optimism that she became known as “The Glad Girl” and “Glad Clubs” sprang up around the country. One could even play the “Glad Game.” Webster and Oxford dictionaries define Pollyanna as a person characterized by irrepressible optimism and a tendency to find good in everything, but popular usage of the term “Pollyannaish” is pejorative and symbolizes someone who is too naïve, blind to reality, and exhibiting excessive optimism. In fact, it’s just not cool to be “Pollyannaish.”

The story of Pollyanna has been filmed several times. Notable adaptations have been a silent version, starring Mary Pickford, and a Walt Disney film released in 1960 starring English actress Hayley Mills in the title role. I remember the vintage Disney version and can still hear the gleeful voice of Hayley Mills commanding those around her to see things her way.

So what does South Peak Resort have to do with Pollyanna?
Consider this quote from Pollyanna:

“Aunt Polly, you haven’t left me any time at all just to-to live…I mean living-doing the things you want to do: playing outdoors, reading (to myself, of course), climbing hills, talking to Mr. Tom in the garden, and Nancy, and finding out all about the houses and the people and everything everywhere all through the perfectly lovely streets I came through yesterday. That’s what I call living, Aunt Polly. Just breathing isn’t living!”
Read Pollyanna

So maybe, just maybe…you are ready to LIVE, too?
South Peak Resorts is a wonderful place to LIVE!
People escape to outdoor adventure, and create family memories here.
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South Peak Resort—Ski-In / Ski-Out…a Master-Planned Community on Loon Mountain, New Hampshire

South Peak Resort on Loon Mountain is an exclusive, master-planned ski resort community that offers a private lift to owners for ski-in/ski-out access. South Peak Owners enjoy outdoor adventure, family fun, and escape from hectic city life. South Peak Resort is nestled between the Pemigewasset River and the base of Loon Mountain. Loon Mountain Resort has been ranked No. 1 in New England for access and one of The Top Ten Best East Coast Resorts by SKI Magazine’s 2010 Resort Guide. Loon has invested $20 million in the last 5 years to add additional terrain, uphill capacity, and state-of-the-art snowmaking and grooming technology. A beautiful two hour drive from Boston, South Peak is the perfect destination for families looking for a year-round second home getaway.

It feels as if some of Pollyanna’s goodwill and charm…the essence of simplicity and warmth…still lingers here.

Links:

View Littleton Main Street Live
Glad to Be in Littleton
Project Gutenburg has many of Mrs. Porter’s books available for free download or download Pollyanna in audiobook at Librivox.org

Hurricane Irene- Kind to South Peak Resort

Hurricane Irene, as hurricanes go, was kind to South Peak Resort, despite some power outages. The early reports this morning from Pat Bahr, GM at South Peak, reveal that despite wind gusts there were no trees down nor was there damage to any home or building on the property. The Pemi River, on the property's north border, crested at twenty-three feet but is receding quickly. South Peak Resort on Loon Mountain fared well in foul weather. Please refer to this press release from the Town of Lincoln regarding the area and access to South Peak Resort through Cooper Memorial Bridge only.

Welcome, Spring!

The winter season was amazing, but it's time to hang up the skis, snowboards, and snowshoes -- Spring weather is finally here! Lincoln is alive with a variety of birds, the steady cheeping of Peepers throughout the night, the roaring of the Pemigewassett River, and occasional rumbling thunder storms. The past few days have been very nice, with temperatures approaching the mid-70s. Most of the snow has melted throughout the South Peak Resort property, and green grass, daffodils and the budding trees are simply gorgeous.

The thunderous Pemi River today

Loon will re-open for Summer activities weekends only on Saturday, May 28th and re-opening full-time on Sunday, June 19th.

Upcoming Lincoln and South Peak Resort area events:

Saturday, May 21st - Sunday, May 22 - Northeast GeoCache Bash
Saturday, June 18th - Minis on Top
June 4 - June 20 - Fields of Lupine Festival
Friday, June 24th - Summer Splash at Whales Tale
Saturday, June 25th - New England Brewfest
Saturday, June 25th - New England Disabled Sports' White Mountain Cycling Classic

March Madness!

Although it is technically Spring, winter is hanging on strong with temps in the 30’s and more snow anticipated this weekend! New England has been graced with a great ski and ride season, which continues on. There has been 200.5 inches of natural snow recorded at Loon so far!

The South Peak Resort Warming Hut is a great gathering place for owners, friends and family and had over 400 visitors this season. Owners enjoyed warmer temps and sunning on the deck at its closing last weekend.

The South Peak Resort owners shuttle service ended last week. There are two more days to utilize Loon’s South Peak trails, Lincoln Express Quad, Tote Road Quad, Pemigewassett Base Camp and our new homeowner lift the weekend of April 2 – 3. You can still shuttle from lodge to lodge on Loon’s regular buses, for schedule click here.

Loon Mountain's projected closing date for the season will be Sunday, April 17th, 2011. If you would like to know which trails and lifts are open at any given time, check Loon's Lift and Trail report here.

Thank you for a great winter, everyone! We really enjoyed hosting you, sharing laughs and conversation in the South Peak Resort Warming Hut, and at our Winterfest, Demo Day, and the numerous Aprés Ski gatherings.

Stop by for information and to hear of new developments any time at either of our office locations: South Peak Resort Information Center (by Loon's Octagon Lodge) and South Peak Resort Sales Center (corner of Cooper Memorial Drive and Route 112, Lincoln). Stay tuned for South Peak Resort upcoming summer activities!

(Check out Loon Mountain's upcoming events!)

South Peak Resort Demo Day - A Huge Hit!

Set up began at the South Peak Resort Warming Hut around 7:30 in the morning that day to gray skies and flurries. We could see the reps from the ski companies setting up near the Pemigewassett Base Camp. After a few minutes everyone enjoyed the continental breakfast that was available in the Hut!



Registration started at 8am. One by one our South Peak owners arrived, eager to sign up for the Demo Day Activities! The ski reps set them up with skis of their choice, and off they went. (For those that are unfamiliar with the South Mountain side of Loon Mountain, it features the following runs: Boom Run, Ripsaw, Undercut, Cruiser and Escape Route. These runs are a mix of blue, black diamond and double black diamond, which is perfect for trying out different types of skis. It allowed the demo-ers to ski soley on South Mountain if they so wished).

The BBQ was delicious, to say the least. The skies, by that time, were cloudless, and the sun shone down on the Hut's deck while everyone enjoyed burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken, chips, pickles, you name it! Everyone had tons of fun taking a break from demo-ing and getting together to share a few good laughs and discuss skis.

Finally, it was time for the day to wind down. Many joined us at the South Peak info office to indulge in a fun Apres Ski social, compared notes on the new 2012 skis and learned more about South Peak Resort on Loon Mountain's latest developments and real estate information.

It truly was a fantastic day, all compliments of Terramesa Resorts. We had a great time and we know our owners and their guests did, too. Many thanks go out to Loon Mountain Sports and all Loon staff that made the day a huge success!!

(Who knew that a gorilla could make first tracks?!)

South Peak Owner Apres Ski

We had a beautiful weekend with lots of fun at South Peak!

Owner Apres Ski Gathering - Saturday January 15, 2011

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm at the South Peak Resort Information Office

(next to the Octagon Lodge near the gondola)

Stop by or Skin in! Find out the latest updates at South Peak. Enjoy wine and cheese and get to know some of your South Peak neighbors and our team! (the South Peak Owner's Warming Hut will close at 2pm on Sat. Jan. 15th)

~Kids Welcome~

Winterfest January 22nd details and RSVP info coming by email shortly!