Historic Site Cleaned by Rainbows

A backpack guitar, matted yellow hair stuffed under a ball cap, and life-filled eyes behind thick frames made this dude an atypical hitch-hiker. I pulled over.

“Headed to your National Forest to pray for peace and welcome soldiers home from foreign wars,” this Jim Morison-looking kid said. This was certainly a unique hitch-hiking presentation, “Hop in.”

Apparently the young lad had hitch-hiked from Seattle under the “Good grace of God and people everywhere.” He was certainly self-sufficient with a small Coleman stove strapped to his belongings, a pair of walking sneakers, and a spirited determination to guide him a long.

I pulled the pickup over at my drive, “Sorry man, last stop I offered.”

“If I’m within 10 miles brother, I can walk” he replied jumping out from the bed of the truck. “You should visit us to share a meal and sing some music.” We waived farewell and for a moment I was envious of this dude’s simple lifestyle and maybe a part of youth I’ve lost? I decided a visit was in order.

Three days later some friends and I arrived at the end of a National Forest road and found a colorful sign high in the trees, “Welcome Home.” For some odd reason I was taken aback, after all, I was the guy standing on native ground but decided to let go of proprietary inclinations when I then saw my Jim Morrison buddy cleaning debris from several riverside fire rings.

“Hey guys, welcome home, we’re cleaning up these fire rings and making one, less mess and more communal.” This rainbow was all right with me and with a sweep of his hand he led us to the trail head and began explaining the basic tenets of a Rainbow Gathering.

1. We pray for peace and soldiers

2. We believe gathering on public land is our right granted under the Constitution of the United States and in the minds of our forefathers.

3. Welcome Home

Our guide then radioed us in to “Rainbow Headquarters?” and described our group as “family.” I supposed this routine was a result of pressure from the National Forest Service or Fish and Game employees. Our walk meandered by dry stream beds and gentle ferns brushed our legs as we passed. The silence was eerie. Maybe I expected drums and partially clad dancers in tie-dye clothes?

To the historic site next episode…..

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A Change of Season in Mount Washington Valley

The coming of fall in the Mt. Washington Valley marks a time of change.  I’ve located my winter slippers, most of my firewood is split and stacked, and slipping towards October has allowed me to reflect upon the oncoming winter. Of course there will be additional chores such as turning over the vegetable garden, putting plastic on the north facing windows, and cleaning out the flu of the wood stove.
However, I also reflect upon our upcoming family traditions with Nicole and my children: the early morning walk on the first snow of the year, playfully tagging the Evergreen trees that dumps the white stuff behind our collars, the first lopsided snow man, the tracks of various sledding courses that wind between Oak and Beech trees, and hot chocolate next to the whispering wood stove. These are the stories we collect. This is living in Mt. Washington Valley. This is what makes me rich.

Seeking Mountain Views and Home in North Conway

I recently spent a Sunday with clients who were chasing similar dreams: a cabin with a view facing the mountains, a place to stash skis and boots forever, and a place to build memories with their two children. And just maybe on cold, rainy days in November this cabin becomes a place to nap, read, and play board games. A place to step away from the work-a-day lives we all maintain.
Well, this is very possible in Mt. Washington Valley. Private mountain views do exist and there are enough choices to make the numbers work and carefully select a restful location so you can begin building your own stories with your friends and children. East of the Mississippi, where are you going to find mountain views as spectacular as Mount Chocorua,  Cathedral Ledge or the Moat Mountain Range? Right here in the valley.  If you want to see the best mountain views the valley has to offer please contact me today.

Yours,

Ryan

Buyers love a home with mountain views. Here in the Mt. Washington Valley, you’ll find all types of views and some with huge Mt. Washington views. Here’s a look from your own cozy sofa, or office if that’s where you’re at when you’re online, and you’ll see how some of the views that people have that live here in ski country!

Check out this home in beautiful Jackson, NH Perched high atop Tyrol in Jackson NH this exquisite home will make you fall in love with the Mt Washington Valley again and again. Just imagine sitting on the deck on a warm summer evening looking out to Attitash Mountain, across the horizon to Mt Washington, then Jefferson and Madison. Every room and every window in this home highlight the majesty of these wonderful mountains.

Here’s an affordable condo with amazing views from all 3 floors and comes furnished with a garage. Centrally located right in North Conway, just a few minutes from Attitash!  This fabulous three level condo will WOW you with its wall of windows on every floor, the oversized master bedroom, and the incredible privacy when you are inside. Tucked away off the West Side Rd, yet close to North Conway Village, makes the location ideal.  This one has it all!

Opportunity Knocks!

 Gorgeous piece of property at the top of Hales Location Country Club with panoramic views of the Mt. Washington Valley. You will be surrounded by the mountains, other beautiful homes, and the added benefits of 5 acre zoning in Boulder Ridge. Tee up daily for free since deeded golf for 4 is included!

 For more info, contact Rona Ahearn at 603-356-7200 x 16.