New Hampshire is famous for many things, one of them being their tasty and nutritional Maple Syrup, or as sometimes called, "maple sugar!"  New Hampshire produces approximately 90,000 gallons of maple syrup per season.  Seasons run typically February thru April, depending upon weather.

Maple Syrup is a 100% natural and organic product.

A maple tree must be at least 30 years old and 12” in diameter before it can be tapped for syrup and tapping does NO permanent damage to the tree.  Trees can be tapped year after year.

The many colors of maple syrup...
Maple syrup is classified according to its color, which is a rough guide to flavor intensity. The darker the syrup, the stronger the flavors.

A great resource to learn more about maple syrup by the Cornell Sugar Maple Research & Extension Program: http://maple.dnr.cornell.edu/FAQ.htm

Another great website we found with information on everything about tapping the maple tree in your backyard, click http://tapmytrees.com/

The Element Lounge
Manchester, NH
Gay Owned Alternative Night Club

Set on one of the main streets in town is The Element Lounge.  Just within the entryway, we were greeted by Lynn with her heartfelt smile and warm welcome.  Diversity is welcomed and thus provided within the elegant and tasteful décor & ambiance.   With a parted mix of gay and straight clientele, this club prefers to be known as an “alternative” establishment.  It’s the ultimate spot for dining and dancing, where the comfortable environment is enjoyable for you and your partner, along with your straight friends!  Enjoy a pleasurable meal, grab a “totti” from Scotty at the bar, and then mingle your way to the sizeable dance floor! 

Once again, while spending time in Manchester on a cold winter evening, we found ourselves surrounded by sociable company among all the Elements when they are set before you like a tantalizing feast.  Eat, drink, dance and mingle for one and all at The Element Lounge.

Find them on the web:  http://www.elementlounge.net/

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The Breezeway Pub
Manchester, NH
Gay Owned Night Club

We visited The Breezeway Pub on a cold January Saturday night.  Upon entering, the warm atmosphere, friendly crowd and vibrant bartenders greeted us with a smile!  The pool table, bar, and seating area is situated in a separate room than the dance floor, which enhanced conversation amongst patrons, since you are actually able to listen and respond without shouting.

Doogie served us his specialty drink, the tutti fruiti, a tangy combination of liquors that swirl through your veins to loosen and release tensions of the day.  We enjoyed listening to DJ McKay spinning our favorite tunes, while watching the dance floor begin to pack.  And we certainly couldn't forget to mention Steve, Owner of the Pub, who was pleasantly eager to attend to all his guests needs!

Looking back upon the evening, the beautifully backlit bar, clean environment, great music, and sociable staff & customers will be remembered fondly!

Whether women come to The Highlands Inn for a private romantic getaway or just to relax and enjoy themselves, they're sure to find a friendly and inviting atmosphere. The Inn's gracious common areas make it easy to socialize with other guests, if you wish. Guests love being able to meet and socialize with other lesbians from all over the country, whether chatting at breakfast, joining another couple for dinner at a wonderful local restaurant, or sharing a bottle of wine in the spacious fireplaced living room. In fact, many couples who've been visiting the Inn for years have said that they first met some of their best friends here!

The Highlands Inn in Bethlehem NH has received some attention recently with the publication of Jodi Picoult's new book, Sing You Home. The book features a lesbian couple from Rhode Island, who marry in Massachusetts and come to the best honeymoon spot, The Highlands Inn. The book mentions our rainbow chairs, our fireplaced rooms, breakfast and best of all, the getting-more-famous-by-the-day phone number, 1-877-LES-B-INN! Jodi, who lives in NH, is the author of 18 books, including many New York Times Best Sellers and her book, Your Sister's Keeper, was made into a movie. Jodi recently announced that Ellen DeGeneres has bought the rights to make Sing You Home into a movie as well. We have heard from lots of folks, some who are planning their first visit, others who call and fess up to just needing to find out if our perfect phone number is for real! We are grateful to Jodi for helping those women who hadn't managed to find us yet to learn about us.

Check out The Highlands Inn:
240 Valley View Lane
Bethlehem, NH 03574
877-LES-B-INN

http://www.highlandsinn-nh.com/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Highlands-Inn/105836219576