Four students with backpacks head to a university building

Colleges in the Monadnock Region

Boston, Massachusetts is one of the more well-known college towns in the country. However, the Monadnock region of New Hampshire, a couple hours away, has its own education hub to boast about. Three out of four of these institutions are located in one town that’s lovely to visit: Keene! The well-known Keene State College Keene State

""

Viva Bach Peterborough Announces 2023 Festival Program

Viva Bach Peterborough is pleased to announce its 2023 festival, which will take place at the Peterborough Town House from October 20th – 22nd under the artistic direction of Veronika Schreiber. Building on its highly successful 2022 inaugural season, Viva Bach Peterborough will once again bring renowned musicians from across the country to play a

summer campers pose outdoors on and around a small building

Arts Spotlight: Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music

NICOLE S. COLSON Cellist Javier Caballero first came to the Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music as a student 25 years ago. The inclusive environment he found there led him on his life path.  The non-profit arts organization, founded 52 years ago, is situated on 100 acres of fields and woodlands in Nelson. Apple Hill

fall foliage trees along a mountain road

FFAST over Columbus Day weekend showcases new artists

Bright and bold colors, dashing images, winding back roads…. these are some of the pleasures of the annual art tours over Columbus Day weekend.  Whether you’re on the road or in a new studio talking to artists, it’s an adventure!   Because the Monadnock area is so rich with creative talent – there are actually two

""

5 Fall Festivals in the Monadnock Region

As the summer draws to a close, the days remain warm but nights grow colder. Fresh green summer produce makes way for squash, apples, and of course…pumpkins! New England is well-known for its full experience of the four seasons. As locals know especially well, autumn draws in scores of leaf-peepers, Halloween enthusiasts, and festival-goers. The

Visiting Farms in the Monadnock Region

Looking for a weekend getaway or a place to host your wedding? Do you love animals, nature, and fresh food harvested from healthy local soil? Stick around to discover the wonderful opportunities for fun and exploration visiting Monadnock region farms! In addition to onsite farm stands and stores stocked with seasonal, local produce and artisan

Monadnock Brewery Tour

The Monadnock Brewery Tour – A True Craft Beer Destination I enjoy craft beer, mainly due to the fact that I’ve dabbled in making it myself off and on over the last twelve years. My basic understanding of the process has given me an appreciation for this particular art form and a recognition for how difficult

Top 8 Things to do in Wilton NH

Located on the eastern boarder of the Monadnock Region, Wilton, NH is a beautiful town with a strong local community.  There are amazing restaurants that sell and produce locally sourced food, Farmers Markets, country stores and historical landmarks to name a few. There is so much to see, visit, and do in Wilton, NH. It is a

Top Five Bars in the Monadnock Region for St. Patrick’s Day

New Hampshire residents are beginning to get relief from the cold winter months as March brings warmer weather that promises to thaw the Granite State. The biggest upcoming celebration that kicks off the Spring season comes early next week: St. Patrick’s Day is next Tuesday March, 17th. Even though there is a long way to go before all of