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!

From our guests ...

"Just a note to let you know we had a wonderful time at your lovely Inn. We appreciate the bag of goodies you sent us home with and the champagne you surprised us with upon our return to our room on our wedding day. The Inn is a very special place and perfectly situated in the beautiful White Mountains - we can't imagine having celebrated our wedding/20th Anniversary any other place!" -Bet & Michele

"It is such a beautiful place to vacation. You made us feel right at home. The ambiance was lovely & homey. We met some fun people and look forward to our next visit." -Annie & Carol

"It was the warmest, friendliest and most relaxing vacation we could have hoped for!" -Kathy & Emily

" We met people that we will be friends with forever.  There are two in particular that hold a dear place in our hearts. We hit it off immediately with them. We are already planning our trip to see them in Wisconsin. We are also planning trips back to the Inn together." -Jackie & Abby

"I had a great time at your Inn!  I am single and was a little concerned about being at a place where most of the other guests would be couples.  I shouldn't have worried!  The other guests could not have been friendlier.  I joined two couples for dinner Saturday night, did some hiking, and got the R&R I needed.  Thanks!" -Debbie

....more guest comments

For your enjoyment and comfort, amenities include:

• Delicious country breakfasts every morning of your stay
• TV/VCRs, air conditioning, and hair dryers in every room (limited TV reception in rooms)
• Some rooms with a private entrance and deck, others with a fireplace, 2-person spa, or both spa and fireplace
• 15 miles of trails for hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, mountain biking
• Complimentary use of snowshoes
• 54-foot heated pool
• 2 large whirlpool spas, indoors and outdoors
• Extensive lesbian/gay video collection
• 32-inch satellite TV in comfortable public TV area
• Summer gardens
• In-room massage by appointment
• Free Women's Music concerts
• Guest computer with high speed internet access
• Wireless internet access in living room/library and breakfast room
• Non-smoking in all guest rooms and indoor common areas ... smoking is OK anyplace outside

A day at The Highlands Inn begins with a healthy country breakfast served in the large, sunny breakfast room on the first floor of the Main Inn.

Our breakfast entree changes daily. Entrees include:

Many activities are available right at the Inn. The 15 miles of well-maintained hiking/skiing trails around the Inn offer outstanding conditions for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The trails are also perfect for a romantic walk and perhaps a picnic in a secluded spot along the way.

In the summer, guests enjoy the 54-foot pool with its large sundeck, adjacent gazebo, and barbecue area. The outdoor spa is also adjacent to the pool.

Other popular activities at the Inn include relaxing in the private indoor spa, watching a movie from the extensive lesbian/gay video collection, browsing through the large library, or finally reading that book you've been waiting to read. The large indoor spa is located in a room off the breakfast room - use of the spa is complimentary.

Many guests also enjoy a massage in the privacy of their room. Appointments must be made in advance.

And sunsets at the Inn are not to be missed! A walk down the road or a few quiet minutes sitting on the grassy hill near the Main Inn will often reward guests with a spectacular sunset over the mountains. In the fall, the same vistas are ablaze with the rich colors of nature's autumn palette.

Evening activities center around the great old stone fireplace in the spacious, comfortably furnished living room. It's here that guests congregate for conversation, a glass of wine before dinner, or a game of Scrabble on a snowy night. As many guests have mentioned, there's always plenty to do at this very special women's place.

The Inn has been offering hospitality to visitors for over 100 years. The main building was built as a farmhouse about 200 years ago. Then around 1900, the owners opened their home to summer visitors and began operating it as an inn.

The innkeeper, Grace, bought the property in 1983 and completely renovated the main building, grounds, and swimming pool. Three years later, she bought and restored the Farmhouse, a charming, 200-year old house that's the oldest house in Bethlehem and just a short walk from the Main Inn. The Cottage was opened in September 1990.

The Main Inn has 13 delightful, antique-filled guest rooms. Three of the rooms are on the back of the building. Each of these rooms has its own outside entrance and private deck. The main building also houses the enormous sunny breakfast room, the spacious living room with its inviting fireplace and library, the public TV area, an extensive lesbian/gay video collection, and the private indoor spa.

The Farmhouse has five attractive guest rooms and a full, eat-in kitchen. The rooms are charmingly decorated with antiques and lovely linens. In warm weather, the front porch provides a comfortable place for Farmhouse guests to relax and socialize.

Our rustic Cottage is ideal for two to four people. The first floor has a living area with kitchen table and chairs, queen sleep sofa, TV/VCR, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and full bath. The small upstairs sleeping loft has a queen size bed. And there's a deck on the front of the Cottage - great for moose and deer watching!

TV/VCRs are provided in all rooms. TV reception in the guest rooms is limited, but we have a 32-inch flat screen satellite TV in the comfortable public TV area and an excellent lesbian/gay video collection.

Your pets are welcome to join you at the Cottage or Farmhouse. There is a small charge per night for each pet.

 

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The turn from Route 302 into The Highlands Inn property is well-marked by a sign. For added privacy, the sign always says "No Vacancy" - so if you ever drive by without reservations, ignore it!