Upper Valley Life, Nov 14 - Feb 15

Upper Valley Life November 2014 - February 2015 w

ww.uppervalleylife.com

Winter Flying

Locally Made Stocking Stuffers

Riding Instructor Toni Prince

The essential guide to living in New Hampshire and VermontThe essential guide to living in New Hampshire and Vermont

What to Do | Where to shop | What’s neW

$4.95 U.S. www.uppervalleylife.com

november 2014 - February 2015VOL. 9 NO. 5

Landing Planes on Frozen LakesThe Thrill of Winter Flying

Aerial photos of the Upper ValleyLocally Made Stocking StuffersMeet Riding Instructor Toni Prince



48

40W h o t o m e e t

Toni Prince: Riding Instructor

W h at W e L ov e


6

photo

by

Lars

Bla

ckm

ore

photo

by

John

Sherm

an

7November 2014 - February 2015 uppervalleylife.com

o n t h e C ov e r

Pilot Tim ChowPhotograph by Jim Block

Photographer Jim Block

captured this image of

Post Mills Soaring Club

member, Tim Chow with

his ski plane at the Post

Mills, Vt. airport. See

more of Block’s images

at jimblockphoto.com

Features

30W h at Yo u ’ L L S e e t h i S W i n t e r

The Thrill of the Journey: Winter FlyingIt’s a cold, icy, winter day, the sort that makes you linger under the covers until the last possible minute when responsibil-ity beckons. But I’m up early like a kid on Christmas. Today I’m going flying. By Brian A. Canning

40W h o t o m e e t

Toni Prince: The Original Steel MagnoliaIf one imagined the quintessential Vermont horse farm with a kindly, soft-spoken riding instructor, the farm would be Prince & Pau-per and the instructor would be Toni Prince. By Jaimie Seaton

48W h at W e L ov e

Locally Made Stocking StuffersThey say that good things come in small packages, and that’s particularly true at holi-day time. If you’re looking for some inspired ideas for gifts and stocking stuffers this holiday season, look no further than these Upper Valley-based businesses. By Barbra Alan and Laura Jean Whitcomb

Departments

2 W h Y W e L i v e h e r e

A pictorial look at the Upper Valley By Jim Block and Ben DeFlorio

11 W h at ’S n e W

Harp TherapyHarp therapist Patty Williams uses her harp — and an elusive gift which defies words — to soothe, comfort, stimulate and enchant patients. By Deb German

14 The Newbie and the NativeAs the Upper Valley transforms into a win-ter wonderland, there are those who love the morning commute — and those who do not. Read on for two perspectives to life in the Upper Valley during the winter. By Laura Jean Whitcomb and Deb German

20 W h at ’S m a d e h e r e

Crazy for QuinceAre your taste buds looking for a new treat? Try quince jelly, made here in Vermont. By Kim J. Gifford

23 W h at t o d o

Christmas RevelsWith a musical historical mash up and a host of celebratory events, Christmas Revels turns 40! By Rebecca Bailey

24 W h at t o d o Ca L e n da r

A seasonal listing of events we enjoy in the Upper Valley. Compiled by Amy Cranage and Laura Jean Whitcomb

28 W h at t o d o , t Wo

Half Moon Valentines FiestaInterested in some campfire dining this winter? Try the Half Moon Valentines Fiesta, an annual event sponsored by the Lebanon Recreation & Parks Department. By Laura Jean Whitcomb

58 W h o Ca n h e L p

Upper Valley HavenAnyone who walks through the Haven’s — shelter, food, education, clothing, and much, much more.

60 W h e r e t o S h o p

Scavenger GalleryForage through the shop and you’ll find art, wine and unique jewelry made by biologist/artist Stacy Hopkins. By Kim J. Gifford

64 W h at ’S n e x t

A preview of the spring 2015 issue

n ov e m b e r 2 01 4 - F e b r ua rY 2 015



Winter Flying



The essential guide to living in New Hampshire and VermontThe essential guide to living in New Hampshire and Vermont





Aerial photos of the Upper Valley

Locally Made Stocking StuffersMeet Riding Instructor Toni Prince


Aerial photos of the Upper Valley

Locally Made Stocking StuffersMeet Riding Instructor Toni Prince

t a b L e o F C o n t e n t S

Upper Valley Life1

Get to know your neighborsWith a subscription to Upper Valley Life, you’ll read all about the interesting people, new businesses, places to eat, and fun things to do in the Upper Valley area of New Hampshire and Vermont. From the first page to the last, you’ll meet new people in the community—perhaps someone from your hometown.

One year: $19.95 Two years: $34.95 Gift for a friend: $14.95

Upper Valley Life September-Novem

ber 2014 ww

w.uppervalleylife.comCartoonist Ed Koren

Welcom

e to the Upper Valley Osteria Chiara al Forno

The essential guide to living in New Hampshire and Vermont

Upper Valley Life

U

p

p

e

r

V

a

l

l

e

y

L

i

f

e

Upper Valley Life

Upper Valley LifeUpper Valley LifeUpper Valley LifeU

p

p

e

r

V

a

l

l

e

y

L

i

f

e

Upper Valley Life

X

XThe essential guide to living in New Hampshire and Vermont

Meet Ed KorenThe New Yorker cartoonist and Vermont resident

Meet Ed KorenThe New Yorker cartoonist and Vermont resident

What to Do | What to eat | What to reaD


September - November 2014 VOL. 9 NO. 4

September - November 2014 VOL. 9 NO. 4

Subscribe Today! 1-year: $19.95 2-years: $34.95

Gift for a friend: $14.95

NAME

ADDRESS

CITY

STATE/ZIP

Gift for a friend

NAME

ADDRESS

CITY

STATE/ZIP

Mail with check or money order to: Upper Valley Life, PO Box 500, Grantham, NH 03753or subscribe online at www.uppervalleylife.comInternational subscriptions are $39.95

✁



Winter Flying












http://uppervalleylife.com/site

http://uppervalleylife.com/site/subscribe/

http://uppervalleylife.com/site/subscribe/

Documents

Upper Valley Life, Nov 14 - Feb 15