FOOD AND FIRE, NATURE AND ART, INDOORS AND OUTDOORS, COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AND FUN!
On Saturday, February 10 from 2:00-10:00PM, join Chocorua Lake Conservancy (CLC) and Tamworth Outing Club (TOC) for a Winter Fest and TOC Second Saturday Contra Dance at The Preserve at Chocorua. Come gather with friends and neighbors for fun activities indoors and out.

From 2:00-5:00PM, as weather permits, we’ll have sledding and snowshoeing (bring your own equipment if you have it), a communal snow sculpture with naturalist educators Lucy Gatchell and Dexter Harding, a display of handmade snowshoes and trapping gear and stories of Alaska with Dave Evans; a moose learning station for kids and everyone with CLC Stewardship Director Debra Marnich; winter stories by the fire with storyteller Andy Davis (at 4:00PM), a mini sled dog exhibit with Tamworth History Center (and maybe even meet a Chinook!); as well as bonfires, treats, & hot drinks.

At 5:00PM, we’ll head indoors (mostly) for beer & wine by donation; a cocktail hour story with Andy Davis at 5:20PM; a delicious supper (vegetarian & gluten free options) and dessert; a kid- and beginner-friendly family dance with White Mountain Céilí Band and caller Lucy Gatchell at 6:30PM; and at 7:30 PM, the Tamworth Outing Club Second Saturday Contra Dance with White Mountain Céilí Band and caller Byron Ricker.

We’ll also have a silent auction with art, handmade quilts and knitwear, collector’s items, and more from 2:00-7:00PM. All auction and event proceeds will benefit the Tamworth Outing Club and the Chocorua Lake Conservancy.

If you are coming from out of town and would like to book a room at The Preserve and make a weekend of it, please contact Alex Moot at (603) 323-6252. Room rental proceeds will also benefit the work of CLC & TOC. A rare chance to stay at this beautiful New England inn!