Alpine Haus Bed and Breakfast Inn: Read Our Blog https://www.alpinehausbb.com Your Home Away from Home Thu, 31 Aug 2017 20:33:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 Springfest Garden Show at Sussex County Fairgrounds March 12-15, 2015 https://www.alpinehausbb.com/blog/2015/03/springfest-garden-show-at-sussex-county-fairgrounds-march-12-15-2015.html https://www.alpinehausbb.com/blog/2015/03/springfest-garden-show-at-sussex-county-fairgrounds-march-12-15-2015.html#respond Thu, 05 Mar 2015 20:50:06 +0000 https://www.alpinehausbb.com/?p=1401 Beat the winter blues with a visit to Springfest.  They call this the “Garden Lover’s Garden Show” but after this rough winter it should cheer-up anyone.  See garden displays from landscape professionals and meet them to answer your questions.  The … Continue reading

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Springfest3Beat the winter blues with a visit to Springfest.  They call this the “Garden Lover’s Garden Show” but after this rough winter it should cheer-up anyone.  See garden displays from landscape professionals and meet them to answer your questions.  The beautiful conservatory will be filled with plant materials and flower displays.  Several lectures are scheduled each day on a variety of gardening topics.  The Garden Café serves lunch, pastries, gourmet coffee, teas and wine bar.  The Kids Plant Your Own Zone lets kids discover the fun of gardening.  You can purchase flowers, bulbs, seeds, shrubs and a variety of gardening materials from the vendors to get a head start for your summer garden.  The show will go on even if it’s raining or snowing.  With over 30,000 square feet of displays, vendors, educational exhibits and design competitions there is something for everyone.  Click here for more information Springfest Garden Show

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Winter Zipline and Snowtubing Package at Mountain Creek https://www.alpinehausbb.com/blog/2015/01/winter-zipline-and-snowtubing-package-at-mountain-creek.html https://www.alpinehausbb.com/blog/2015/01/winter-zipline-and-snowtubing-package-at-mountain-creek.html#respond Thu, 29 Jan 2015 21:28:43 +0000 https://www.alpinehausbb.com/?p=1382 Did you know you can zipline in the winter here in New Jersey?  You bet – right next door to Alpine Haus B&B at Mountain Creek Ski Resort where Zoom Ziplines operates all year long.  They are offering a great … Continue reading

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Did you know you can zipline in the winter here in New Jersey?  You bet – right next door to Alpine Haus B&B at Mountain Creek Ski Resort where Zoom Ziplines operates all year long.  They are offering a great Zipline and Snow Tubing Package.  The zipline adventure is a guided tour which starts with a ride up the gondola to the top of the mountain.  You get to ride with the skiers and see the ski runs during the ride to the top. You are then taken on 3 zipline rides over a mountain lake.  Each ride is from 750 to 1500 feet long and up to 200 feet high.  At the end you ride in a Unimog back to the gondola where you ride down the mountain.  Snowtubing is two hours of great fun sitting on a large inner-tube sliding down the mountain. They have groomed 30 specialized tubing lanes.  Remember sledding when you were young, the worst part was climbing back up the hill with your sled.  Well here you don’t have to walk back to the top, you ride on a magic carpet with your inner-tube.  The package price is $75 for adults and $65 for children (height restrictions apply). Package expires March 10.  Click here for more information and to make reservations.  Be sure to look at our Check Availability link first so you can plan a nice getaway.

Winter Zipline

Winter Zipline

Gondola  Ride

Gondola Ride

Tubing Fun

Tubing Fun

 

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BEST APPS FOR TRAVEL https://www.alpinehausbb.com/blog/2014/05/best-apps-for-travel.html https://www.alpinehausbb.com/blog/2014/05/best-apps-for-travel.html#respond Wed, 14 May 2014 19:43:14 +0000 https://www.alpinehausbb.com/?p=1316 With summer vacations just around the corner I thought I would share some great apps for traveling.  If you will be traveling on any interstate highways you must use “IEXIT”.  This app has all the exits and what you will … Continue reading

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IExitWith summer vacations just around the corner I thought I would share some great apps for traveling.  If you will be traveling on any interstate highways you must use “IEXIT”.  This app has all the exits and what you will find at each one, such as restaurants, gas stations and hotels.  It also has where the rest areas are located so you don’t whiz by them and wish you had known sooner. If you allow it to connect with your GPS it will tell you how many miles you are from each exit. You can also plug in favorites so it can tell you, for example, where all the Starbucks are in your given area.  You can even search before you leave by just putting in the state and highway. The hotel listings link to their websites and there is a “call” button so you never have to leave the app.  We have used this app quite a bit on our trips to Florida and Texas. It is great!  This is a free app, click here for more info.

If you thiWazenk you may encounter a traffic jam or you are suddenly stuck in one “WAZE” will identify where it is, how long it is and the length of time you may wait.  One of our guests told us about this and said it can also direct you to an alternate route.  I just started using this app, so I am considered a “baby wazer”.    This is a free app click here for more info.

We hope these apps help you on your future getaways. There is lots going on in the Vernon/Warwick Valley this summer so we hope to see you.  We will be going to Europe in the fall so if you know of any other good travel apps please share.

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High Point Cross Country Ski Center Offers Beautiful Winter Scenery and Exercise https://www.alpinehausbb.com/blog/2014/02/high-point-cross-country-ski-center-offers-beautiful-winter-scenery-and-exercise.html https://www.alpinehausbb.com/blog/2014/02/high-point-cross-country-ski-center-offers-beautiful-winter-scenery-and-exercise.html#respond Wed, 26 Feb 2014 23:34:30 +0000 https://www.alpinehausbb.com/?p=1282 High 2 Point State Park is a popular place in the summer with the Lake Marcia swimming area and the monument peak but winter offers a whole other view with the leaves off the trees.  High Point Cross Country Ski … Continue reading

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High 2 Point State Park is a popular place in the summer with the Lake Marcia swimming area and the monument peak but winter offers a whole other view with the leaves off the trees.  High Point Cross Country Ski Center, located within the park, offers a great way to see the park in its snow covered beauty with 5 cross country ski and snow shoe trails.  With 1600 feet elevation they have had 90 inches of snow this season (2013/2014) with current base depth of 18-20 inches. Most trails are 4-6 km (2.5 – 3 miles).   The trails are worked on in the summer so they hold snow better and then are groomed all winter.  The Monument Trail, recommended for snow shoeing, is 8 km (approx 5 miles) and offers the best views of NJ, PA & NY.

Tickets are either full day (9-4pm) or half day (1-4pm) ranging in price from $15 – $22. Equipment rental packages for skiing or snowshoeing range from $15 – $22.  Group and private lessons are offered on weekends and holidays.  There is a small lodge with a stone fireplace where you can get food and a nice cup of hot chocolate.  Operated by Hans and Kim, they have succeeded in providing a great experience.  This is a nice alternative to downhill skiing as it is much less expensive, less risk and no crowds.

See for yourself with these videos: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyFCUCuu2d0
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Located just For 25 minutes from Alpine Time Haus B&B we have many guests that have enjoyed their time at High Point Cross Country.
Click here for link to High Point Cross Country Center website.

View of monument from ski center

View of monument from ski center

 

Hans and Kim

Hans and Kim

 

 

Fireplace in lodge

Fireplace in lodge

 

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GREAT FOOD AND MUSIC AT CRAWFISHFEST May 31 – June 2 2013 https://www.alpinehausbb.com/blog/2013/05/great-food-and-music-at-crawfishfest-may-31-june-2-2013.html https://www.alpinehausbb.com/blog/2013/05/great-food-and-music-at-crawfishfest-may-31-june-2-2013.html#respond Thu, 02 May 2013 16:37:20 +0000 https://www.alpinehausbb.com/?p=1192 You don’t have to go to New Orleans to get the great food and funky soulful music.  Michael Aarone’s 24th annual Crawfish Fest at Sussex County Fairgrounds in Branchville NJ has it all. Food and music have equal billing at … Continue reading

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crawfishfestYou don’t have to go to New Orleans to get the great food and funky soulful music.  Michael Aarone’s 24th annual Crawfish Fest at Sussex County Fairgrounds in Branchville NJ has it all. Food and music have equal billing at this event that started in 1989.  For the first time at the festival Grammy award winner Aaron Neville is the headliner who will be joined by his brother Charles on the horn.   I counted twenty performers that will be playing over the 3 day event that features zydeco, blues and jazz.  Your taste buds will delight in the Cajun delicacies that include crawfish, oysters, jambalaya, etouffee, Po-boys, shrimp & grist, alligator sausage, beignets and lots more.  New this year is a Food and Trade Expo showcasing Louisiana brands and products with sampling available. May 31 – June 2, 2013  For more info www.crawfishfest.com.  The Sussex County Fairgrounds is 30 minutes from Alpine Haus B&B. We still have some rooms available for Tips this weekend so check our availability and make your reservations soon before we are sold out.

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Tips for First Time Guests at a Bed & Breakfast https://www.alpinehausbb.com/blog/2013/03/tips-for-first-time-guests-at-a-bed-breakfast.html https://www.alpinehausbb.com/blog/2013/03/tips-for-first-time-guests-at-a-bed-breakfast.html#respond Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:52:28 +0000 https://www.alpinehausbb.com/?p=1181 Our state bed & breakfast association, Preferred Inns of New Jersey, prints an annual guide featuring all participating B&B’s.  On the Welcome page they explain they require each Inn to meet professional guidelines and pass thorough inspections. They also list … Continue reading

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pref inns (2)Our state bed & breakfast association, Preferred Inns of New Jersey, prints an annual guide featuring all participating B&B’s.  On the Welcome page they explain they require each Inn to meet professional guidelines and pass thorough inspections. They also list suggestions for a first time guests at a B&B.  Since we are next to Mountain Creek Ski & Waterpark and very near Crystal Springs Resort we have many first time B&B guests that choose to stay with us rather than the higher priced hotels at the resorts. I have always thought this list was a great idea and I am excited to share it:

  • Communicate your special needs to the Innkeepers, i.e., dietary, allergies, etc.
  • Ask if the Innkeeper has pets or if guests may have pets and children
  • Ask about check-in and check-out times and please communicate if your expected arrival time changes dramatically.
  • Most B&B’s are owner operated and do not maintain a 24 hour desk
  • Ask if there are late arrival procedures
  • Please do ask about the following:
    • Cancellation policies
    • Smoking policies
    • Amenities; Robes, hair dryers, air conditioning, etc.
    • Emergency contact procedures
    • Guest common areas
    • Breakfast procedures; serving times, menus, etc.
    • Things to do in the area and area restaurants

Most of this information is available on each B&B’s website so please take the time to read all the information they have provided.  Innkeepers are eager to make your stay enjoyable and memorable so let them know if this is your first time at a B&B.

Here is the link to get a free copy of the Preferred Inns of New Jersey 2012/2013 directory.

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Announcing Our New Website https://www.alpinehausbb.com/blog/2013/01/announcing-our-new-website.html https://www.alpinehausbb.com/blog/2013/01/announcing-our-new-website.html#respond Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:02:19 +0000 https://www.alpinehausbb.com/?p=1103 We are so excited about our new website. We hope you like it as much as we do. We hope you find it easy to learn about our Inn and the surrounding area.  In conjunction with our new site, we … Continue reading

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We are so excited about our new website. We hope you like it as much as we do. We hope you find it easy to learn about our Inn and the surrounding area.  In conjunction with our new site, we are entering the world of blogging. We will be highlighting restaurants & chefs, events in our area, videos of outdoor adventures, and much more.  What I will enjoy most is sharing recipes, especially breakfast ideas.  So stay tuned.

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