Cozy snowy getaway for one?

I want to plan a trip for Valentine%26#39;s Day. I assume from past experience that my husband will be working so I%26#39;ll be on my own. I promised myself last Valentine%26#39;s Day (%26amp; the one before that, %26amp; the one before...) I would be somewhere special for VDay 2009. Here%26#39;s what I want:

-Snow

-Fireplace

-Cozy comfy bed

-Good simple food that%26#39;s not too expensive

-Maybe learn to cross-country ski (or something else I can show off about when I get home)

I live on the east coast %26amp; wouldn%26#39;t mind flying (although I%26#39;d prefer not to have to spend 7 hours on a plane). I could also take the train or drive (but I prefer not to drive the whole trip). I have my passport %26amp; wouldn%26#39;t mind Canada.

My trip doesn%26#39;t have to be in ME. If you all know of any place in the US or Canada that you would recommend, please do.

I don%26#39;t drink alcohol at all %26amp; I don%26#39;t downhill ski (not really interested in returning home with a cast on a limb). I love to read %26amp; don%26#39;t mind playing Scrabble or board games with other travelers.

Cute little shops (semi-precious jewelry, new-age, second-hand books) nearby would be heavenly.

Gosh that whole thing above makes me sound boring! Thanks for your help though.

Cozy snowy getaway for one?

I think you%26#39;d like Camden, but you can%26#39;t guarantee snow if you are somewhere on the coast. Yet, if it is snowing, you don%26#39;t want to have to drive too far to/from an airport.

You might have a better shot at snow if you are somewhere inland like Burlington VT --it has direct flights from DC. Be sure to post in the VT and NH forums, too.

Cozy snowy getaway for one?

You might also like Freeport, Maine. They have cozy Bed and Breakfasts and also a rather nice hotel, The Harraseeket Inn, right in the middle of town. There would be a choice of restaurants. My favorite is Azure Cafe. And, of course, lots of shopping, from L.L. Bean to Cool As A Moose to lots of name outlets, all in a small town, walkable seting. You would be close enough to Portland to go explore that for an afternoon. There is Wolf Neck State Park for a snowy stroll and lots of hiking trails in Portland itself, including a hike around the permimeter of a small island, Mackworth Island.

I was once in Freeport during a March snow storm. It was really lovely walking to dinner from the B%26amp;B through the gently falling snow. And there was, in fact, board games and a fireplace in the one of the two living rooms at the inn, The Kendall Tavern.

I see that you posted in the VT forum, and someone suggested Stowe. That%26#39;s a cute, touristy Vermont town, with lots of shopping, I think you would enjoy it, and I%26#39;m guessing you%26#39;d have a higher chance of seeing snow on the ground. The problem with coastal Maine in the winter is that precipitation often changes to rain. I%26#39;ve actually stayed at the lodge mentioned, it%26#39;s very Alps-like, not New Englandy, tho. I think I;d try to find somewhere with a New England feel.

I travel alone quite a bit [DH is working or off on hunting trips]. I go every year to King%26#39;s Port Inn in Kennebunkport, and love it. They have big wonderful beds, and two of the rooms have gas fireplaces, and whirlpool tubs and the biggest showers ever.

There is a Cross-country ski place near by [sorry I don%26#39;t remember the name]. You are a short walk to beaches, and lovely little shops and great restaurants. A little way down the road you%26#39;ll find Lindholm Farms and all the trails you can stand.

Kennebunkport is just a short drive to outlets in Freeport and Kittery. Also very close to Portland, and several lighthouse.

[by the by I%26#39;ll post some ideas for you in Vermont as well on that forum]

You can also try the Wenworth in Jackson NH. North Conway is a near with plenty to do. Jackson has cross country skiing, sleigh rides, ice skating. I%26#39;m sure there will be plenty of snow. You can also try Nestlenook Farm. Just google either one. Come back and let us know what you have decided.

I would strongly recommend Freeport for all of the reasons mentioned above!!!!!