Experience the Scandinavian lifestyle with a Nordic retreat in New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley

THE SCANDINAVIAN APPROACH TO COZY. >> IN NEW HAMPSHIRE’S NOW WASHINGTON VALLEY THREE HOURS NORTH OF BOSTON THE FLAVOR OF A REGION MUCH FAR NORTH LIKE THERE’S A MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY WITH TWO VISITORS HERE, A SCENERY-DRAWN SHOP AND THE SCINAVIAN HOTEL AT. >> THERE ARE A LOT OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PEOPLE ARE SKIING, HIKING, CYCLING. IT REMINDS ME OF SCANDINAVIA AND THAT’S WHY WE ENDED UP HERE. >> AMARI FROM FINLAND AND HER HUSBAND WHO RAISED IN MASSACHUSETTS WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE YOU TO THE TERM OF HYUGE >> SOMETIMES AMERICANS ARE IN TOO HURRY. >> IT WAS THEIR VISION TO TURN THIS TWO-FAMILY HOME INTO THIS NORTHERN ATTACK. >> THIS IS THE SCANDINAVIAN HOME, LOTS OF OUTDOOR SPACE AND WE THOUGHT OF EVERYTHING. >> LIKE MOST HOMES IN FINLAND THERE ARE SAUNAS. ALSO HEAR AMAZING SPAS. CONNECT AT YOUR OWN. >> MANY PEOPLE STAYED THE ENTIRE WEEKEND TO RECEIVE THEMSELVES AND PURPOSELY PUT THE HOTEL CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN SO PEOPLE CAN WALK AROUND. >> WE ARE SWITCHING TO A MORE NORTHERN METHOD OF TRANSPORT. >> AMARI SAID HOW SHE DOSED TO SCHOOL. WE HAVE JUST BEEN ABLE TO KEEP UP WITH HER, AS WELL AS THE LOCAL SKI TOURING ASSOCIATION IN NORTH CONWAY, WHO MAINTAINS THE ROUTES. RIGHT ACROSS THE ROAD FROM THEIR HOTEL. >> IT’S REALLY POPULAR, PROBABLY 70 OR 80 ACRES AND HAS ABOUT 50 KM OF ROUTES. >> SEASON AND DAILY TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE. >> THERE IS A LOT OF LEVEL TERRAIN FOR SOMEONE WHO IS A FIRST-TIMER IF THE TRAILS ARE CHALLENGING. YOU CAN FIND SOMETHING FOR EVERY ABILITY LEVEL. >> DO YOU LIKE? WELL, THIS LIGHTER COINCIDENCE OFFERS A RARE SCANDINAVIAN GOODNESS. AQUAVIT, SWEDISH SPIRIT. >> A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVEN’T HEARD OF HIM AND THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE HEARD OF HIM ARE SO EXCITED. >> MY MOTHER’S FAMILY PAGE, ALL OF SWEDEN. MY MOTHER. MOM. YES. >> ORANGE PEEL, BOTANICALS, FENNEL, IT’S A LOT OF HEAT. >> CHRISTOPHER AND TRACY, WHO OPENED THE LIHORA IN LATE 2020, CHOSE NORTH CONNOLLY BECAUSE IT GETS SO MANY VISITORS AND BECAUSE OF THE WATER. >> IT’S ABOUT MOUNT WASHINGTON. >> THEY HAVE A GOOD FUNCTION. >> THAT’S OUR COLUMN. >> THAT IS IMPRESSIVE. >> ISN’T IT? >> EVERYTHING FROM THE GRAIN TO THE PLACING OF THE LABELS ON THE BOTTLE IS ALL DONE RIGHT IN THIS BUILDING THAT IS A LOT OF FUN. >> HOW ARE THE TASTINGS. >> WE’VE GOT A HALF OUNCE OF LIQUOR POUR. >> ONE OF THEIR MOST POPULAR PIXES IS THE SMOOTH, SWEET AMBER MAPLE LOOK CORE. >> IT’S MADE WITH ORGANIC NEW HAMPSHIRE MAPLE SYRUP. A LITTLE LOWER ALCOHOL CONTENT IN A LITTLE SWEET. >> A SMALL SIP IS ENOUGH. >> THAT’S REALLY GOOD. >> AND ALL THE SPIRITS ARE ORGANIC AT THE CATHEDRAL DISTILLERY THEY DID IT ON PURPOSE BECAUSE THEY CARE ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE HEALTH OF THE FARMERS THAT’S WHY THEY DID IT. >> BACK TO WHITAKER WOODS THE SOILS ARE ALMOST COMPLETELY VOLUNTARYLY MANUFACTURED

Experience the Scandinavian lifestyle with a Nordic retreat in New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley

Erika Tarantal basks in the Villa Hygge Hotel in North Conway, where she introduces us to the cozy Scandinavian concept of hygge.

Updated: 8:20 PM EST January 9, 2023

Villa Hygge Hotel is owned by Mari and Jim Corbett. Mari Corbett, who comes from Finland, designed the hotel according to the Scandinavian tradition. The word hygge is a Scandinavian expression that means well-being and happiness. The hotel offers a Nordic spa, a Himalayan salt lounge and a traditional Finnish sauna. Ragged Mountain Equipment offers rentals and ski passes for those looking to Nordic ski at Whittaker Woods. Whittaker Woods in North Conway offers about 9 miles of skiing and hiking trails. Cathedral Ledge Distillery is a micro-distillery that offers tastings.

Villa Hygge Hotel is owned by Mari and Jim Corbett. Mari Corbett, who comes from Finland, designed the hotel according to the Scandinavian tradition. The word hygge is a Scandinavian expression that means well-being and happiness. The hotel offers a Nordic spa, a Himalayan salt lounge and a traditional Finnish sauna.

Ragged Mountain Equipment offers rentals and ski passes for those looking to Nordic ski at Whittaker Woods. Whittaker Woods in North Conway offers about 9 miles of skiing and hiking trails.

Cathedral Ledge Distillery is a micro-distillery that offers tastings.