The Monadnock area of New Hampshire is only an evening's drive from Boston, and is a wonderful place to find an old-fashioned country summer.

Mt. Monadnock region summer weather -- by July, we have warm settled weather, pleasant swimming, peaceful evenings. The bedrooms have air-conditioning for the occasional hot spell. For current local weather see: Yahoo weather for Wilton area

Continuing through the summer, the gardens are a sweep of flowering perennials, roses and many classic perennial flowers.

SteppingStones B&B has a special garden patio area for family events or get-togethers, whether an intimate wedding, garden party, or graduation celebration.

WONDERFUL WALKING - DOGS WELCOME

Bring along some walking boots and binoculars, to walk and enjoy the summer air and sun. You can walk right out the door on plenty of local dirt roads, take a short hike up Pack Monadnock with your dog, or stroll down to the local reservoir to see geese, ducks and beaver.

Places to walk
Miller Park on Pack Monadnock, Peterborough (about 15 minutes drive)
Shieling State Forest, Peterborough (about 1/2 hour)
Monadnock State Park, Jaffrey (about 3/4 hour)

TENNIS

There is also a private tennis club, tucked away in the pines 10 minutes walk away, available for guests. You'll need to sweep the pine needles off the court, but it's cool and quiet.

SUMMER THEATER, FESTIVALS, AND MORE

Enjoy summer theater and the wealth of weekend festivals. Explore Peterborough's art galleries, bookstores and delis, and crafts/antiques stores. Take your time and find a treasure to remember New Hampshire by. Peterborough is about a 23 minute drive to the west on Route 101.