We'll meet at the Rynborn Restaurant and Blues Club in Keene, NH at 10 a.m. on October 11. From there we'll follow Rt. 101 east to Rt. 124 south into Jaffrey with a stop for Mrs. Murphys donuts. From Jaffrey follow Rt. 124 to Dublin Rd. past Mount Monadnock and back to Rt. 101 east. Follow Rt. 101 east to Rt.137 north into Hancock. In Hancock follow Rt. 123 west to Rt. 9 north. Follow Rt. 9 north briefly and continue on Rt. 123 west to Stoddard (home of the infamous MAMA co-founders jcsinnh and his lovely partner Maureen). From Stoddard continue on Rt. 123 to Rt. 10 north in Marlow. Follow Rt. 10 north to Rt. 123A west through South Acworth and back to Rt. 123 west in Alstead. From Alstead follow Rt. 123 to Rt. 12 south in Walpole.

In Walpole we will stop at Burdick's Chocolate Shop and Cafe - http://www.burdickchocolate.com/ -(voted the best chocolate in North America by Bon Apetit Magazine) for a pit stop. MAMA's Mama & Papa live right across the street and can provide bathroom facilities if Burdick's becomes overloaded. From Burdick's we'll visit Alison's Apple Orchards - http://www.alysonsorchard.com/ - for some great views of the Connecticut River and a chance to pick/purchase some rare varieties of apples and other fruits.

From Alison's we will return to Keene and the Rynborn via some back roads and Rt. 12A south where a special treat may be in store for us by the owner of this fabulous Blues venue.

All routes and stops are flexible at this time depending on the number of participants attending and their hopes and dreams.

Lodging:

Best Western Sovereign - Keene - Located at the junction of Route 12, 101 and 10 South. - 401 Winchester Street - 603-357-3038 Toll Free: 800-780-7234

Holiday Inn Express - Keene - 175 Key Rd. - 603-3527616 - Toll-Free: 1-800-holiday

Super 8 Motel - Keene - Route 9 - 3 Ashbrook Road - 603-352-9780 - Toll Free: 1-800-800-8000

Walpole Inn Bed & Breakfast - Walpole - 297 Main Street - 603-756-3320 - http://www.walpoleinn.com/

The Inn at Valley Farms-Bed and Breakfast and Cottages - Walpole - 633 Wentworth Road - 603-756-2855 - Reservations: 877-327-2855 - http://www.innatvalleyfarms.com/

All price quotes are estimates - Weekend Rates may be higher

 

Thanks to everyone for making this first MAMA Event such a great success. Having 19 MINIs touring the Monadnock region was a joy to behold!

A collection of images culled from over 150 taken at the meet is available on the MAMA Website along with links to members personal galleries showing what a fabulous time we all had.

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That's not a leak...that's just my car marking its territory!

 

You're welcome!!
What a great time we had :smile: Perfect weather, great to see old friends and make new ones.
Thanks to jcsinnh and actual size for laying out a spectacular route and coordinating the meet.