Visit these participants in the Lakes Area/Region on your NH Spring Open Doors Tour
Take a beautiful trip through our quaint towns and around scenic Newfound Lake. This route
starts in Downtown Bristol, travels along the shores of Newfound Lake and into Alexandria. You
can easily add other stops to your tour while visiting other participants in the Lakes Region,
White Mountain Region or Lake Sunapee/ Dartmouth Region.
Mileage: Approximately 8 miles from location 1 to location 3.
1. TWIN DESIGNS GIFT SHOP (#602)
Jim and Brad Tonner
8 Central Square
Bristol, NH 03222
603-744-2600
[email protected]
http://www.TwinDesignsGiftShop.com
Featuring the original artwork of twin brothers Brad and Jim Tonner. Souvenirs, gifts and
memories of New Hampshire can be found in this quaint shop. Brad and Jim have authored and
illustrated 10 children’s books available at the store. Home of 48 year old Diane the Turtle.
Twin Designs Gift Shop: The Way Shopping Used to Be.
Hours: May 6: 8 AM to 6 PM May 7: 9AM to 6 PM
Located in downtown Bristol Square. Take Exit 23 off from I-93; follow Rte. 104 West into
Bristol Square.
2. Meadow Artisans –
Bill Comeau /Barbara Platts-Comeau (#604)
Barbara Platts-Comeau
45 Lynn Avenue
Alexandria, NH 03222
(603) 848-8096
[email protected]
Visit our studio filled with many one of a kind wooden sculptures, wall mirrors, photo frames
and home accents. Also a variety of botanical sandcast, felting, needlefelting, wool applique,
baskets and more.
Other participants at this location:
Robie's Sugar House - offering a variety of Maple Syrup and Maple Confection
Hours: May 6 - 9:00 AM-5:00 PM May 7 - 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
When leaving stops 1 in Bristol Square follow Rte. 3-A North (Lake Street), go 2.4 miles, turn
onto West Shore Road, go 1.8 miles, take the right turn continuing on West Shore Road 0.3
miles, turn left just beyond bridge onto Lynn Ave. First drive on left, enter thru red gate and
proceed to tan house on hill across the field.
3. Cardigan Mountain SoapWorks (#608)
Lilly Glatz
464 Mt Cardigan Road
Alexandria, NH 03222
(603) 744-6688
[email protected]
http://www.cardiganmountain.com
At our retail store we have over 50 kinds of handmade soap, free samples, soap by the pound,
along with personal care items, herbal products, loose leaf teas, catnip pillows, local products,
and much more! All visitors will receive a FREE 3.5oz bar of soap with ANY purchase!
Hours: May 6 - 10:00 AM-5:00 PM May 7 - 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
When leaving stop 2 turn right onto West Shore Road, go 0.3 miles. Turn right at stop sign onto
Cardigan Mountain Road towards Alexandria. Follow signs for Alexandria Village, going about
1.8 miles. Follow road to right once you are in the village proceeding onto Washburn Road. In
0.3 miles stay right when road forks onto Mount Cardigan Road. Go approximately 0.8 miles.
We are located on the right.
Recommended eating establishments in our Newfound Area:
Lake Street Bristol
Gilly’s Restaurant
Kathleen’s Cottage – Irish Pub
Bristol Square
The Fudge Mill Factory
Purple Pit
And also browse the Imagine store in Central Square – an eclectic assortment of Women’s
clothing, jewelry and accessories. Something for everyone.