Weekend Fun for Women Only!
N. Hampshire B&B Hosts Girlfriends Cinematherapy Weekends with Author Beverly West

What do Beaches, Steel Magnolias, The First Wives Club, Thelma & Louise and Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood have in common? Legendary gal pals who stick together through fat and thin, and remind us that the best revenge is a best friend you can count on. Now its time for childhood friends, old college roommates, and family members that are “best friends” to escape from the normal routine for a relaxing Cinematherapy weekend with Bev West, author of the Cinematherapy series, five sassy and smart self-improvement titles for women, which has spun into a popular daily television show on WE, Women’s Entertainment and Culinarytherapy: The Girls Guide to Food for Every Mood.

As Bev West explained, “movies are important tools that can draw us together, enliven our friendships, and inspire us to grow. All this can be accomplished spending a Cinematherapy weekend with our best friends, and for at least a few days taking charge of our own remote control.”

“Female bonding travel experiences are no longer limited to the spa – women like to celebrate life through travel and to be with other women to share experiences,” said Mary Ellen Shields, Innkeeper, Manor On Golden Pond.

The Girls Just Want To Have Fun Cinematherapy Weekend begins with a Friday afternoon arrival at the Manor On Golden Pond, New Hampshire’s Lakes Region premier luxury inn and gourmet restaurant. Women looking for the chance to getaway with their friends will receive a bottle of chilled champagne that can be enjoyed in the spacious and elegantly appointed guest rooms or in front of the roaring fireplace in the inn’s elegant living room. Friday evening, guests will have the opportunity to meet during a Welcome Party hosted by Bev West and Mary Ellen Shields. After dinner, guests can retreat to the Three Cocks Pub to spend quality time with friends or retire to their guestroom and watch for some private Cinematherapy.

On Saturday, following a delicious breakfast, guests can choose from a variety of therapeutic activities including: Dance Therapy – Movement for Every Mood; a Cinematherapy Double Feature or guests might want to explore the Squam Lake region*, which Hollywood immortalized in choosing it as the setting for the 1981 movie, On Golden Pond, starring Katherine Hepburn and Henry and Jane Fonda. Depending on the weather, guests can enjoy an array of outdoor recreational activities; book a massage treatment with The Manor’s masseuse in the Spa Treatment Room; play chess in the living room or choose a selection from the Cinematherapy video library which consists of Bev West’s favorite girlfriend getaway movies.

The girls weekend kicks into high gear Saturday night with a multi-course Culinarytherapy dinner inspired by the author’s recently released book Culinarytherapy: The Girl’s Guide to Food for Every Mood. The celebration of female friendship (old and new) will continue with a classic diva Pajama Party with select movies, mood driven snacks and a Culinarytherapy Beauty Bar.

The weekend ends with a Farewell Brunch on Sunday morning.

The Girls Just Want To Have Fun Cinematherapy Weekend includes deluxe overnight accommodations for two nights, Welcome Party, a chilled bottle of champagne upon arrival, daily breakfast and afternoon tea, a multi-course Culinarytherapy dinner on Saturday evening in the Van Horne Dining Room, All-Female Pajama Party with “chick flick” movies and fun activities and a Cinematherapy Welcome Package. Rates for the March program start at $600 per duo, based on double occupancy in a classic room. The package can be upgraded to a fireplace room for $790 and a Jacuzzi room starts at $940. Rates for the June program start at $725 per duo, based on double occupancy in a classic room. The package can be upgraded to a fireplace room for $925; a Jacuzzi room starts at $975 and a suite is $1,180. Massage services and some area activities are additional.

Prices are based on double occupancy and include gratuities. Taxes are additional. Some restrictions may apply. Girls Just Want To Have Fun Cinematherapy Weekends are taking place on March 5 - 7, 2004 or June 4 - 6, 2004. Space is limited and reservations can be made by calling the Manor On Golden Pond at 800-545-2141 or 603-968-3348.

About The Manor On Golden Pond

Located in central New Hampshire, The Manor On Golden Pond has a spectacular location in terms of natural beauty, overlooking pristine Squam Lake and with the White Mountains to the North. Reflecting on its English heritage, the Manor is designed for privacy and intimacy and offers award-winning dining. The Manor On Golden Pond has been awarded Four-Diamond Award by the American Automobile Association and Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence”. There are 15 landscaped acres studded with majestic pines, a clay tennis court, swimming pool, an array of lawn games or canoes and pedal boats as well as an array of activities including golfing, biking, horseback riding and hiking in state and local parks nearby. For more information and for reservations call 800-545-2141 or 603-968-3348.