Many great stories come from humble beginnings, and the story of Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa is no different. The doors of what would become a world-famous hotel were opened to two weary travelers taken in for the night. They were on their way from Boston to Montreal and their stagecoach overturned. The driver directed them to a nearby farmhouse in the small township of Whitefield, New Hampshire.
Despite the late hour, the owners of the farmhouse—William and Mary Jane Dodge—welcomed the travelers graciously and took them in. Though the travelers originally planned on a single night's stay, their desire to reach Boston quickly waned thanks to two fortuitous occurrences.
Upon waking up and taking in the breathtaking view of the White Mountains (and a delicious home-cooked breakfast), the travelers were so captivated they decided to stay an entire week. The rest is history.
First lodgers
Official opening as an Inn and first addition to the home is made
New three-story building replaces farmhouse
Another addition doubles the size of the Mountain View House
Dodges oversee management and expand hotel into a substantial resort complex
Nine-hole golf course, steam heat and electric lighting added
Erect Italian Revival style tower—focal point of resort visible from miles away
World-class resort with fourth floor, east wing expansion, clubhouse and swimming pool
Century Hall, a modern and functional entertainment hall, is added
Sold to Mountain View Associates
Hotel Closes
Golf course, clubhouse, heated pool, tennis courts, lawn games and wine cellar renovated
$20 million renovation including interior demolition, exterior construction and landscaping begin
Mountain View Grand celebrates Grand re-openin
Property joins unique collection of historical hotels, including The Biltmore and Le Pavillon
Commissioned Northern Power Systems to build a 121-foot wind turbine behind the resort