FAQs

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What is Squam Lake?

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Squam Lake is a pristine lake just south of the White Mountains in New Hampshire where Will and Shanley met going to family summer camp.

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What is Rockywold-Deephaven Camps (RDC)

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Rockywold-Deephaven Camps (RDC) is the rustic family camp where we met and a place both of our families have gone every summer for multiple generations. The camp is a collection of cabins nestled on the pristine shores of Squam Lake.

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What are the closest airports? How do we get there?

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The closest airport is Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT), which is roughly 1-1.5 hours from RDC. Boston Logan (BOS) is roughly 2-2.5 hours from RDC. If traveling by car, the address for Rockywold-Deephaven Camps (RDC) is: 18 Bacon Rd, Holderness, NH 03245.

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What are the accommodations?

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Guests have the option to either stay at Rockywold-Deephaven Camps or at various other accommodations in the surrounding area. The accommodations at Rockywold-Deephaven Camps are lakefront cabins with private rooms and shared living spaces (more information on the lodging page).

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Is there wifi or cell reception?

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Cell reception can be spotty around the lake, but there is standard (non-high speed) wifi at RDC.

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Do we have to stay at RDC?

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If you don't want to stay at RDC there are a handful of options in the surrounding areas. Please check availability as soon as you can, Labor Day Weekend can get busy up there! Please see the Lodging page for information on other options.

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How much does it cost to stay at RDC? What is included?

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The cost is $165 per person, per night, excluding tax. This includes a private room in a shared cabin. Breakfast and dinner are included.

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When should we arrive and depart?

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Check in at RDC is after 2pm on Saturday, August 31st. There will be a welcome BBQ at 5:30 pm. Check out from RDC is 11am on Monday, September 2nd.

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What is there to do once we get there?

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Relax on a dock. Introduce yourself to someone new. Read on a porch. Swim. Play tennis. Climb Rattlesnake Mountain. One of the reasons we love Squam and RDC so much is that it allows you to disconnect from the craziness of the world and enjoy the company of others or the outdoors. The closest town is Holderness (20 minute drive) and there are some small shops and restaurants. If you want to venture further there are bigger towns or mountains.

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What is the wedding attire?

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Summer cocktail. If you want to wear a suit or dress, go for it! If you want to wear a bathing suit, wear it underneath and go swimming after! You will be walking down a forest path so wear thick heels!

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What restaurants or food options are around?

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Breakfast and dinner are provided if you are staying at RDC. There are options for lunch or other meals and snacks in Holderness (20 minute drive). We recommend bringing snacks, beverages, and beer/wine/liquor for your cabins! Squam Lake Marketplace is great for lunch! Bob's Sure Fine is the local grocery store for snacks and beer/wine/liquor etc.

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How do we get to and from Chocorua Island (Church Island) for the Wedding Ceremony?

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We will be providing boat shuttles to and from Chocorua Island (Church Island) from the Deephaven Main Dock. Maps to Deephaven Main Dock and the camp will be provided when you arrive.

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Can we bring our kids?

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As much as we LOVE kiddos, we are kindly asking you to find a sitter unless we have spoken to you directly.

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Can we bring our pets?

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Please leave your furry, fluffy, scaly, or feathered friends at home. RDC and Church Island do not allow pets, unless they are service animals. If you are planning on bringing a service animal, please let us know!

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Square Dancing?

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Grab your partner and get ready to dosey doe! If you're open to a little fun, laughing, and getting an opportunity to meet all the great people we know and love, you will have a good time. We grew up going to the Friday night Square Dance at RDC during the summers and wanted to share the goofiness and fun with all of you. Plus it is a good way to break the ice and meet others you may not know. No prior experience required - we will have a band and caller to instruct us, so if you have half a rhythm and can follow instructions, you'll be fine.

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I have a question not on this list!

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Please reach out to either of us directly if you have any other questions!