Welcome to the Hampshire Highlands, where the glow of the season lingers just a little longer.

This is your cozy corner of A Month of Merriment — a small gift from our hills to your heart. Each time you visit, you may find a new surprise waiting to make your stay even brighter.

This Season’s Surprise

“Sounds of the Hampshire Highlands” — A Holiday Playlist

Settle in, sip something warm, and enjoy the soundtrack of small-town winter — filled with cozy tunes, Appalachian charm, and a touch of nostalgia.

Listen on Spotify

Merry & Bright Selfie Challenge

• Selfie with Santa’s Mailbox – or a Letters-for-Santa display.
• Selfie with Cocoa – your favorite warm drink from a local café.
• Selfie with the Train – near the North Pole Express or station.
• Selfie with the Lights – your favorite twinkle-lit spot.
• Selfie with a Local Find-something you discovered while shopping small.
• Selfie with a Cozy Glow – a firepit, candlelight, or glowing window.
• Selfie with Winter Magic -a snowy street, trail, or scenic view.
• Selfie with the Sound of the Season -a caroler, musician, or festive stage.
• Selfie with Your Pet – add some holiday flair for extra cheer.
• Selfie with a Snowflake – real or handmade, we won’t tell
• Selfie with a Wreath – on a door, shop, or lamppost
• Selfie with a Friend – because merriment’s better shared
• Selfie with a Treat – pie, fudge, cookie, or sweet surprise
• Selfie with the Tree – big or small, any twinkling evergreen
• Selfie with a Star – on top of the tree or shining in the night sky
• Selfie with a Stranger – make a new friend along the way
• Selfie with a Snowman – or the best attempt you can make without snow
• Selfie with a Smile -your favorite moment of merriment, anywhere you find it.

 

 

Snap your way through the Hampshire Highlands this holiday season! Show us your merry moments all across A Month of Merriment. Take a selfie or photo for each challenge below & share them with #MonthofMerriment #HampshireHighlands #ComeToHampshire & spread some hometown sparkle. #HampshireHighlands.

📸 Download Your Merry & Bright Challenge

With Gratitude and Good Cheer

From all of us in the Hampshire Highlands – thank you for spending a little of your holiday season here.

May your days be merry, bright, and beautifully local.