Expanding Extraordinary

The Next Chapter Begins

RiverWalk Resort at Loon Mountain has announced that construction of its highly anticipated second phase is underway. A ceremonial 'Expanding Extraordinary' groundbreaking celebration was held on Saturday, May 21st to commemorate this milestone for the newest grand luxury resort, located in Lincoln, NH, at the gateway to the White Mountains. RiverWalk sits in a picturesque location overlooking a vineyard on the banks of the Pemigewasset River, across from the base of Loon Mountain.

Completion of Phase II will bring Riverwalk to a total of 145 luxury units, and will add a second restaurant, an incredible production winery, a larger spa, and new Grand Ballroom. The project will take two years and is scheduled to be completed in Spring of 2024. Renee Blood, Riverwalk‘s General Manager, is especially excited about the catering facility. “Not only are we looking forward to expanding our offerings in the White Mountains as we strive to be the premiere resort destination in New England, we are also thrilled to be able to say ‘Yes’ to all the requests we receive for large weddings, family reunions, corporate events, and meetings,” she explained.

Reclaiming a piece of history

RiverWalk was built on the land, first used for logging and the paper mill industry, which was a boom for New Hampshire until the early 20th century. When the mill closed in 1980, it would never return. Instead, the vision of one man, resort developer, Dennis Ducharme, saw what the property’s next chapter would be. Riverwalk Phase I was then completed in 2016 by Dennis and his business partner, Billy Curran. Now, the resort & other business partners within the building employ over 100 people all hustling to take care of this magnificent architectural structure and the guests, of course.

Brian Willette, VP of Sales for RiverWalk & InnSeason Resorts, has been sold out of Phase I two-bedroom, three-bedroom, and penthouse suites for almost a year. “We’ve always had strong demand,” he said. “Even during Covid because Riverwalk units have gourmet kitchens and make a great ‘family pod.’ And when you step outdoors, it’s a wonderland here: 1,200 square miles of mountain beauty, pristine rivers, great skiing, hiking, biking, sight-seeing and more. Now we can accept Phase II inquiries and accommodate that pent-up demand for our bigger units.”

Under Riverwalk’s fractional plan, owners get a deed to one-sixth of a unit, entitling them to eight weeks of year-round vacations every year. “Not everyone gets eight weeks of time off per year,” noted Ducharme. “So, we have a robust rental program that provides income for owners when they are not staying with us. But, if you want the entire year - we sell whole units, as well. Some of the most successful people in New England own at Riverwalk. We invite you to join them, as Phase II rises on the banks of the Pemigewasset river.”