Beyond the Fritter
Ask a Farmer: Callie Goes on Maternity Leave
Callie, our wonderful dairy cow, is due to have a calf this August! She is always reliable and friendly, patiently allowing many guests to learn how to milk a cow over the years. Our farmers have been working diligently to dry up her milk supply. A dairy cow needs to take off the last few…
Read MoreName That Cow!
When Mr. and Mrs. Adams purchased the Inn at East Hill Farm in the 1970’s, they knew that they needed a logo. After deciding that a cow would be the perfect fit, they commissioned friend and artist Ann Shaw to create it for them. This is what she came up with. Ann’s design was pure…
Read MoreMake Hay While the Sun Shines!!
Summertime + Sunshine = Time to Make Hay! It is that time of year again. Time to fill our hayloft with the smell of freshly cut grass hay! When the grass dies and our New Hampshire land gets covered up with ice and snow it is crucial to have an ample supply of hay for…
Read MoreEast Hill Farm Wins Business Excellence Award!
It gives us great pride to share with you that The Inn at East Hill Farm was the recipient of the Business Excellence/Sustainability Award! This award was presented to us at the 2016 NH Governor’s Conference on Tourism on May 3 by the NH Travel Council. The award is presented to a tourism business…
Read MoreChloe
It is with sad hearts that we tell you of the passing of Chloe. She died peacefully of old age on April 22 with both Sheri and Jim by her side. Sheri and Jim first met Chloe in November of 2001. They brought her home in early 2002. She soon became everyone’s favorite greeter at…
Read MoreFun on the Farm…Sorry kids, this one’s for the grown ups!
Grown up Farm Camp at East Hill Farm Good for body, mind and soul! Your week begins with a peaceful country setting not so far away, but very far from your everyday life, the hustle and bustle or the tedium of your regular schedule. Come for supper on Sunday and stay ‘til after breakfast on…
Read MoreAsk A Farmer: A Bunny for Easter?
Are you thinking about buying a cute little bunny for your child this Easter? Here are a few very important things you should consider first! The fuzzy little bunny you buy for Easter won’t stay small forever. It will soon grow into a full size rabbit. It is important to make sure your family won’t…
Read MoreThe Magic of Maple
The sap is running and soon maple sugar houses all around New England will be busy turning that sweet nectar into the glorious liquid gold that we all crave! Whether you drizzle it on top of your pancakes or use it in your favorite recipe, maple syrup always adds the right amount of sweetness to…
Read MoreWelcome to the Herd, Teddy!
Farmer Perri is excited to introduce the newest member of our herd! Teddy is a 7-year-old Bay Quarter Horse. He stands approximately 15.3 hands. He came to us from a local family where he was a trail horse. Teddy was born and raised in Kentucky where he had fun roping cattle Western style. Over the…
Read MoreAsk a Farmer: Keeping a Family Milking Cow
The following question was recently posed to Farmer Sara, our barn manager at East Hill Farm: “I have room on my property to keep one family milking cow. What do I need to know before jumping into this venture?” There are a number of issues one needs to consider and research prior to beginning such…
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