Miscellaneous
Turn Around, Bright Eyes, It’s a Partial Eclipse at The Farm
April 8, 2024 will provide a rare opportunity for millions of Americans to observe one of the universe’s most dazzling displays: a total solar eclipse. “An astoundingly perfect black void sat where the sun had been, surrounded by a jagged white nimbus of light that nearly brought me to tears. This was the solar corona…
Read MoreHello Winter! A Story Walk
“…Winter fringes every boughWith his fantastic wreath,And puts the seal of silence nowUpon the leaves beneath…”-Thoreau The days are getting colder here on the farm and the winter darkness seems to be creeping in earlier and earlier. This is the time of year that wood is being chopped and stored in our cellar. Animals come…
Read MoreHello Autumn!
Autumn Yellow the bracken,Golden the sheaves.Rosy the apples,Crimson the leaves.Mist on the hillside,Clouds grey and white.Autumn, good morning!Summer good night! -Florence Hoatson The air is turning crisp and cool here at the Farm. The changing winds are a gentle reminder for us all to slow down after the busy summer months and relish the calm…
Read MoreCelebrating the 4th of July
This post is an excerpt from Uncle Jim’s story, Celebrating the 4th of July, published in the New England Homestead, July 1969. Gone are the good old days of the Fourth of July. If a boy had fifty cents to spend, what a good time he could have! A package of small firecrackers was five cents…
Read MoreSwitchel: The Haymaker’s Punch
Many guests this summer have been perplexed to find a new activity on the schedule called Drink Like a Farmer: Come make a refreshing switchel. What does drinking like a farmer even mean? And what is switchel? The history of switchel dates back to the 1700s when farmers would drink “nature’s Gatorade” after a long…
Read MoreHistory of East Hill Farm: The 2000s
What a journey the past 74 years have been! From the early days of housing only 30 guests, to our current capacity of 140, we have been fortunate to meet and make many lifelong friends that call East Hill Farm their home away from home. You are truly our extended Farm family! The Inn at…
Read MoreRoad Tripping to EHF: 10 Games for the Road
During a recent conversation with my grandmother about her youth, she shared an amusing story with me that I think is quite relevant to any family’s travel experiences. She told me about the long car journeys to Pennsylvania that she and her two brothers (one of those being Farmer Dave) would take in order to…
Read MoreEast Hill Farm Box: Winter Edition
The Farm Box: Winter Edition is here! This box is all about the warm and cozy! Packed with classic East Hill Farm activities, crafts, tastes and more. The Farm Box is designed to help you enjoy time indoors and outdoors this winter. As part of our East Hill Farm at Home program, we are offering…
Read MoreA Moment of Reflection
As the days grow colder, and the sun sets earlier and earlier on the farm, it is hard not to reflect on this past year and begin to embrace the joys and sorrows of 2020. Although this year has proven to be difficult due to the pandemic, one thing we know for certain is that…
Read MoreSix Farm Workouts to Accompany Your Farm Stay
Ding! Ding! Ding! The bell rings and it is time for another wholesome, hearty meal accompanied by those delicious fritters! There is no doubt that the food in the dining room is welcoming and oh so filling. So after a few days, how guests fit yet another serving into their bellies? Better yet, how can…
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