Our Neck of the Woods
Live Free and Hike!
Hiking is good for the soul. It provides fresh air, a connection with the outdoors, and a fun, low impact way to exercise. Throughout most of the year we offer guided hikes up Gap Mountain. This is a great hike for the average hiker, with several switchbacks on the trail and moderate rigor. During the…
Read MoreMaple Madness!
As the snow and ice begin to thaw, so does the sweet sap in the maple trees that surround us. Warm days allow the sap to liquefy, move and build pressure within the trees, causing it to flow from any fresh wound on the tree. Cold nights create the ideal conditions for the sap to…
Read More5 Top Activities to Accompany Your Farm Stay: Fall Edition
As summer starts to wind down, the air gets cooler. Cozy sweaters start coming out from the back of the bureau drawers. Pumpkin spiced coffee, beer, muffins, and just about every other treat imaginable start to hit the shelves. At the farm, the leaves turn and seem to set Mount Monadnock on fire and the…
Read More5 Top Activities to Accompany Your Farm Stay: Summer Edition
School is out and kids are excited to be on summer vacation. The air is warmer, the days last longer, and cool summer evenings host fireflies and backyard bonfires. Around the farm, we have horseback riding in full session, busy vacationers filling our rooms, and a lively recreation schedule. As new and returning guests visit…
Read More5 Top Activities to Accompany Your Farm Stay: Spring Edition
The winter months have been filled with chilly days and even colder nights, but the ground is thawed and the days are growing longer. Flowers and leaves are budding around East Hill Farm and there are lots of baby goats, lambs and calves frolicking in the barnyard. We will have several helping hands around the…
Read More5 Top Activities to Enhance Your East Hill Farm Stay: Winter Edition
As the fall chill changes into the winter cold and daylight gets shorter and shorter, East Hill Farm starts to change as well. In the dining room, you can see guests crafting candles. In the barn, you can see the animals, with their thick, furry coats, grow bigger bellies as lambing season approaches. Up past…
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 MoreOur Neck of the Woods: Shift Your Shopping
One of the many benefits of living in the Monadnock Region is that it is chock-full of locally owned businesses and shops. For a full listing, head to Monadnock Buy Local and “Shift Your Shopping!” We have put together a small sampling of what the Monadnock Region has to offer. If you are looking for…
Read MoreCurrier & Ives Cookie Tour
The 11th annual Currier and Ives Cookie Tour was held this weekend and it was an outstanding success! The weather was mild and the roads dry, leading to a large turnout. The Currier and Ives Cookie Tour began eleven years ago as a way to celebrate the Christmas season. The concept for beginning a cookie…
Read MoreFall Foliage Tours
One of the most special times to be at East Hill Farm is during the fall when it is foliage season. As many of you have witnessed, the splashes of red, burgundy, orange, and yellow on Mt. Monadnock make our view even more spectacular. We have several bus tours that stop in for lunch on…
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