Our Neck of the Woods
Local Hike: Mt. Wantastiquet
Hidden in the woods of southwestern NH, in the small town of Chesterfield, you will find Madame Sherri’s Forest (and the remains of her “castle”). The forest is named after a former owner, Madame Antoinette Sherri, a costume designer for the Ringling Circus, Ziegfeld Follies, and Broadway during the 1920s. Madame Sherri’s Forest consists of…
Read MoreNotorious 1920s Party Girl, Madam Sherri
A scenic 40-minute drive from East Hill Farm in Chesterfield, New Hampshire, lies a forest with much more meaning than people may know. Madame Sherri’s Forest holds breathtaking views and wonderful hiking trails, but the land also holds many stories of a time passed. Antoinette Bramare, or “Madame Sherri” grew up in Paris, France. In…
Read MoreA Year at Silver Lake
Many of our summer guests are familiar with our small property on Silver Lake in Harrisville. Located about 20 minutes away from the Inn, it is one of three Silver Lakes in New Hampshire. As its name implies, the lake is so clear you can see straight to the bottom, at least until you get…
Read MoreAdventures in our Backyard: A winter ascent of Mt. Monadnock
They say, “do what makes you feel alive”… Mount Monadnock sees about 125,000 hikers each year. It’s said to be the most hiked mountain in North America, quite the claim to fame for a peak that’s just over 3,000ft. I was six years old the first time I climbed to the top – 20 years…
Read MoreLive 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…
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