Why do You Love East Hill Farm?

70 Reasons to Love EHF

As 2016 begins to wind down and we prepare for our annual New Year’s Eve celebration, the Inn at East Hill Farm is preparing for 2017 in another way as well. This year will mark the Inn’s 70^th anniversary! So what are some of the reasons our guests keep coming back, year after year? Here’s a list of 70 reasons to love EHF:

1. Skiing on the cross-country ski trails
2. Having hands-on barn experiences
3. Playing tennis with a view of the animal pastures
4. Taking trail rides throughout the 150 acre property
5. Having that home away from home feeling
6. Collecting eggs in the morning and then eating those same eggs for breakfast
7. Playing dodgeball in a friendly atmosphere
8. Eating hearty meals that taste like grandma made them
9. Relaxing on the lawn with a good book
10. Joining the Top of the Mountain Club by reaching the summit of Mount Monadnock
11. Roasting marshmallows by the campfire while telling jokes or listening to stories
12. Feeding the animals and watching them run over in excitement
13. Fishing on Perkins Pond
14. Tasting a refreshing cocktail at the cocktail party
15. Constructing a masterpiece during arts & crafts
16. Milking the cow and goat
17. Experiencing a vacation that everyone in the family can agree is fun
18. Baking bread to take home and enjoy
19. Making new friends that become a second family
20. Snow shoeing through the peaceful, winter forest
21. Swimming in or laying by the pools
22. Enjoying a quiet moment by the fire
23. Dancing with family and new friends at the contra dance
24. Knowing every diet can be accommodated
25. Completing a full loop around Silver Lake on water skis
26. Visiting with new arrivals in the barn
27. Breathing in fresh air
28. Sleeping in a clean room with a rustic feel
29. Boating around the pond to explore the different creatures that live in or around it
30. Shaking jars of milk and then opening them to find butter
31. Crossing the finish line of the triathlon to earn another medal
32. Appreciating the view of Mount Monadnock
33. Participating in a friendly competition at staff vs. guest volleyball
34. Relishing the idea of not having to worry about cooking, cleaning, or planning activities throughout the stay
35. Knowing children are safe even if they explore the farm on their own
36. Watching the magic show in amazement
37. Picking blueberries on the top of Gap Mountain
38. Mastering ping-pong in a tournament or in a match with friends
39. Unwinding in the sauna
40. Shouting “BINGO!” on the first night and choosing a prize
41. Watching each act during the EHF annual talent show
42. Biting into a freshly baked cookie or donut
43. Stepping away from the stress and rush of normal life and back into an authentic farm environment
44. Patting the bunnies
45. Fostering a relationship with the employees that feels like a longtime friendship
46. Taking a tour of the property by wagon or sleigh
47. Dipping candles in the dining room
48. Having faces painted with butterflies, soccer balls, dragons, and dinosaurs
49. Learning how to make mozzarella and ricotta cheese
50. Answering a trivia question correctly and feeling like a genius
51. Listening to stories in the Grandmother’s Attic living room
52. Knitting a new scarf with wool from the sheep
53. Pressing and tasting fresh apple cider
54. Celebrating holidays without the stress of cooking and cleaning
55. Sipping a morning coffee or tea from an EHF prize mug
56. Cheering on the riding staff during a drill team demonstration
57. Disconnecting from laptops and cell phones
58. Tie-dying pillow cases every color of the rainbow
59. Crafting a 3D needle felting creation
60. Pushing a shuffleboard disk into the ten slot during a tournament
61. Teaching younger ones how to skate in the skating rink
62. Marking each vacation with a handprint on the rec room wall
63. Searching for the golden egg during the annual Easter egg hunt
64. Letting loose during a karaoke performance
65. Getting cozy in a warm, EHF sweatshirt
66. Learning how to ride a horse during a lesson
67. Laughing from the top of the sledding hill all the way to the bottom
68. Building a castle in the sand box
69. Knowing next year’s vacation is already planned and booked
70. Creating memories that will last a lifetime

Interested in helping us celebrate? Book your reservation for the anniversary weekend February 10^th-12^th now! Check out more information here: EHF 70th Anniversary Weekend  We invite all guests, new and old, to share in our history and celebratory events. See you on the Farm!