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South Hill Farm
Preserving the agricultural use of the 195 acre South Hill Farm, located in New Boston, New Hampshire, is the principal goal of this NEFA project. The original Farm, built in 1750, consisted of 400 acres of land granted by the King of England (known as a King’s Grant). The original homestead is a picturesque example of a traditional New England farm and has a long history of family farming. Currently the property is primarily wooded with approximately 40 acres in open fields and has frontage on the Piscatquog River to the east. 96 Acres has been conserved through an easement held by the Piscataquog Land Conservancy. The property sits high on South Hill which affords exceptional views from the homestead to the east and west. Additional conservation lands abut, or are in close proximity to the farm.
NEFA is working to preserve the property through the implementation of a concept plan that includes a farming operation working cooperatively with an agritourism Farmstay enterprise. A viable, consciously curated Farmstay will diversify year round revenue streams for South Hill Farm, and would directly contribute to the farm’s educational and ecological goals. By creating guest experiences that reconnect people to the natural world and the realities of food production, The Farmstay at South Hill could continue its legacy as a community gathering place, while simultaneously pioneering a model for farm viability in the future. The well-maintained existing structures include a large antique farmstead and a 3-season guesthouse. South Hill Farm also offers many other amenities such as an in-ground pool, yoga studio, walking/nordic ski trails, and many local seasonal attractions making the Farmstay business opportunity ready to step into.
The proposed farming operation will also benefit from existing features including a large barn, additional 3 bedroom farmhouse, acres of open fields and good agricultural soils. South Hill Farm could support a diverse range of food products that balance productivity, profitability, and environmental health, ensuring sustainability. Local food products are in high demand in this area of southern New Hampshire where farmers markets, organic food retail outlets, and CSAs are ever increasing.
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