FarmLuxe and Fun
The eclectic accommodations at the Farm at Wolf Pine Hollow include four houses individually decorated with inspired flourishes.
Late April/early May is bursting with color at the Farm at Wolf Pine Hollow, where half a million blooming tulips are celebrated during Tulip Fête, a pick-your-own extravaganza unrivaled in New Hampshire. This is just one of a host of reasons to visit the 100-acre Monadnock Region property owned by Ariane and Tom Ice, two attorneys who decided four years ago to realize their dream of offering year-round FarmLuxe vacation stays and family-friendly events tied in with agritourism to the public. “We wanted to give a generation that maybe wasn’t exposed to farms growing up a rural New England experience in a more modern way,” says Ariane.
On this sprawling property, walking trails weave through fields abounding in organic fruits and vegetables that are harvested and often prepared in the on-site commercial kitchen to then be sold at Wolf Pine Hollow’s farm stand along with exquisite homegrown flowers and a curated selection of sundries.
The farm’s roster of participatory events offers a great opportunity to visit, but if you want to truly immerse yourself in the Wolf Pine Hollow experience, as I was invited to do last summer, checking into one of the four lovely renovated lodgings on the farm is a must. Your choice depends on the size of your group and your personal style, but rest assured that the comfort level is uniformly high and the amenities first-class.
The best part? Wherever you stay, you’re encouraged to explore the entire property, pick from the gardens and greet the adorable animals, including goats, sheep and egg-laying chickens, that roam freely.
Glenrose Manor
This whimsically appointed six-bedroom, three-and-half-bath home appeals to multigenerational guests who will enjoy spending time together in the large gathering room and dining room with comfortable seating for 12. Kids and the young-at-heart will delight in the fun Candy Room complete with sweets to sample, a game room with an old-style gas stove to cozy up to in winter, and the Galaxy Room, where a trundle bed allows the versatility to sit or sleep under the stars.
Above: Glenrose Manor, with its whimsicality and cleverly themed rooms, is the perfect accommodation for multigenerational guest groups.
The Cottage at Glenrose
The embodiment of a charming cozy retreat, the cottage warmly accommodates brides and grooms, couples celebrating an anniversary, and anyone else seeking a rustic and romantic getaway spot. The great room consists of the kitchen, dining room and comfy seating area for conversation or games. For privacy, the garden-level ensuite bedroom is a lovely enclave set apart from the main area by a set of multi-paned French doors. A pair of upper-floor bedrooms and a half bath welcome four additional guests.
Above: The Cottage at Glenrose is a charming, romantic spot often requested by brides and grooms and other couples who appreciate its coziness.
Bonds Corner Bungalow
This fully renovated, 1800s gable-end farmhouse-style colonial with 5 bedrooms and 2 baths has an enclosed, furnished porch at the front that leads to an airy, fully appointed kitchen anchored by an enormous quartz island. Directly off the kitchen is a large family room with a fireplace showcased in a 20-foot-high, ceiling-to-floor tower of porcelain tile. A set of mullioned French doors open to stairs leading to a large flagstone patio complete with seating around a fire pit.
Bonds Corner Bungalow is a fully renovated 1800s house with a well-appointed kitchen and other high-end touches.
The Lodge
The epitome of FarmLuxe, the newly renovated 5-bedroom. 3.5-bath Lodge is appointed with its woodland surroundings in mind. Rustic wood floors, verdant green chef’s kitchen, Southwest- inspired gathering room and oversized national park prints make for an adventurer’s aesthetic. The kitchen is the heart of this home and is fully outfitted for guests’ own cooking enjoyment or, if preferred, arrangements for a private chef can be made — an option that applies to all the accommodations. A fun feature in the dining room is the lady flower tree with a skirt of blooms that change with the season.
The Lodge favors dark, moody colors found in nature. In a corner of the dining room, the fun addition of a lady flower tree sports a variety of seasonal flowers throughout the year.
Farm at Wolf Pine Hollow
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