Farm by the River Bed and Breakfast with Stables

The Farm by the River Bed & Breakfast with Stables, North Conway is nestled in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This  historic country inn -just 2 miles from North Conway Village in the Mount Washington valley offers lodging in a unique country setting and abutts  the Saco River- Some rooms with jacuzzi and or fireplaces as well as family suites. The Farm by the River offers year- round horseback riding, sleigh rides, carriage rides,  wagon rides and complimentary snowshoeing. Also available:  Alpine Moose Cottage-next  door-our sister property sleeps  8. This B and B is a great vacation getaway for those who enjoy the great outdoors and who can enjoy  recreational on-site amenities such as perenial gardens, and Saco River swimming and fly- fishing, bird watching and snowshoeing- the hub of recreational activities, Mount Cranmore skiing, tubing and roller coaster, tax-free shopping & restaurants- in the heart of the Mount Washington Valley.- Storyland, Mt. Washington nearby. 

Farm By the River B and B with Stables, North Conway, NH offers a relaxing getaway for lodging for couples or families in this authentic Country Inn with winter sleigh rides in the White Mountains.
 
Take a sleigh ride-right outside our door- On 70 scenic acres with panoramic White Mountain views. Cozy up to that special someone on a romantic sleigh ride for 2!  A perfect way to propose.  Or take a group ride on the "Big Red Sleigh".

Perfect for Honeymoons, Elopements, or Romantic Getaways

At the Farm By the River B & B each room is uniquely decorated with family heirlooms in a classic New England style providing old world charm with modern amenities. This country inn has nine lovely rooms with king or queen beds and private baths. Some rooms have a two-person jacuzzis and or/ fireplaces.  "Alpine Moose Cottage" a vacation rental, is also available for groups up to 8 on our sister property.

Simply Stay, or Simply Ride or "RIDE AND STAY"
•Stables Open to the General Public daily year round     Stables and On-Site Activities
•Horseback Riding and Carriage Rides-all year long.
•Carriage & Wagon Rides- Spring until Snowfall
•Horse-drawn Victorian Sleigh Rides for 2-4, or join in with others for a group sleigh ride-12 people
•Stroll through our perennial gardens.
•Swim the Saco from our private sandy beach
•Fly fish on Saco River.
•Snowshoe from our doorstep.
•Horseback Riding Lessons& workshops are avail. upon request for inn guest & general public Horseback Riding Lessons
 
 

A full breakfast is included and served on the patio with views to the mountains, barns, horses & gardens. In the  cooler months- enjoy a  cozy fireside breakfast and watch the horses frolicking in the snow.

An Intimate Inn in a League of it's Own for Nature Lover's". Included in your stay: Free Wi-Fi  access,  baked goods & beverages, discount on horseback riding and private carriage and sleigh rides, complimentary on-site snowshoeing.

A Perfect Place for Weddings or Elopements...
Justice of The Peace available for your convenience.

Stay in a deluxe room, take a romantic sleigh or carriage ride for two and propose to your sweetheart or get married on a sleigh out in nature! In the warm season we do tent weddings of up to 80 people.

The Farm By the River B and B is in a peaceful, pictureque and natural setting on 70 acres with mountain views along the Saco River in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The inn and grounds are perfect for intimate winter weddings in front of the fireplace then take a romantic Victorian sleigh ride for two. In the warmer months, get married in the garden or for a more natural setting, tie the knot down by the river with panoramic mountain views-afterwords take a carriage ride for two. A Justice of the Peace is on site. Elopement and honeymoon packages are also available.

Celebrate
Romance in Nature...
Flower gardens in bloom,
union under the open sky,
surrounded by mountains,
dance under the stars,
moonlit river walks,
a horse-drawn carriage ride...

Celebrate
Romance by the Fireside...
The radiance of fire,
the soft glow of candlelight,
the warmth & intimacy of a
circle of family & friends,
a sleigh ride for two...

Let us plan your Special Day
Elopements,
weddings, honeymoons,
anniversaries, 10 guest rooms-
some with jacuzzi whirlpool tubs & fireplaces

• Swim & Hike, at Echo Lake State Park (1/2 mile)
• 2 Golf Courses (1/2 mile & 3 miles)
• Restaurants, (1/2 mile)
• Tax Free Shopping, & regional arts and crafts (2 miles away)
• Live theatre (2 miles)
• Eight Movie Theatres, North Conway and Conway
• Mountain Biking Trails, (1/2 mile)
• Hiking, White Mountain National Forest - over 250 trails (Trailhead - 1 mile away)
• Rock Climbing, April to Nov. White Horse & Cathedral Ledges (1 mile). Mt. Washington – Huntington Ravine (20 miles)

• Ice Climbing, Dec. - March. White Horse & Cathedral Ledges (1 mile). Mt. Washington-Huntington Ravine (20 miles)
• Hartman Model Railroad and Museum, Glen NH (6 miles)
• Diana's Bath - Waterfall (2 miles)
• Conway Scenic Railroad, (2 miles)
• Mt. Washington Auto Rd., (20 miles)
• Mt. Washington Cog Railroad, (35 miles)
• Ice Skating, No. Conway (2 miles)
• Heritage, New Hampshire & Storyland (15 min.)
• Mt. Washington (20 min.)
• Downhill Skiing - Mt. Cranmore (3 miles), Black Mountain (15 miles), Attitash (15 min.), Wildcat (25 min), Mt. Washington Snow Fields and Tuckerman's Ravine, April - June (20 min)
• Cross-Country Skiing - Whitaker Woods (1/2 mile) free, Bear Notch Ski Touring Center (10 min.), Great Glen Trails (20 min), Mount Washington Valley X-Country Skiing Network (10 min.), Jackson Ski Touring Foundation - 125 miles of maintained x-country trails (10 min)

Awarded "Best Horse Lovers B & B".

It is an award-winning stables  with 22 resident horses and the only public stables in the area open year round. Saddle Up for Horseback Riding Lessons at the Farm By the River Bed and Breakfast with Stables!

Open daily, year round, our public stables  offers horseback riding lessons to the pubic as well as our inn guests by appointment only spring until snowfall (not avail during July & Aug. Lessons are offered to horse enthusiasts wishing to learn to horseback ride or to improve their skills, whether they are our inn guests, a "local", or a tourist vacationing in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Why not ride and Stay!

Voted "Yankee Magazine Editors Pick, 2001." A great  place to go for a New England horseback riding vacation -in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
 
Our lessons are geared towards beginners to intermediate riders and are given during shoulder seasons.  English technique is used  for walk-trot lessons. The lessons are for 7 years old and up and we have a weight limit of 235 pounds.

There are three different types of horsemanship venues:
 
Option 1: Perfect for our guests at the Farm By the River Bed and Breakfast with Stables and other Vacationers.

One hr. lesson for 1-3 people who want to take a lesson to improve their skills or perhaps have never been on a horse before and want to build their confidence before they venture out on a trail ride offered at our stables. We offer the following options private lessons for $60 semi-private with 2-3 people $55/person, group lessons

Option 2: Four week long Group Lesson-one lesson per week- 1 hr and 15 minutes long .We offer 4 weeks of group lessons during Spring, Early summer and fall until snowfall (excluding July and Aug.) by appointment. The 4 weeks of lessons are $200. (max. 3 people). They include lessons in  horse care, ground work and riding skills. Private Lessons for 4 weeks is $220.

Option 3: Horsemanship Workshop Getaways offered throughout the year. Intensive workshops over a 3-5 day time period provides the perfect vacation getaway for those who would like to learn more about the care of and riding of horses. This is a great way to have a horseback riding vacation in New Hampshire. 4 people max. Come for a New England style dude ranch experience.

Meet the Instructor
Professional  horseback riding trainer- instructor, Michelle Hernandez, has 31 years of experience with horses. Michelle started training at 10 years old and has continued working with horses since then.  She has trained with Olympic riders, is a professional eventer, and has worked with Kenny Harlow, a well known trainer. She has taught basic riding skills to walk, trot, canter for 7 years to children through adults.

Directions: I-95 North to Spaulding Turnpike, to Rt. 16 North to Conway. At the 4-way lighted intersection, turn left onto Washington St. Go 1 block & stay left where the road forks-this will put you on West Side Rd. Go 6 miles, on your right you will see a white farmhouse, The FARM "By the River."

Jetports: Portland, Maine (1 1/2 hours); Manchester, NH (2 hours); Boston, MA (2 1/2 hours); Fryeburg, Maine, Eastern Slope Regional Airport (15 mins.) - no jets, for private or chartered planes.

Experience the Tradition:   
An original land grant from King George the III of England, guests can enjoy the historic and pastoral setting of the Farm By the River Bed and Breakfast with public stables, located on 70 scenic acres of forest and pasture and with panoramic mountain views- Just two miles from the village of North Conway, NH.
 
The Farm By the River has been passed down in one family for over 200 years. One of your hosts, Rick Davis, is a descendent of John Thompson who was deeded a 1028 acre land grant in 1771 for "settling and cultivating the land". At one time it had been a dairy farm now the fields are still hayed providing feed for our resident horses used at our year-round stables & equestrian center.
 
B and B with a History: Rick can remember stories about his great-grandfather, Charlie Thompson, (1863-1947) who made a livelihood from the farm. He cared for a small herd of dairy cows; had an apple orchard, and grew vegetables. From his wooded acreage, he cut and sold wood, and made syrup from his "Maple Sugar Orchard". Also prior to electricity, Charlie supplied the neighbors with large blocks of ice for their "ice boxes" that he cut by hand from nearby Echo Lake, which is 1/2 mile and great for swimming.

The tradition continues...Charlie passed away in 1947, leaving the estate to his only daughter Edith Thompson-James. In the early 1950s Edith opened the big three-story farmhouse to tourists until about 1980. Many of the guests came back year after year, and asked for the same room each time and often stayed a month or two at a time! Today the renovated B&B has 9 guest rooms are identified by the names of the former guests. They have kept the historic quality  modern yet have modern amenities.

In 1983, Edith's grandson, Rick  inherited the family estate. Rick and his wife Charlene, a landscape architect and artist, decided to continue the tradition and re-opened "The Farm" as a Bed and Breakfast. Instead of cows, they now 24 have horses! For more info.

Today, The Farm By the River Bed and Breakfast with Stables an award -winning inn for historic preservation with award-winning stables, is a blend of tradition and luxury, offering an elegant yet relaxed setting with lots of country charm. Some rooms having jacuzzi & fireplaces. two room family suites are also available.