C E R T I F I E D  O R G A N I C

Dorchester, New Hampshire

 

NorthEast Permaculture Gathering 2006

Summer Gathering Intro Ceremony

Oxen Presentation

Homestead from Streeter Woods

Homestead from Red House

Moosilaukee from Porch

Yoga Room Entrance West side of Homestead

Moosilaukee

Homestead with Moosilaukee and Mt Carr in Background

 

      D Acres of New Hampshire
                             Organic Farm & Educational Homestead

 

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Green Room -1 Double Bed

Dorm Room - 2 Single Beds on 1st Floor, 1 Single Bed in Loft

Dorm Room Loft - 1 Single Bed

Library

Yoga Room - Shared sleeping accomodations

Kitchen - Indoor Guest have full access to the luxurious kitchen facilities

Guest Bathroom - Bathtub, Shower, Composting toilets

Sunroom

Game Room - In Basement

Tent Platforms Abound

 



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Day Visits                             

Overnight Visits         

Hostel

Other Activities and Points of Interest

Directions

 

Tour our organic gardens. Take a trail hike. Visit the farm animals. Learn about current projects and alternative energy systems. These are only some of the activities visitors can enjoy on D Acres of New Hampshire’ beautiful 180-acre wooded property.  Open Houses are scheduled for the first Sunday of each month at 1pm.  We request that folks interested in touring the farm try to come to an Open House.  If our Open House dates cannot work for you, give us a call and we can try to schedule another time. 

We welcome visitors, whether just stopping by, touring the grounds and trails, or staying overnight to test the waters before a longer stay.  *Please call before visiting*   We strive to ensure that all visitors can enjoy the property.  Some handicap accommodations are available, but please call or e-mail the farm to discuss this in advance.



Day Visits
All visits must be accompanied by a D Acres of New Hampshire guide. Although visitors may stop by to see the farm and facilities without an appointment, we strongly suggest you schedule your visit to prevent conflict in staff assignments. Depending on what you wish to tour, visits can last anywhere between 30 minutes to 2 hours or more. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather. We recommend sturdy shoes in all instances. Tap water and bathroom facilities are available.

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Overnight Visits
Staying the night is recommended for those who are seriously considering joining D Acres of New Hampshire as a volunteer, intern, apprentice, resident, or staff member.  It will help to familiarize you with the surroundings and facilities. You are welcome to enjoy dinner with us as well, which would give further opportunity to meet other members of the community. Accommodations range from rustic tree-houses or tent platforms to beds or futons inside the main facility, and depend on availability. Most visitors bring a sleeping bag, but we do provide clean sheets and a pillow. Parking is available on the premises.

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Hostel 

 (to view our hostel information in French, click here)

Located on 180 acres of primarily forest land, and equipped with modern facilities and educational infrastructure, we offer the ideal setting for a sustainable get-away any time of year!  All guests are encouraged to take a tour of our farm with a staff member in order to learn about the ways that we are working to build a more sustainable system suited to our climate and resources.

 

In winter we offer rental snowshoeing equipment and groomed trails for cross-country skiing so that you can experience the wonders of the natural world and learn about the flora and fauna of New Hampshire.  Tenney Mountain Ski Area is only ten miles away.

 

When the snow is gone, outdoor enthusiasts enjoy hiking and guided garden and forest walks, while mountain bikers can enjoy free run of the forest trail system (marked with colored tags and explained on our Trail Guide).  D Acres is the perfect place to stay for rock climbers, located within 10 miles of the Rumney Crag!

 

*NEW*  D Acres is pleased to offer wireless internet access (you supply the laptop) to our hostel guests!

 

If you are looking to stay at our organic farm, D Acres offers a range of sleeping accommodations.  Site options include private indoor bedrooms, car camping spots, outdoor tent platforms accessible by car and foot, and indoor sleeping bag spaces.  Prices range from $10-$65.

 

Room Rates

Green Room* - 1 Double Bed, private room, shared bathroom, $55 per night for the room.

 

Dorm Room* - 3 Single Beds (on the same floor) and 1 Double Bed (in the loft), private room, shared bathroom, $65 per night for the room.

 

Library  Loft* - 1 Double Bed, private room, shared bathroom, $55 per night for the room. Please note: extremely steep stairs.

 

Yoga Room* - No beds, but plenty of room to lay down a sleeping bag.  Not private, can hold up to 12 people (good for groups), shared bathroom, $15 per person per night.

 

*All guests staying in indoor rooms have free access to kitchen and bathroom facilities

 

Camping - $10 per person per night.  Extra charges apply for use of kitchen ($3 for groups of 3 or less, $6 for groups of 4 or more) and use of shower ($2 per person per shower).

 

Food is a celebration of cooperative work and collaboration with the natural world.  At D Acres of NH the preparation of foods from the garden is an integral part of our mission to develop a sustainable farm system that is suitable to the climate in New Hampshire.  95+% of all food served is Organic, and fresh veggies are available in season. 

 

Breakfast hours are 7:30-8:30am.  Cold breakfast options include  granola, fresh homemade bread, jam, tea, coffee and rice milk ($6).  Hot breakfast is your choice of eggs, potatoes & greens (in season), or all you can eat pancakes with locally produced maple syrup ($10). 

 

Guests are welcome to join the crew of hungry farmers for dinner at 6:30pm ($10).

 

Please note:

 

-D Acres will be CLOSED to all hostel guests and campers on September 12, 13, & 14 2008 for our Cultivating Wellness Conference.  Thank you.

 

-Guests must notify D Acres that they desire meals at least 4 hours in advance.  Additionally, guests must make D Acres aware of allergies, dietary restrictions, etc. at least 4 hours prior to meals.

 

-D Acres discourages the use of non-biodegradable personal products (shampoo, soaps, etc.) at the farm.  Please bring eco-friendly, biodegradable products with you for use during your stay, or speak with a D Acres resident upon your arrival  to borrow biodegradable products.

 

-For the safety and sanity of the flora, fauna, farm animals and residents, No Pets are Allowed

 

-We do not accept credit cards.  Check or cash only please. 

 

-Guests must check in by 9pm on their first night. 

 

-Checkout time is from 7:30am to 10:30am.

 

-For groups of 10 or more, a 15% gratuity charge will be added to your bill.

 

-Sanitary facilities in our Homestead are available 24 hours a day.

 

 

Please call us or e-mail to arrange your visit!

 

 

                  **Hostel Cancellation Policy**

 A booking fee of $20 per room per night will be charged in the event of a cancellation less than one week in advance. No fee will be charged for cancellations made at least one week before the arrival date. Credit card information is held but not charged, unless there is a cancellation. 

                    **Holiday Cancellation Policy**

 For special weekends, full price will be charged for any cancellations given with less than 7 days notice. Credit Card information MUST be taken in advance for holiday weekends.

                     These weekends include:

Memorial Day

Fourth of July

Labor Day

Columbus Day



Other Activities and Points of Interest
While you are in the area, you may want to explore the surrounding region. Some of our recommendations include:
· The White Mountain Forest region (begins just  north of the farm)
· Lake Winnepesauke (about an hour southeast)
· Quincy Bog (20 minutes)
· Polar Ice Caves (15 minutes)
· Dartmouth College in Hanover (about 45 minutes west)
Let us know if you are looking for a specific area or activity, and we’ll try to guide you. There is also the Rumney Tourist Information Rest Stop about 15 minutes from the farm, on Rt. 25 south. Back to Top.


Directions to D Acres of New Hampshire


From Mass, NH, or Maine
Take I-93
Exit #26- Tenney Mt. Hwy. Rte 25 towards Rumney
Rte 25 to Rte 118
Take a Left onto Rte. 118 South at the Irving gas station
Drive 4 miles then turn right onto Streeter Woods Rd.
Continue 1 mile to D Acres


The Homestead is on the right, with cedar siding and green metal roof. Please park in the driveway.  Past this you’ll also see a red cape cod style house on the left, and on the right side a horse barn, silo, and two car garage all red with white trim.

From NY, Connecticut, Vermont, etc
Take I-91 to I-89
Cross into New Hampshire and take the 4th exit in NH ( Exit 17 toward Canaan/Enfield)
Take US Rte 4 East to Enfield, West Canaan, Canaan
In Canaan, Bear Left onto Rte. 118 North
Drive 11 miles
Take a Left onto “Streeter Woods Rd”
Continue 1 mile to D Acres

The Homestead is on the right, with cedar siding and green metal roof. Please park in the driveway. Past this you’ll also see a red cape cod style house on the left, and on the right side a horse barn, silo, and two car garage all red with white trim.

 

 

 

Hostel Information (French):

 

Services offerts à l’auberge

Les repas sont le fruit du travail commun et de notre constante collaboration avec le monde naturel. À D Acres of NH, la préparation des repas avec les légumes du jardin fait partie intégrante de notre mission de développement durable, au sein d’une ferme biologique respectant le climat du New Hampshire. Ainsi, 95% des aliments que nous servons sont biologiques et, suivant la saison, proviennent tout droit de nos jardins. S’il-vous-plait, faites part de vos éventuelles intolérances ou choix alimentaires à notre équipe au moins 4 heures avant les repas.

Le petit-déjeuner est servi pour 6$ (continental) ou 10$ (oeufs frais biologiques ou crêpes a volonté).  Partagez le dîner avec la communauté (18h30):10$

 Le type d’hébergement varie en prix, préférences et disponibilités. Les différentes options offrent à nos hôtes un agreable sentiment de proximite avec la nature.

Intérieur

Chambre verte (2 personnes, 1lit) 55$ pour la chambre

Grande chambre (5 personnes, 4 lits) 65$ pour la chambre

Mezzanine de la bibliotheque (2 personnes, 1 lit) 55$ pour la chambre

Salle de yoga (jusqu’a 12 personnes, aucun lit, apportez votre propre sac de couchage) 15$ par personne

N.B.: Les hôtes qui résident à l’intérieur du bâtiment ont un accès gratuit à la cuisine et aux salles de bain.

            Extérieur

Camping: 10$ par personne. Les campeurs paient 3$ à 6$ de plus pour l’utilisation de la cuisine et 2$ pour une douche.

Le site, par son emplacement idéal, favorise la détente et les loisirs tout au long de l’année. Nous louons des raquettes, des skis et nous pouvons organiser des marches en forêt et diverses excursions. De plus, nous sommes situés à 15km des parois d’escalade de Rumney et des pistes de ski de Tenney Mountain Ski Area. Les hôtes de D Acres peuvent faire de la randonnée, du vélo, du ski de fond et de la raquette directement à partir de notre ferme. Les hôtes doivent arriver avant 21 heures! Afin de protéger la flore locale, la faune, les animaux de la ferme et les résidents, les animaux de compagnie ne sont pas tolérés.

 Appelez (603)786.2366 avant 17h pour prévoir votre visite


 

 

 

 

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