Flower Hill Farm Retreat’s Guidebook

Carol

Lid sinds 2014

Communing with nature. Hiking.

Lovely spots in nature for hiking, swimming, and meditation. And some of my favorite places to dine out.

Chapel Falls

This magical place is an easy 7 mins drive from Flower Hill Farm Retreat. I suggest going early morning or later in the afternoon while on your way to one of my favorite day outings. Great hiking trails too.

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Chapel Falls

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This magical place is an easy 7 mins drive from Flower Hill Farm Retreat. I suggest going early morning or later in the afternoon while on your way to one of my favorite day outings. Great hiking trails too.

DAR State Park Campground

Lake for swimming and lovely trails for walking. 10 mins from Flower Hill Farm. No waterfalls here but great swimming and if you have a canoe or kayak enjoy paddling around the lake.

DAR State Park Campground

Lake for swimming and lovely trails for walking. 10 mins from Flower Hill Farm. No waterfalls here but great swimming and if you have a canoe or kayak enjoy paddling around the lake.

Smith College Botanic Garden

Fabulous conservatory and grounds. The Frederick Law Olmsted arboretum is fabulous. All trees are labeled. Truly a wonderful walk about the campus. Before or after dining at Bistro Le Gras.

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Smith College Botanic Garden

16 College Ln

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Fabulous conservatory and grounds. The Frederick Law Olmsted arboretum is fabulous. All trees are labeled. Truly a wonderful walk about the campus. Before or after dining at Bistro Le Gras.

Food scene

Hearty Eats

Delicious all organic menu. Great prices. Perfect for when you are visiting The Bridge of Flowers

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Hearty Eats

24 Bridge St

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Delicious all organic menu. Great prices. Perfect for when you are visiting The Bridge of Flowers

Ashfield Lakehouse

Lovely lake to dip in after a bite to eat on the deck of this eatery. Lake access for patrons only. So grab a bite or refreshing drink and enjoy the little beach and cool water.

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Ashfield Lakehouse

141 Buckland Rd

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Lovely lake to dip in after a bite to eat on the deck of this eatery. Lake access for patrons only. So grab a bite or refreshing drink and enjoy the little beach and cool water.

Elmer's Store

Great spot for breakfast or lunch after visiting Chapel Falls. In lovely village of Ashfield. Afterwards take a short walk to the Hardware store. Which is so much more than a hardware store.

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Elmer's Store

396 Main St

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Great spot for breakfast or lunch after visiting Chapel Falls. In lovely village of Ashfield. Afterwards take a short walk to the Hardware store. Which is so much more than a hardware store.

Bistro Les Gras

One of my favorite restaurants in the area. Before or after dinner stroll through the beautiful arboretum of Smith College or visit the Forbes Library just across the street.

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Bistro Les Gras

25 West St

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One of my favorite restaurants in the area. Before or after dinner stroll through the beautiful arboretum of Smith College or visit the Forbes Library just across the street.

River Valley Co-op

Fabulous place to shop for food and wine! Great deli and local produce. All are welcome to shop. Open till 10 pm.

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River Valley Co-op

330 N King St

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Fabulous place to shop for food and wine! Great deli and local produce. All are welcome to shop. Open till 10 pm.

Patisserie Lenox

Hearty soups and sweets

Patisserie Lenox

48 Main St

Hearty soups and sweets

Sightseeing

Bridge of Flowers

Beautiful flower beds along an old trolly bridge tended carefully by local woman's club. Lovely reflections across the Deerfield River. Can be crowded on weekends so good to go early am or later in the day before dinner. Gorgeous during the full moon. 30 mins from Flower Hill Farm Retreat. The final destination of my favorite day outing.

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Bridge of Flowers

22 Water St

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Beautiful flower beds along an old trolly bridge tended carefully by local woman's club. Lovely reflections across the Deerfield River. Can be crowded on weekends so good to go early am or later in the day before dinner. Gorgeous during the full moon. 30 mins from Flower Hill Farm Retreat. The final destination of my favorite day outing.

Ashfield Hardware & Supply

Wonderful hardware and anything you can imagine store in charming New England town.

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Ashfield Hardware & Supply

343 Main St

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Wonderful hardware and anything you can imagine store in charming New England town.

Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation

Wonderful vistas of the valley. Great to watch the sunset and then off to the Blue Heron Restaurant just down the road and across the blue bridge. And be sure to visit the giant sycamore tree just steps away from the restaurant.

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Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation

300 Sugarloaf St

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Wonderful vistas of the valley. Great to watch the sunset and then off to the Blue Heron Restaurant just down the road and across the blue bridge. And be sure to visit the giant sycamore tree just steps away from the restaurant.

Mt. Holyoke Summit House

Skinner Park offers great views of the valley and Connecticut River. On your way to South Hadley and Mount Holyoke College. Lovely Conservatory and campus.

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Mt. Holyoke Summit House

195 Skinner State Park Rd

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Skinner Park offers great views of the valley and Connecticut River. On your way to South Hadley and Mount Holyoke College. Lovely Conservatory and campus.

Dining and Nature

Blue Heron Restaurant

A wonderful experience dining, after visiting the nearby summit house and giant sycamore (buttonball) tree. This tree is a wonder at 114.4 feet tall and spreading 143 feet. The trees girth is nearly 25 feet. To stand beneath this tree is a blessing. Try not to miss the experience of it. Right on main street in Sunderland just down from the restaurant. Blue Heron try to source most of their food from local farms. A beautifully designed space with art and colors to inspire. A bit pricy but worth the experience. A special treat. Or you could sit at the bar and have a smaller treat. And still enjoy the ambience. They also have outdoor seating.

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Blue Heron Restaurant

112 N Main St

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A wonderful experience dining, after visiting the nearby summit house and giant sycamore (buttonball) tree. This tree is a wonder at 114.4 feet tall and spreading 143 feet. The trees girth is nearly 25 feet. To stand beneath this tree is a blessing. Try not to miss the experience of it. Right on main street in Sunderland just down from the restaurant. Blue Heron try to source most of their food from local farms. A beautifully designed space with art and colors to inspire. A bit pricy but worth the experience. A special treat. Or you could sit at the bar and have a smaller treat. And still enjoy the ambience. They also have outdoor seating.