Summary
Butternut Farm was built by Jonathan Hale, beginning in 1720. Innkeeper Don Reid acquired the house in 1959. Cherry six board chests, candlestands, ball-foot “hired-man” beds, pencilpost cherry beds, gateleg tables, candlesticks, early eighteenth-century banister-back chairs, and a fine collection of English Delft are but a sampling. Herb and flower gardens abound, along with a herd of prize dairy goats and Mr. Reid's flocks of chickens, pigeons, ducks, pheasants, and Harriet the goose. The spacious grounds are beautifully landscaped in an estate-like setting. Three resident Abyssinian cats preside over the interior.
Don Reid opened Butternut Farm as a Bed and Breakfast in 1977 and continues as Innkeeper today. The noted cook, prize winning animal breeder and popular innkeeper, Don Reid's world is called Butternut Farm, which is tucked behind a buffer of trees on Main Street. Outside is his own special herb garden, and just beyond is an 18th-century barn populated with friendly animals always looking for love. Each morning, Don goes into his perfect little kitchen to prepare a delectable breakfast for his guests, and then ventures outside to care for his animals.
For ten years, he's been breeding rare gold colored Swiss Oberhasli goats. He currently has five baby goats and the feisty attention-loving creatures are a joy for him. “There's nothing cuter,” he said. They're the perfect pet because, “they're clean, fastidious and intelligent,” Reid added.
The barn coops are filled with chickens of all sizes, and all around the barn are snow-white pigeons. His neighbors especially enjoy the animals, Reid said. “It's like a petting zoo here,” he said, “the neighbors look forward to the babies (goats) in the spring, so they can bring their children over.”
Source: www.butternutfarmbandb.com
Features
Food:
Breakfast
Amenities:
Linens provided, Internet, Phone, Private Bath, Free WiFi, TV, DVD/VCR, Library
Allowed
Sorry, no children under twelve, parties, corporate retreats, pets, family reunions, special events, horses or weddings.