With
no knowledge of what was to follow, the original farmhouse was built in
1834. The present family living room and office were part of this structure.
It was merely a run down farm when Susannah and Harvey Philbrook
bought the property in 1853. In 1861, they built an addition and welcomed
their first guest.
In the 1890's Susannah and Harvey's youngest son, Augustus, and his
wife Alice took over the farm and inn. Cottages were built, and in
1905, a section was built on the east end to accomodate the increasing
number of guests. When Alice died at an early age, beloved Aunt Fanny
came home to bring up the young family and manage the household.
Eventually, the youngest son of Augustus and Alice bought the property.
Lawrence and his wife Helen built an addition to the west wing (now
containing the dining hall) after a disastrous fire in 1934 had levelled
their large barn. They had 3 daughters who helped them through the years;
Helen, Constance, and Nancy.
Connie is now the 4th generation, along with Connie's children, Ann
and Larry, who are the 5th generation of the Philbrook family to welcome
guests to their home.
This greeting, written by Helen Philbrook in 1947, is now part of the
history of Philbrook Farm Inn. It reveals the legacy enjoyed by 5 generations
of Philbrooks, who have continuously lived here, and operated the inn
as a haven for guests. It's a living history, full of tenacious character
and down home New England charm. A stay at Philbrooks provides a chance
for you to experience a rare continuity in a fast changing world.
Find Genuine hospitality on the road less traveled.....
We are recommended by Country Inns of New England ®
by Elizabeth Squire,
Best Places to Stay in New England by Christina Tree, and
MOBILE GUIDE.
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Philbrook Farm is listed in the National Register
of Historic Places.