I held Workshops at the Merrill Farm for 4 consecutive years, We averaged about 15 participants with several people returning more than one year, and coming from as far away as CA, Seattle, WA, TX, NY, KY, PA and every state in New England. One year two folks came from Amsterdam,

As the organizer of the event, I received an overwhelming response of approval and complete satisfaction with the clean and charming accommodations, the friendly staff, our conference space (with big double doors opening out onto the Saco River behind the Inn and a huge, stone working fireplace adding a homey, comfy atmosphere) − not to mention the daily homemade muffins for breakfast ( healthy and varied every day!)and fresh chocolate chip muffins for afternoon break!

The sounds of the swiftly flowing river and early spring songbirds heard from the backside of the Inn inspired many of the folks to rise early and get out for a hike in the mountains or a short trip up the Kancamagus Highway to view the Great Falls before the days events began.

If you are looking for a and old fashioned, down-home, New England experience, this is the place to come! Take a look st he website.

I’m planning another course for the fall!

Stayed in July 2006 in cabin on river absolutely wonderful stay cabin was spacious and clean as was hotel and the pool was lovely and usually empty well located to various attractions in New Hampshire would recommend

Spotless, welcoming, professionally run, comfortable we love this hotel! We especially like the duplex rooms---huge and perfect for families, the heated pool (outdoors), free canoes,and the daily, homemade chocolate chip cookies! All this at a good rate, too.

We returned to Merrill Farm after a visit 11 years ago. We were rather put off by Trip Advisor reviews mentioning bedbugs and other unspeakables - we hoped that these related to the motel/cabins rather than the hotel rooms.

We were not disappointed. Our children (9 and 11) loved the extra space in the loft room. The homebaked muffin and maple butter breakfasts were as wholesome as ever and the afternoon cookies are still there too. For the first time we discovered the pool and also the free canoes on the beautiful river. Perhaps we're just British but we had no feeling that the place was "outdated".

If we had to make a criticism, it would be that the staff were not quite as open and welcoming as we remember - but perhaps this was just because they were busy with the demands of the high season.