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These photos cannot begin to represent
the Waters Farm beauty with it's magnificent landscapes and historic charm. Old stone walls,
the useful and attractive Darling barn, the old Blacksmith Shop or the large,
red main house listed on the National Register of Historic Places all provide an
inspiring look into life of yesteryear. The breathtaking view of Lake
Manchaug and the corralled fields of horses create an almost unparalleled
panorama of New England at its best!
Six generations of the same family, spanning three centuries spent their
lives at this home and farm. From the days of Colonial rule through the
Industrial Revolution, the Civil War and on through the World Wars. The home,
built by Stephen Waters in 1757, is filled with history in every corner, from
the beehive oven to the wrought iron castings or whale oil lamps. Each room
brings you back to times almost forgotten but kept intact through the generous
donor Dorothea Waters Moran, last descendant of Stephen Waters.
Check out their
website
for many activities throughout the year and visit this historic and beautiful
100+ acre landscape. Also, check out the
Sutton page
for another lovely scene of the horses grazing in the fields of Waters Farm.
Also, read the story about the late
Bud Gurney
whose actions helped save this beautiful property as a living farm.