Ames Farm Inn

06/17/2026

Summer Updates!

Cottage cancelations - August weeks available!
Cottage 3 - August 1-8
Cottage 7 - August 8-15
Cottage 10 - August 22-29

2 night cottage rentals available before July 4th and after August 29th.

Restaurant opening for the season Friday June 19th
June hours - Breakfast Only
Monday, Wednesday thru Saturday 7:30-11
Sunday 7:30-1 (Father's Day is Full)
Closed Tuesdays

06/11/2026

TEST RUN
In a nod to the early 1900s when Steamships picked up guests at our dock. Fun to see the Winnipesaukee Spirit at The Farm!

Excited for the possibility of offering cruises from our dock to hotel guests.

Stay tuned...

06/09/2026

Beautiful quiet night on the lake.

06/04/2026

We always have such a great time with 603 United!

05/29/2026

The Bullfrogs are back!

05/09/2026

Soaking in the view!

05/08/2026

Ames Farm connections on the Appalachian Trail. These 2 started hiking together. He said he was from NH. She said she just visited a place on Winnipesaukee. Former employee (Joe's son) and former guest! Such a small world.

05/02/2026

Some good fishing so far this spring!

04/26/2026

Grateful to reconnect with our first guests of the season, for our amazing team who work so hard to get us open, and beautiful photos from Jeremy Noyes Fine Art Photography.

Still lots to do, but the water is on, docks are being installed, and gardens are being prepped.

The fishing’s been good, days are getting warmer, and it’s a great time to unplug at The Farm.

-SEE YOU LATER, ALLIGATOR-
This morning’s sunrise was nothing short of spectacular. Before turning in last night, every forecast I checked was hinting at something special and it absolutely delivered! The docks at Ames Farm Inn are finally back, adding a perfect foreground to one of my favorite sunrise spots on Lake Winnipesaukee. This location never gets old, and even though this is my first image from here this year, it certainly won’t be the last as we head deeper into spring and summer. I composed this shot to frame both Diamond Island on the left and Rattlesnake Island on the right. And maybe it’s just me, but Rattlesnake Island has always looked a bit like an alligator gliding across the water. With completely still air and glassy conditions, the lake turned into a mirror. My family and I are heading down to Cape Cod today for our first visit, and we’ll be spending the next six days exploring everything it has to offer. I’m really looking forward to seeing what we discover—and hopefully coming back with some great photos along the way. If there are any must-see spots or hidden gems, I’d love to hear your recommendations!
I wish you all a wonderful day!!!

04/12/2026

Ice out! We look forward to seeing everyone soon. Cottages open first weekend in May!

ICE OUT has been declared by Emerson Aviation on Lake Winnipesaukee — 4/12/26 at 6:59am.

After months of solid ice, and watching conditions shift over the last few weeks, the lake has opened up once again. With the M/S Mount Washington able to move between ports, a new season is officially underway!

At the LWA, this moment always means something a little deeper. It’s a reminder of the lake’s resilience, the cycles it moves through, and why this work matters. While summer monitoring ramps up in June, protecting Winnipesaukee is year-round — through every season, condition, and change.

As the lake comes back to life, so do all the reasons we care about it. Here’s to another season on the water!!

📷: Emerson Aviation