The Fells, Historic estate in Newbury, United States
The Fells spans 83.5 acres along Lake Sunapee, featuring a 22-room Colonial Revival residence and six gardens with native and cultivated plants.
John Milton Hay, President Lincoln's private secretary and later U.S. Secretary of State, purchased 1,000 acres in 1888 to establish this summer retreat.
The estate exhibits horticultural practices from the early 1900s through its formal gardens, walking paths, and preserved natural woodlands.
The property opens year-round with guided tours of the main house, gardens, and nature trails, located 2.2 miles north of Route 103 intersection.
The name 'The Fells' derives from Scottish terminology for rocky upland pastures, reflecting the original owner's heritage and the local terrain.
Location: New Hampshire
Inception: 1987
Architectural style: Colonial Revival architecture
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/john_hay
GPS coordinates: 43.35167,-72.04667
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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