Monadnock Vistas

About

With dramatic views of Mt. Monadnock and the Pack Monadnock range, the large open spaces, woods, and colorful hardens of this 65-acre ridgetop property afford a variety of ways to enjoy the New Hampshire landscape.

The current owners bought the property in 1989 and worked extensively with their landscape designers, ZEN Associates, and currently with local landscaper John Sandri to establish an environment that complements and enhances the natural topography.

The driveway ascends through forest to a reassembled eighteenth-century barn and paddock area. Replacing the front lawn of the Cape Cod-style house is a mature field of grasses, perennials and low shrubs that offers a commanding view of Mt. Monadnock. The meandering path ends overlooking a playing field surrounded by rail fencing.

Below are the orchard and vegetable garden. Nestled into the woods above the playing field is a guest cottage and swimming pool.

Guests are welcome to walk down the short driveway and through the Japanese-style gate to the pool enclosure to view the garden of sedums, astilbes, and other perennials and ornamental grasses.

To the right of the granite barbeque area is a path that leads across a basketball/pickle ball court and emerges onto the back lawn that has been planted with drifts of shrubs, roses, and native plants in arrays that bloom continuously for three seasons. The east-facing pergola and terrace feature an outdoor fireplace, grape arbor, and view of the pond below. Guests are welcome to visit the pond.

This garden's estimated size is 4 acres.

This Garden Host reports the following Terrain Notes about the garden: Driveway is paved but uphill. Visitors with mobility issues may request to go up by car.

2026 Open Day Date: Saturday, August 15

Open Day Hours: 10am–4pm