Birchwood Inn, Temple, New Hampshire
History traces the opening of the Birchwood Inn C. 1775.
Two centuries have watched "The Old Hotel" entertain many an overnight guest, Henry David Thoreau among them, In addition to the tavern, dining and guest room operations, the inn has housed the Temple post office, a small general store, the town meeting hall, and most recently, an antique shop.
One of the most notable features of the inn is the dining room mural, painted by Rufus Porter 1825-33.
Now on the National Register of Historic Places, the Birchwood joins the rest of the Temple Center historic district in protecting and preserving the colonial beauty of the village.
Serving meals is a special pleasure at the Birchwood Inn. The blackboard menu changes daily and is designed to please palates, both plain and fancy. Fresh foods are cooked to order and carefully presented by the innkeepers.
Turn back the clock and dine by candlelight as Henry David Thoreau once did, surrounded by the fresco murals of Rufus Porter. Gaze out on an unspoiled colonial village and know, at least for the moment, that everything is right with the world.
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Judy & Bill Wolfe
Open Since: 1980
We Accept: Checks
Price Range: Check with owner as prices may vary
No. of Rooms With Private Bath: 5
No. of Rooms With Shared Bath: 2
Dates Closed, if Any: 2 weeks in April; 1 week in Nov.
Location: In small town
Amenities: Television in room, Television in parlor, VCR, Piano, Antiques, Sitting room/library, Game room, Full breakfast, Room with scenic view, Gift shop on site, No smoking, Designated smoking, Children possible and Restaurant on site
Daredevil Sports: Mountain climbing
Other Sports: Golf
Out In The Town: Antique shops/malls and Concerts
Out In Nature: Hiking trails and Parks
Rides & Tours: Horse-drawn carriage rides, Sleigh and bobsled rides and Hayrides
Memberships: (* = organization inspected the inn, + = organization is PAAAC approved)
* + American Automobile Association (AAA)
Area Attractions:
Mount Monadnock (2nd most climbed in world), Excellent cross-country skiing, Antique Co-op (many nearby)
These recreational facilities and attractions are all within
15 miles of Birchwood Inn.
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