AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! 5 STARS! A FREE EVENT & FREE PARKING! I LOVE CASTLES! This is one of the…read moreSecret Hidden Gems of America that most people have never heard about or been to before. It's Time to jump into The TimeMobile & scour the Earth & take you to places from a different time that you won't believe still exist. We have set the dial to 1875 to the town of Haverhill MA. & Winnekenni Castle. Many people think that you have to jump the pond & visit Jolly Old England & The UK to see a Castle. Not True. America has many castles; unfortunately they are just not being promoted. This trip is less than 1 hour drive outside of Boston. Bring a Picnic basket, a water bottle & some good sneakers for an easy 20 minute nature walking hike. After your hike, head back to your car & pull out the picnic basket for a picnic on the green grass on the banks of the Lake. The inside of the Castle is Closed & is only open for Functions, Weddings & Special Events etc. Don't worry you will still be able to see the outside of the Castle close up, the Castle Grounds & lots of other cool stuff. Park your car at the bottom near the playground in the Parking lot or on the side of the road where the signs allow Parking. There are closer Free Parking lots on the way up but you will miss out on all the Adventure & The Winnekenni Castle Hike. So Park your car & follow the signs on Castle Rd. up to the Castle. There are multiple trails & if you like hiking & are more adventurous you can go for several miles all around the Lake. We're going to do an easy trek - a 20 minute hike up & lots of natural settings to see. You will travel along the dirt trails along the lake shore & up the hill to the Winnekenni Castle. THE HISTORY Winnekenni Park Conservation Area is 700+ acres that overlooks the Kenoza Lake which is Haverhill's primary drinking water source. Dr. James R. Nicola built the Castle between 1873 & 1875. He was inspired by the stone structures & castles he visited in England. This was his former residence that he used as a summer home. It is not a huge Castle but modest in size but beautiful. Speaking of Beautiful, the word Winnekenni is taken from the Algonquin Dialect meaning Very Beautiful. C Willis Damon was the Haverhill architect who designed this Magnificent Castle. In 1875 the city of Haverhill purchased it along with some additional land in later years. Besides nature walking & jogging, you can do bicycling, cross country skiing in the winter months, horse back riding & other activities. Like I said The Castle is open for Private Special Events. There is no tour here. They also have Special Public Events every so often that they open the Castle up & are either reasonably priced or even Free sometimes. Check the website for further details & upcoming events. You can check out my other review about Winnekenni Park also. There are picnic tables & benches here or just put a blanket on the green grass & Chill. There's even a Playground Area with Swings, a Slide etc here for Kids. So have a great time exercising, explore & learn about the great outdoors on your adventure, see a castle & have a fun picnic on the green grass on the outskirts of the lake. And guess what? IT'S ALL FREE! It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be Really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

this is a really nice place to checkout! would recommend overall --there's some nice paths and…read moreviews. on the busier side.

Always the best perfect service and attention…read more Tried the Lobster Risotto and exceeded all expections! Of course, the Clam Chowder was the best NE chowder. The Steak Frites looked so good but will have to wait for next time.

We were invited to a party by dear friends and we were impressed…read more The buffet food was better than most restaurants with an incredible variety. The most important praise goes to the servers who made sure that there was no mess anywhere. They quietly took care of the little things, a dropped fork replacement, clearing used dishes, topping off water, etc. Those seem base line but happened swiftly without ever interrupting a conversation. Seems like well trained staff.

A place to visit again and again! Love their Friday night fires and the overall hospitality…read moreprovided. It is a very relaxed atmosphere to visit and enjoy a glass of wine produced locally.

Willow Springs was an absolute dream for our May wedding reception for 77 people! The space was…read moreperfect for an indoor/outdoor event with beautiful views of the lawn from the porch. The event coordinator Briana was such a joy to work with and a trusted partner in making our event come to life! We really appreciated her coordinating with my family in the days leading up to the event to organize the decor, and being so on top of everything. When we first toured the venue in the fall we immediately loved the barn, but what really sealed the deal for us was Briana's calm, collected demeanor, professional communication, and down-to-earth advice that demonstrated her deep understanding of what works in the space and what doesn't--that made us trust her right away. She made the space look so so beautiful! We couldn't have asked for a better evening surrounded by all our favorite people

We absolutely loved Groveland Fairways! From the moment we toured the venue, we knew it was the…read moreperfect choice for us. The staff was fantastic--very responsive, professional, experienced, and hospitable. The entire wedding planning process with them felt truly personalized. The Wedgewood Weddings approach, which includes vendors within the package, was especially helpful and made the process much smoother. I highly recommend Groveland Fairways to anyone looking for an outdoor, garden-vibe wedding in Northshore, MA. I also highly recommend the Wedgewood Weddings company overall!

WOW is all we can say. Matt and the team made sure we had the most perfect day. From beginning to…read moreend they eased EVERY concern, helped us figure out what we were doing, made sure we had food and drinks, and kept us on a great timeline setting everything up. Day of, we felt like everything was taken care of and no worries were brought to my husband and I. The vendor's they use were great and the food was amazing. We signed up before they had renovations done and it was a bit of a risk. HOWEVER that risk was well worth it! The windows and new floor plan made sure everyone had a great time, even those with disabilities had an easy time getting around. We had a beautiful day and most of the wedding was spent outside on the putting green and playing outdoor games by the fireplace. We will be recommending them to everyone we know getting married since it was so easy and kept Bridal stressers to a minimum. LOVE YOU GUYS, and thank you again for a wonderful wedding!

This is a very special place. My first time visiting and…read morewill definitely be going back. Beautiful grounds with sculptures, dotted here and there. The building itself indoors is contemporary and has inspirational posters throughout, as well as photographs of leaders around the country. We were there for a film of the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The entire space can be rented out for retreat, and their focuses on leadership. Check out their website for visits or events that are happening.

Love this venue. Hard a special farm to table dinner and met some great people sitting at long…read moretables! The food was not that great, but I have heard that some dinners are better than others. The room is very cool and I love the fire place and the rotating art collection.

HCC is the total package you'd expect at a private country club. The professional staff provides…read moreexcellent lessons, equipment, and pro shop golf equipment and clothing. Dining and beverage service are super attentive. These are some of the truest greens in New England, and the course sightlines are constantly improving. Indoor simulators keep your game in tune throughout the winter. Check it out today!

Enjoyed a great evening for my parents surprise 40th anniversary. The staff was incredibly…read moreattentive and helpful, especially Hannah! Would recommend HCC for any type of event.

Were going to go for a roast beef at 110 in Bradford but they said they had just closed. So off we…read morego. We turned left and went towards Haverhill. Thought of the Roma Restaurant that we heard was under new management and really good. My husband went in and asked if they were still open for dinner. They said yes that they closed at 9:00 and it was 8:45. I thought that was phenomenal because I can't tell you the number of restaurants say they're closing at a certain time and then when you go, they break the news that the kitchen closes a half an hour or an hour earlier. We went in and decided to eat at a high top in the bar because there was no one in the dining room because it was so late. I will say the dining room is very elegant. And...has cozy booths, which we love! Our server was Dodi who was very pleasant and accommodating. Ordered drinks. And just ordered our entrees right away knowing it was so late. My husband ordered Veal Parmesan and Ziti which was $30.00 and I ordered Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo which was $26.00. Very reasonable for the amount and quality you get. I always say, if you have to anything with an entree because you are not making the margins, go up on price...don't go down on quantity and quality. This place has done that. They brought out some crusty rolls that I believe were meant to be served warm, but weren't very warm, but considering the time, were good none the less. Our entrees came. I've got to tell you; my husband and I are the pickiest people you know. We will drive an hour to a restaurant. I don't like any restaurants in my close vicinity. My husband said this Veal Parmesan was the tenderest veal, a huge portion, and super delicious. As he was eating, he said we are definitely coming back here! The chicken in my Chicken Broccoli Alfredo was super tender! Usually, you get stringy chicken in these dishes which is cheap chicken. It came with fettuccine pasta which the next time I would change to ziti, for no reason except ziti is easier to eat. The alfredo sauce was freshly made from cream, not some globby pre prepared stuff. Very, very good. Nothing like years ago. If you haven't been to the Roma in a million years as we had, don't judge your past experience. Try them out! Very pleasant surprise and somewhere for us to go that isn't an hour away! I will tell you the only mistake the new owners made is in keeping the same name as the old Roma. The reviews on Yelp are mostly based on the old Roma which was a dump. If they insist on keeping the name, they should add something to it and get a new account on Yelp that reflects the new patrons reviews.

Calamari not cooked enough. Food cold. Spaghetti with one meatball $20. Asked for butter for the…read morerolls. Got an attitude, we use the oil. We have been there years past. This new owner is going to have problems. Never asked if we wanted dessert. I suggest everyone to go to Mr Mike's! If it can't handle the number of seats in the restaraunt, then it shouldn't have that many. Slow service. I give it a thumbs down!

Interesting place! Gorgeous grounds and beautifully kept. Very modern, with homey touch. Nice staff…read more- especially Kathleen at the front desk. Great coffee maker in the room! Nice continental breakfast, with good selection of coffees - including decaf - and fresh pastries, yogurt and cereal. One obvious glitch. The bathroom has a sliding door that is near impossible to close! Also, didn't make the bed - though maybe that was because we only stayed 2 nights. Overall, it gets a thumbs up!

Fantastic stay very comfortable very friendly people enjoyed it immensely they really took care of…read moreus

I couldn't be happier with HHF! Tricia is fantastic. She knows what she is doing! Her trainers…read moreand staff are all wonderful. Sara, in the office, is incredible at her job...accommodating, professional, organized, she doesn't miss a beat! My daughter has been taking lessons here for 3 years and she gets exactly what she needs! All the instructors are great! Lexcie, Devon, Hannah and Kelly....It is such a friendly, family atmosphere! I am grateful to have found HHF! I truly believe they have changed my daughter's life!!

This place is so toxic. I have been riding here for at least 5 years, I bought a horse off of…read moretricia, been coached by emily basically the whole time i've been here, and I have literally earned no respect. I think that the main cause of this drama is the show team. I think that the trainers here are so rude and not respectful. I've been told that "when I see you jump, I wish I priced that pony higher" First of all, what is that even supposed to mean??!! She said it to me to be a jab at my riding abilities. I've been told that my body is not meant for the sport, that I am a terrible rider, and so on. I am compared to people and in front of the whole class, I've been told that I ride like a dick. I think that if the trainer likes you and you're a 'favorite' you're all set to go! But if you're like me and the trainer absolutely hates you with her guts? Ya it's not the place. I am so sick and tired of going home from this place feeling like i'm not a good rider or I don't deserve my pony. It's just such a rude, not respectful, and honestly not that nice of a place to ride! They don't jump above 3ft, but like you're even going to jump above 2'6" here. I just felt like the whole time I was at this barn, i'm not going to get anywhere. I wasn't getting any positive feedback, only screaming at me for what I'm doing wrong and not being told how to fix it. This place just didn't do me good and did not give me good feedback. This place is just not it for me and I bet after the first few weeks after coming here, you will get where I am coming from.