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    3.6 (292 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 7:45 pm

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    Baby shower lemon cake
    Beth G.

    Exceptional experience this Sunday for my daughter's baby shower in the Ford Room. Service was warm and detailed, all food was delicious, and the cake was extraordinary in looks and taste!! The onsite bakery uses grain milled on site at the grist mill and the muffins and scones were also moist and fresh! Highly recommend !!! The chef came out at the end to touch base with us!!

    Prime Rib of Beef
    Rich H.

    Valentines dinner at the Inn was spectacular. Upon being seated our waitress greeted us and brought a plate of crisp bread and a smooth tasty cheese spread as well as 2 wonderful warm rolls with icing on top. Drink orders placed and comes out promptly with warm pumpkin and cornbread muffins. A harvest salad was great with a nice mix of romaine lettuce, roasted & cubed butternut squash, dried cranberries and crumbled Feta cheese. Our dinners where two of there house specialties, huge portion of Scrod, cooked perfectly with delmonico potatoes and whipped butternut squash. I went with a prime rib (pictured) end cut that was incredible with mashed and squash. Overall a high 5 stars.

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    Ruth K.

    Accommodations, dinner in the dining room, and drinks, both in the dining room and later in the tavern, were all above and beyond expectations. Maureen at the front desk upon arrival was the sweetest and so wonderful with information about the area and the property. Our waitress, Sam, was fastidious about making sure we had everything we needed at night. The bartender, Dave, was a fantastic conversationalist and knew much about the tavern's and property's history. It was a wonderful birth-month celebration. Thank you so much for everything.

    Toni P.

    We spent a night here in room 9 on our way back from a week long trip in New England. It is a charming inn steeped in history. Kip was very helpful and knowledgeable about the inn and it's history. Ask him to tell you about the inn's development, growth and it's past history. Our room was comfortable and clean. We enjoyed the guest to guest notes and definitely would return. A spectacular hot delicious breakfast was served before we started our travels. I wish we had more time to explore the notable grounds and property, which is meticulously taken care of. You can tell everyone who works here loves the place, thank you for the kind hospitality.

    prime rib, baked potato, and green beans in the foreground and prime rib, baked potato, and mashed butternut squash in the background
    Patricia M.

    My sister and I went for lunch as this restaurant was always a favorite of our mom's. classy with cloth table cloths and napkins, china, quality service and delicious food. Our experience today was just as fine. We ate in the large dining room. there were several other older couples and families there when we arrived and more arrived afterward. There was a fire in the fireplace and a lovely holiday tree. We ordered from the three course dinners. Our server Nancy was delightful - warm and attentive. She brought us a carafe of piping hot fresh coffee and rolls. The rolls at Wayside are a treat in and of themselves as the grain comes from the grist mill down the street. the basket includes whole wheat rolls and sweet corn muffins. we started our meal with a cup of tasty chowder, followed by a prime rib dinner. The prime rib was excellent and was accompanied by a judiciously salted baked potato. My sister opted for mashed butternut squash, a favorite of mom's and I chose green beans. when it came time for dessert, we opted for ice cream but you could also have chosen apple pie a la mode or indian pudding (an Inn specialty) accompanied by a dollop of ice cream. I chose peppermint stick ( my seasonal favorite) and my sister chose vanilla topped with fudge sauce. I cannot recommend the Wayside Inn highly enough for a holiday treat or a special event.

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    Yikes. Sooooo tired. The carpets should have been replaced 7 years ago. Food is average. Service was great. Ambiance isn't enough.

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    We both enjoyed are meals- baked schrod and fish and chips. Good food, service and lovely holiday atmosphere.

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    I am so grateful for the writing space at the Writer's Retreat provided by the Thoreau Farm:…read moreBirthplace of Henry David Thoreau. It is a privilege to spend time in the very room that this American author was born. As the author and illustrator of eight children's books on Thoreau, I can attest that the Writer's Retreat has provided me the impetus for creating them during the numerous times I attended the Writer's Retreat. One might say that they were conceived in that room where many of my words and illustrations began. The Writer's Retreat provides a quiet space where one might write, read, and be reflective. It is beneficial to the amateur or professional writer or to anyone who just needs a space to think and read. The Farm is in a rural setting where one may take a meditative walk and is a special treasure. Imagine writing or reading on a replica of Henry's own green desk where he wrote his works. It is wonderful to have the opportunity to have a place to rest and think without any distractions in the room where Henry was born. Rebecca Migdal, Executive Director of the Thoreau Farm: Birthplace of Henry David Thoreau, is warm and welcoming to anyone who visits the Thoreau Farm or uses the Writer's Retreat. During the time I spent at this special place, Rebecca made me feel very comfortable. Rebecca's cheerful demeaner makes any visitor feel special and at ease. I highly encourage anyone who needs a space for quiet reflection or pursue literary endeavors to spend a day or two at the Writer's Retreat.

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    We had an amazing time visiting this school house. The scenery was beautiful and the area was…read morewell-kept. The surrounding area was serene and beautiful. I can't wait to come back and enjoy the view.

    AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! A FREE EVENT & FREE PARKING! THIS IS THE MOST FAMOUS SCHOOL IN THE WORLD…read moreTHAT YOU NEVER KNEW REALLY EXISTED. Every kid from 1-101 has learned the Mary had a Little Lamb nursery rhyme. It goes Mary had a Little Lamb it's Fleece was white as Snow & Everywhere that Mary went the lamb was sure to go. It followed her to school one day etc. Well, this is the School in that famous classic story that Mary attended. This is part of the Secret Hidden Gems of America that most people have never heard of or been to before. The tiny red schoolhouse is called The Redstone School & was built in 1798. Mary Elizabeth Sawyer was the Mary in the story born in 1806. Rebecca Kimball was the School Teacher. John Roulstone wrote the first 12 lines of the Classic. Sarah Josepha Hale completed the work. The building originally stood in Sterling Massachusetts. It was moved by Automobile Kingpin Henry Ford in 1927. When you talk about Old School this is the Original Old School! There are Plaques on the rocks outside that give you more information about the nursery rhyme. The Schoolhouse itself is open weekends only from May- October on Friday Saturday & Sunday from 12- 4:45 PM & is FREE! Unfortunately when we went it was closed but you can still look through the windows & check out the inside. Well I'll have to catch the inside the next time around. Go next door & visit the Martha Mary Chapel an all white picturesque church that appeared in the Matthew McConaughey film with Jennifer Garner & Emma Stone "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past". Also visit across the street there's the Grist Mill ( a great place to picnic), The Waterfall, The Pond, The Glacier Rocks from an Ice Cap 18,000 years ago. Also check out The Old Barn Farm Stand where they sell plants, local honey & other products & The Inn itself has lodging, a restaurant & a bar. What a Great Spot! 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!

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