This Charming New Hampshire Farm Has Ice Cream And A Petting Zoo
Summer in New Hampshire done right includes a lot of ice cream. But we’re not talking cartons bought at the grocery store (though those certainly have their merits!) – we’re talking taking a drive out into the countryside and eating ice cream right where it’s made, ideally with the cows the milk came from in view. There’s one place in New Hampshire that delivers that charm in spades, and it’s run by a very sweet family that you’ll be glad to support.
Sanctuary Dairy Farm in Sunapee is an absolutely lovely farm that's been in the same family for 10 generations. It's the youngest generation that got the family into ice cream production, though – then-9-year-old Beck insisted, and his family obliged by turning an old sheep barn into a scoop shop.
The ice cream they make is absolutely scrumptious, and crafted from the farm's cream as well as fruits from other local farms. With flavors ranging from cherry dark chocolate chip to chocolate peanut butter on the menu, everyone is sure to be satisfied with their scoop. And this is very environmentally friendly ice cream – the scoop shop and farm stand are totally solar powered!
Of course, while you're at the farm you'll want to check out the whole operation. It's a serious working dairy farm, but they also have a bunch of barnyard critters that you're welcome to meet.
They're sure to be enchanted by the animals, the country setting, and the carefree summer vibe of this spot – it's everything good you remember about childhood.
