FinnFunn T-shirts
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Be a walking ambassador for FinnFunn! Perfect Gift Idea. Surprise a past attendee who can’t make it this year. Share the FinnFunn spirit with family and friends
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Front graphic: a forest of evergreens and a deer — a nod to nature, heritage, and the FinnFunn spirit.
Limited Supply of 75 tees in assorted colors & sizes
Only $25 each
The story of East Hill Farm begins in 1765, when the land was first settled. About a century later, the Farm welcomed its first overnight paying guests—Massachusetts farmers who brought their herds of up to 400 cattle north to graze the rich pastureland on Gap Mountain and Mount Monadnock during the summer months.
By 1920, East Hill Farm began hosting seasonal vacationers known as “summer people,” offering a rural retreat from city life. Following World War II, the property officially became known as The Inn at East Hill Farm and began operating year-round.
What began as a working farm has evolved into a beloved family farm destination resort. Today, guests enjoy cozy lodging, three home-cooked meals daily, and a wide variety of activities for all ages. Whether you’re here for adventure, relaxation, or celebration, The Inn at East Hill Farm blends rustic charm with warm hospitality for a truly unforgettable experience.
Learn more about the Inn at East Hill Farm by visiting their website HERE
Back row left: Anita Smiley, Holly LeClair, Rob Ranta, Jean Brunter, Stan Karro Front row left: Michael Cappello, Roy Helander, Ron Joki, Barbara Joki. Not pictured: Stephen Trimble, Arlene Baril, Mark Babson, Laura and Steve Henrikson, Joyce Antila Phipps, Martha Silander.
Finnish
Ingenuity
Necessity is the Mother of Invention Exhibit
While curious inventors such as Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell tinkered in their well-equipped labs, our Finnish forebears were at home hard at work creating gizmos out of used commercial materials, scraps of wood, rubber, metal, and chance discoveries not only to solve a problem or need, but also to keep their slim wallets pocketed.
This year, attendees are invited to contribute actual thingamajigs, widgets, and knockoffs to this year’s exhibit titled “Finnish Ingenuity: Necessity Is the Mother of Invention.” Items range from domestic to work-related to out-of-doors to social activities, among others. For example, handmade shoe stretchers, clothes pins, wooden mallets, clothesline poles, wooden spoons, skis, engine oil can with spout, wooden snow pusher, metal tools, etc. Photographs and/or written descriptions are welcome, too, especially of small, inventive conveniences that helped make life easier.
Welcome
Tervehdys kaikille. Welcome returning and first-time participants to FinnFunn Weekend 2025 at East Hill Farm, a colorful location in the fall with magnificent Mt. Monadnock as a backdrop. The forested setting is perfect for a program of rich Finnish and Finnish-American heritage, culture, and funn while complementing this year’s theme: Finns and Nature. The planning committee has developed a program of presentations, performances, activities, and crafts in order to explore perspectives of the Finns’ closeness to, inspiration from, love and respect for nature. Along with a tori and sauna, the event has something to interest attendees of all ages. This year a FinnFunn Family Farm Day has been added to attract a younger audience; at attendees’ request, most sessions are now 45 minutes, simultaneously expanding informal time throughout the Weekend. Thank you for attending; bring others. Enjoy the camaraderie of friends old and new as we celebrate our vibrant heritage for the thirty-third year.
(Your continued support keeps the annual event growing. A contribution of any amount in the donation box helps FFW expand its programming.)
EVENT INFO
WHERE TO SLEEP
This working farm is providing housing for the weekend. Located right in Troy, the Inn can accommodate 140 people a night.
It has a total of 56 accommodations, all with private bathrooms. Each unit has its own distinct style and charm. There are rooms for those who enjoy the warmth and feel of an old cozy farmhouse as the Inn itself was built back in 1834. There are rooms appropriate for couples and families either large or small, from basic to deluxe.
Please let us know if you need special accessibility accommodations for your stay in regard to your room or dietary needs.
Some rooms may contain extra amenities such as refrigerators, air conditioning, hair dryers, ceiling fans, televisions or fireplaces. Only a few of the accommodations allow dogs. All rooms are non-smoking, and none have phones.
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WHAT TO EAT
Weekend rates include: Two nights lodging Six meals (Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch, & dinner, Sunday breakfast & lunch) Special diets can be accommodated with advance notice when reserving a room with the East Hill Farm office.
GALLERY
Images from years past
MEET OUR PARTNERS
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OCTOBER 24-26
To register, contact the Inn, the staff at East Hill Farm will be happy to assist you,
just mention you are contacting them about FinnFunn.
for reservations: 1 (800) 242-6495
phone: (603) 242-6495
fax: (603) 242-7709
e-mail: info@east-hill-farm.com
website: www.east-hill-farm.com