The Rocks, Forest Society North
The Rocks, serving as the northern headquarters for the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (Forest Society), is a 1,400-acre property featuring sustainably managed forestland, a Christmas tree farm, and the New Hampshire Maple Experience. Visitors can explore family-friendly educational programs, walking trails, and an interactive visitor center housed in the historic 1884 Carriage Barn, now a net-zero facility. The estate also hosts school programs, bus tours, weddings, and events, with trails open to the public from dawn to dusk.
The Rocks’ rich history dates back to the late 19th century when it served as the summer home of Chicago businessman and International Harvester co-founder John Jacob Glessner and his family. In 1978, the Glessner descendants donated the property to the Forest Society, stipulating that it always maintain a crop in the field. Today, the estate continues this legacy through its sustainable Christmas tree farm, where visitors can select and cut their own trees during the holiday season. Additionally, the property offers maple tours in the spring, interpretive trails, and educational events throughout the year, enriching the cultural and natural heritage of the region.
Bethlehem
New Hampshire
03574
United States
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The Rocks, Forest Society North
The Rocks, serving as the northern headquarters for the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (Forest Society), is a 1,400-acre property featuring sustainably managed forestland, a Christmas tree farm, and the New Hampshire Maple Experience. Visitors can explore family-friendly educational programs, walking trails, and an interactive visitor center housed in the historic 1884 Carriage Barn, now a net-zero facility. The estate also hosts school programs, bus tours, weddings, and events, with trails open to the public from dawn to dusk.
The Rocks’ rich history dates back to the late 19th century when it served as the summer home of Chicago businessman and International Harvester co-founder John Jacob Glessner and his family. In 1978, the Glessner descendants donated the property to the Forest Society, stipulating that it always maintain a crop in the field. Today, the estate continues this legacy through its sustainable Christmas tree farm, where visitors can select and cut their own trees during the holiday season. Additionally, the property offers maple tours in the spring, interpretive trails, and educational events throughout the year, enriching the cultural and natural heritage of the region.
