Scenes from Coppal House Farm in Lee, New Hampshire
With its working draft horses, corn maze, sunflower field, and farm stand, Coppal House Farm in Lee, New Hampshire, makes for a terrific fall day-trip.
Coppal House Farm in Lee, New Hampshire, is a labor of love for owners John and Carol Hutton. This historic farm, located just miles from the busy Seacoast, continues to diversify and grow, thanks to seasonal activities like horse-drawn sleigh rides in winter and a towering, interactive corn maze in autumn. Of special note are the farm’s 10 acres of sunflower fields, celebrated in bloom during their annual weeklong Sunflower Festival (usually held in early August), with a portion of the festival proceeds benefitting the New Hampshire Make-a-Wish Foundation.
The Huttons’ goal is simple: to preserve the beauty of the farm and keep things running for future generations to enjoy. Fall is a wonderful time to visit, with a variety of pumpkins, gourds, and squashes for sale at the farm stand, alongside fresh eggs, farm-raised meats, and culinary oils, including their award-winning sunflower oil.
COPPAL HOUSE FARM IN FALL | PHOTOS
Coppal House Farm owner John Hutton with his Belgian draft horses. Photo Credit : Heather MarcusWeekends with Yankee host Richard Wiese takes the reins under Hutton’s guidance as they till one of the fields. Photo Credit : Heather MarcusMailboxes tucked into the 10-foot-tall corn maze hold clues for maze wanderers. Photo Credit : Heather MarcusA dirt road leads to the entrance of the professionally designed corn maze. Photo Credit : Heather MarcusA sea of colorful pumpkins outside the farm stand. Photo Credit : Heather MarcusThe barn provides shelter for the horses and space for the year-round farm stand. Photo Credit : Heather MarcusThe farm stand is open daily. Photo Credit : Heather MarcusGourds and squash on offer at the farm stand. Photo Credit : Heather MarcusA basket full of edible carnival squash. Photo Credit : Heather MarcusResident ambassador Flo surveys the landscape. Photo Credit : Heather MarcusCarol Hutton, who runs the farm with her husband, John, carries a pair of day-old lambs. Photo Credit : Heather MarcusSheep grazing near the corn maze. Photo Credit : Heather MarcusEgg-laying white Leghorn chickens roam freely about the farm. Photo Credit : Heather MarcusA vintage rack holds $1 white and orange mini pumpkins. Photo Credit : Heather MarcusA view of the key ingredient in the farm’s signature sunflower oil, a Good Food Award winner. Photo Credit : Heather MarcusJohn Hutton finishes tilling the field with his team of three. Photo Credit : Heather Marcus
Have you ever visited Coppal House Farm?
Note: We visited Coppal House Farm in a season 2 episode of Weekends with Yankee, our public television show in collaboration with WGBH. Check the Weekends with Yankee site to learn more about the series, plus when and where to catch episodes.
Heather Marcus is the photo editor for Yankee Magazine. As photo editor, she works closely with the art director and a large group of contributing photographers to add color and style to the magazine's pages. Living in New England, she is inspired by the people, the landscape, and the wonderful visual opportunities the region affords.
