Sakonnet Farm
Sakonnet Farm
4042 Main Road
Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878
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Phone:401-624-4004
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Web Site: http://www.sakonnetfarm.com
Sakonnet Farm is a small family farm located within Historic Tiverton Four Corners. Founded in 2009 by Kristin and Adam Silveira we look to establish ourselves as a local producer of specialty products including pasture raised broilers, farm fresh free range eggs, gourmet forest grown mushrooms, seasonal produce, along with homemade products from our certified farm kitchen including jams, jellies, pies, etc. In the near future Sakonnet Farm will offer a family friendly place to come and visit with animals, meander through the woods, or stay overnight in our newly renovated 1800’s one room Schoolhouse also known as the “Old Tiverton Four Corners Schoolhouse No. 1.” Old Tiverton Four Corners Schoolhouse No. 1 is located within Historic Tiverton Four Corners. Let your imagination wander back to the mid 1800’s as you pass through the proper boys or girls door into this fully remodeled structure. Ring the working vintage twenty-four inch, cast-iron school bell to gather your friends and family for an old-fashioned meal prepared with local produce and cooked in our gourmet kitchen equipped with the latest fixtures for your convenience. Marvel at our collection of period décor and historic schoolhouse memorabilia as you relax in the spacious living room equipped with comfortable seating, a large LCD TV, a working wood-burning stone fireplace, and central air conditioning/heating. Wide-plank pine flooring finished with an old fashioned and environmentally friendly Tung oil with citrus helps maintain the historic charm. Tiverton Four Corners Schoolhouse No. 1 was built in 1800 by the Manchester Family, one of the original founding families of Tiverton. The Town realized the need for public education in the mid 1800’s, which at that time was typically provided for in private homes. In 1854 the Manchesters sold the property to the town for one hundred dollars with the right to buy it back when and if the town disposed of it. The Town of Tiverton used the Schoolhouse until 1925, a period in time when the advent of motorized bus transportation afforded consolidations to regional schools. Schoolhouse No. 1 closed in 1925 when Nonquit School was opened and subsequently sold at auction in 1928 for one-hundred eighty dollars to Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Rego. The Regos converted it into a single family home where their family lived up until 2004. We recently had the pleasure to meet a granddaughter of the Regos who said the original belfry blew over in a storm. Much to our surprise, the original bell is alive and well in Maine. The Schoolhouse has two bedrooms and one bathroom equipped with a whirlpool tub. The master bedroom has a king size bed fitted with a luxurious ten inch foam mattress covered with Egyptian linens. A wall-mounted LED TV complete with cable access will help insure a relaxing finish to your day. The second bedroom is outfitted twin bunk-beds and an LCD TV to accommodate friends and family. WI-FI is provided free of charge for those of you who like to stay in touch while you are on vacation. A high-efficiency laundry system is available if you plan on an extended stay. When you’re done exploring inside, take a walk around the five-acre grounds where you will find meandering streams, vegetable and herb gardens, plenty of chickens, a couple of goats, and a path through the woods. If your timing is right, you can help us gather a couple of eggs for breakfast, harvest some fresh herbs to complement your evening meal or perhaps pick some fresh vegetables for a garden salad. After you are done strolling the grounds, amble a short five minute walk north to visit the heart of Historic Tiverton Four Corners, a quaint three-hundred year old cross-roads village. There you will find unique shops, restaurants, Gray’s Ice Cream shop, an Arts Center, Art Galleries, and many other establishments. If you plan on cooking, be sure to visit one of the nearby roadside stands for some tender, sweet, fresh-picked corn.
Services / Features / Restrictions: Bed and Breakfast, Air Conditioner, Bath, Coffee Maker, Fireplace, Hairdryer, Internet, Iron in Room, Microwave, Refrigerator, Smoke Free, Television, Free Admission, Cable TV, Grill, Hot Tub, Kitchen Facilities, Laundromat, Picnic Area, Agriculture, Cultural, Of Interest to Children, Smoke Free, Newport County, Bike Trail, Bird Watching Trail, Hiking Trail, Jogging Trail, Farmers Market
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