REMODELED 1850 FARM, INFORMATION WEB PAGE, MAINE VACATION RENTAL WITH PRIVATE BEACH,
(for small groups, family retreats & vacations)




The Farm at Worthley Pond is ideal for families and groups. It is a year round lodging facility for people who want additional amenities, yet with the privacy of one's own facilities. The Farm has 17 rooms, 6-8 bedrooms, 3 baths, sleeps 25 (15 seperate beds), private beach, hot tub, billiard-game room, canoe and is close to skiing. The Farm is rented to only one party at a time.


View of Farm from the Beach




Link to Additional Pictures of The Farm & Yard


For more information and for reservations e-mail
mainefarm@earthlink.net or call cell phone 252-717-4402

Bed Configuration (see links to pictures of all bedrooms)

BEDROOM #1(2nd floor Blue Room); sleeps 5
QUEENSIZE BED
DOUBLE BED
SINGLE BUNK BED

BEDROOM #2 (2nd floor Yellow Room); sleeps 3
DOUBLE BED
SINGLE BUNK BED

BEDROOM #3 (2nd floor Green Room); sleeps 4
QUEENSIZE BED
SINGLE BED
SINGLE BED

BEDROOM #4 (1st floor White Room); sleeps 2
QUEENSIZE BED

BEDROOM #5 (LOFT); sleeps 7 (extra fee required with +15 guests OR access to loft with 3rd bathroom)
KINGSIZE BED
DOUBLE BED
SINGLE BUNK BED
SINGLE TRUNDLE BED
SINGLE TRUNDLE BED

BEDROOM #6 (Barn Room); sleeps 2
QUEENSIZE BED

BEDROOM #7 (Converting Living room to bedroom); sleeps 4
QUEENSIZE SOFA BED
DOUBLE FUTON BED

BEDROOM #8 (Converting Family room to bedroom): Sleeps 4
DOUBLE FULTON
SINGLE FUTON
SINGLE FUTON

THREE FULL BATHROOMS (3rd BATHROOM IN LOFT WITH EXTRA FEE with 13 or more GUESTS) KITCHEN COMBINED WITH FAMILY ROOM #1 337 SQ. FEET
DINNING ROOM 169 SQ. FEET
LIVING ROOM 336 SQ. FEET
LOFT BEDROOM APARTMENT 459 SQ. FEET
RECREATION AND BILLIARD ROOM 516 SQ. FEET


Link to Pictures of Bedrooms at The Farm



Location:

Worthley Pond is located in Peru, Maine. It is 3 hours from Logan Airport in Boston. The largest local town is Rumford, Maine located 15 miles north. It is also the closest large food store. Worthley Pond is located in the western mountains of Maine approximately 30 miles from the New Hampshire border.

Directions: FROM BOSTON, I-95 north to Maine Turnpike to I-495 to exit #12 Auburn, Maine. Left turn onto route #4 north (through Auburn) to Livermore. Left turn onto route #108 north towards Rumford. Left turn onto road with sign "TO ROUTE 219" (approximately 6 miles after Canton, Maine). This road only turns left as you are headed towards Rumford. It also has a sign to "Worthley Pond." Drive about 1.5 miles to first fork. Take left fork (East Shore Road), for about 1 mile, past Variety Store to large white farmhouse with barn attached on right side (Pond Side) of road. The Farm has a green sign advertising group rentals on barn. The physical address is 153 East Shore Road. The local phone number is 207-562-4653 (outgoing long distance calls by credit card only).

Amenities:

Outdoor hot tub, indoor sauna, x-country ski's, groomed snowmobile trails, mountainous cross country ski trails, fireplace, 2.5 acre "softball field size" lawn, adjacent to 1000's of wooded acres, 2 fully equipped kitchens, cable TV, VCR, billiard-game room, separate remodeled loft, linens & towels provided, recreation equipment, bicycles, canoe, private 150 feet beach, dock & swimming raft, 14 ft.x 23 ft. living room with sliding glass doors overlooking the lake and mountains, large outdoor deck with screened in porch, located on "water ski size" large clear water lake.


Link to Hot Tub, Kitchen and other Room Pictures


Kitchen equipment and appliances: Microwave, two stoves with ovens, two kitchen sinks, two large refrigerators, toaster oven, mixer with blender attachment, automatic drip coffee pot, coffee mill, 30 cup percolator, standard and larger size cooking pots and serving bowls, dishes, glasses, flatware to serve 16-20, some spices, staples, cooking oil, assorted cookbooks.
Laundry area: Washer, drier, iron and ironing board
Outdoor: Charcoal grill, lawn chairs, umbrella table, folding table for portable use
Supplies: Sheets, towels, blankets, pillows, liquid hand soap, and toilet paper. Please bring your own soap for dishes and cloths.
Outdoor games/equipment: Lifejackets, 8 by 8 sandbox near beach, tire swing, croquet, volleyball, badminton, horseshoes, softball equipment, bicycles, little red wagon, cross-country skis,snow shoes, miles & miles of mountain hiking/ski trails
Indoor games/equipment: Chess, checkers, cards, 4-room fans, billiard room, darts
Other: Folding playpen, (graco brand) high chair and junior chair,

The Farm:

The Farm at Worthley Pond is a remodeled 1850 farm, located on 5 acres, nestled in a beautiful mountain valley surrounded by rolling hills. Located on a sparkling clear lake, perfect for all season recreation. Only 40 miles from the Appalachian Trail and the large pikes of the White Mountains, these foot hills offer both beauty and day hiking.

Link to Pond and Boat Pictures During the Summer


The jewel of the location is Worthley Pond. This sparking clear small lake is perfect for all water recreation and winter snowmobiling. Approximately 5 miles in circumference, Worthley Pond is perfect for sailing, water skiing, fishing and canoeing. Fishing on the Pond is very good with many Trout and Bass taken annually. One day and three day licenses are available by calling 207-287-5230. The Farm At Worthley Pond has a private sand & grass beach access to Worthley Pond with approximately 150 feet of frontage. The Farm At Worthley Pond provides a canoe, paddleboat and row boat.

From the farm house, a slightly inclined lawn leads to the pond. This 2.5 acre lawn is perfect for picnics, softball games, volleyball or croquette. Landscaping is maintained weekly in the summer thus providing both a picturesque and recreational lawn.

The Farm, originally built in 1840, has 17 rooms including 6-8 bedrooms. All rooms have been remodeled and decorated in a country New England style. The fully carpeted facility contains a large family living room with sliding glass doors leading to the lawn. A large modern kitchen plus a smaller but fully equipped second kitchen can accommodate even the largest family reunion. The surprise of the Farm is a "hidden" loft studio apartment, perfect for teenagers or parent's separate living space. The largest space in a combined billiard room and family room, both with windows overlooking the pond. These room were remodeled from the barn with original 1850 "square nails," still visible. These rooms of approximately 700 sq. feet can accommodate a reception of 50 people. The Farm sleeps up to 25 people. Amenities included a sauna and deck hot tub.

Winter offers bountiful recreational opportunities for guests staying at The Farm at Worthley Pond. Three world class ski areas are within 1.5 hour drive, including Sunday River in Bethel, Maine only 45 minutes away. Smaller ski areas of Black Mountain and Mt. Abram are less than 30 minutes away. Cross country ski and snowmobile enthusiasts can enjoy the many trails, which honeycomb the foothills, outside the Farm's front door. A special treat for cross country skiers is Blank Mountain, located just 20 minutes away, where the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team trains.

Link to Winter Pictures of The Farm


Rates: Add $500 for parties over 12 people (13-25) OR if you plan to use the loft with the third bathroom

Peak Season (@July 1-3 weeks in Aug.):......$3000/week - weeks only

Prime Season (@June 15-July 1, last week Aug., President's week & New Year's week):......$2000/week - weeks only

High Season (September 15-October 31, January 1-March 31 & May 1-June 15, Memorial Day 4-day min.):......$1500/week, $750/ 3 day minimum, $250/day

Low Season (April 1-May 1 & November 1-December 15, Thanksgiving sold as week):......$950/week, $750/3 day minimum, $250/day

...........$100 Hot tub cleaning fee ...........Summer, New Years, President's Week vacation sold only by full weeks

Comments From Our Guests


Links to Local Interests; Children s Activities

Weather Throughout the Year at Worthley Pond

Bethel Maine Page, Bethel Restaurants, local activities, kids activities

Sunday River Ski Area

Mt. Abram Ski Area

Maine Vacation Network

Maine Travel Center

For more information e-mail

mainefarm@earthlink.net or call cell 252-717-4402