Watson Farm
Address
455 North Main Road
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-0005
Description:
A 265-acre property, a house built in 1796, which today is a working family farm.
During open hours, take a self-guided walking tour, participate in an outdoor workshop, explore farm fields with grazing livestock, stroll along the shore, and view seasonal farm activities. Using innovative sustainable practices, the managers of Watson Farm continue the tradition of pastoral husbandry, grazing Heritage Red Devon cattle and sheep on the scenic seaside pastures. The farmers produce 100% grass-fed beef and lamb and wool blankets for local markets. The house, still used as the farmers! residence, is not open to the public.
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Description
A 265-acre property, a house built in 1796, which today is a working family farm. During open hours, take a self-guided walking tour, participate in an outdoor workshop, explore farm fields with grazing livestock, stroll along the shore, and view seasonal farm activities. Using innovative sustainable practices, the managers of Watson Farm continue the tradition of pastoral husbandry, grazing Heritage Red Devon cattle and sheep on the scenic seaside pastures. The farmers produce 100% grass-fed beef and lamb and wool blankets for local markets. The house, still used as the farmersâ residence, is not open to the public.
Hours
Jun 1-Oct 15; Tue, Thu, Sun 1:00PM-5:00PM
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
All
Fees
Admission: Adults $6, Seniors $5, Students $3, Historic New England members and Jamestown residents Free; Historic New England Annual Membership: Individual $50, Household $65, Student $25, Contributor $125, Supporter $250, Sustainer $500, Ambassador $1,000, Appleton Circle $2,500.
Intake Procedure
Walk-in; Become a member of Historic New England by phone at 617-994-5910 or online.
Service Area
Jamestown
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Telephone Numbers
Description
A 265-acre property, a house built in 1796, which today is a working family farm. During open hours, take a self-guided walking tour, participate in an outdoor workshop, explore farm fields with grazing livestock, stroll along the shore, and view seasonal farm activities. Using innovative sustainable practices, the managers of Watson Farm continue the tradition of pastoral husbandry, grazing Heritage Red Devon cattle and sheep on the scenic seaside pastures. The farmers produce 100% grass-fed beef and lamb and wool blankets for local markets. The house, still used as the farmersâ residence, is not open to the public.
Hours
Jun 1-Oct 15; Tue, Thu, Sun 1:00PM-5:00PM
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
All
Fees
Admission: Adults $6, Seniors $5, Students $3, Historic New England members and Jamestown residents Free; Historic New England Annual Membership: Individual $50, Household $65, Student $25, Contributor $125, Supporter $250, Sustainer $500, Ambassador $1,000, Appleton Circle $2,500.
Intake Procedure
Walk-in; Become a member of Historic New England by phone at 617-994-5910 or online.
Service Area
Jamestown
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Jun 1-Oct 15
Tue, Thu, Sun 1:00PM-5:00PM
Intake Process:
Walk-in; Become a member of Historic New England by phone at 617-994-5910 or online.
Program Fees:
Admission: Adults $6, Seniors $5, Students $3, Historic New England members and Jamestown residents Free
Historic New England Annual Membership: Individual $50, Household $65, Student $25, Contributor $125, Supporter $250, Sustainer $500, Ambassador $1,000, Appleton Circle $2,500.
Eligibility:
All
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
May 19, 2022
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
A 265-acre property, a house built in 1796, which today is a working family farm. During open hours, take a self-guided walking tour, participate in an outdoor workshop, explore farm fields with grazing livestock, stroll along the shore, and view seasonal farm activities. Using innovative sustainable practices, the managers of Watson Farm continue the tradition of pastoral husbandry, grazing Heritage Red Devon cattle and sheep on the scenic seaside pastures. The farmers produce 100% grass-fed beef and lamb and wool blankets for local markets. The house, still used as the farmersâ residence, is not open to the public.
Hours
Jun 1-Oct 15; Tue, Thu, Sun 1:00PM-5:00PM
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
All
Fees
Admission: Adults $6, Seniors $5, Students $3, Historic New England members and Jamestown residents Free; Historic New England Annual Membership: Individual $50, Household $65, Student $25, Contributor $125, Supporter $250, Sustainer $500, Ambassador $1,000, Appleton Circle $2,500.
Intake Procedure
Walk-in; Become a member of Historic New England by phone at 617-994-5910 or online.
Service Area
Jamestown
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
A 265-acre property, a house built in 1796, which today is a working family farm. During open hours, take a self-guided walking tour, participate in an outdoor workshop, explore farm fields with grazing livestock, stroll along the shore, and view seasonal farm activities. Using innovative sustainable practices, the managers of Watson Farm continue the tradition of pastoral husbandry, grazing Heritage Red Devon cattle and sheep on the scenic seaside pastures. The farmers produce 100% grass-fed beef and lamb and wool blankets for local markets. The house, still used as the farmersâ residence, is not open to the public.
Hours
Jun 1-Oct 15; Tue, Thu, Sun 1:00PM-5:00PM
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
All
Fees
Admission: Adults $6, Seniors $5, Students $3, Historic New England members and Jamestown residents Free; Historic New England Annual Membership: Individual $50, Household $65, Student $25, Contributor $125, Supporter $250, Sustainer $500, Ambassador $1,000, Appleton Circle $2,500.
Intake Procedure
Walk-in; Become a member of Historic New England by phone at 617-994-5910 or online.
Service Area
Jamestown
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
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Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
455 North Main Road
Jamestown, RI 02835
Mailing
455 North Main Road
Jamestown, RI 02835
Contacts
General Email
Primary Contact
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 423-0005
Historic New England Membership
(617) 994-5910
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