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History
Valentine Farm was the site of the Spring Grove Farm established in the mid-1800s. Long the home of the Valentine family, the farm on the North Road just west of Mayville furnished summer sojourners of the 1880s and 1890s with a quiet retreat that was only a few minutes ride by wagon from the Grand Trunk Railway station.
Long time Bethel resident, Dick Valentine, bequeathed the Valentine Farm property and his house to MLT. We moved into our new home in late 2016.
Here, you can get information about our other properties, learn about what we do, or stop by the office to get questions answered or just to say hello.
Trail
The crushed-stone trail forms east and west loops that meander through the forest and alongside fields, waterways, and the Habitat For All Garden. An additional half-mile loop through the lower field brings visitors to a wonderful spot along the Androscoggin River.
The mixture of habitats supports many bird species - over 120 have been noted. Signs of moose, bear, fox, coyote, and deer have also been seen. It is also the home of the Habitat For All garden, which features an explosion of flowers and grasses that support pollinators and birds.
Enjoy this post by Enock Glidden, MTF Accessibility Ambassador, public speaker, Adaptive athlete and adventurer, on his experiences on the trail at Valentine Farm.
Read the post
Garden
The Habitat For All Garden is a must visit destination for anyone who loves being enveloped by nature. While walking in the densely planted, quarter-acre garden, you are surrounded by tall grasses, flowers of every color and shape, and serenaded by the sounds of birds and pollinators. Visit often, the garden is exquisitely beautiful in every season and there is always something new to see.
Visit the garden
Art and Nature Meet At Valentine Farm
Valentine Farm is a special place. It is a calm oasis not far from the heart of Bethel. The Farm is where you can walk mindfully, experience festivals and workshops,
enjoy art on display, and visit the Habitat For All Garden.
for kids
Storybook walk
Sledding hill (seasonal)
Fairy houses
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