A Historic Place

Originally built in 1826, this historic property was born from a vision of being a mountain sanctuary.

Nestled in North Conway, New Hampshire, the property began its life as a mountain farm in the mid-19th century. Like many homesteads in the White Mountain National Forest area, it was a hard-scrabble existence. The original structure served as the residence for the Littlefield family until 1946, when it then served for generations as a beacon for travelers seeking the rugged beauty of the White Mountains and the warmth of a true colonial homestead.

The shift from agriculture to hospitality happened as North Conway became a premiere destination for skiing and summer hiking. It was during this era that the property was renamed after Darby Field, a legendary figure in New Hampshire history. The inn is named in honor of the Irish explorer who, in 1642, became the first European to climb Mount Washington (then called Agiocochook). Local folklore says he made the trek with the help of Abenaki guides, seeking "shining stones" he believed were diamonds (they turned out to be quartz).

The transformation of the The Darby Field Inn has since been a labor of preservation. Every original timber, the grand fieldstone fireplaces, and the sprawling gardens were restored to maintain their "archival warmth"—the elusive feeling of a home that has been lived in, loved, and passed down for many years.