About the John Hay Estate at The Fells

Our Mission

Our Mission is to welcome people of all ages to the John Hay Estate at The Fells, making each visit an enriching experience with opportunities to explore and learn from our natural lakeside setting, our renowned historic buildings and gardens, and the historic achievements of three generations of Hay family visionaries.

Our Vision

Our Vision is a restored and preserved Hay family estate on Lake Sunapee that:

  • Draws people together to share interests in history, gardens, our natural setting, and the protection of the lake;

  • Stimulates further their pursuit of those interests by offering enriching educational programs and events that feature three generations of Hay family visionaries;

  • Provides access that lets visitors enjoy their John Hay Estate experience within a safe, tranquil environment.

The John Hay Estate at The Fells: Board of Directors

  • David Blohm, Chair

  • David Bashaw, Vice Chair

  • Connie McElwee, Secretary

  • Rich Beckert, Treasurer

  • Harry Tether, Assistant Treasurer

  • Rebecca Silver, Recording Secretary

  • Brien Bolsinger

  • Brian Drew

  • Sue Elliott

  • John Ferries, Emeritus

  • Mary Fuller

  • Al Griggs

  • Fritz Hunting, Emeritus

  • Peter Keenan

  • David Lapp

  • Dave Macdonald

  • Patty Muchmore

  • James Prevo

  • John Robb

  • Barbara Sadowsky

  • Tom Stark

  • Ralph Sweetland

  • Tracy Wood

  • Paige Kingsley, Exec. Director

  • Gusta Teach, Emerita (Deceased)

  • Perry Wheaton, Emeritus (Deceased)

The John Hay Estate at The Fells: Staff Members

Paige Kingsley, Executive Director—ext. 4 pkingsley@thefells.org

Lesley Marquis, Member Services—ext. 3
info@thefells.org

Madison Mellin, Outreach Director—ext. 6
maddiem@thefells.org

           

David Click, Education Coordinator—ext. 5
education@thefells.org  

Tressa Gaffney, Landscape Director—ext. 206
landscape@thefells.org

Gatehouse Administrative Office

Our Gatehouse office is open from 10am to 4pm Monday through Friday, April through December, and Monday through Thursday, January through April. Administrative offices are closed weekends.

Contact Information

John Hay Estate at The Fells on Lake Sunapee

456 Route 103A
PO Box 276
Newbury, New Hampshire 03255
Phone: (603) 763-4789 x3
Email info@thefells.org