About Us:

Hosting clambakes, family and company outings, weddings, and much, much more for over 125 years. Francis Farm is unique because there are so few facilities of its kind in New England. It may even be the ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND! It is like visiting a small village. Annually attracting thousands of visitors from near and far... we continue to host public bakes, corporate meetings and company outings, family & class reunions, school celebrations, the list goes on and on!! With two (2) indoor facilities, each with its adjacent pavilion, provide the capability to host multiple events simultaneously, yet still keep each party private.

History:

In 1890, Peleg E. Francis hitched his horse to a wagon and drove to Swansea to buy clams dug from the shores of Cole’s River. His first clambake, for the Goff Gathering, was such a hit that groups from all over started coming out to Francis Farm to enjoy the great food and spend time together. To this day, the Goff Gathering still has its outings at Francis Farm.

The Farm has been renovated in recent years however, it still retains that rustic look, charm and recipes of yesteryear.   The Farm still serves up Peleg Francis’ Original Clam Chowder recipe!

Ken Foley, whose grandfather Frank Miller and uncle George Taylor took over Francis Farm in 1958 when he was a boy.

There are times it seems that everyone Mr. Foley meets either worked at Francis Farm or has been to an event there.  “No matter who you talk to in town, people  have fond memories of the place,” he said.

“No matter what we do, we will keep that old country charm.”