Our Annual Plant Sale is scheduled for Saturday May 10th, 2008 from 8 - 3.  Flowers, gifts, and lots more, priced right and just in time for Mother's Day!

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Phone: 301.373.6607

Email: info@summerseat.org

Address:

26655 Three Notch Road

Mechanicsville, MD  20659

Meetings:  Summerseat meetings are open to the public.  We meet monthly in the Summereat Manor House on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.  All are welcome to attend!

Summerseat Farm, Inc. has been designated a 501(c)(3) organization by the IRS.  Donations are tax deductible.

 

In 2001, Summerseat Farm, Inc. was formed to preserve the rural character, history, and natural resurces of the farm.  Summerseat is a 127 acre working farm located in northern St. Mary's County, Maryland. It functions as a farm for breeding the only publicly accessible herd of American Buffalo in the region. 

Summerseat's Manor House and gardens provide a beautiful backdrop for weddings, picnics, tours, business meetings, retreats and other special events.  For more information, please contact 301.373.6607 or email info@summerseat.org.

 

The history, romance, and elegance of Summerseat Farm
will be the perfect backdrop for your wedding or special event!

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Summerseat is an unusual example of a Southern Maryland traditional plantation.  Summerseat's history has been traced back to 1732 (as the cement sign at the entrance notes) and a large Georgian-style mansion was constructed at the site in 1773.  The home was destroyed by fire in 1874 and later reconstructed.  

Records show another tragic fire struck the plantation and the third and current Manor House is believed to have been built in 1910.  

The site of the large primary dwelling on the hilltop at the center of the property is listed by the Maryland Historical Trust and describes ownership of the house and portions of the land for almost three hundred years.   A small cemetary on the property has markers dating to the early 18th century and is listed on the County's historical inventory.  More Info...

Summerseat has served as home to a countless number of farm animals to include horses, cows, pigs, sheep, goats, and even llamas!  Many of the current farm animals have come to Summerseat either by donation or as gifts. Birds of flight include geese, ducks, guinnea hens, doves, and a large variety of chickens.   

Our wild residents (grazing the fenced in pastures) include American Buffalo and Barbados Sheep, giving Southern Maryland a variety of animals only seen at Summerseat! 

At one time, Summerseat had considered serving as an Animal Sanctuary for the local community.  However, due to funding constraints, Summerseat is no longer able to care for wounded or sick animals.  

The following resources are available for those interested in animal adoption resources or wild animal care:

• The Animal Control Office: 301-475-8018
• The Tri-County Animal Shelter: 301-932-1713
• The St. Mary's Animal Welfare League: 301-373-5659
• Department of Natural Resources (Wildlife) 410-260-8540