Lusscroft Farm
is iconic of our vanishing rural heritage, holding a unique place in the
Garden State's agricultural history. It embraces some of our most inspiring
scenic vistas, intriguing geology and interesting topography. It has a
promising potential for passive recreational and educational activities
If its attributes were sympathetically enhanced and properly marketed, then
Lusscroft could become a thriving destination in the growing market for agri-tourism,
eco-tourism, and heritage tourism. more
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The Heritage and Agriculture
Association (H & AA) is working to
stabilize and then restore the neglected buildings of this agriculturally
significant gem. The goal of the association, as stated in a Memorandum of
Understanding with the NJDEP is to create and maintain an agricultural
heritage center with emphasis and opportunities for education in the dairy
industry, outdoor recreation, historical interpretation, equine trails,
heirloom gardening, forestry, maple sugaring, and all phases of farming from
organic gardening to marketing value added products.
The property is located
on Neilson Road in Wantage Township, New Jersey and contains 23 buildings
including the Turner Mansion (a.k.a. Manorhouse), the Manager's Dwelling, the
spectacular Outlook Lodge and the dairy barn and farm structures. The land
includes fields and pastures, ponds, woodland and various barnyards.
