HISTORY OF BERKSHIRE HOUSE

Berkshire House began its life as a dairy farm around 1902 and remained a working farm for four decades before conversion to a retreat and meeting location for the young United Nations.

By the 1950’s it had reprised its role as a farm hosting herds of Argentine cattle across its 500 acres expanse. By 1970, the area was given over to sheep farming and a sizable wool factory built on site. The factory’s owner however was unable to keep up with payments and the banks foreclosed, breaking up the farm forever.