The Rocks is located at 113 Glessner Road on Route 302 in Bethlehem, NH. The Rocks' trails are open to the public from dawn to dusk. The Carriage Barn at The Rocks is open to visitors Tuesday-Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, including the interactive exhibits and gift shop (the restrooms inside the Carriage Barn are open daily).
Phone: (603) 444-6228.
Email: info@TheRocks.org
To contact other staff members of the Forest Society, find more information here and see a list of Rocks staff at the bottom of this page.
Mailing address:
The Rocks
113 Glessner Rd (previously 4 Christmas Lane)
Bethlehem, NH 03574
Directions to The Rocks Christmas Tree Farm:
From North or South
Take I-93 to exit 40.
Take Route 302 East for 1/2 mile.
Turn right after the Rocks Sign
follow signs to parking area and program center.
For GPS: Use either Christmas Tree Lane or Glessner Road, Bethlehem
Meet Staff at The Rocks
Nigel Manley, Senior Outreach Manager
Nigel Manley grew up in the United Kingdom and has worked for the Forest Society for more than 25 years. He managed several Forest Society North Country properties, chief among them The Rocks in Bethlehem, before moving to the role of Senior Outreach Manager at The Rocks in spring 2022. His degree in agricultural management helped with the startup of the Forest Society’s Christmas tree farm, and his keen interest in public outreach and marketing has enabled him to successfully promote The Rocks as a tourist destination.
Manley chairs the Christmas Spirit Foundation and is a former chair of the NH Christmas Tree Promotion Board. He has served on the boards of the New Hampshire Travel Council, the Weathervane Theater, the National Christmas Tree Association for NH and VT, and the NH/VT Christmas Tree Association. He is a member of the NHMPA marketing committee.
An avid outdoorsman, Manley’s areas of expertise include moose, bear, and wildlife habitat, pruning wild apple trees, the history of the Rocks and the Bethlehem area, Christmas Tree culture, marketing for small businesses, Agro- and Eco-tourism opportunities, and single-malt Scotch whiskey.
Lauren Thomas, Administrative Assistant
Lauren joined the Forest Society in early 2024 as an Administrative Assistant for The Rocks. She manages the gift shop at The Rocks while helping process paperwork.
Lauren earned her bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Colorado State University. Afterwards, she volunteered in Paraguay as an Agriculture Volunteer for the Peace Corps. She then worked for a county government, helping people with disabilities to remain living independently.
Having recently moved to New Hampshire, Lauren is excited to get to know the community and the area. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, baking, and craft hobbies, as well as a good hike.
Kristine Arey, Program Director
As the Program Director at The Rocks, Kristine works to develop and implement educational, outreach, and recreational programs and events, both new and beloved. She is passionate about working with volunteers and growing awareness and appreciation for the opportunities that are available in the North country.
Kristine earned her Bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Leisure Service Management at East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania. Upon graduation she started a long career with the Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains working with their members across the states of New Hampshire and Vermont.
When not at The Rocks, Kristine is at home in Littleton with her husband and daughter. She enjoys traveling, reading, being outside and chauffeuring her daughter around.