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The best way to find the right boarding school is to visit! Walking around campus, and connecting with the remarkable community of students, teachers, and coaches helps families truly understand what makes Holderness so special.

Schedule your visit by emailing admission@holderness.org or calling 603-779-5262.

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FAll Open House

September 19 at 9:00 AM

Join us for an on-campus Fall Open House! This is an opportunity to see yourself on campus, talk to students, faculty, and coaches, attend a class, visit the dining hall, catch a game, and much more!

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Visiting FAQs

Have Questions?

Contact Admission by emailing 
admission@holderness.org 
or calling 603-779-5262.

LEARN MORE BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Holderness School is conveniently located minutes from I-93 in the small town of Holderness with all the conveniences of Plymouth, NH just a 10-minute walk away.  We are in the foothills of the White Mountains National Forest surrounded by rivers, mountains, lakes, and cliffs.  All just 2 hours from Boston.  Here are a few things you shouldn't miss when you visit us!

Franconia Notch

Franconia Notch

The Notch is a launching pad to numerous adventures or just a jaw-dropping afternoon drive.

Learn More About Mountain Day

Rattlesnake Mountain

A short and incredibly rewarding hike just minutes from campus.  Possibly the best mountaintop view in the area -- and that is saying a lot.

Learn More About Experiential Education

Rumney Rocks

Rumney Rocks

Our world-class sport climbing mecca, just 15 minutes from campus. Rumney is home to 38 cliffs with over 800 routes ranging beginner to expert.  A lifetime of climbing at your fingertips.

Learn More About Holderness Climbing

Downtown Plymouth

Plymouth, NH is home to Plymouth State University, numerous restaurants, arts, and culture.

Learn More About Our Campus

Squam Lake

Squam Lake

New Hampshire’s second largest lake with 67 islands.  The lake is home to bald eagles, loons, and numerous other wildlife.

Learn More About Classes on the Lake

Skiing & Mountain Biking in Every Direction

Nineteen mountains within 30 minutes offer front country, back country, and nordic skiing all winter long.  In the summer, there are endless trails to ride or run.

Learn More About Snow Sports

Pemigewasset & Baker Rivers

Whitewater Kayaking At Holderness School

Holderness school is located just north of where the Pemigewasset and the Baker rivers converge.  Both of these rivers offer miles of excursions, from tubing to whitewater kayaking.

Learn More About Whitewater Kayaking

Holderness A-Z

Download the Holderness A-Z. An alphabetical listing of (not even close to) everything about us.

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