The Inn at Millrace Pond

The Inn at Millrace Pond is a historic boutique inn and restaurant located at 313 Johnsonburg Rd in Hope, Warren County, New Jersey. The property occupies a cluster of eighteenth-century stone buildings surrounding a restored grist mill pond, set in the rolling hills of the Kittatinny Valley in northwestern New Jersey. Hope is a Moravian-founded village from the 1760s, and the inn's setting reflects that colonial heritage through original stonework, exposed wooden beams, and millrace water features that create a genuinely historic atmosphere unusual in New Jersey hospitality. Guest rooms are distributed across several historic buildings on the property — the Grist Mill, the Stone Mill Annex, and the Mill Keeper's cottage — offering Standard Rooms, Cottage Rooms, and Suite configurations. Each accommodation is individually appointed with period antiques, handmade quilts, and fireplaces in select rooms, creating an immersive retreat environment for guests seeking quiet countryside accommodation. The restaurant is the property's culinary centerpiece, serving contemporary American cuisine with locally sourced ingredients in a candlelit dining room set within the original grist mill building. The stone walls, exposed timbers, and millrace views through the windows make it one of the most atmospheric dining settings in northern New Jersey, drawing diners from throughout Warren County and the wider region. The menu changes seasonally and is complemented by a thoughtful wine list. Surrounded by the Kittatinny Ridge, the inn provides a gateway to outdoor recreation including hiking at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, less than thirty minutes away, and cycling on quiet country roads through Hope Township and neighboring Allamuchy Mountain State Park. Gardens on the property provide a pleasant setting for morning strolls. Free parking and free Wi-Fi are provided. The property is approximately one hour from Newark and ninety minutes from Manhattan.