In the fall of 2013 we embarked on a joint family venture of owning a rural antique colonial in Vermont as a family get away and vacation home. After looking at only 3 other homes we all agreed that this house had the most potential and truly was a diamond in the rough.
The house has so much history and character. It is a classic Federal-style Farmhouse Colonial, built by hand with traditional post and beam construction in 1786. It once served as an inn and a tavern. A back addition was added in the early 1800’s and was the community’s meeting house for many years. We are only the 3rd family to own this house in over 225 years.
The house was vacant since 2006 and had not been updated in over 30 years. That did not deter us and we felt that with all of our joint effort and skills we could not pass this opportunity up.
In the months since, we have completed some major renovations and the work keeps continuing. This blog is intended as a journal of our progress and outcomes. I hope you enjoy it.
Vermont Farmhouse Project 
Petrus – when the wood shed is up and running, you’ll get the first invite !
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Annathena – that wood shed could become party central – i’m thinking wine bar – big screen TV – large barn doors at either end – big trestle table for large family gatherings – o btw can u adopt me?! 🙂
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