Southern Vermont
Village Homestead Garden Apartment
Private Vintage Apartment in the Lake Whitingham and Mount Snow Area
THE HOMESTEAD APARTMENT
Stay in your own 2 bedroom apartment in a carefully restored multi-generational and multi-unit village home nestled in the heart of Southern Vermont, on scenic Route 100. You'll find yourself surrounded by authentic artwork, handpicked antiques, and wide pine floors in this 1861 village home. The multigenerational, multi-unit historically preserved living situation is in keeping with a more permanent culture- permaculture.
On a sunny day in a home that once housed a cobbler shop, you'll look out large windows that bathe the interior in natural light and into the garden at whatever may be in bloom or ripe to pick. In the winter, you'll look out and see the church steeple and hopefully, watch the snowflakes drift and blanket the village while the fire flickers in the living room. This is a truly magical sight.
Amy has a degree in environmental design and a permaculture design certificate. You’ll be the beneficiary of the beauty of her hybrid English-Permaculture style gardens, complete with a custom fieldstone patio, flourishing grape arbor, and native pollinator plantings focused on the principles of an enduring culture - permaculture. She has been renovating the structure and cultivating a food forest farm for over a decade with the vision of sharing it with others. Hopefully, to inspire them to try a bit of it themselves.
Enjoy fresh eggs from the chickens, pick seasonal fruits from the apple, plum and peach trees as well as blueberry, raspberry, grape, and currant plantings. The herb garden is also right out the door. Cook with these fresh, organic ingredients. Live in touch with the land and other beings. Live a more truly sustainable way. Permaculture.
Build a fire, pour a glass of wine, and relax enjoying the sounds of the village, bees, chickens, and fountains. Grill lunch or dinner while listening to the conversation of chickens or the indecipherable expressions of the duck. Eat dinner by candlelight under the arbor.
Have a soak or bubble bath in the freestanding bathtub and enjoy the thoughtfully decorated character of this vintage village retreat. Whether you’re seeking a romantic getaway, outside adventures, or simply an escape from everyday pressures, this home has a unique blend of historic charm, modern comfort, village life, natural beauty and a focus on the truly sustainable.
Make this unique space your home away from home. You may be inspired to bring some of the living and gardening ideas back with you.
Be in the garden.
Book your stay today!
LAKE WHITINGHAM: A GEM IN SOUTHERN VERMONT'S NATURAL LANDSCAPE
Lake Whitingham, also known as Harriman Reservoir, is the largest body of water entirely within Vermont, spanning over 2,000 acres. Nestled amidst the lush Green Mountains, this pristine lake is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The lake’s expansive, crystal-clear waters are surrounded by densely forested hills, offering stunning, unspoiled views that change with the seasons—from the vibrant greens of summer to the fiery hues of autumn foliage and the serene beauty of winter.
The natural beauty of Lake Whitingham is truly breathtaking. Its tranquil waters reflect the surrounding mountains and sky, creating a picturesque scene that is perfect for relaxation or photography. The shoreline is dotted with quiet coves, sandy beaches, and rocky outcroppings, making it a peaceful retreat to connect with nature.
EXPERIENCE EDIBLE LANDSCAPING AND PERMACULTURE DESIGN
Walk around the whole house and you’ll find that you can eat much of plants around you. Depending on the season it could be blueberries, rhubarb, asparagus, mint, apple mint, lemon mint, tomatoes, oregano, thyme, grapes, peaches, beach plums, cherries, or apples. Our chickens are busy making not just eggs for us to eat, but the fertilizer to grow the edibles. Our borders are not simply fences, they are our firewood. This site has been a labor of love since 2007, with the intent of literally, “getting back to the garden” with the ongoing creation of a food forest farm, in the midst of a bustling Vermont village.