At the recent crafting getaway in Vermont, we went on a side trip to the Robert Frost Stone house which is now a museum. This is the house where he wrote one of his most loved poems "Stopping by Woods on A Snowy Evening". Charlotte Lyons (housewrenstudio) who organized the Vermont Getaway with Meleen, beautifully hand lettered the poem on one of the walls.
Back view of the Robert Frost Stone House in Shaftsbury, VT
Beautiful peonies flopping over at the Stone House Museum
Charlotte hand-lettered Robert Frost's poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"
You know I am fascinated with houses of all kinds - fascinated with how they provide shelter and comfort and security and evoke feelings of happiness and contentment. I think that is one reason I love to make paper houses because the little houses represent all that wrapped up in a bit of cardboard.
I love the simple lines of this house with the steep roofline and the beautiful central dormer
Well, in our brief visit, I studied Robert Frost's house as much as I could. The house was built around 1769 made of native stone and timber and according to the museum website hasn't changed much since it was built. Robert Frost lived there from 1920 to 1929.
The walls must be a foot thick and they are made with the most beautiful stone. We went on a pretty warm day for early summer day in Vermont and it was delightfully cool inside. You could easily tell that this house was built by someone who's idea of shelter far exceeded the norm.
Look at the beautiful stone on the house.
I included this photo to show you the depth of the walls. The doorway is inset that much because of how thick the walls are.
The last surviving apple tree from the Robert Frost's apple orchard
Efforts are being made to graft tissue from this tree to save the stock of this heirloom apple. I thought it was kind of majestic how the tree has survived from the 1920s.
The barn on the property has the most wonderful grey patina. I could not resist photographing it. I may use it as inspiration for one of my putz houses.
Just look at the beautiful patina on that old wood. I just love all the knots and variation in color.
Well, that's another glimpse of the beauty of Vermont - a truly magical day.
Beulah Bee
I believe that the house we live in makes us who we are. I know I could be better and happier if I lived in this house (or one just like it). How wonderful that you visited there, your photographs are great and I appreciate you sharing this. Snowy Woods poem was the first poem I ever studied in school and one that I've never forgot. Truly a legacy.
Lucy
Snowy Woods is an incredible poem - he evokes so much with so few words. Thank you for stopping by. I always love to hear from you.
Bonnie
I visited this place last summer. Just beautiful! Glad you enjoyed it, too.
Lucy
It is beautiful, isn't it?
Beth R.
He is one of my favorite poets. I have a book of his poems on my coffee table. Enjoyed your post. Looks like a delightful spot. And Vermont! ❤️