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.
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.
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.
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.
Well, that’s another glimpse of the beauty of Vermont – a truly magical day.
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Beth R. says
August 5, 2018 at 8:56 pmHe 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! ❤️
Bonnie says
August 7, 2018 at 11:11 amI visited this place last summer. Just beautiful! Glad you enjoyed it, too.
Lucy says
August 12, 2018 at 2:26 pmIt is beautiful, isn’t it?
Beulah Bee says
August 12, 2018 at 9:50 amI 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 says
August 12, 2018 at 2:28 pmSnowy 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.