Christmas Eve 2022

The news called it the “Grinch Storm” – heavy wind and rain hit on Christmas Eve. The chimney in Mary’s room leaked and filled a

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April – June 2022

The house and grounds are alive again! Volunteer interpreters and researchers were here each Wednesday through the spring, the prom was here, 3rd graders came

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March 2022

1st: Prepped our ice field on Cascade Pond for school program where students learn about ice harvesting . A beautiful day, but the ice was

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February 2022

15th: Sign of spring despite frigid temps – pileated woodpecker making a nesting cavity! Read More House Diary Blog Posts

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January 2022

8th: Fresh snow! 19th: A cold and icy start to the new year, but lots of progress on projects in the house. Laundry room cleaned

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December 2021

1st: Trench for waterline out to the shop being dug in the freezing rain! First icy driveway of the season. Music room being prepped for

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November 2021

1st: Heavy rains over Halloween weekend – Brook Trail was flooded and a LOT of water was coming over the dam. Sink hole on straight

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October 2021

26th: The property crew worked all afternoon to place contractor bags stuffed with insulation through the fireplaces and up into the chimneys to prevent heat

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