Neglect and many years of pigeon inhabitants made for a particularly filthy rescue of this early 1800s stone barn.

A reinforcement project to remedy an earlier collapse, the pony barn also needed a new roof and siding in addition to beam work.

The largest of three barns, and one of the largest barns in the county, was in a state of disrepair with structural damage that left the barn standing as if by magic.

Reminiscent of the Secret Garden, this once grand formal garden was grown over with weeds and invasive plants that suffocated the special flowers that once flourished.

A charming small log house left damp and moldy with some not so charming raccoon residents.

A darling small cottage overlooking the pond had also been hosting several animal residents.

The Ironmaster’s House (c. 1737) has been the most consistently cared-for of the farm’s buildings. With its character intact, the house needed repairs and the addition of a proper kitchen to accommodate modern life while honoring its history.

The early 1800s spring house required stabilization of its floor and improvements to house our distillation operations, bringing this hardworking little building back into service continuing its long tradition of usefulness on the farm.

A wild and lovely young forest taken over by invasive species creating an unbalanced ecosystem.