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The Fan House, Barnard, Vermont | |
| A cosmopolitan writer welcomes guests to her historic 1830s home in the placid, unspoiled village of Barnard, Vermont, only a short drive north of Woodstock. | ||
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Wooden fans over the doors and windows give The Fan House
in Barnard its name, but the real charm in this 1830s farmhouse comes from
its owner.
Sara Widness is
a well-traveled writer, reporter, art and music
lover, and occasional poet. She brings a pleasant
sophistication to this small Vermont village, and
to the ambience and decor of the Fan House.
Only three guest rooms here, so
you really will be in a country refuge. All have
private bath, one has a king bed, two have
queen-size beds. One room can be expanded to a
family suite.
Everything is high quality: the
linens, the oversize bath towels, the Bulgari bath
amenities. There's a working
fireplace in one room, and quality and tranquillity
in all three.
Check the Fan
House website for
current room
rates.
The Fan House P O Box 294, VT Route 12, Barnard VT 05031 (map) Tel 802-234-6704 www.thefanhouse.com swidness@aol.com Directions: Route 4 to Woodstock, then Route 12 North to Barnard. In Barnard, look for the General Store on right, and a white church on left. Continuing on Route 12, count to the third house on the left past the church, and look for the Fan House sign.
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Above, the fan designs over the windows and doors give Barnard's Fan House its name. Below, a classic Vermont country interior is beautified with original oils by well-regarded local artist William B Hoyt.
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