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INN VERMONT : EDSON HILL

INN VERMONT : EDSON HILL

The wooden walls are adorned with muted-tone modern artworks , which are nicely contrasted by seasonally-varying decorative accents , such as miniature pine tree displays and decorative sculptures . A doorway leads from the reception hall into a stately and inviting living room , which is outfitted with plush couches and chairs , as well as stunning paintings on the walls by Sarah Hinckley and Adam Peck . It ’ s a place where guests can congregate to enjoy lively conversation , read a book , or recline and luxuriate in sublime comfort with a favorite beverage . The living room ceiling is supported by painted exposed beams , which were reclaimed from a barn owned by the legendary Vermont revolutionary , Ethan Allen . Outside the Manor House , the exterior walls also make inventive use of salvaged materials from another historic Vermont structure . The red bricks once
held up the walls of Burlington ’ s famed Sherwood Hotel , which hosted numerous high-profile magnates during the heyday of Burlington ’ s industrial age at the turn of the 20th century .
According to Edson Hill ’ s General Manager , Erik Stacy , the land on which Edson Hill now stands has been inhabited by a number of different owners over the past century . Most notably , in the 1940s , the property was owned by a wealthy Rhode Islander by the name of Verner Reed , who was the heir to a sizable gold fortune . Stacy adds that the name , “ Edson Hill ,” was inspired by the first hotel that was constructed on the grounds in the 1950s , which was known as “ Edson Hill Manor .” The property switched hands several times over the past several decades , until it was eventually acquired
by the current owners in 2014 . “ I came on board in 2015 as General Manager ,” says Stacy . After Stacy joined the team , all of the existing structures on the grounds were renovated . Almost every building was gutted and painted , and the bathrooms and common areas were completely redone . “ We reconfigured everything , so that it flowed better ,” adds Stacy . “ We also made a nicer entrance so that people would have a great view when they came around the hill . When you drive up to Edson Hill , you can see the pond , the patio , the Manor House , and the guest houses from far away . It really gives you a feel for how wonderful the property is .”
Erik Stacy ’ s sister , Susan Stacy , is the principal designer who was in charge of decorating Edson Hill ’ s rooms , suites , common areas , and dining spaces . Susan
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