Located in Dummerston, Vermont

Located on the historic Scott Farm, the Sugarhouse produced maple syrup for decades, and is now a cozy accommodation for two. It is in a rural and private setting just minutes from Brattleboro and all of the attractions of Southern Vermont.

From the Sugarhouse Guest Book

"The silence is a symphony! I find myself thinking of those dearest to me and wishing I could share the Sugarhouse with them. What a glorious and perfect restoration. Bravo!"

"We have truly enjoyed our stay at the Sugarhouse. The cabin has suited us very well and we like sitting here being surrounded by trees, orchards, and the beautiful song birds."

By 1970 maple syrup production had ceased at the Scott Farm. The syrup making equipment in the Sugarhouse was replaced by a simple wood stove and the building became primitive housing. So it remained for 30 years until the Scott Farm was acquired by The Landmark Trust USA.

The character of the building, the beauty of its setting, and the historical significance of syrup making in New England led The Landmark Trust USA to rescue the Sugarhouse from the spiral of decline. The Trust was determined to retain the feel of the historic past but to make it a comfortable accommodation for two.

The tall roof with monitor vent would have made a conventional heating system ineffective so we removed the crumbling concrete floor and installed a radiant heating system in a new concrete slab. We lined the open walls with simple, shellacked pine panelling so that we could provide insulation. The bathroom in the attached woodshed was upgraded and a well-equipped kitchen installed near the former firebox.

Whether you are interested in experiencing a bit of history or simply wish to get away to a cozy retreat in the country, the Sugarhouse will suit your needs.

This rustic wooden building is nestled at the edge of our apple orchard and alongside a working maple sugarbush. Set back from the road, it is served by its own driveway fronted by stone walls. The house is warm and cozy and offers total privacy. Whether your interests are hiking, bird-watching, cross country skiing, or just getting away from it all, the Sugarhouse is perfectly situated.

Your accommodations will include:

• Access to the 626 acre Scott Farm
• Dishwasher
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Screen porch
• Access to Rudyard Kipling's tennis court
• Jigsaw puzzles and games
• Gas log stove
• Plenty of books

Sugarhouse floor plan:

Number of people: Sleeps 2
Prices range from: $125.00 - $160.00 per night
Minimum stay: Three nights

You can contact us with a booking request or pay for a confirmed reservation using our secure Online Reservation form.

Please note: The availability data is reasonably correct, but is not real-time and may have a short lag in actual bookings.

Questions? You can reach us by phone or email:

• Call The Landmark Trust USA at (802) 254-6868
• Email us at: info@landmarktrustusa.org (Please use only for inquiries, if you want to make a reservation, use our secure Online Reservations.)

Please see booking conditions for our cancellation policy and other information.

The Sugarhouse is nestled between Landmark Trust USA's Scott Farm orchard and a maple grove that once provided sap for the operations here.  The setting is private yet located just above Kipling Road.  A screened porch offers additional comfort for the summer.

The setting is very rural with hiking, skiing or bicycling available out the door.  Guests can make arrangements through The Landmark Trust USA office to use Vermont’s first tennis court at Rudyard Kipling's Naulakha which is less than a mile away.  This is available for play from mid-May until October.  

Every sort of outdoor recreation along with restaurants, shopping, farmers’ markets, artisanal cheese makers and brew pubs are located nearby.

Transportation.

Amtrak serves Brattleboro with one train north and one south per day.

Car rental is available in Brattleboro.

What to do.

Landmark Trust USA’s own Scott Farm offers excellent hiking over our 626 acres as well as farm fresh, ecologically grown fruit from berries in mid-July through peaches, pears, plums, quince, and 90 varieties of heirloom apples until we sell out in December.  An excellent assortment of Vermont artisinal cheese can be found at Grafton Village Cheese in Brattleboro.

Less than three miles away canoes can be rented for trips on the Connecticut River and West River.  Vermont Canoe Touring Center:  (802) 257-5008.

Townshend State Park and Jamaica State Park offer hiking, swimming, fishing, waterfalls all within 30 minutes.

Just outside the door guests can cross country ski where Rudard Kipling introduced skiing to Vermont or travel to picturesque Grafton, Vermont for skiing on groomed trails at Grafton Ponds.   Sledding in the Naulakha meadow is superb.  Snow shoeing is available over our 626 acre property.

Major ski areas within 45 minutes are Mount Snow, Stratton Mountain, and Bromley Mountain.

Historic Deerfield offers historic houses, a museum, and restaurant 30 minutes south.

The Marlboro Music Festival and the Yellow Barn Music Festival, both only minutes away, provide internationally recognized chamber music through July and August.

There are numerous golf courses in the area including Brattleboro Country Club.   Mount Snow has one of Vermont’s premier mountain courses.

For further suggestions of area activities or restaurants please contact the Landmark Trust USA office.