Roseland Cottage, Gothic Revival residence in Woodstock, Connecticut.
Roseland Cottage is a single-family house in Carpenter Gothic style in Woodstock, Connecticut, with pink-painted walls and pointed arch windows typical of the style. The property also includes formal gardens and a carriage barn that are part of the grounds.
The house was designed in 1846 by architect Joseph C. Wells for businessman Henry C. Bowen, who used it as a summer home. In the late 1800s, Bowen hosted several United States presidents at the estate during Fourth of July celebrations.
The cottage was a summer gathering spot for wealthy families from the northeastern United States, who used it as a retreat from city life. The furnished rooms still hold personal objects and decorations that reflect the daily habits of a prosperous household in the 1800s.
The property is open mainly during the warmer months, and guided tours are the main way to see the house and its grounds. It is worth checking availability in advance, as opening days can vary by season.
The basement of the house holds one of the oldest surviving indoor bowling alleys in the United States, built for private use and still functional. Many visitors walk through the rooms upstairs without knowing this recreational space exists below.
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