Brook Farm, building in Cavendish, Vermont, United States
Brook Farm is a country estate in Cavendish with Colonial Revival architecture situated on extensive rolling land with open fields, orchards, and stone walls. The main house, completed in 1894, is rectangular with a gambrel roof, wraparound porch, and large windows, surrounded by a carriage barn, cow barns, creamery, and other farm buildings from the same period.
The original farm began in 1788 and grew over generations into one of the region's largest dairy operations. James Bates purchased the property in 1881 and built the current mansion in 1894 as a model farm using modern methods, with architect Clinton Smith credited to the design.
The estate reflects its transformation from a working farm to a wine-producing property that visitors experience today. The stone walls and field layouts visible across the grounds show how agricultural life was organized and remains part of the landscape's character.
The property spans about 23 acres with the main house, several outbuildings, and walking paths through the fields allowing visitors to explore the landscape and historical structures. The semicircular driveway provides access, and stone walls structure the grounds well for walking around.
Wine production on the grounds is an unexpected turn in the estate's history, as it operated as a traditional dairy farm for centuries. The McBrides planted grapevines across four acres beginning in 2008 and built a winery, adding a modern agricultural dimension to this historic site.
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