The Notch House is the ideal place to create and host your wedding, civil ceremony or celebration for up to 200 people. Raised in the Summer of 2021, The Lake Barn is the perfect combination of old and new - a 32’x60’ timber frame with salvage windows, stone patio and cathedral ceilings.

Sip evening cocktails, host a late am brunch or hold your ceremony under the Maple tree on the sprawling Great Lawn, framed by the Willoughby Gap. At night, sit under the stars by the bon fire. The Amphitheatre and The Gardens are two additional picturesque ceremony sites that face Lake Willoughby and are surrounded by 7,000 acres of lush Vermont forest. Set up chairs and an alter and make it your own.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Invite your favorite people to stay with you. The property has accommodations for up to 34 guests in the Main House, Carriage House and four Forest Cabins (Coming in 2022). The Main House sleeps 16 guests and has historic gothic charm with luxury linens, antiques throughout, and a fieldstone fire place. The large chef’s kitchen is set up to cook for a crowd with industrial Garland stove, soapstone counters, large farmhouse sinks, and a copper top bar. The wrap-around porch, stone patio and 2 balconies are wonderful places to congregate, sip coffee or read a book. The Carriage House Suite sleeps 2 guests. A kitchenette and stone fireplace downstairs and King bed, full bath and private screened in porch upstairs. Coming in 2022, four Forest Cabins nestled in the woods with screened in porches, can sleep 2-4 guests each. At the Notch House, your celebration with your favorite people doesn’t have to be for just one night. Bookings are made with exclusive use for a minimum of 4 nights in high season or 3 nights in shoulder season. Please contact us for pricing details and to schedule a tour.

THE LAKE BARN
The Lake Barn, raised in 2021, is a gorgeous 32’ x 60’ timber frame with a stained concrete main floor, massive arched wooden braces and large antique arched windows throughout. The Main floor, with cathedral ceilings and iron chandeliers, spills out the sliding barn doors onto a large stone patio. Have your bartender serve your favorite cocktails or showcase an elaborate hors d’oeuvre spread on the long L-shaped bar. Walk up the wide staircase or make a grand entry from the Notch House lawn and across the high drive ramp to the second floor mezzanine — perfect for an intimate wedding ceremony or back up rain location, cake cutting or late night dancing. It has thick barn board floors, antique balusters and hand carved newel posts and looks North to the Notch.

DETAILS:
Built in 1860, the Notch House maintains its vintage charm with antique lighting, furnishings and wallpaper throughout. The circular drive, lined with majestic elm and maple trees, will lead you up massive, old granite steps to the wrap-around porch – perfect for reading, relaxing or enjoying a glass of wine. The living room has a large fieldstone fireplace and a grand velvet-cushioned couch set, for cuddling up on chilly nights. The dining room is equally elegant with antique crystal chandelier lighting, and can seat 18-20 guests at its matching claw-foot tables. Step down from the dining room and enjoy the outdoor fieldstone patio while grilling a summer meal or enjoying the view of Willoughby Gap. Continue across the lawn and down a wooded path for a refreshing dip in the lake.

In the Chef’s kitchen you will find everything you need to cook for a big crowd: stainless steel fridge and dishwasher, industrial Garland stove with 6 burners, 2 ovens and a raised griddle top with broiler. Counter space is plentiful, with native maple butcher block on either side of the stove and Vermont soapstone surrounding two antique sinks – a porcelain farmer sink with drain board and a double bay soapstone sink. Custom maple cabinets are stocked with dishes, cutlery, pots and pans. You and your friends will want to sidle up to the adjacent bar, with wrap-around copper top and antique lighting, and the three-bay stainless sink with pull-out faucet make dishes a breeze.

Each of the eight bedrooms is unique and cozy. Depending on your party's needs, several of the bedrooms can be arranged either as one king or as two twins.

The Aubergine Room (Queen Bed):
Downstairs is a single bedroom, the Aubergine Room, which is handicap accessible. It has a king size bed and antique dresser. The adjacent handicap bathroom has a marble sink and full bath.

On the second floor are 5 bedrooms, and at the end of the hall is a secluded covered porch that overlooks the lawn.

The Ruby Room (King Bed):
The Ruby Room has a grand king bed with a velvet tufted headboard and antique dresser.

The Master Bedroom (King Bed):
The Master bedroom has its own separate entrance off the kitchen and private porch. It has hardwood floors and a grand king antique bed. The adjoining private bathroom has marble tile and a large cast iron tub.

The Green Room (Two Three-Quarter Beds):
The Green Room has antique Asian green and gold wallpaper with matching three-quarter brass beds, an antique dresser and large closet. The Green and Ruby Rooms share a bathroom with stand-up tile shower and antique pedestal sink.

The Magenta Room (King Bed or can be Two Twins):
The Magenta Room has an antique dresser and a four-poster king bed that, with advanced notice, can be converted into two matching twin beds.

The Peacock Room (King Bed or can be Two Twins):
The Peacock Room has an antique dresser, a large closet and a four-poster king bed that, with advanced notice, can be converted into two matching twin beds. The Magenta and Peacock rooms share a bathroom with tub/shower and antique pedestal sink.

On the third floor are two bedrooms, which share a cathedral ceiling bathroom. The large shower is surrounded by custom tile.

The Sky Room (One King Bed & One Single Bed):
The Sky Room has a king bed and a single day bed with an antique dresser and a large closet. The two north-facing windows offer the best views of Willoughby lake on the property.

The Gunmetal Room (Two Twin Beds or can be One King):
The Gunmetal Room has two antique twin metal beds that, with advanced notice, can be put together to make a king. It also has an antique dresser and a large closet.