Squabetty

10/16/2026

“The Missing Cauldron” is the true story of a huge decrepit cast-iron kettle found in the Vermont woods, only to disappear shortly after it was found. It is also about a careful reader who thinks deeply and asks questions. Read this story to discover the questions and their answers. https://wix.to/U7eqYIp

10/15/2026

“The Missing Cauldron” is the true story of a huge decrepit cast-iron kettle found in the Vermont woods, only to disappear shortly after it was found. It is also about a careful reader who thinks deeply and asks questions. Read this story to discover the questions and their answers. https://wix.to/U7eqYIp

In the summer of 2019 I discovered a very decrepit, enormous cast iron cauldron/kettle, or what was left, about half of it, in the woods behind the barn, near the last power pole. It had been covered in forest debris for the ages; early Vermont settlers used these kinds of kettles for boiling sap to...

09/16/2026

Autumn at Squabetty is pure magic — crisp air, crunchy leaves, stunning views and cozy fireside moments. 🍂 Read my short reflection on why fall always wins my heart. https://wix.to/cZYg9eG

I love being at Squabetty in the summer….but autumn has always had my heart. It doesn't hurt that Vermont’s trees put on quite a show…and we have a basin of trees and ridgelines to admire year in and year out. Crisp days, crunching leaves underfoot and mushrooms sprouting in the decaying litte...

08/23/2026

We just resurfaced the family shuffleboard court — originally built in 1935 and last revamped in 1955. After years of puck jumps and odd bounces, Project #3 brings the run back to smooth, playable life. Read the story, see a piece of the process and relive a piece of our family history. https://wix.to/uevMXap

The shuffleboard court we have now was put in by our grandparents in 1935. Technically, my grandfather called it a shuffleboard run. It was resurfaced in 1955. It’s had a long life…which was beginning to show the wrinkles and cracks of age once again. At least one guest reported pucks going in o...

07/21/2026

New on the blog: Project #2 — pool patio and table. After years of planning and knowing the mountain winds, we built a handcrafted cement table that keeps the umbrella grounded and a patio made to last. Read the full story and see photos: https://wix.to/eKvQFeS

A parallel project being worked on, at the same time as the barn floor, was the new patio and table. This has been a years-in-the-thinking project. I know about the winds on the mountain (living close by) and nixed every idea my brothers originally had about a table and umbrella. A table, chairs and...

07/15/2026

We replaced our barn floor — a surprise project born from last summer’s dance events. Read the full build story and see photos: https://wix.to/33xBqWD

The barn floor was not on our bucket list…until dancers from two events last summer made it evident the barn floor needed repairing or replacing. We went with replacing. My brothers planned it, ordered the materials and set about putting in a new barn floor. Each board was edge sanded before it wa...

07/10/2026

It’s hard to say that the best days of summer are behind us when summer has just begun. But when family defines the best days, they have come and gone. Three glorious weeks. The best days of each year. I am forever grateful to have siblings who accept our differences, honor our individual quirks a...

07/10/2026

The Best Days of Summer — a short, heartfelt reflection on family, siblings, and those three glorious weeks that stick with you all year. Read the full post and savor the memories: https://wix.to/VOlact8

It’s hard to say that the best days of summer are behind us when summer has just begun. But when family defines the best days, they have come and gone. Three glorious weeks. The best days of each year. I am forever grateful to have siblings who accept our differences, honor our individual quirks a...

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

My weakness rears its ugly head. Always so blessed to be here and witness this. .