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Nancy Belluscio is a photographer specializing in architectural and environmental images. Originally from the White Mountains, she and her family now live and work in the Monadnock Region. She may be reached at www.nancyonsite.com.

Jenny Donelan is an editor and writer with a wide variety of interests, and has covered areas that include computer technology, best business practices, pets, skiing and home design. Her articles have appeared in the New York Times, the Boston Globe and numerous other publications.

Mary Ann Esposito is the host of the public television series Ciao Italia, now in its twenty-sixth season, and the author of twelve cookbooks, including her most recent, Ciao Italia Family Classics. She lives in New Hampshire. Visit her website at www.ciaoitalia.com.

Debbie Kane is a writer and editor based on the New Hampshire Seacoast. She writes about home, design, food, spirits and a variety of other subjects for regional publications and clients across New England. She may be reached at www.debbiekanewriter.com.

Morgan Karanasios is New Hampshire Home’s photo assistant. She graduated in 2015 from the University of New Hampshire. Karanasios took photographs throughout Europe while a student in Dijon, France, and continues to develop her passion for photography.

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Joanna Eldredge Morrissey is a commercial photographer who was born and raised in New Hampshire. In addition to her regular commercial work and running Cold Comfort Farm in Peterborough, she has been the staff photographer at the MacDowell Colony in Peterborough for the past twenty-six years. She has two grown daughters.

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Donna Soares learned to cook from her Italian grandmother. Trained as a pharmacist, Soares has been the senior culinary supervisor for the PBS series Ciao Italia for all twenty-five of its years. She also travels to Italy each year with series creator Mary Ann Esposito, who teaches cooking classes at various schools there.

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42 The Ultimate Lakeside House

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The traditional and the sophisticated come together in an exceptionally well-designed, cedar-shingled home on Lake Sunapee that won the 2015 New H ampshire Home Design Award for Home of the Year.

By Jenny Donelan | Photography by John W. Hession

50 A House at Home on the Lake

Created with a picture of a classic New Hampshire summer in mind, this award-winning home is the result of inspired collaboration.

By Carrie Sherman | Photography by Greg West

58 A Waterside Retreat

Nestled in the unspoiled landscape surrounding Squam Lake is a playful, four-season vacation home that’s perfect for its owners and their children, as well as extended family and friends.

From the Editor Letters from Our Readers O n the Town Favorite Finds

For Outdoor Living

20 Home Cooking

A Bowlful of Cherries

By Mary Ann Esposito

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M aster of Her Craft

A Garden of One’s Own

By Robin Sweetser

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By design

Finishing Touches for a Lake House

By Debbie Kane

69 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION Faces of New Hampshire

Meet the people behind notable businesses in the home industry.

78 Garden R x

Remodeling a Landscape

By Robin Sweetser

86 Architectural Icon

Designed by Artists, for Artists

By Andi Axman

90 Home Resources 92 M ark Your Calendar !

96 At Home in New Hampshire

Sheds for New Hampshire Homes

By Howard Mansfield Photography by Joanna Eldredge Morrissey

By Debbie Kane | Photography by Greg Premru

On the cover: Jenny Lee Hughes’s own garden at Center Pond Farm in Stoddard is a masterpiece where colorful flowers intermingle with herbs, vegetables, trees and shrubs. Photography by Nancy Belluscio Visit us online at www.nhhomeMagazine.com to read our digital edition, learn about events and use our resource guide.

As part of our ongoing effort to support sound environmental practices and preserve our forests for future generations, New Hampshire Home is printed locally by Cummings Printing, a Forest Stewardship Council printer.

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Pride of ownership is instantly recognized in this unique 1773 Georgian Colonial totally restored and updated. Offered on 45 acres, an additional 135 acres is available.

A cluster of three traditional New England style buildings, with magnificent panoramic mountain views, creates an idyllic homestead.

Enjoy the long mountain views and end of the road privacy overlooking 147 acres.

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Tranquil, Serene Homestead with Views

Lake Sunapee’s Best Coast

Privacy and Serenity

Just a stone’s throw from the Loudon Country Club for all your golfing needs. This home’s kitchen has beautiful cherry cabinets and gorgeous Kodiak granite counters.

Beautifully finished home offers five bedrooms, four and a half baths, open concept living areas, large family room, office with lake views, large deck above water, dock and a three car garage.

If its privacy and serenity yet easy access to shopping, entertainment and more that you seek, this property has it all.

LOUDON, NH | $799,000 | MLS#4485993 MAXINE GOODHUE | 603.491.5806

NEW LONDON, NH | $2,995,000 | MLS#4464718 BO QUACKENBOS | 603.491.2401

CANTERBURY, NH | $625,000 | MLS#4489749 MAXINE GOODHUE | 603.491.5806

Black Dog Farm

Gold Coast of Lake Sunapee

Secluded Country Retreat

A wonderfully modern farmhouse with barns sited on 130 acres. A true professional kitchen, massive masonry soapstone fireplace and views to Mount Sunapee and beyond.

Completely remodeled three season Vintage cottage and carriage house with Nantucket flair.

Come and enjoy the pristine water and sunsets while sitting on the porch or swimming on the amazing beach.

This 64 acre secluded wooded parcel with magnificent 180 degree ever changing views is a magical enclave tucked away from view on Tamworth’s famed Cleveland Hill, available for only the 4th time since 1750.

NEW LONDON, NH | $1,390,000 | MLS#4489351 STEPHANIE WHEELER | 603.344.9330

TAMWORTH, NH | $1,295,000 | MLS#4486869 STEVE PATRIQUIN | 603.387.2532

UNITY, NH | $2,750,000 | MLS#4472201 LINDA ROSENTHALL | 603.455.1252

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from the editor

Summer Is Here!

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ummer is the season I look forward to all year long. Time for T-shirts and sandals.

Time for spending as much time outside as possible—to soak up the warmth of the sun, to savor meals on the patio, to enjoy the fruits (both edible and not) of my

gardening labors. Time for kicking back.

One of my favorite places to relax is Squam Lake, where my husband and I keep our

boat. No matter how hectic life is, our stress melts away when we’re on Squam. There, we can focus on the natural beauty of the lake and its surroundings, the relaxing rhythm of the waves lapping at the side of the boat, the songs of the birds, and sightings of loons and eagles. Everything is better on Squam—even our picnic fare tastes better there!

We’re not the only ones in love with Squam Lake. A Massachusetts man who’d spent summer vacations in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region decided to build a four-season home on Squam, thanks to help from LDa Architecture & Interiors LLP in Cambridge, Massachusetts (page 58). The home has been “transformative” for the homeowner, his wife and three children, whom he hopes will spend time there with their children.

Summer is the

season to soak up

the warmth of the

sun, savor meals on the patio and relax on Squam Lake.

Another homeowner we met found the perfect spot on Lake Winnipesaukee to build his retreat (page 50). His real estate agent recommended builder Jon Lovering of Jonathan R. Lovering & Sons in Wolfeboro, who then suggested Lisa DeStefano of DeStefano Architects in Portsmouth. She rounded out the team with landscape architect Rob Hoover of HBLA Inc. in Portsmouth and interior designer Tracy Davis of Urban Dwellings in Portland, Maine. Their efforts were rewarded with an honorable mention for the New Hampshire Home 2016 Design Award for Home of the Year.

Last year’s winner of New Hampshire Home’s Home of the Year award is on Lake Sunapee, and was designed by Jeremy Bonin of Bonin Architects & Associates in New London and Meredith (page 42). A lake house should, for all intents and purposes, reference the lake, and our Design Awards judges noted that this home’s “interiors are well thought out with the primary living spaces located to take advantage of the serene water views.”

We also discovered a beautifully designed landscape on Lake Sunapee (page 36) that includes gardens and a waterfront space, created by landscape architect George Pellettieri, of Pellettieri Associates in Warner. And we met interior designer Jeannie Poore in Durham, who turned her designer’s eye and love of gardening to her outdoor spaces (page 78).

If you love gardens, don’t miss our preview of one that is on this summer’s Garden Conservancy Open Days tour in New Hampshire—garden designer Jenny Lee Hughes created a masterpiece at her home in Stoddard, which you can see on page 26 and in person on Saturday, August 20.

And for those of you who love the arts, don’t miss Medal Day at the MacDowell Colony in Peterborough on August 14—author Toni Morrison is the recipient of this year’s award.

If you go, make sure to visit MacDowell’s spectacular addition to the Savidge Library (page 86), designed by award-winning, New York City-based firm of Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects/Partners.

Here’s to a wonderful summer!

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letters from our readers

The Freemans’ new kitchen in the renovated ell.

Cynthia (left) and Candace Hosmer cutting flowers.

An updated ell

Your article about the Platt garden [The Evolution of a Notable Landscape, May/June 2016] is beautifully photographed and so delightfully well written. It was a pleasure working with you on it, and something I will be proud to share with friends and —Barbara Freeman in Newbury potential clients. (I’ve already been contacted by one of your readers!)

Wow!! We just got our copies of New Hampshire Home and never imagined we would be on the cover [An Antique House with a Modern Connection, May/June 2016]! It all looks beautiful—thank you!

Flowers, flowers and more flowers

My goodness—what bounty. You have certainly done us proud! Piscataqua Garden Club’s Contained and Arranged exhibit [Bouquets with Pizazz, May/June 2016] and the article on Braveboat Harbor Farm [Nurturing the Family Garden, May/June 2016] are all in the same issue. It’s a bit overwhelming, but so gently and beautifully done. How beautifully those special moments were captured—thank you and your staff for a wonderful issue!

—Cynthia Hosmer in York, Maine

Your article about our Cornish garden is excellent [The Evolution of a Notable Landscape, May/June 2016]! We were pleased to see those beautiful photos and to read all about our dedicated and fruitful efforts.

I think my favorite photo is the one between the two trees, taken from the entry.

I must walk there several times a day but have never quite focused on the way the limbs of those trees (one apple, one lilac) frame the view. Love it!

—Joan Platt in Cornish

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—Bill Noble in Norwich, Vermont

I am a subscriber to New Hampshire Home and eagerly await each issue. The magazine is a wonderful resource for places to visit in New Hampshire. I am a member of the Derry Garden Club, and we visited Bedrock Gardens in Lee last summer after seeing a calendar event in your magazine.

I will be bringing my latest copy of New Hampshire Home to the board meeting tomorrow to be sure everyone is aware of how wonderful it is.

—Barbara Fox in Derry

What a nice surprise to find a copy of New Hampshire Home in my mailbox this afternoon, and then to open it and see the beautiful spread on the flower/vessel show last summer [Bouquets with Pizazz, May/June 2016]. Those garden club members did some pretty spectacular arrangements, and I appreciate your including my work along with the group photo. It made my day! You are doing a great job with this magazine—the writing is good, the photos are beautiful. Now I can’t wait to get out in the garden.

—Don Williams in Deerfield

Thank you so much for the latest issue of New Hampshire Home. I loved the fabulous article on Cynthia Hosmer [Nurturing the Family Garden, May/June 2016] and the wonderful feature on Contained and Arranged [Bouquets with Pizazz, May/ June 2016]. You really do lovely work, and my husband and I will be taking out a subscription!

—Kimberly Devlin-Brytz in Hampton

A statue from Italy in the Platts’ garden.

We love hearing your thoughts about the stories we’ve published, and we’re always on the lookout for homes and gardens that might interest our readers. Write to us at Editor; New Hampshire Home; 150 Dow Street; Manchester, NH 03101; or e-mail editor@nhhomemagazine.com. We look forward to hearing from you! july/august 2016

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New Life for an Historic Home

Manchester Historic Association (MHA) board chair Matt Kfoury (left) presented the Homeowner’s Award to Elizabeth Bailey and Stephen Marcoullier during the MHA’s twenty-fourth annual Historic Preservation Awards held at Manchester Community College in May. The couple were recognized for the extraordinary renovation of their historic Union Street home in the Queen City. Photography courtesy of Tom Burke

Hidden Treasure

A newly discovered—and restored—painting by Edmund C. Tarbell was unveiled to a packed house at Discover Portsmouth in May by conservator Jeremy Fogg and Edmund C. Tarbell II, grandson of the painter (shown with the painting). The artist was a founder of the Boston School of Painting and summered in New Castle, which he later made his full-time home for more than thirty years until his death in 1938.

Photography courtesy of Raya Al-Hashmi

Artsy Space for Artists

The New Hampshire chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIANH) held its March chapter meeting at 3S Artspace in Portsmouth, which won an honorable mention in the 2016 AIANH Design Awards. This adaptive reuse project was a collaborative effort by Steve McHenry (left photo, left) of McHenry Architecture and Terrence Parker (right) of Terra Firma Landscape Architecture, both in Portsmouth, as well as others.

Among those touring the building were (right photo from left), Dennis Mires of Dennis Mires P.A. The Architects; Mark Goldstein of Milestone Engineering and Construction; Andi Axman, editor of New Hampshire Home; and Nancy Slate. Photography by John W. Hession

Three Cheers for Preservation!

A Dock for Everyone

Molly Bolster (left), executive director of the Gundalow Company, joined Portsmouth Mayor Jack Blalock in May for a “rope cutting” of the new Sheafe Warehouse Dock, one the few Americans with Disabilities Act–compliant docks on the city’s waterfront. The new dock improves access for people with mobility issues as they board the sixty-five-foot “floating classroom,” a gundalow named Piscataqua.

Photography courtesy of Michael Sterling

Two of the winning projects cited for their commitment to preservation by the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance at its annual awards presentation in May in Concord were the Town for Rumney for its addition to the Byron G. Merrill Library and the New Hampshire Historical Society for the rehabilitation of its building in Concord. Accepting the award for the Merrill Library were (left top photo, from left) Roger Daniels; Lorrie Eaton; Tom Wallace; Stacie Winsor; Lono Hunter; Susan Turbyne; Dennis Mires of Dennis Mires PA, The Architects; and preservation consultant Elizabeth Durfee Hengen.

Accepting the award for the New Hampshire Historical Society project were (left bottom photo, from left) Frank Lemay of Milestone Engineering & Construction, Inc.; Bill Dunlap, New Hampshire Historical Society president; and Gerry Blanchette and Steve Caulfield of The H. L. Turner Group, Inc. Photography courtesy of Steve Booth

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favorite finds

for outdoor living

Get comfy in the Larnaca Outdoor Teak Club Chair, crafted from solid teak and upholstered with stain-resistant Sunbrella canvas.

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Grace your patio, porch or high-traffic indoor areas with a hand-hooked, weather-resistant rug decorated with undersea treasures.

Garnet Hill pop-up store in Portsmouth, July 17–mid-August • www.garnethill.com

Dine in style at a table covered with Le Jacquard Francais Fleurs Gourmandes Peach Coated Tablecloth, made in France from 100 percent cotton damask with an acrylic coating for easy wipe-off. Matching napkins available.

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Cheer up your outdoor space with Lattice Ceramic Accent Tables, whose glazes can stand up to the summer sun.

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Stay cool and take a refreshing dip at home!

Soake Pools in Madbury • (603) 749-0665 • www.soakepools.com

Savor your outdoor meals on colorful Kaleidoscope Dinnerware, made from durable, BPA-free melamine.

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Enjoy outdoor dining on this classic, maintenance-free Adirondack-style table. Made in the United States; chairs sold separately.

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Put the shade where you need it with a tilting Crimson Stripe Round Market Umbrella, which comes in your choice of three finishes and ten fabrics. Umbrella stands sold separately.

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Step inside on to a doormat handmade from all-natural, 100 percent biodegradable coir derived from coconut shell husks.

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Home cooking with

mary ann esposito

A Bowlful of Cherries This all-around star of the summer garden is a perfect ingredient for the main course, salad or dessert.

A

couple of years ago, my hus-

with them, I managed to salvage a

band decided that we needed

woeful bowlful. I vowed that next year

some cherry trees, so we planted

would be different. I would be smarter

Queen Ann and Bing varieties with

than the birds—that would mean

great anticipation of a bountiful crop

planting enough cherry trees for them

to come in around the Fourth of July,

and me!

There are two types of cherries: sweet

which for me always signaled that cherries were in season. I also know that

and tart. The tart varieties are easier to

I have to be diligent and aware that

grow. Tart cherries are used for baking,

cherry season is as fleeting as a feather

especially for the ubiquitous cherry pie

in the wind.

and for making preserves. Sweet cher-

The first year, we saw lots of growth

ries, like the old-fashioned Bing cherries,

but few cherries. The following year, the

aren’t as disease-resistant as tart cherries

trees finally got serious, and plump-

but are the cherry of choice for most

looking cherries started to take shape,

people.

hanging from the tree limbs on thin

kept better watch than I had and kindly

stems. I calculated that in a couple of

left me the unripe ones along with

kitchen experimenting with cherries.

weeks, I would be harvesting the first of

the pits from the ripe ones they had

They make a great sauce for poultry

many homegrown cherries. On the ap-

enjoyed. This was war! My solution was

and pork, and they are an eye-popping

pointed picking day, I made my way up

to cover the trees with fine, green-mesh

addition in a summer salad. For an easy,

the hill, basket in hand with visions of

bird netting, which I reluctantly did

sweet confection that can double as part

munching on a bowlful of cold cherries

because it ruined the look of the trees.

of a summer brunch or a standalone des-

on the back porch later in the day.

Plus, by this point, most of the fruit

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A fruit and cheese plate is an elegant way to end a party or a great treat to yourself. And maybe you have noticed that many restaurants have adopted this European practice and offer cheese plates after the main meal. That is also tradition. Cherries and cheese are a natural combination. A cheese plate should involve at least four types of cheese, from soft to hard with various textures. Complement with seasonal fruits, and plain water crackers or small slices of baguettes. To serve four people, buy a half pound of each cheese and make sure to have it at room temperature before serving.

4 cups cherries: Bing, Queen Anne, Montmorency or a mix of these Water crackers or baguettes Cheese selection could include: • Aged: cheddar, compté, gouda • Soft: camembert, Brie, taleggio • Firm: Parmigiano-Reggiano, manchego, pecorino • Blue: gorgonzola dolce, stilton 1. Arrange all on a plate and serve.

Recipe courtesy of Mary Ann Esposito

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Cherry Claflouti Ser v es 6

A claflouti is a rustic French pancake of sorts usually filled with fresh fruit, such as peaches, apricots or cherries. Baked in a skillet, a claflouti is usually served as a warm dessert with a dusting of confectioners’ sugar.

2 tablespoons butter 2½ cups pitted fresh cherries, cut in half 3 large eggs ½ cup milk ½ cup light cream ½ cup sugar ½ teaspoon almond extract Pinch of salt ½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour Confectioners’ sugar for dusting

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1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Melt the butter in a nine- or ten-inch cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Brush the pan evenly with the butter and arrange the cherries cut side down in the pan. Set aside.

2. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, almond extract and salt until smooth.

Whisk in the flour until combined and pour the mixture evenly over the cherries.

3. Bake for about 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and puffed looking. Remove from oven; the claflouti will collapse as it cools. When still warm, sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar and cut into wedges to serve.

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Very Cherry Berry Salad

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Grab them while you can! That is how I feel about cherries, and I keep bowlfuls at all times during the season. Cherries are a great snack as is— munched on cold from the refrigerator­­—but they also take over the spotlight in this gorgeous refreshing summer salad.

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1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/3 cup warm honey ¼ teaspoon salt 2 cups Bing cherries, pitted 2 cups Queen Ann cherries, pitted 1 cup blueberries 1 cup raspberries ¼ cup minced fresh mint leaves

1. To make the dressing, combine the lemon juice, honey and salt in a jar and shake well. Set aside.

2. In a bowl, combine the cherries, blueberries and raspberries. Add the dressing and toss gently so as not to mash the berries. Sprinkle the mint over the salad and toss again.

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Pork Chops with Bing Cherry Sauce Ser v es 4 This easy-to-make Bing cherry sauce is great on pork chops, turkey and chicken cutlets.

Salt and pepper, to taste 4 one-inch-thick, center-cut, bone-in pork chops 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium Vidalia onion, peeled and chopped 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 cup halved bing cherries, pits and stems removed 1. Combine the salt and pepper. Rub the pork chops on both sides with the salt mixture and set aside.

2. Heat the butter in a sauté pan large enough to hold the pork chops without crowding them. Cook the pork chops on both sides over medium-high heat until nicely browned, then transfer to a side dish. Cover and keep warm.

3. In the pan drippings, cook the onion until soft (add additional butter if needed). Then, raise the heat and stir in the vinegar, allowing most of it to evaporate. Lower the heat to medium, stir in the cherries, cover and cook over low heat until they soften, about 3 minutes.

4. Spoon some of the sauce over the pork chops and serve.

Recipe courtesy of Mary Ann Esposito

Fourth of July Cherry Pie

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Nothing says summer like a tart cherry pie served with a generous ball of vanilla ice cream. I especially crave it on the Fourth of July when cherries are at the height of their season. You need about 250 cherries to make a nine-inch pie and at least three pairs of hands. Or you can buy frozen tart cherries, or use jarred or canned.

21/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 cup almond flour 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided 1 teaspoon salt 1 stick frozen butter 8 tablespoons cold, solid vegetable shortening, cut into small bits 4–5 tablespoons ice water, divided 6 cups (2 pounds) frozen tart cherries or equal amount canned or jarred Juice and zest of one lemon 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 large egg 1 tablespoon milk Coarse white sugar for sprinkling on crust 24 | New Hampshire Home

1. Combine the flours, 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar and salt in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse to combine.

2. Grate the butter on a stand cheese grater. Add the butter and shortening to the flour mixture, and pulse to combine (don’t over pulse or the dough will be tough). Add the water through the feed tube 1 tablespoon at a time until a ball begins to form. When you can pinch a small amount of dough between your fingers without it falling apart, you have added enough water. Wrap and refrigerate dough for 1 hour or overnight.

3. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Divide the dough in half and roll one half between two sheets of lightly floured parchment paper into a 12-inch circle. Remove the top sheet of parchment paper, flip the dough into a pie dish and carefully remove the remaining sheet of parchment paper.

Repeat the process with second sheet of dough and refrigerate until the pie is filled.

4. Combine the cherries with 1 cup of granulated sugar, lemon juice and zest, almond extract, and cornstarch. Pour the mixture into pie shell. Top with the second sheet of dough and trim the edges.

5. Beat the egg with the milk. Brush the top crust with the egg mixture, and sprinkle the top evenly with the coarse sugar. Place the pie on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 35–45 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool to room temperature before serving.

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master of her craft

Center Pond Farm in Stoddard is the home of landscape designer Jenny Lee Hughes and her husband Edward Yoxen. Inviting gardens designed and planted by Hughes cascade on the south-facing slope away from the house.

A Garden of One’s Own A landscape

designer creates a masterpiece at home.

U

nlike the shoemaker’s children who

masterpiece. Looking from the house, which

might go barefoot, the garden of a

Hughes describes as Greek Revival-ish, there’s

landscape designer is usually a show-

a view of the whole garden, sheep pasture,

piece. Center Pond Farm in Stoddard, the home of Edward Yoxen and garden designer

neighboring Center Pond and distant hills.

The upper terrace has a Mediterranean feel

Jenny Lee Hughes, is a proving ground for her

with stone-lined paths and a peastone walk-

design ideas and a second chance for some of

way. Here plants such as lavender, cardoon,

her clients’ unwanted plants. “Having a private

thyme and artichokes thrive in the warmth

place to experiment with plants and combina-

radiated from the hardscape. Hughes lets

tions of plants is important,” says Hughes, who poppies and a broad-leaved arugula self-seed has been designing gardens since 1984.

It has been said that all gardening is

among the stones. More herbs— including parsley, dill, Thai basil, oregano,

landscape painting, and upon setting foot in

rue and tarragon—intermingle with lamium,

this garden, it’s as if you have stepped into a

cabbages, rose campion and broccoli. Kiwi

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july/august 2016

vines flank the entry archway, and heat-

ry in Acworth, and the steps are part of

rhododendrons and yews attract deer

loving vegetables (such as squash and

an old house foundation. Some of the

big time,” she says.

corn) grow in the rich soil next to the

stones even have fossils in them.” Over

garage. The lower terrace is carpeted

the years, Yoxen and Hughes have had

Incorporating vegetable gardens

with more varieties of thyme; beds of

various people help with stonework,

Plantings of ‘Bright Lights’ chard grow

breadseed poppies, black-eyed Susans

including Errol Cousins of Stoddard

in an upper bed next to the steps,

and salvias are edged with boxwood.

and Bob Taylor of Taylor Land Services

bringing the colorful vegetables to eye

in Peterborough.

level. The chard looks right at home

Gardens flow down the south-facing slope—a blend of foliage textures and

Wide mown paths and stone-paved

among the ornamentals. Throughout

colors with pops of bloom to draw the

walkways lead through the gardens

the gardens, vegetables are not segre-

eye; there’s white phlox, bright orange

from one lush planting to the next.

gated but interplanted with perennials,

crocosmia ‘Lucifer’, purple Verbena

There is a balanced mix of small trees,

fruits and annuals; Hughes says she

bonariensis and pink nicotiana to name

evergreens, flowering and fruiting

appreciates the beauty of the vegeta-

just a few. “Every year I like different

shrubs, perennials, vegetables and

bles’ colors and textural qualities.

colors,” Hughes says.

annuals. Several pairs of tall arborvitae

The vegetable garden has many raised

‘DeGroot’s Spire’ (Thuja occidentalis)

beds filled with a mix of garlic, cole

stand like sentinels, marking the major

crops, purple phlox, leeks, agastache,

The stonework is quite extensive, tam-

path from the house to the lower

tomatoes, blue balloon flower, celeriac,

ing the slope near the house. “We used

gardens.

callaloo (a tangy spinach-like green

Outlining their work

up the piles of rocks that were in the

Many of the gardens are edged with

popular in the Caribbean), eggplant,

field,” Hughes says, “and now we use a

boxwoods, an evergreen shrub Hughes

peppers, echinacea, lima beans, Asian

mix of stones. Some are from the quar-

prefers. “They are less trouble than

greens and Jacob’s cattle beans.

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Breadseed poppies and helenium ‘Mardi Gras’ make an eye-catching combination.

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It is companion planting at its best.

Zinnias grow with the pole beans, ageratum near the watermelons, nigella pods next to the squash. “It’s good for pollination to have a mix of blossoms that attracts the bees,” says Hughes.

As one crop is harvested, Yoxen and Hughes replant to keep the garden productive from spring through late frosts. Yoxen does a lot of work harvesting and putting up vegetables, along with any tractor work, pruning and other farm chores.

The trees Espaliered fruit trees act as fencing around many of the vegetables beds and need a lot of pruning to keep them in shape. “The apples are so productive!” says Hughes.

Along with the espaliered fruit, Hughes and Yoxen also have a small orchard. “We bought the plants as whips a long time ago,” she explains.

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Jenny Lee Hughes feels that gardens have an uplifting effect on people. From these chairs, she can sit and watch the sheep grazing in the lower pasture.

Macoun, Braeburn, Cortland, Liberty and Wealthy; Red Haven and Reliance peaches; Bartlett, Bosc and Seckel pears; Mount Royal plums; and Montmorency and Stella cherries growing along with Tina and Centennial crabapples.

Hughes confesses to a love of trees and has many beautiful specimens, including Japanese Snowbell (Styrax japonica); purple-leaf weeping European beech (Fagus sylvatica); ‘Purpurea Pendula’, an upright beech with burgundy foliage called ‘Red Obelisk’; graceful, arching branches of weeping honey locust (Gleditsia); sumac ‘Tiger Eyes’ (Rhus typhina) with lacy yellow foliage; A mix of late-blooming plants keeps the gardens colorful all season long.

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The addition of many flowers and clipped boxwood hedges elevates the vegetable garden to a more sophisticated level.

red leaves; and a paperbark maple (Acer griseum) that has exfoliating, cinnamon-red bark. Hughes grows several Japanese maples, including red laceleaf ‘Inaba Shidare’; both golden ‘Aureum’ and green ‘Aconitifolium’ full-moon maples (Acer japonicum); ‘Viridis’, a weeping green laceleaf; and deep red ‘Sherwood Flame’ (Acer palmatum).

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Garden Conservancy Open Days If you would like to visit Jenny Lee Hughes’s garden at Center Pond Farm and other outstanding private gardens, this summer is your chance. The Garden Conservancy Open Days will host tours of six gardens in the Monadnock Region on Saturday, August 20, and four gardens in western New Hampshire and southern Vermont on Sunday, August 21. Hours vary by garden, but most are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to each garden is $7.

Growing and sharing In the pasture below the garden, Hughes has a flock of Romney sheep.

Along with producing wonderfully soft wool, they produce lots of manure that she uses to enrich her planting beds. Hughes took the sheep

To get your gardening juices flowing, on Friday, August 19, author and garden expert Paige Dickey will speak about “Outstanding American Gardens: A Celebration—25 Years of the Garden Conservancy.” The lecture begins at 7 p.m. in Bass Hall at the Monadnock Center for History and Culture in Peterborough. There is a $10 fee, and a book signing will follow.

when her elderly parents could no

This year, the garden tours feature talks called “Experts in the Garden”:

room for them here,” Hughes says.

• On Saturday, August 20, “The Man in the Red Suspenders,” also known as Roger Swain, will be on hand at Juniper Hill Farm in Francestown from 10-11:30 a.m. for a garden Q&A.

“Growing up, I didn’t appreciate all

• On Saturday, August 20, Tovah Martin will present “The Nostril Chronicles: Fragrance in the Garden” at 3 p.m. at the Center Pond Farm garden in Stoddard. Since Jenny Lee Hughes has an abundance of plants with fragrant foliage or flowers, there will be lots to talk about. Come and learn from the experts about ramping up the fragrance quotient in your garden.

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• On Sunday, August 21, Gordon and Mary Hayward will present a “Walking Design Workshop” at their garden in Westminster, Vermont, at 4 p.m. Please note that pre-registration is required for the workshop, and there is a fee. This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to learn about design from this extraordinary couple.

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longer care for them. “My mom had put her heart and soul into breeding this herd of Romneys, and we had

the time she spent on her sheep, but I Hughes has gardened here since 2006. “It is nice to have my own garden after having gardened for other people for years,” she says. “But designing is harder to do for yourself; I like to bounce ideas off people. I like my clients; working with them enables me to have different gardens, and having restrictions can bring about great results. If I have a client who isn’t sure of what they want, it is easier to figure out what they would like once I get to know them.

It is harder to know your own personality.”

The gardens at Center Pond Farm are a reflection of this talented woman’s personality and love of plants.

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The Vernis’ resplendent garden—with black-eyed Susans in the foreground, and ‘Karl Foerster’ reed grass and dwarf maiden grasses beyond—slopes down to their dock on Lake Sunapee. The two container gardens hold purple fountain grass, verbena, million bells and licorice plants.

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hen Ralph and Kathy Verni built a vacation home on Lake Sunapee eight years ago, they entered

the color and textures of the garden.”

The Vernis’ back yard is large—ten thousand square feet—but, due their home’s

a long-term relationship with their landscape

proximity to the lake, state environmental

architect, George Pellettieri, of Pellettieri As-

regulations prohibit a traditional lawn (a

sociates, Inc. in Warner. Looking over their

large lawn requires maintenance practices

resplendent lakefront gardens, the benefits of

that affect water quality). The couple was

that relationship are obvious.

sensitive to using native plantings to protect

“We’re fortunate that George was recom-

the shoreline and enhance its natural beauty.

mended to us by our architect,” Ralph says.

“Our original plan was to have something

“He and his team designed our gardens,

that required modest upkeep, and used

maintain them and make changes when

native plants or ones that would flourish

necessary. People remark all the time on

in that environment,” Ralph says.

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Pellettieri understands the state’s environmental restrictions on water-

privacy from the road leading to the house and to shelter other areas of the

front property: he was among the

yard. To address

professionals who originally reviewed

water runoff from the house and

the New Hampshire Department of

driveway, a rainwater garden—a

Environmental Services’ construction

depressed area containing hardy

regulations. The guidelines control

native plants—was created on the

construction near lakes and rivers to

southwest side of the house. This gar-

prevent erosion and protect water

den naturally filters water, allowing

quality. “We take them seriously,” he

it to percolate into the ground and

says. “We educate all of our clients on

disperse, preventing soil erosion.

the advantages and disadvantages of their sites.”

Pellettieri wanted to preserve

The Vernis’ expansive gardens— a mix of blooming perennials and ornamental shrubs—provide color

and enhance the Vernis’ lake views

three seasons a year. Pellettieri pur-

while also protecting the shorefront.

posely selected plants that wouldn’t

His landscape plan factored in the

interfere with the couple’s views of the

property’s steep hillside location,

lake from their home. Shrubs such as

and he selected plants and trees that

low-bush blueberries provide ground-

would best keep the yard intact. The

cover and prevent erosion. Native

property already had a good mix of

plants—such as witch hazel, winter-

evergreens—such as native hemlock,

berry, black-eyed Susans, geraniums,

and white and red pine trees—as well

Shasta daisies, different varieties of

as maples, oaks and birches. Pellett-

hostas and ornamental grasses—add

ieri’s team added more trees to provide

beauty while preventing weed growth

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Above: Surrounded by high- and low-bush blueberries, various perennials and ornamental grasses, the screened porch blends in with its natural surroundings.

A fieldstone walk leads into the back yard and down to the lake.

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Garden maintenance is simple. A drip-system irrigation using recycled lake water keeps the garden flourishing, and the perennials can easily be divided and moved when necessary.

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The back yard is filled with perennials, including black-eyed Susans, geraniums, Shasta daisies and stately ornamental grasses.

steps enabling easy access to the water.

The beach isn’t eroded by waterfront waves and its impact on the environment is minimal (“Even heavy rains won’t wash away the sand,” Pellettieri says). Surrounded by native trees, evergreen shrubs and flowers, the beach is private and sheltered from wind. It’s Kathy’s favorite spot to relax. “In the middle of summer, there’s nothing nicer than sitting on that beach,” she says.

Their perfect getaway spot Now, with last year’s addition of a hot tub abutting their back deck, the Vernis have what they consider their perfect getaway. Working with Pellettieri to create their dream landscape—from relaxing in the hot tub to meandering through the garden to the lake—has been “better than great,” Ralph says.

“I enjoy sitting on the back porch and deck, looking out over the garden and seeing it change through the seasons.

It’s wonderful.”

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LakesÄąde the ultimate

house

The traditional and the sophisticated come together on Lake Sunapee.

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The living room of Birch Bay House, which won the 2015 New Hampshire Home Design Award for Home of the Year, is a serene space that looks out onto Lake Sunapee.

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O The view from the lake is of a classic, inviting lake house with graceful lines and numerous windows.

Jeremy Bonin of Bonin Architects & Associates in New London and Meredith designed the house, which was built by Jay Tucker of Old Hampshire Designs in New London. Peter Schiess of Landforms in Bow did the landscaping.

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On a quiet cove of Lake Sunapee stands a

The couple who commissioned Bonin Archi-

house that is a study in pleasing contrasts, designed

tects & Associates to design this house several

by Jeremy Bonin of Bonin Architects & Associates in

years ago (it was finished in 2013) wanted a retreat

New London and Meredith.

that offered privacy while also connecting to the

On the outside, Birch Bay House is a classic,

lake with views and easy access. The homeowners

though exceptionally well-designed, cedar-

wanted a comfortable house with multiple gath-

shingled lake house with dark gray trim and

ering places for entertaining friends and family.

fieldstone accents. Inside, its light and sophisti-

The owners had practical goals as well: energy ef-

cated rooms hint at warmer climes, with ten-foot

ficiency and the option of one-floor living so they

coffered ceilings, numerous high windows and a

would be able to “age in” to the house.

design palette of warm neutrals. The overall effect

The resulting five-thousand-square-foot, two-

is so successful that in 2015, the house won the

story dwelling looks onto the lake, over a lawn

New Hampshire Home Design Award for Home of

that slopes gently to the water. Doors from both

the Year; the judges praised its “calm and clean

the living room and the master bedroom open to

ambiance” and called it the “ultimate lakeside

a curved stone patio that transitions the inside

residence and retreat.”

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entertainment room. Nearly every room in the house has a water view.

The interior is crisply finished with much attention to detail, including painted poplar trim with plaster walls; stained cherry accents; stained floors made from local white oak; and granite and marble countertops. The bathrooms and mudroom have porcelain tile. One of the most striking aspects of the interior is the coffered ceiling, with

Members of the design team included, from left: project manager Bill Andrews of Old Hampshire Designs in New London; Jay Tucker, president of Old Hampshire Designs; Mark Belaire of Crown Point Cabinetry in Claremont; and Jeremy Bonin of Bonin Architects & Associates in New London and Meredith.

the innermost squares painted a soft gray to complement the shades of white employed elsewhere.

A New England team The team involved with the house included Bonin; builder Jay Tucker of Old Hampshire Designs in New London; Christine Kelly of Christine Kelly Interiors in Darien, Connecticut; and landscaper Peter Schiess of Landforms in Bow. Bonin and his winds through the lawn from the house to a small

group collaborated in depth with the clients to

wooden boat dock. Mature trees on the property

create an exterior that addressed not only the lake

provide shade and privacy; stone walls and a va-

but the context of houses on Lake Sunapee, while

riety of plantings, including rhododendrons and

also incorporating the light and airy interior with

various evergreens, create a natural and intimate

detailed finishing.

outdoor living space. A screened-in porch also extends the livable area in pleasant weather.

Tucker describes the project as a particularly enjoyable one, in large part because the clients,

The house has four bedrooms—a master on

architect and others all worked well together—“it

the ground floor and three upstairs. Downstairs,

was a great fit,” he says. The homeowners concur:

there is an open kitchen/dining area, a living

”We had a wonderful experience working with

room, the wife’s office, a laundry area, and a

Jeremy, Jay, Christine and Peter, as well as with

mudroom that connects to the front entry and

Bill Andrews of Old Hampshire Design. We were

lakeside of the house. Upstairs, in addition to the

astonished that building a house could be such a

guest rooms, there are a yoga room and a small

pleasant experience.”

sitting area. Above the three-car garage and acces-

Tucker says he particularly liked producing all

sible through a separate staircase is an office and

the fine detail—from the trimwork on the outside

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An open kitchen (with white painted cabinetry from Crown Point Cabinetry in Claremont) and dining room area offer outdoor views to cooks and diners alike.

of the house to the coffered ceilings and built-in

to be a focal point of the design, Kelly explains.

cabinets inside. The main challenge, he says, had

To harmonize with those views and keep the

to do with the house being near lake level, which

overall feel relaxed and fresh, she used a neutral

required some creative engineering to reach the

palette for the upholstered furniture and rugs.

desired basement height.

Some warm wood items (such as the dining room

For decorative elements, the homeowners de-

table) and wrought-iron pieces (such as the light

cided to work with Kelly because they knew her—

fixtures) provide a subtle graphic look. “There’s a

she had done the interior design for their home in

little bit of the old mixed with a bit of the new,”

Connecticut about fifteen years earlier. Kelly and

Kelly says. The overall result is tranquil and

the wife clicked in terms of their aesthetic sensi-

sophisticated.

bility. “We were a perfect match,” Kelly says.

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One of Kelly’s favorite rooms is the first-floor

Kelly describes their initial visit to the house:

master bedroom, which has tall windows on ei-

“When we first drove up, our impression was

ther side of a glass door that opens onto the pa-

‘serene and peaceful,’” she says. With so many

tio overlooking the lake. Near the foot of the bed,

windows offering views of the lake, sky and sur-

two comfortable easy chairs face the lake. “It’s a

rounding trees, the outdoors was definitely going

wonderful, relaxing setting to sit and have coffee july/august 2016

in the morning,” Kelly says. She notes that this

facing the lake—has a dark gray soapstone fire-

is the only room in the house that has window

place that contrasts pleasingly with the neutral

treatments. The curtains slide all the way to the

palette throughout most of the rest of the room.

window frames so they don’t block the view but

The living room’s cream-and-buff rug was custom-

can be closed for privacy as needed. Barn-style

made for the clients by Stark Carpet in New York

glass doors with diamond-shaped panes between

City. The rug is a mixture of wool and silk that is

the room and the rest of the house provide an ex-

very durable, according to Kelly, who tried to use

pansive feeling when open, but can be shut for

sturdy fabrics and floor coverings throughout, in

privacy as well.

keeping with the needs of a lake house.

The master bathroom is tiled in several neutral

The kitchen—which has a large center island

shades, with contrasting panels of smaller tiles in

with both work space and seating—features white

slightly darker shades for decoration. The tub is in

painted cabinetry from Crown Point Cabinetry

an alcove with a curved ceiling that sets the area

in Claremont. Three slender pendant lights over

off as its own serene space.

the island help separate the kitchen from the din-

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A large center island in the kitchen provides work space as well as seating.

ing area, though both share an open space with a view of the lake.

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Upstairs there is a large, simply furnished room with plenty of natural light that is designed for yoga, and three guest rooms—one a master with its own bathroom. These guest rooms all have built-in shelves and drawers in the closets. A small, welcoming sitting area off the upstairs hall provides a spot for informal gathering, TV watching or reading. Above the three-car garage and accessible by a separate staircase is the husband’s office as well as an entertainment room with large flat-screen TV and plenty of comfortable seating, plus a wet bar.

Thinking long-term One of the features the homeowners requested was one-floor living in case they should need that in the future. With the master bedroom suite and an enclosed washer/dryer laundry area on the ground floor, the home is designed for aging in place.

Another forward-thinking aspect of the house is its energy efficiency. It is built with a hybrid Above: Sliding doors divide the master bedroom from the rest of the house.

Top: The master bedroom is on the ground floor and includes a seating area (in foreground) looking out at the water. The room is one the favorite spaces of designer Christine Kelly of Christine Kelly Interiors in Darien, Connecticut.

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(closed cell foam and blown-in fiberglass insulation) high R-value configuration and an air-sealed envelope. The HVAC system includes low-velocity heating and cooling run by a ground-source heat july/august 2016

pump; hybrid, domestic hot-water heaters; and a balanced, heat-recovery ventilation system.

The great outdoors A lake house should address the lake, and Birch

He used a wide variety of plantings in the flowerbeds, including hostas, phlox, lilies, coneflowers and coral bells. “The garden was designed to have color from early spring to late fall, and it works well,” he says.

Bay House does this superbly. As the judges in the

Birch Bay House is an excellent example of

New Hampshire Home Design Awards wrote: “There

a home designed in a traditional but not staid

is a nice series of spaces on the lakeside that pro-

fashion. It surprises, but gently. “The exterior is

vide varying degrees of shelter and privacy while

a Shingle style. It has that lake look,” Tucker says.

[the homeowners are] enjoying the day and eve-

“Inside, it’s very finely detailed, and light and

ning outdoors. The interiors are well thought out

white. The very high ceilings create an airy feel-

with the primary living spaces located to take ad-

ing, almost like you’d find in the tropics.”

vantage of the serene water views.”

The stone patio overlooking the lake is perhaps the most appealing spot of all. This was in-

Left: Decorative tile elements create a pleasing contrast in the master bathroom.

Right: The tub in the master bathroom resides in its own alcove.

It’s an easy, breezy getaway that maximizes its lakeside location with stunning views and soothing interiors.

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stalled by Landforms. “The homeowners wanted a big patio with a built-in grill area,” Schiess says.

“They like to cook.”

Both the patio and the walkway to the water incorporated pervious materials designed to handle water and drainage, he explains. Schiess also did the plantings, working around mature trees on the property as much as possible as well

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as strategically placing some evergreens to provide

Old Hampshire Designs (603) 526-6945 www.oldhampshiredesigns.com

privacy and focus the views.

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on the lake

The 2016 winner of the New Hampshire chapter of the American Institute of Architects People’s Choice Award, along with an honorable mention for New Hampshire Home 2016 Design Awards Home of the Year, is the result of inspired collaboration.

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For generations, Lake Winnipesauke has been a destination for those who want to be rejuvenated and restored. Around the lake, the light is extra bright, and on sunny days, the water sparkles. Often on summer afternoons, a breeze kicks up little white caps that curl and break down the lake’s middle expanse.

One homeowner had that picture in mind when

a real estate agent told him about a house for sale in a cove. The homeowner acted promptly, bought the

house and then the adjacent house as well.

But the big decision was not just the house site.

The homeowner liked the tennis club in Wolfeboro as well as the downtown with its shops and restaurants. Nearby he’d found trails to hike and bike, and he enjoyed exploring the lake by boat. During his vacation stays, he’d met a great group of people. The community was welcoming, and he felt at home.

Wolfeboro was right for him.

Building a new house presented him with a creative challenge, and it was one he embraced. A self described “lake guy,” the homeowner had a vision.

“For example, I knew I wanted the bedroom on the east side, to wake up with the sun. In the summer, it makes sense for a house to face north. It’s cooler.

I wanted a house that was livable on a small scale, but also one that could comfortably accommodate friends and family. New Hampshire summers have great days when you can open up the windows. I like to grill outside. Still I wanted the option of protection. So, some version of a screened-in porch was what I had in mind.”

When his real estate agent recommended builder Jon Lovering of Jonathan R. Lovering & Sons in Wolfeboro, one of the premier builders on the lake, the homeowner trusted her. The homeowner also wanted an architect who was highly collaborative. Lovering recommended Lisa DeStefano of DeStefano Architects in Portsmouth. After just one meeting, the homeowner was on board.

Then DeStefano recommended landscape architect Rob Hoover of HBLA Inc. in Portsmouth and interior designer Tracy Davis of Urban Dwellings in Portland,

Seen from the lake in the evening, the house has a soft welcoming glow. Designed by Lisa DeStefano of DeStefano Architects in Portsmouth to complement the tall trees along the shoreline, the house is both open and sheltered. The wide, curved, wraparound patio includes a hot tub and outdoor fireplace.

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Anchored by stonework along the foundation, the house, as seen from the street, is pleasantly formal.

Slight upward curves over windows and at the base of each corner balance the steep rooflines. Dormers and decorative details— from siding, to roof brackets, to quoins—create further visual interest.

Maine. This stellar group became the homeown-

house, which looks traditional from its street en-

er’s core team along with Lovering’s highly skilled

trance. A large, curved copper arch over the door,

subcontractors.

topped by a shingled peak centered with a small

Assembling a team

orative brackets and quoins create further visual

“I met the homeowner in December 2013,”

interest, and the two wings have two matching

DeStefano says. “The next time we met, I was

dormers. Two low stone walls define the entry gar-

presenting a plan. Ninety percent of the time, we

den. Yet walking in the front door, the house feels

worked remotely. It was a tight schedule because

intimate and surprisingly informal. “That’s right,”

the homeowner wanted to begin work that spring.

DeStefano says with a laugh. “It’s a lake house.”

But everyone on the team was totally vested in

Straight ahead, in the two-story great room

making it happen. The great thing about the

with bay windows is an exhilarating view of the

homeowner was his focus on the project. He was

lake. Anchoring this view are two massive, parallel

excited for the calls, and responded with thought-

fieldstone fireplaces. The house is high enough to

ful and concise questions.”

see a far distance, but it’s just a short stroll down

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porthole window, is pleasantly symmetrical. Dec-

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The entryway’s curved copper roof is dramatic, while two low stone walls open up to an intimate garden entry.

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With no screens to cloud the view or impede a breeze, the summer room’s custom windows can be manually folded up to fit, accordion-style, into a pocket. If the bugs do come out, the window screens are motorized.

Site is everything

simple metaphor—how water moves when you

Hoover created the site plan. “I worked on ev-

drop a pebble in it. The result was three sinuous

erything from the foundation outward,” he says.

walls capped with bluestone that undulate around

“First, we really wanted to nestle the house into

the house. Each level has its own plantings, and a

the landscape. But the big challenge was the steep

curved stair connects the wide patio, which wraps

change of grade, about twelve feet or so, over

around the house, to lake level.

a very short space. How do you make up that

“I provided the design, and drafted and

change of grade, yet make it very personal and

redrafted until we got it,” Hoover says. “Then

have it feel comfortable?”

I turned the plans over to the homeowner

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and builder to further refine the design as it was built.” july/august 2016

Elegant paneling and a curved, vaulted ceiling painted in a warm buff shade give the great room its airy feel. The grandfather clock sets a comfortable human scale for the conversational seating area.

Seeing inside and outside “Lisa provided us with great bones,” says interior designer Davis. “She had a vision for the great room and, most important, how that room should feel emotionally.”

Pulling from the seasonal tapestry of the lake, surrounding woods and mountains, Davis developed an understated color palette. She used these colors throughout, varying the textures, materials, prints and paints. For example, the soft gray used to glaze the white paneling throughnhhomemagazine.com

From the dining room, two fireplaces can be seen along one axis, one to the east in the summer room (shown here), and one to the west in the great room.

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The team chose red birch for the flooring and walnut for an inlay border in the great room.

Mahogany was stipulated for the banister and its hand-carved newel post, adding a traditional and elegant focal point.

A summer room DeStefano designed the summer room to meet and exceed the homeowner’s expectations. In that room, a custom window system can be slid to fold up accordion-style and fit into wall pockets. The window screens are motorized, and a recessed all-weather TV screen can be accessed with the touch of a button. There’s a fireplace and a grill.

Davis’s palette in the summer room reflects that of old-time lake camps. The green walls, rich natural wood, granite tiles and fieldstone fireplace Above: A curved marble counter with a beautifully crafted curved cabinet defines the kitchen in a space that’s open to the great room and the dining room.

Top: The team—homeowner, architect, builder, interior designer and mason—met often to choose just the right stones for this fireplace in the great room. The colors of these stones are seen throughout the house.

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out the house is present in furniture fabrics, the

almost complete the look. But it’s the vivid carpet

summer room’s granite floor tiles and a plush

that grounds the space.

bedroom rug; the same color is applied dra-

Leading out to the patio is a small spa area,

matically as a gray border on the sheer curtains

which includes a hot tub and access to an out-

in the great room. “Oh that,” Davis says. “I want-

door/indoor shower adjacent to the master bed-

ed to echo the gray tree trunks just outside of

room suite. Tucked into the suite is a small master

those windows.”

The team would often gather to discuss decisions and met with mason Michael DelSesto

den near the summer room with close access to the kitchen, realizing the homeowner’s vision of a house that can “get small.”

of Hayden Hillsgrove Stone Masonry, Inc. in

The home’s west wing features a cozy media

Moultonborough to handpick fieldstones for the

room and an upstairs guest suite that can accom-

chimneys, choosing warm buff and gray shades.

modate a whole family. july/august 2016

Details, details Lovering’s cell phone rings just like an oldfashioned black rotary dial phone. And, it rings often.

Lovering takes it all in stride and never loses focus as he describes various features. “It’s the details that make the difference,” he says.

For example: In the entrance, he points out the curve of the roof dormers and the uptick on the house’s corners above the stone foundation. In the great room, he draws attention to the glazing and curved, vaulted ceiling. The kitchen cabinetry curves as well, and the marble counters are double thick with a profiled edge. A floral mosaic in a guest bathroom is an unexpected delight. In the basement, Lovering explains how the geothermal system works, along with the radiant flooring and soundproofing. As one of his subcontractors said: “Jon is a great builder to work for. He really orchestrates the whole project so that every step is timed appropriately. He expects quality work.”

Behind the scenes, Lovering’s wife, Pat, runs the office, following up on schedules and everything else.

“Pat is Jon’s left hand and his right hand,” DeStefano says. Lovering smiles and agrees.

As the homeowner reflects on his new house, he clearly has tremendous enthusiasm. As envisioned, his lake house harmonizes with the cove. With its thoughtfully designed spaces, he can share his home with friends and family, and he can also choose to live more quietly, all in tune with the seasons. nhhomemagazine.com

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Photography by Matt Fassett

Top: This comfy room is perfect for a movie night or just socializing with friends and family. Here are new variations on styles seen throughout the house: the big four-paned windows, warm earth tones and a paneling design.

Above: The homeowners (far right) worked closely with the design team, which included, from left: interior designer Tracy Davis of Urban Dwellings in Portland, Maine; general contractor Jon Lovering of Jonathan R. Lovering & Sons Builders in Wolfeboro; architect Lisa DeStefano of DeStefano Architects in Portsmouth; and landscape architect Rob Hoover of HBLA Inc. in Portsmouth.

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a waterside

Retreat

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Nestled in the unspoiled landscape surrounding Squam Lake is a playful, four-season vacation home that’s perfect for its owners and their children, as well as extended family and friends.

Architect Treffle LaFleche’s design for this Squam Lake home combines a traditional New England aesthetic with modern appeal.

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The home opens up visually out back, facing the lake. The house is designed in four separate sections: from right to left, the sunporch, the kitchen/ dining area, a central hallway connecting the upstairs and downstairs, and the family room.

The low-maintenance landscaping and firepit,

by Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC, accomodates the active family.

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Summers are for creating memories; summer

listened to what we wanted,” the husband says.

homes are places for making them. A Massachusetts

“He has a great way of telling stories about how

family sought both on the shores of New Hamp-

to use a space. They make you understand what

shire’s Squam Lake.

needs to be there for it to work.”

Inspired by the husband’s childhood vacations

For LaFleche, the challenge was designing a

in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, the couple

home that satisfied the wife’s desire for light and

found an existing home in Center Harbor that

expansive lake views as well as the husband’s

was built in the 1970s. They spent one summer

vision of a New England-style retreat. The home

there before deciding new construction better

also needed to fit its natural setting while offering

met their needs and hired Treffle LaFleche of LDa

modern comforts for the couple and their three

Architecture & Interiors LLP in Cambridge, Mas-

children—ages thirteen, nine and six—as well as

sachusetts, to design a new home. “Treffle really

extended family and friends. “Most people don’t july/august 2016

have time to take long vacations,” LaFleche says.

the winter, often in subzero temperatures. “But it

“They want to be comfortable and have the mod-

was a great project to work on.”

ern conveniences of their everyday residences.”

Builder Jim DePaolo of Denali Construction

A playful layout

in North Reading, Massachusetts, worked close-

The four-bedroom home cheerily combines tra-

ly with LaFleche’s project manager, Carter Wil-

ditional New England style with a contemporary

liams, for nearly a year in tearing down the origi-

aesthetic. Viewed from the road, the home—built

nal home, clearing the site and framing the new

on a slope leading down to Squam Lake—appears

house. DePaolo’s crew of seven did everything,

smaller than its 3,400 square feet. “It unfolds and

from roofing to inside trimwork to cabinetry,

reveals itself as you come down the driveway,” the

shelving and closets. “It wasn’t a simple house to

husband says.

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As one of the family’s favorite gathering spaces, the screened porch is centered around the ceramic Malm fireplace, which provides a cool counterpoint to the room’s rustic feel.

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trance and a two-car garage; a screened porch is

views from the back of the house,” the wife says.

off to the right. The house seems to telescope into

The windows contribute to the home’s energy

four separate units: the rustic porch; a kitchen

efficiency. The house has radiant-heated floors

and dining space; a dark blue stairway tower that

throughout; a forced, hot, hydro-air-heating sys-

connects the ground-floor and upstairs spaces;

tem; tight insulation; and a metal roof. Ceiling

and a family room. Echoing the sloping site, the

fans keep rooms cool.

home cascades toward the water. This cascading effect is reflected inside as well; the interior

Natural gathering areas

spaces—family room, kitchen and dining areas, and

With a beamed cathedral ceiling and welcoming

the screened porch—easily flow into one another,

fireplace, the family room is a natural gathering

offering expansive views of the lake. “You don’t

spot (“I could be in there all day,” the wife says).

see the lake when you approach the house,” the

The white walls are accented by bookcases and the

husband says. “But when you pass through the

ceiling, both constructed from Douglas fir. The

front hall, it’s stunning to get that first view.”

focal point of the room is a large fireplace con-

LaFleche used windows and corners as design elements throughout the home. Rows of windows

structed of two-inch fieldstone veneer, providing the look of solid stone without its full weight.

in the dining and kitchen areas wrap around the

Another gathering area is the large kitchen,

sides of the house, accentuating corners. “The

just off the family room. Organized to serve visi-

corners allow people to stand and observe all the

tors and guests without creating extra work for

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The kitchen easily accommodates the family of five, who enjoy entertaining extended family. White walls and cabinetry lighten the space. The large island top and counters are granite; the island is sided in shiplap fir. The iridescentglass brick blacksplash tile, Vihara Puka, is from Discover Tile LLC at the Boston Design Center; appliances are from Baron’s Major Brands.

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Just off the kitchen and dining room, the light-filled family room (above) is anchored by a two-story fieldstone fireplace (facing page, top) and large built-in bookcases. Floors throughout the house are white oak; the first floor contains a radiantheat system. Facing page, bottom: The staircase—made with acid-etched steel, white oak, and stainless steel cable—was designed by LDa Architecture & Interiors LLP and built on site by Denali Construction.

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the homeowners, the kitchen features perimeter

shiplap fir and seats the entire family for meals.

cooking and storage with an island in the middle.

Easy-access white shelving and cabinetry as well

“A lot of thought went into how we’d use the

as a pearlized glass wall tile create a modern,

kitchen but also how others would use it,” the

monochromatic look.

wife says. “It encourages collaborative cooking.”

A hospitality area, convenient to the refrigera-

Porch perfect

tor and screened porch, allows guests to get their

The screened porch brings the outdoors in on all

own coffee, tea and snacks. The dishwasher next

four sides. Constructed of cedar screen panels and

to the sink allows for easy loading/unloading;

Douglas fir, “it’s my favorite spot,” the husband

dishes are stored in a drawer on the other side of

says. The entire family enjoys the space, which

the dishwasher. A second prep sink is built into

suits lakeside living. Accessed from the kitchen,

the large granite-topped island, which is sided in

yet set off slightly from the rest of the home, july/august 2016

the porch is a perfect spot to enjoy warm summer nights as well as cool spring or fall evenings. A ceramic wood-burning fireplace is a contemporary counterpoint to the porch’s rustic character and allows the room to be used three seasons of the year.

A staircase as a design element Connecting the ground floor with the upstairs sleeping areas is a sleek, steel-cable staircase with oak risers. Built on the premises by DePaolo’s crew, the staircase bisects the ground-floor living spaces. LaFleche designed it as an architectural nhhomemagazine.com

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The bunkroom (top) sleeps eight or more cousins and family members. An oversized map on the floor shows Squam Lake and all of its islands; coordinating blue and green bedding comes from The Company Store. The beds are from Pottery Barn.

Lower left: The kids’ upstairs bathroom is painted a cheery blue; the retro sink is by Kohler. Lower right: Two of the child-friendly bedroooms are connected by a loft space, easily accessed by ladder.

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element, viewed from outside as a tower, “a stark

The home is now a four-season vacation

counterpoint to the main house,” he says. Windows

retreat, and the homeowners have forged a rela-

in the tower look through to the front and back yards.

tionship with LaFleche, DePaolo and Cunning-

Upstairs are three bedrooms and the bunk-

ham that continues long after the project was

room—the most popular sleeping space for visit-

completed. The family eagerly anticipates their

ing children. Each bed, as well as its correspond-

weekend drives north from the Boston area, look-

ing cubbyhole and towel, is named for an island

ing forward to making new memories together.

on Squam Lake. On the floor is a giant map of

“This house has been transformative for us,” the

Squam Lake, so the children can practice their

husband says. “As our kids grow older, I like to

navigation skills. Bright blue and green bedding

think they’ll want to return here with their own

complements the colorful floor.

children.”

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Landscape emphasizes natural surroundings Matthew Cunningham of Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC in Stoneham, Massachusetts, worked with the homeowners and LaFleche to develop a landscape that emphasizes the home’s natural surroundings and complements its contemporary appeal. Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant native shrubs and trees—including pine, paper birch and red maple trees as well as hay-scented ferns and blueberries—help the home blend with its woodland setting. The patio off the screened porch is made of reclaimed curbstone sourced from Franconia Notch. A small fire pit facing the lake is a relaxing spot to gather. nhhomemagazine.com

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The home’s playfulness is accentuated in its front entry way (top), a welcoming place to hang towels and leave flip-flops after a morning adventure on the lake. Even the front door with its flip-flop doorknocker (above), from Needham Decorative Hardware, conveys relaxation.

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The Face of American furniture Doug P. Dimes D.R. Dimes & Company

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Designer Jeannie Poore of Durham used extensive terracing to turn a steep slope into an attractive area for gardening and entertaining.

Remodeling a Landscape An interior

designer uses her skills in a new way.

R

ichard and Jeannie Poore love the loca-

rebuilt, extended and fortified to stop the

tion of their Durham Point home near

erosion as well as create a large terrace for

the mouth of the Oyster River with views

planting and living space. The project was

of Great Bay. After tackling a year-long remodel

entirely designed by Jeannie and done in

of the house, they turned their attention to the

stages over three years. Richard and Jeannie

landscaping—another big project. “There was

did much of the work themselves, along with

nothing in the yard whatsoever,” Jeannie says.

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The house is located on a hillside that slopes

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steeply toward the river. “I think any topsoil

Other than a few large evergreens, Richard

we may have had in the back yard had washed

and Jeannie did all the planting. “Richard

into the bay long ago, leaving us with only ruts is my best garden friend,” Jeannie says. “He and weeds,” she says.

What did remain were portions of previous terrace walls, so the Poores had them

has a very good eye, but he is happy to let me do the planning and design, and he does the heavy stuff. We are a great team and

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our gardens are a joint effort. He is a very supportive garden partner, and I couldn’t do it without him.”

From interior to exterior Jeannie is a published interior designer, so moving from interiors to exteriors was an easy transition.

“Good design in any area always embodies the same principles of scale, balance, color, texture and shape, which are applied with flow, continuity and wit,” Jeannie says. “And a bit of drama completes the package!”

There are many large trees around the property, so Jeannie took two years to study how the light moved and changed daily and with the seasons.

Being near the bay, the Poores also had to consider the wind, which can be damaging, especially in winter.

“The biggest difference in landscape

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design is scale,” Jeannie says. “Outside the ceiling is the sky!”

Natural and cast stone are used in the walls and walkways. Jeannie planted a variety of evergreen junipers, arborvitae and boxwood as foundation plantings to create outdoor rooms and flower beds. She finds that the year-

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Inside the flagstone-paved courtyard is a four-tiered fountain that adds the sound of splashing water to the serene setting.

An antique marble statue in the background watches over the rose garden.

round green gives continuity of form to the landscape, even in winter. Then she began to fill the spaces with blooming plants and variegated foliage for color, texture and interest. “These are my ‘furniture and accessories,’” Jeannie says.

Rhododendrons, hostas and hydrangeas fill the shadier areas and she grows day lilies, peonies, irises, geraniums and daffodils in the sunnier spots. Blossoming trees—such as dogwood, crabapple, lilac and cherry—add pops of color through spring and into summer.

Agapanthus and elephant ear plants grow in pots after being overwintered indoors.

A courtyard rose garden One of the first gardens Jeannie planted

Homeowners Richard and Jeannie Poore enjoy working together in their garden.

Later, the Poores created a semi-

fins. In that protected area, Jeannie

was a rose garden across the drive-

enclosed courtyard on the southwestern

planted about twenty-five new rose

way from the house. “I love roses and

side of the house, employing a living

bushes, including her favorites ‘Gold

always wanted a garden full of them,”

wall of arborvitae. The courtyard is

Medal’, ‘Elizabeth’ and ‘Peace’. The

she says. Unfortunately, the local deer

entered through a large, custom-made,

garden is watched over by an antique

also love roses and ate her bushes “right

wrought-iron gate supported by two

marble statue the Poores have named

down to the nub,” as she describes it.

stone pillars topped with bronze grif-

“the Rose Maiden.”

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“The plants get morning sun here, the area is well-drained and there is some protection from the deer,” Jeannie says. “It is a lot of work, but I love my rose garden.”

Another daunting task Jeannie undertakes each year is shearing her two large arborvitae topiaries. These twirly evergreens need haircuts spring and fall to keep them in shape.

A few steps below the rose garden on a lower terrace is a kitchen garden.

Jeannie located it near the side porch door for easy accessibility. “This makes it easy to keep an eye on things and close enough to the kitchen to run out and pick something for dinner,” she says. She grows herbs in its raised beds along with vegetables.

Jeannie’s love of gardening isn’t confined to her home—she’s a member of the Piscatequa Garden Club, based in

Mary Ann Esposito’s Lemon-Scented Geranium Cake

the Seacoast, which offers opportunities

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ture and floral design. Because of her

M a k es o n e 9 - i n ch c a k e ; ser v es 8 –1 0

8 or 9 lemon geranium leaves, stems removed

1 cup unsalted butter, softened 13/4 cups sugar

4 eggs, separated, divided and at room temperature

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 cup milk 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest Confectioners’ sugar, for garnish

for continuing education in horticulflair for arranging florals, her work has been included in exhibits at the

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Position the oven rack in the middle slot. Coat a 9-inch-by-2inch-deep, round cake pan with baking or butter spray. Line the pan with a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom of the pan and spray the parchment.

2. Position 6 or 7 geranium leaves face down in the base of the pan. Set the pan aside.

Mince the remaining leaves very fine and set aside.

3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time and blend well. Beat in the lemon juice. On low speed, beat in the milk. The batter will look curdled but will smooth out.

4. On a sheet of wax paper, sift together the flour, salt and baking powder. On low speed, add the flour mixture to the butter mixture 1 cup at a time.

5. By hand, stir in the lemon zest and the minced geranium leaves. Set the batter aside.

6. In a clean bowl with clean beaters, whip the egg whites until soft and shiny, with soft— not stiff—peaks. With a rubber spatula, fold the egg whites into the batter.

7. Slowly pour the batter over the geranium leaves in the cake pan, smoothing out the batter as you go. Bake the cake in the middle of the oven for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a cake skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Cool the cake on a cake rack for 30 minutes. Run a butter knife around the inside edge of the cake pan to loosen the cake, then invert it onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

9. Dust the cake with confectioners’ sugar and cut into wedges to serve.

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All the windows at the rear of the house look out over the terrace to the river.

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Jeannie says. “It is the seasoning and the drama.”

Unable to find the type of statuary she wanted locally, Jeannie contacted Athens Stonecasting in Athens, Georgia, and brought a truckload north.

Included were three fountains, numerous large urns, a pair of standing whippets and a pair of large obelisks.

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the growing season, she removes the perennials and adds them to her garden.

Other pieces of garden art are antiques that were bought at auctions.

One favorite, a nineteenth-century terra-cotta sphinx, was badly damaged; Jeannie lovingly repaired and refinished it with an antique patina.

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Good neighbors Now that the Poores’ yard is level, landscaped and lovely, they are able to enjoy the space as well as share it with friends and neighbors. “We entertain quite a bit,” Jeannie says. “it is like a big outdoor room and an extension of our home.”

How lucky they are to have Mary Ann and Guy Esposito as neighbors.

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architectural icon

The new fireplace, on the left, and the addition with its large windows flank the historic Savidge Library (in the center) at the MacDowell Colony in Peterborough.

Architect Billie Tsien of Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects/Partners in New York City says that “the new outdoor fireplace makes this place of communal gathering a symbol for what happens inside.”

Designed by Artists, for Artists Renowned

architects help connect an

historic library to the future.

T

echnology has changed the way we

Young, “we wanted our fellows to feel the

communicate and learn new things—as

presence of good design in this building.”

well as the spaces in which we live and

After reviewing the work of eight award-

work. And that is the short answer to why the

winning architectural firms, MacDowell

MacDowell Colony in Peterborough decided to

commissioned the New York City-based firm

build an addition to its historic Eugene Cole-

of Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects/Part-

man Savidge Library. As this country’s premier

ners. Headed by husband-and-wife architects,

residency program for artists, MacDowell’s

the firm has won international recognition

goals for the project were to accommodate art-

for its work, and Williams and Tsien have

ists’ needs in the digital age as well as have the

each won National Medals of Arts here at

library become more than just a space to read

home. Among their projects are The Barnes

and store books.

Foundation in Philadelphia (2012), the First

And because of its deep commitment to

Congregational United Church of Christ in

the arts, MacDowell treated this endeavor the

Washington, D.C. (2011); and the atrium at

same way it chooses its resident artists: with

Lincoln Center (2009) and the American Folk

thorough research and lots of discussion. “Be-

Art Museum (2001), both in New York City.

cause architecture is one of our disciplines at

Here in New Hampshire, the firm is currently

MacDowell,” says Executive Director Cheryl

working on the Center for Theater and Dance

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repository for all the colonists’ work.

So Williams and Tsien set about renovating the old Savidge Library and designing a 2,900-square-foot addition to it, which was completed in 2013. In the old building, Williams and Tsien installed new white oak floors, added an audio-visual system and removed the front door. The entrance to the library The historic Eugene Coleman Savidge Library was built in 1928 from granite quarried on site.

at Phillips Exeter Academy, scheduled

would be located in the addition, where people can take their coats off, talk and

Although it had bookshelves and some

not disrupt a presentation. “This makes

to be completed in 2018, and an expan-

easy chairs for reading, it didn’t have

a huge difference to the flow of people

sion of the Hood Museum of Art at

a way to archive visual or performance

in the space,” Young says.

Dartmouth for 2019.

art. Most of the time, the space worked

More important, Young says, is that

Tsien says she and Williams “wanted

fine for presentations, but with the

to design an addition to Savidge that

Williams and Tsien “got MacDowell.”

main door located in the center of the

felt warm and inviting, and had places

They understood how the addition

building façade, gusts of cold air, rain

where one could be alone and places

should be distinct from, yet connected

or snow could blow in to the room if

to be with others.” Williams and Tsien

to, the old library and other buildings

someone arrived late.

sited the addition back from the older

at MacDowell. They also knew that an

Young and the design committee

stone building, as to not overwhelm it.

architectural work of art would fit right

wanted the new building to provide

Large windows frame views of the land-

in at the colony.

both community and solitude as well

scape and supply lots of natural light.

as beauty and functionality. A conver-

Although not big in square footage,

The project unfolds

sation area would allow artists to talk

the new building makes tremendous

Built in 1928 from granite quarried on

with others while there. Private areas

use of its space. It provides an addi-

the Peterborough property, the historic

would allow artists to read or work.

tional 700 feet of linear shelving for the

Savidge Library functioned as a read-

And finally, a library for more than just

library’s collection; eight desks and

ing room and space for presentations.

the written word would function as a

several other areas provide places for

The Savidge Library addition has white oak floors and paneling, triple-glazed windows and energy-efficient lighting. The large windows provide abundant natural light and frame views of the landscape. nhhomemagazine.com

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The Savidge Library addition makes great use of its space. Hallways double as reading nooks (left) and gallery space for fellows’ work (right).

reading, writing or conversation; a

where there aren’t any Internet connec-

work with just books,” Young says. “Now

comfortable couch and lightproof

tions (although some have cell service),

the library has work by composers, pho-

curtain create a screening area; two

artists can plug in to the Internet any

tographers, filmmakers, visual artists and

soundproof rooms let artists do audio

time in the new building.

performance artists, and all that work is ac-

work, listen to music or watch films;

Today, artists from all disciplines con-

and the hallway doubles as a gallery for

tribute works to the library’s collection.

fellows’ work. Plus, unlike the studios

“It was hard to represent our fellows’

cessible to the artists here at MacDowell.”

But the story doesn’t end with marvelous changes to the interior space. Wil-

Photography courtesy of Michael Lionstar

liams and Tsien also created a wonderful

Visiting the MacDowell Colony’s Savidge Library

place for artists to get together outside

Once every year, in mid-August, the MacDowell Colony invites the public to attend Medal Day, an annual event held since 1960 that recognizes an artist for outstanding contribution to his/ her field. Among winners in past years were Leonard Bernstein, John Updike, Georgia O’Keeffe, I.M. Pei and Merce Cunningham. The presentation takes place at 12:15 p.m., and after a picnic lunch (visitors may bring their own or order a picnic basket from MacDowell, like the ones served to colony residents), guests are invited to drop in on any of the thirty-two artists in their studios. The event is free and open to the public.

old building was no longer being used

On Sunday, August 14, author Toni Morrison will be celebrated as this year’s medalist. Morrison won a Pulitzer Prize in 1988 for her novel Beloved and was the first African American woman to receive a Nobel Prize in Literature, which she won in 1993. Now in her eighties, Toni Morrison, the 2016 MacDowell Colony medalist she is professor emeritus at Princeton University and continues to be one of literature’s great storytellers. Her most recent novel, God Help the Child, was published in 2015.

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the addition. Because the fireplace in the due to conservation issues, the architects designed a new, larger outdoor fireplace off the entry to the new building. The thirty-foot-tall, freestanding chimney is made from the same Boreal Green splitface granite as the addition, which, like the stone for the old building, was quarried nearby. “This new, large outdoor ‘fireplace’ makes this place of communal gathering a symbol for what happens inside,” Tsien says.

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Craft Beer & Food Pairing Tour Saturday, September 17 Strawbery Banke Museum Portsmouth, NH

Dozens of Craft Beers & Spectacular Food Pairings in Historic Portsmouth!

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Ju ly 1 – 4

An American Celebration

Ju ly 12–17

Featured Lilies

Throughout Tarbin Gardens, areas are flagged to feature in-bloom plants and all plants are labeled.

Visitors are invited to bring a picnic lunch or enjoy an authentic English Cream Tea served in the Rose Garden Patio. 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

321 Salisbury Road (Route 127) in Franklin (603) 934-3518 • www.tarbingardens.com Ju ly 13

Spirit of the Maker: Quilling Demonstration

Learn about quilling—a paper art that dates back hundreds of years in which thin strips of paper are rolled, glued and shaped. League of New Hampshire Craftsmen artist Sandra White uses this art form to create beautiful masterpieces and will be available for questions. Free. 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Meredith Fine Craft Gallery • 279 Daniel Webster Highway in Meredith • (603) 279-7920 www.meredith.nhcrafts.org

Celebrate America’s independence July 1–4 in Portsmouth.

Ju ly 17– mid - August

August 6

Garnet Hill is launching a mobile pop-up boutique, built from a converted shipping container, in Portsmouth. The New Hampshire-based clothing and home décor company invites you to visit their temporary location, which resembles a home environment with one exception–it’s shop-able.

Keep an eye out for a series of fun events and visit garnethill.com/threads for more details as they become available.

Garnet Hill • www.garnethill.com

A musical event celebrates the Celtic heritage of Scots-Irish Captain Archibald Macpheadris, the first owner of the Warner House, which is celebrating its three hundredth anniversary. Throughout the summer, a tercentennial exhibit focuses on the art and artifacts of the Warner House. Festival admission is $15. Noon–4 p.m.

150 Daniel Street in Portsmouth www.warnerhouse.org

Garnet Hill Pop-Up Store

august August 6 –14

League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Fair

The eighty-third annual fair features select, handmade crafts by 350 craftspeople. The fair also includes daily craft demonstrations; specialized workshops, including all-day pottery classes and “Tools for Kids”; an outdoor sculpture garden; and the Living with Craft exhibition, where the crafts are styled in home vignettes. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., daily.

Mount Sunapee Resort • 1398 Route 103 in Newbury • (603) 224-3375 • www.nhcrafts.org

Music at Bedrock Gardens

Enjoy the summer with music in a garden that includes many structural elements such as paths, an espaliered fence, an arborvitae hedge, as well as architecturally interesting rocks, pergolas and garden art. The beds have exceptional plant varieties, often started as seedlings, including many unusual specimens of perennials, trees and shrubs.

45 High Road in Lee • (603) 659-2993 • www.bedrockgardens.org

MacDowell Colony Medal Day

The fifty-seventh Edward MacDowell medal is scheduled to be awarded to author Toni Morrison, who will be celebrated as this year’s medalist.

Morrison won a Pulitzer Prize in 1988 for her novel Beloved and was the first African American woman to receive a Nobel Prize in Literature, which she won in 1993. Now in her eighties, she is professor emeritus at Princeton University and continues to be one of literature’s great storytellers. Her most recent novel, God Help the Child, was published in 2015. The award is presented as a part of the Medal Day celebrations in a public ceremony beginning at 12:15 p.m. Open tours by MacDowell residents run 2–5 p.m. Afterward, visitors can enjoy a picnic lunch and music.

MacDowell Colony • 100 High Street in Peterborough • (603) 924-3886 www.macdowellcolony.org August 19 –21

TJ Wheeler is an original but his music is steeped in musical styles that go back hundreds of years. Wheeler transports audiences of all ages to times and places where their imaginations can vicariously experience the rich history and soul connections of blues and jazz power. 1 p.m.

Start the weekend event with garden expert Paige Dickey, who will speak about “Outstanding American Gardens: A Celebration—25 Years of the Garden Conservancy.” On August 20 and 21, tour six gardens in the Monadnock Region and four gardens in western New Hampshire and southern Vermont. Hours vary by garden, but most are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to each garden is $7; admission to the lecture is $10. More details are included in A Garden of One’s Own on page 34. www.gardenconservancy.org/open-days

August 21

Hear Melissa Bragdon Caron, of the NH Fiddle Ensemble, and some of her fiddle students. 1 p.m.

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July 24

TJ Wheeler

Fiddlin’ in the Garden

Celtic Festival

Garden Conservancy Open Days

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The weekend at Strawbery Banke opens with a new permanent exhibit, Port of Portsmouth: War, Trade & Travel. The exhibit focuses on the maritime history of Portsmouth and the Seacoast, showcasing eight beautifully crafted models of Portsmouthbuilt sailing ships, originally collected by Joseph Sawtelle. Paintings and historical artifacts once owned by ships’ masters or builders are also on display. Other weekend events include special living history displays throughout the museum grounds, showcasing American history from the 1600s through the 1900s, as well as a 1940s-style swing dance. The festivities culminate on July 4 with a Naturalization Ceremony.

14 Hancock Street in Portsmouth • (603) 433-1100 www.strawberybanke.org

Summer at The Fells

The Fells Historic Estate & Gardens is an early twentieth-century summer estate. Discover more than eighty conserved acres of beauty and tranquility, and learn the legacy of its founder, diplomat and statesman John Milton Hay. More details about the admission fees and times for the events listed below are on the website.

456 Route 103A in Newbury • (603) 763-4789 • www.thefells.org July 16 –17

Artists Weekend

photography courtesy of the fells

Discover the natural beauty and gardens of The Fells through the eyes of prominent New England artists as they create en plein air. Visitors are invited to observe artists interpreting the landscape and watch as their paintings come to life. Discuss their individual techniques and learn what inspires them. Saturday features the Young Artist exhibit. Sunday culminates with a reception of tea and treats; an exhibit of the weekend’s paintings; and a wet paint sale. Note that Sunday’s reception is free, beginning at 3 p.m. and that paintings may be purchased off-the-easel any time on Saturday or Sunday. 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

July 20 –24

Art in Bloom

Experience the art of the current Fells Gallery exhibit through the eyes of talented New London Garden Club members and local floral designers. See how they interpret the painted canvas through innovative floral designs—from a single stem set in the perfect vase to an elaborate arrangement. Get an inside look at how it’s done with a floral arranging demonstration by Robert Jensen, of Robert Jensen Floral Design in New London, on Wednesday, July 20, at 1:30 p.m. (additional fees apply).

Ju ly 24

Fairy House Festival and Tea Party

This celebration of Fairy Houses connects children to the natural world and includes a reading by renowned Fairy House author Tracy Kane, book signing, crafts, a whimsical tea party on the veranda and building of fairy habitats in The Fells Fairy Village. Children are invited to dress in their finest fairy or gnome attire.

1–4 p.m.

August 21

Hay Day Family Festival

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A fun-filled day with old-fashioned games, music, children’s art projects, a scavenger hunt, a petting zoo, face painting and a special performance by The New London Barn Playhouse Junior Players. Come and watch demonstrations by Billings Farms and local craftpeople. Explore nature trails; create a fairy house in the Fairy Village; and discover the Art in Nature 2016: Outdoor Sculpture exhibit as well as other art and history exhibits in the Main House. Step back in time and take a historic tour of the Main House and gardens, or simply imagine a simpler bygone life while relaxing on the veranda.

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August 20 –21

Eighth Annual Living History Event

Performed at the President Franklin Pierce Homestead, this event features “visits” with Abigail Adams, wife of President John Adams; Molly Pitcher, who carried water to soldiers; Annie Oakley, famous sharpshooter; Nathaniel Hawthorne; Laura Ingalls Wilder; and Betsy Ross.

Visitors can also try panning for real gold, soap making, candle dipping and making butter.

Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

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This is the first exhibition in more than twentyfive years to focus on Hassam’s paintings of the Isles of Shoals. Opening July 16 and on view through November 16.

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The Hobo Railroad’s “Rolling Classroom” is where naturalist instructors from Squam Lakes Natural Science Center provide a unique opportunity to learn about the environment along the Pemigewasset River. A live animal presentation features animals native to our region up close and personal. Saturdays through August 27.

Lincoln • (603) 745-2135 • www.hoborr.com

Walking Tours of Portsmouth

Portsmouth Historical Society offers four tours: the Daily Tour covers the streets, stories, buildings and architecture of downtown; the Portsmouth History & Homes Tour discusses the U.S. presidents who have visited the city, the impact of three major fires in the early nineteenth century on Portsmouth and the city’s economy; the Historic Preservation Tour with local historian Richard M. Candee, showcases neighborhoods and the unique architectural landscape; and the varying Sankofa Tour of the Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail. Details available online. Tours run through Columbus Day. (603) 436-8433 • www.portsmouthhistory.org july/august 2016

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at home in new hampshire

Sheds for New Hampshire Homes In a small town near me,

Put windows and pews in

there are a couple of streets

a barn, you have an early

that lived and died with the

meetinghouse. (The same

railroad. They were places of

is true of early houses—

tracks, loading docks, sheds

they are sheds with win-

and mills. When the trains

dows and chimneys.) For

stopped running, this part

the faithful, the worship

of town was like an actor

mattered, not the church.

without any lines. For years,

Sheds are vessels of

it drifted. A former railroad

time. We fuss over the

freight station was used by a

architectural details that

family-run department store

decorate the store, house,

to sell rug remnants; a cinder

barn, meetinghouse, but

block warehouse became that store’s furniture showroom.

There was also a beer joint

we In 1898, Marian MacDowell built this log cabin studio in the woods near their Peterborough home as a studio for her husband, Edward.

should

look

more

closely at the life that flows through them. It’s

in a transient rooming house, a place whose history remains

the simple that’s adaptable, that thrives from generation

mostly untold. After the family department store closed, this

to generation.

old railroad depot fell further: empty buildings, peeling paint and different shades of patched paving.

I began looking at sheds when I was trying to puzzle

Today, this part of town thrives. There’s an art gallery,

out what qualities are missing in our homes and how can

up-market antique shops and restaurants. The new gallery

we regain them. We know within seconds upon entering

and stores look great, which is surprising if you know the

a new house if we feel at home. We know when a place

history of the buildings. Behind the twinkling white lights

makes us feel more alive. This is the mystery that holds

and the tasteful signs, these buildings are sheds. They were

my attention—some houses have life, are home, are dwell-

built for storage, for trade. No one designed them to be

ings; others aren’t. Dwelling is an old-fashioned word that

looked at. No architect stood before a zoning board with

we’ve misplaced.

those made-to-please renderings in pastel colors that exag-

By looking at sheds, we can find some of the qualities

gerate the green space, the amount of parking and the hap-

that animate the most welcoming homes. We can begin to

piness of the days to come. These railroad depot buildings

see our way clear of the current obsession with ever-larger

were built as tools for a job. The life of commerce moved

houses. Cable TV home shows are united in preaching that

through these sheds, and when that commerce changed,

bigger is best, that gutting older houses to make way for

they were easily adapted for new uses. Sheds are malleable.

glinting granite and stainless steel is the way to happi-

They are undistinguished, demure to the point of invis-

ness. But what if the truth is otherwise? What if less really

ibility, an overlooked testament of plain-speaking utility.

is more?

New Englanders are, above all, practical. Even if you

Humble wooden buildings offer a way out of this trap.

arrive with fancy notions, the weather will swiftly veto the

Think of sheds as the anti-McMansions, as the permission

unfit roof and wall. The first white settlers were, of neces-

slip freeing you from expensive home demo/reno proj-

sity and religion, quick to get right to the point. The New

ects. Sheds are buildings where utility and beauty are one:

England meetinghouse is a shed. Compared to churches,

woodsheds and barns, boathouses and bob houses, covered

the meetinghouses were stark: no altar, stained glass,

bridges and summer cabins. Sheds, in addition to hold-

paintings or spire. Meetinghouses were usually unheated

ing old tools and broken chairs, hold a few hints about

and unpainted. They were not much more than barns.

living well.

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By Howard Mansfield | Photography by Joanna Eldredge Morrissey 96 | New Hampshire Home

july/august 2016

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