Castle Hill Resort and Spa
History
This gracious country house was the dream of Alan Fletcher, who served as governor of Vermont from 1912 until 1915. European craftsmen worked for five years to create the elaborate details that give it an authentic Old World ambience. Locally-quarried stone graces the façade, while intricately carved California redwood and ornamental plasterwork bring warmth and elegance to the interior.
Castle Hill was a technical marvel of its time, the first home in the state to be equipped with an elevator and fully wired for electricity. Each floor was outfitted with nickel plated faucets that would accommodate a hose in the event of fire. The home has retained many of Fletcher’s design hallmarks, including the grand staircase, original 1905 wallpaper, Tiffany lighting fixtures and decorative woodwork. In addition, the property’s landscaping was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., son of legendary landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
