Welcome to our cabin(s) in Vermont! This is where you can find out more information and maybe even discover some fun new things to explore. This guide is a good starting place, but by no means covers all there is to offer in this amazing area and state. Feel free to let us know what else you may discover and click here for some helpful CABIN TIPS.
Just remember, be careful driving… especially at night. The roads are dark and moose often walk down the middle as if they own them. They may be big, but they are very hard to see and hitting one could be disastrous. To see one, it’s best to drive up the Granville Gulf early in the morning. Drive slowly… pull over, and enjoy the view.
Lastly, please don’t forget that there are several residences nearby and sound travels… night and day! Please do not play loud music and/or shout as it will be heard by our friends/neighbors… thank you!
On April 8, 2024 Vermont was fortunate enough to be in the path of totality for a recent solar eclipse. We were also incredibly lucky to have had clear skies for the event… historically, only a 17% chance in April. Granville was just outside the path, so we drove northwest on back roads to Shelburne where we could experience three minutes of “totality”. It was an awe inspiring experience which lived up to all of the hype. Here’s some pics from the event… some pics mine and a couple others. Definitely go see one if you ever have the chance!
Our new solar arrays are now online and generating our power. The two 20 panel trackers will provide enough energy to power all three buildings on our property!
Granville is naturally situated in one of the best places in New England to observe the night sky. It is far from major population centers and flanked by two mountain ranges, so that on a scale of 1 to 9 (1 being the best), Granville ranks a 2 on the Bortle Dark Sky scale. Granville is in the center of the dark patch in the middle of the state:
It is best to observe a couple hours after sunset and to let your eyes adjust for 20 minutes. Turn off any nearby lights and if it happens to be a clear night (even better with a new moon) you will see a spectacular sky where the milky way appears so vividly, you’ll see it with breathtaking clarity:
Some recent guests took this photo with just a regular iPhone, but if you zoom in, it shows the density of stars of the sky:
Try walking up to the top, bring along a flashlight, camp chair (and maybe a beer or glass of wine) and just sit back and enjoy!
In case you are wondering, we just started building another house up top. Its been a dream since we bought the property in 2005 and we are finally getting to do it! The views and the privacy will be great and we hope to use this for a good part of the time as our house. We bought an old barn (dated: pre 1860), so Jeff and some local contractors are working to turn it into reality. It will be available for rent when we aren’t there, so look for updates!
Awaiting warmer weatherBarn’s former home in Newbury, VermontComing 2024?Jeff framing the foundation
Out of our last five rentals at the Little Loft, we have had one honeymooning couple and three engagements. It makes us very happy to know this is happening here as it means our cabin is both inspiring and now, thanks to so many new beginnings, inspired, too!
Our recent renter/photographer, Jennifer Irons graciously shared these beautiful photos to post online. Taken locally, they capture some of the great scenery this remarkable area has to offer. Thank you Jennifer!
There’s some new construction going on up top as Jeff and his assistant Rob are building a new garage. It will provide some much needed storage space for tools and equipment. Feel free to walk up and take a look, but please do not climb on any ladders or staging!
Vermont "Romantic Retreat" & "Little Loft" Guide 