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Campus & Buildings

Replanting Poplar Drive and Main Entrance Drive

This spring, we've replanted Eastern Cottonwood trees along historic Poplar Drive, as well as young Sycamore trees along the main drive entering the Farm.

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Breeding Barn Rehabilitation Progress

The latest phase in the rehabilitation of the barn is repairing the windows and associated woodwork above the building’s roofline. The restoration carpenters share their progress to date, and what it all means for this historic structure.

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Farewell to Poplar Drive

At the close of the season, the aging and dying trees along Poplar Drive will be taken down. New trees will be planted in their stead.

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Abenaki Totem -- a guide

There is a totem behind the Farm Barn. Find out what it is and what it symbolizes from guest blogger Chief Don Stevens.

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New Roof on Hoop Barn

The hoop barn at the Dairy just got a roof lift! At 19 years old, the original roof was ready for a replacement.

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Yestermorrow Design/Build Partnership

Yestermorrow Design/Build School has been a partner for 20 years, helping us improve our educational campus as their students learn important design/build skills.

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On Plumbing and Preservation

Water leaks and stains are something to be feared in a historic house. When we discovered one, it led to multiple restoration projects to help preserve the Inn's historic integrity.

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Energy Update, June 2017

National level decisions aren't slowing our fight against climate change: we’re taking concrete steps towards renewable energy and energy efficiency.

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Inn Kitchen Renovation

The kitchen is the crucible where our farm-fresh ingredients are transformed into delicious meals - largely unchanged since 1987, it was due for an upgrade.

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1611 Harbor Road Shelburne, Vermont 05482 

Telephone: 802-985-8686

An education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future through its programs, place, and products. Home to the Institute for Sustainable Schools, our historic campus is a 1,400-acre diversified farm located on the homelands of the Winooskik band of the Abenaki.

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