The ICAA is pleased to partner with Classical Excursions to present this exclusive tour of outstanding country homes of beautiful Litchfield County, Connecticut. The area, taking up the northwest portion of the state, is dotted with such small charming towns as Sharon, Salisbury, Norfolk, Litchfield, and Washington, many of which remain the living image of quintessential colonial New England. The county features a natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere, with splendid homes tucked away in the region's bucolic setting. During the course of the tour, participants will have the opportunity to visit many of the area's most beautiful private homes and experience exclusive receptions and events, all while enjoying comfortable five-star accommodations for three nights at the Mayflower Inn & Spa.
This tour is arranged by Classical Excursions. Please note that a registration form and deposit must be submitted to Classical Excursions and a confirmation of receipt must be received from Classical Excursions in order to be considered registered for this program. Payment of the $500 donation to the ICAA prior to registration does not guarantee placement on the trip. To inquire about registration for this program, please contact Lani Summerville at [email protected] or 413-446-8728 or Tom Hayes [email protected] or 413-243-4155.
Please note a fully tax-deductible donation of $500 per person is required to participate in this travel program. All travel program participants receive a complimentary Individual level membership for one year to the ICAA.
Image: Manor House (Fritz von der Schulenburg)
Maywood
The tour includes an exclusive visit to Maywood in Bridgewater, a tremendously beautiful classically-inspired property featuring a Georgian-inspired house surrounded by seventy-five acres of land with stunning gardens throughout. Architect of the property Mark Ferguson will be present for the visit, and refreshments will be provided by the owners.
Manor House of Bunny Williams and John Rosselli
The tour features a private house-and-garden tour and lunch at the Manor House of celebrated interior designer Bunny Williams and antiques entrepreneur John Rosselli in Falls Village.
Twin Maples
Featured is a private tour with the owner of elegant Twin Maples in Salisbury, a Georgian-style house and guest house designed and decorated by David Easton on the 400-acre estate. The visit also includes a special tour of the formal gardens with Deborah Munson, the head gardener and designer.
Hollister House Garden
Participants will enjoy a visit to the Hollister House Garden in Washington, which dates from 1770 when the center section of the house was built and added to later on. According to owner George Schoellkopf, When planning the garden...my solution was to locate it on the diagonal from the house so that the house is still the centerpiece of thegarden but is only viewed informally at an angle...".The Hollister House Garden is recognized and preserved under the aegis of The Garden Conservancy.
1772 House and Gardens
The group will be welcomed by Chris and Joe Brennan, interior designer and builder respectively, to the 1772 House and Gardens in Lakeville. The residence maintains its original woodwork, while a 19th Century barn has been attached in the New England fashion to become an up-to-date enclosed porch and sunroom. Other 19th Century buildings were moved to incorporate a folly, pool house, and corn crib. Part of the second floor of the house contains an original ballroom that appears when the hinged dividing wall between two rooms is swung upwards and hooked to the ceiling.
Farnam House
The group will be welcomed by owners Roger Mitchell and Pete Peterson for lunch at Farnam House, their beautifully decorated home designed in the Arts & Crafts style by Norfolk's most prolific architect, Alfredo Taylor, dating back to 1908. Rough stucco walls, steeply-pitched gables, and chestnut-paneled interiors attest to the Craftsman vocabulary.
The Whitehouse
The tour includes a visit to the Whitehouse, an impressive mansion in Norfolk dating from 1801 and expanded several times. The residence still holds the original Stoeckel family's little-known collection of Hudson River Valley and other paintings, considered one of the largest private collection's of mid 19th Century canvases in Connecticut. Inness, Homer, Johnson, Sully, and Inman are some of the represented artists.
Battell Chapel
The group will visit the Romanesque Revival Battell Chapel, named in memory of the Stoeckel family and dating back to 1887, which includes five beautiful Tiffany stained glass windows. In 1927, Ellen Battell Stoeckel engaged long-time family friend Louis Comfort Tiffany to design and execute the windows that portray stunning landscape images inspired by the Song of Solomon and other Biblical verses.
Inglenook/Meadow Cottage
The tour includes a special visit to Inglenook/Meadow Cottage in Norfolk, which was once the summer home of Julia deForest Tiffany and Louise Comfort Tiffany, the twin daughters of the famous artist and his wife. Present owners Sally and Larry Hannifin will welcome the group with a private tour of the charming house and the historic furnishings that came with it when purchased.
Holleywood House
The tour includes a visit to Holleywood House in Lakeville, an 1853 Italianate-style manor house with a four-story octagonal turret restored by architect Frank Garretson and decorated by interior designer Chris Brennan, both of whom will be on hand along with the owners Helen Klein Ross, a novelist and poet, and Donald Ross, a lawyer.
Private Home in Warren
The tour includes a special visit to a private home with gorgeous surrounding views in Warren,owned by Jack and Molly Flynn. Jack is the owner of Rogers & Goffigon, the home furnishing textile company. The residence, pool house, and garage were designed in 2000 by renowned architect, Deborah Berke.
Italianate-Style Home of Linda Allard
The trip includes an exclusive visit to the Italianate-style home of Linda Allard in Washington Depot, surrounded by an extraordinary garden that she created using the talents she developed over many years at her trade as a fashion designer.
Windfield
Featured is a tour of Windfield, located outside Washington and originally designed by architect Richard Sammons in 1995 with inspiration from the work of William Adam. The house, built of handmade bricks and stone quoins, resembles a long-established country manor house, and features beautiful interiors.
Hill-Stead (Image: Wikimedia Commons/Daderot)
Austin House (Image: Wikimedia Commons/Sage Ross)
Manor House (Image: Fritz von der Schulenburg)
Interior, Manor House (Image: Rob Cardillo)
Austin House (Image: Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art)
Interior of Austin House (Image: Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art)
AIA Continuing Education Provider Information:
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the architectural history of Litchfield County, CT.
2. Understand the movements that influenced architecture within Litchfield County, CT.
3. Understand the building methods, materials, and architectural techniques employed by the architects of many of the structures visited during the tour.
4. Learn about many important architects who contributed to the architectural history of Litchfield County, CT.
Instructional Delivery Method: Live In-Person Learning Program
Approved LUs and Type: 15 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective
AIA CES Program Approval Expiration Date: August 22, 2022
Prerequisites: None
Program Level: Introductory
Advance Learner Preparation: None
Provider Statement: The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number G193. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES ([email protected] or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
If you would like to register, you may contact the travel operator organizing the program. Please note that a $500 donation per person to the ICAA is required in order to participate in each travel program. The contact information for ICAA tour operators is included on individual travel pages. Kindly note that the ICAA works with three different consultants for program offerings. If you are unsure which travel consultant to contact for a given program, you may email [email protected] or call 212-730-9646 x109
Your $500 donation helps to further the ICAA’s goal of advancing the practice and appreciation of the classical tradition in architecture and the allied arts by supporting its varied educational programs, including continuing education courses, college workshops, the Summer Studio in Classical Architecture, New Heights, and many more.
Yes, a donation of $500 to the ICAA is required for each travel program you register for. The donation is required for each person attending a tour.
You can make your $500 donation to the ICAA online, or you can download, complete, and mail this form to the ICAA. You can alternatively fax a copy to 212-730-9649. You may also call 212-730-9646 x109 or email [email protected] to make a donation. Donations must be made separately from the registration fee.
No, membership is not required to attend an ICAA travel program. However, complimentary Individual membership to the ICAA is included with your $500 required donation.
For full itinerary and more information, contact [email protected], 860-926-4895. Due to the exclusive nature of our tours, some private locations or visits may be omitted from the ICAA's website.
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