COMMUNICATIONS

Silas was the Vermont Telephone Company’s first customer. He had phone lines that interconnected his home, general store, and two charcoal plants. Being VTel’s first customer meant that he had the very first telephone in the State. In fact, you’ll see it on display when you arrive at the Inn!

SECURITY

Silas also had the first home security system in Vermont. This system notified Silas of any trouble at different locations in the house as well as at his plants. The decorative oak instrument panel is presently mounted on the wall of the Reception Room.

DESIGN

Considered by experts to be an architectural marvel is one of the largest pocket doors in New England. Made from what must have been an enormous cherry tree, we call it "The Great Oval Door." The Great Oval Door is located under the grand staircase, separating the Parlor and Music Rooms. When opened, it reveals a magnificent archway and allows the sound of music to fill the house!

COMMUNICATIONS

Our goal is to offer reliable and efficient communications to our guests.

Every guest room has a direct dial telephone. With a central PBX system, our guests have 24-hour ability to make and receive phone calls as well as to check voice mail!

Every guest room has a DSL jack and WiFi. These lines provide "always-on," 24-hour access to the Internet at speeds of 1000 kbps download, 128 kbps upload. These high speeds greatly reduce times typically spent downloading / uploading e-mail and attachments while traveling. If needed, the Inn provides USB adapters and a 25-foot cable so that you can work from any location in your room!