The Stable is a warm and comfortable two-bedroom suite in the old red barn, whose windows face the stream and garden. One bedroom has a king-size bed and the other has two twins, and both have luxurious private baths. A hay chute opens into the room, and a feed bucket stands at the ready, but we promise that your meals will be served in the dining room. A big brick wood-burning fireplace adds extra warmth to the suite in the evenings, while the silver stream winds its way around the barn. The stable is an exceptionally lovely and welcoming suite.

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The stable was at one point an integral part of any building complex. An inn required room for guest's horses, tack, feed and other accessories, as well as room for some minor blacksmithing in case a horse needed re-shoeing.

The fireplace in this room is located where the forge might have been. The anvil and blacksmith tools are typical tools of the trades. The McClellan saddle is a model which was in use from around the Civil War through World War I. This particular saddle is from 1903. The fir-beaded paneling is typical of a carriage house from the turn of the century. The paneling up to stall height is of plain pine boards due to the abuse that a horse might inflict on the walls.

The stable will accommodate up to four horses, tied to the wrought iron rings. The stall partitions and mangers have been removed, although the chute for tossing feed down from upstairs is still in place. The back rooms would have served as feed storage and tack room. The north side of the barn was originally laid out symmetrically to the south side and would have accommodated another four horses, a carriage or a sled.

The most likely breed of horse to have been found in this stable would have been the Morgan horse. This breed originated from a single horse in Vermont owned by Justin Morgan. That horse lived until 1821. The breed went on to become at one point the most common breed in the United States. It was versatile and suitable for riding, driving and farm work. It was also the official horse of the U.S. Cavalry.

Provisions were made outside for horses as well. During your stay you may notice horses tied to the granite posts next to the Robert Frost Library.
- Mac Rood