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The Pitcher Inn was recreated after a fire in 1993 burnt the original 1800s structure to the ground. Under the careful direction of David Sellers and a team of architects, The Pitcher Inn was intentionally recreated by a nostalgia mirroring Vermont's beauty and simplicity, whilst still remaining true to the original structure. Hence the Inn's nine rooms and two suites are each an adventure in the state's history. In addition, now a member of Relais & Chateaux, the Inn's philosophy emphasizes the 5 Cs: calm, cuisine, character, charm and courtesy. The Pitcher Inn's eleven rooms are patterned to reflect the individual designers' interpretation of a particular Vermont theme. From the whimsical to the classical, each room is a spectacular display of talent and taste lavishly manifested in unique motifs.
David Sellers was a natural candidate to take on the redesign on the Inn. After graduating with honors from Yale School of Architecture, he settled in Vermont to explore different housing concepts. His design principles include the philosophy that architecture is an art, which should address the extension of man's world into the natural world. Since 1965, Sellers has been experimenting with architecture with a major focus being on natural form and beauty, innovation and energy efficiency. Seller's designs have won several competitions including the completion of St John the Divine in Manhattan. His works range from exploration of the individual home to a winery, such as Carmanet in Sonoma, CA, or a hospital in West Virginia as well as resort communities. In 1972, David Sellers founded and directed the design-build department of Goddard College, the first "hands-on" school of design in America and then went on to teach for seven years in Yale.
In addition, Sellers' work has been featured in countless publications, not least the cover of Architectural Digest and, in June 1990, his design for the memorial of A. Bartlett Giametti, Baseball Commissioner and Yale University President, was erected and dedicated on Yale's campus.