The Mountain Room

The Mountain Room, at 600 square feet is a large king-bedded room on the Inn’s third floor. It was designed by architect John Connell, colleague of the Inn’s lead architect David Sellers. Imagine an antidote to today’s commercial vacations. Perhaps a stay in our Mountain Room will rekindle memories of an earlier wilderness experience. Sleeping in a replicated fire tower allows you to awaken to an accurate diorama of the Green Mountains. 

In the main camp sitting area, the ceiling is adorned with a collection of snowshoes. The walls are clad in local Vermont stone, some pieces over eight feet across, and the floorboards are salvaged old growth wood up to 20 inches wide. The room has a rough-hewn aesthetic. 

The fireplace and wood stove feature a mantle made from a huge stone retrieved from the Pitcher Inn site. The hearth is paved in the smooth black stones found only along the shores of Lake Champlain. Indeed, to the degree possible most of the materials in the room were gathered locally. 

Authentic antique mountain climbing equipment is displayed along with skis and boots from the same era. These and other mountain artifacts are all woven into the camp decor of the Mountain Room, which also boasts a small commemorative to the famous 10th mountain division of World War II. Started by the famous Mint Dole who also founded the National Ski Patrol this unique group of mountain sportsmen was established to fight effectively in the mountains. After the war, these veterans were largely responsible for starting several of today’s most popular ski areas including Mad River Glen, Vail, Aspen, Waterville Valley, and Pico. 

The Mountain Room is a bit of a misnomer as it is actually several rooms including a commodious sleeping area, large bathroom, a wet bar, and a private work desk area. More than just a place to retreat after a day in the mountains, this attic suite is meant to replicate the conviviality of wilderness social occasions. 

 

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