First Snow Dec 09. Williams Barn Groton, MA
I’ve started working on a new book this fall with Bruce Irving (think “This Old House”) to be published by The Countryman Press. Working title is “New England Icons”. It’s based on Bruce’s articles that have appeared in Design New England Magazine on what makes New England (NE) unique. Most topics deal with the “hand of man” here in NE and cover things like Stone walls, Shaker villages, Grand Hotels, Village greens, and well, you get the idea.
That said I’m asking for help! I’m looking for subject matter to photograph and looking for your suggestions. Top on my list currently are locations to shoot that would fit the following topics:
- Shaker Villages
- Palladian Architecture
- Garden Cemeteries
- Widow’s walks
- Fireplaces – Colonial…
- New Deal Projects
- Skating ponds
Remember, must be in NE! Looking forward to your suggestions.
There’s a Shaker village in southern NH, up Rte 93. It may be called Hancock Shaker Village.
There’s a wonderful one called Pleasant Hill Shaker Village, in TN or KY, not far from Vanderbilt University. I stayed there once, and it was a quiet and peaceful experience. Except for the church, where worshippers stomped and flung themselves around when touched by the spirit, the homes have an energy of calm and connection with nature, well-crafted and simply designed.