The Brewster House is a premiere destination for skiing, hiking, enjoying the country or just lounging by the pool. Designed by renowned mid-century modern architect turned painter George W.W. Brewster, the Brewster House has been lovingly restored and updated, and filled with original, local art. With gorgeous views of Okemo and Hawks Mountain Wildlife Area, the Brewster House is close to incredible dining, great art galleries, and antique shops. Come bask in beauty and relax completely!
The space
Sit in the great room with a roaring fireplace and unobstructed snowy mountain views of Okemo and Ascutney, or enjoy summer sunbathing by our private pool. Enjoy one level living that has plenty of space to spread out including five bedrooms plus bathrooms - all designed by midcentury modern architect George Brewster a contemporary of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Our art collection includes pieces by artists near and far, nationally known and known as our friends.
Step back in time with authentic mid-century modern furnishing while enjoying the latest technology such as Sonos sound systems, Philips Hue mood lighting and gigabit internet.
Guest access
The Brewster House is centrally located so you can ski many different mountains. Okemo, which you can see from the house, is very popular and only 25 minutes away. Magic Mountain, a smaller locally-owned slope is also 25 minutes away. Our kids love the ski lessons at Bromley, which is about 40 minutes away. Killington, Stratton, Mt. Snow, and Mount Sunapee (NH), are all 50-60 minutes away.
There is fantastic shopping and antiquing in the area. We especially like the artist-owned Davalia Gallery in Chester for unique and beautiful art, jewelry, and housewares. We love the Gallery at the Vault in Springfield, which is a Vermont State craft center, featuring work by local artists at reasonable prices.
There are lots of great hikes about. We like Lowell lake for a nice flatish stroll, meeting up with the Appalachian Trail/Long Trail for some more adventure, and Mt. Ascutney State Park for getting way up high with only a 2 mile kid-friendly hike, and a fire tower you can climb for an amazing view.
Other things to note
The Brewster House is named in honor of its architect, George W.W. Brewster. A noted mid-century designer and contemporary of Frank Lloyd Wright, by whom he was well-regarded, Brewster was famed for his integration of modern and traditional home design. Born in the Boston area, George W.W. Brewster graduated from Harvard’s School of Design. Shortly thereafter, he began a career in architecture, briefly working with others and then heading his own firm, which generated both regional and national acclaim. Brewster was elected a Fellow in Design of the American Institute of Architects and his designs were exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Many reproductions of Brewster’s original blueprints may be viewed throughout the house.
Having intended to study painting in college, he returned to this, closing his architectural firm in the 1960s. He studied under Barbara Swann in Boston and developed a distinctive semi-abstract style, predominantly portraying landscapes which combine elements of land, shore, water, and sky. His paintings are in the Farnsworth Museum, Portland Museum, and Harvard University, as well as in many private collections in the United States. To find out more about Brewster’s art, visit the Peyton Wright Gallery website.
In keeping with the period of the house, completed in 1962, we have furnished it with a mix of mid-century originals and contemporary reproductions. Pieces of note include the Lane coffee table, the Adrian Pearsall Wave rocker, and the Kent Coffey buffet. Please be kind to the vintage furniture.
