Every labelled place on the drawing below is clickable for information and photographs through the seasons. Select a highlighted area, choose from the “Places” list, or scroll down to find details on “Every corner of the property” below the drawing.
23 places · 341 photographs
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Every corner of the property
The House
The Greek Revival farmhouse, exterior views from all sides.
16 photos
Orchard & Greenhouse
The greenhouse and the fruit trees around it, in every season.
20 photos + planting map
Barn Theater
The larger of the two red barns serves as a spacious three-season gathering and performance space.
11 photos
Swimming Hole
The clear, cold waters of White Creek run along the bottom of the property, inviting for a swim on a hot day, and for trout fishing.
10 photos + planting map
Stone Patio
The circular stone terrace at the heart of the grounds creates a private area surrounded by flowering perennials and the sound of a bubbling water feature.
21 photos
Green Room Garden
In the sunken garden tucked against the Barn Theater, thick south-facing stone walls capture the sun's warmth to create a unique microclimate.
12 photos
Grape Arbor
Grapevines climb a hand-built black locust arbor at the garden's edge, where the plantings give way to the hayfield — a shaded place to gather, with the hills beyond.
10 photos + planting map
Fireside Seating
Backyard fire circle and woodshed, great for campfire gathering and meals year round.
8 photos
Hayfield & Walking Paths
An open field with mown walking paths winding through it to the creek.
14 photos
Vineyard
Rows of wine grapes flourish beside the old barn cellar hole.
6 photos + planting map
Vegetable Gardens
Large, enclosed vegetable gardens with a sunny position in the property's northeast corner, and a further bed by the berry walk.
10 photos + planting map
Frog Pond
A miniature pond reflects the maples and attracts beneficial wildlife to the garden.
6 photos
Berry Patch & Firefly Walk
Fireflies sparkle among black currants, plums, grapes and a variety of berries in this naturalized area.
10 photos + planting map
The Horseshoe
The curving driveway that sweeps in from Gilbert Street and loops back out, with a flower meadow and continuation of the orchard at its center.
12 photos + planting map
Sugar Maples
A stand of majestic maples shade the yard between the house and frog pond.
7 photos
Back Porch
A large covered back porch, convenient to the kitchen, where you can relax and watch the wildlife the garden attracts.
7 photos
Small Barn
The smaller of the two red barns, standing between the Barn Theater and the Stone Patio, with plenty of storage for garden tools and other equipment.
3 photos
Workshop
A spacious studio for woodworking and other creative projects.
6 photos
Perimeter Fence & Gates
A deer fence protects a significant portion of the property, with access through rustic hand-made gates.
12 photos
Hedgerow
The hedgerow along Furnace Lane features an abundance of nut and fruit trees, and flowering shrubs.
5 photos + planting map
Inside the Home
A 19th century farmhouse, with large rooms, original pine flooring, and custom built-in shelving, mantelpiece, and cabinetry.
1 photo
More about the property
Newspaper feature
Garden Notes
Bliss McIntosh · The Eagle, Cambridge NY · 16 July 2026
A garden expert walks the property and features it in her weekly column: the fruit trees grafted onto hardy rootstock, the deer fence, the black locust arbor, the sunken garden, and perennial plantings that span from early crocus through late lilies.
Illustrated guide
The 72 Gilbert Street House Museum
Stephan Deibel · 2024–2025
Twenty years of accidental archaeology: artifacts discovered on the property, catalogued and set against the history of the house, land and region. The physical museum displays are part of the property.
Photographs
Flowers
20 years of garden design created a rich naturalized landscape of self-seeding annuals, biennials, and perennials, both garden plants and wild flowers. The garden was designed to be easy to maintain, and forgiving of neglect.
Photographs
Wildlife
A diversity of habitats, garden styles, food plants, and water features attract a wide variety of wildlife.