More from Shelburne Farms

This is the homestead on the Shelburne property which was built in 1899. It is now used as a visitor centre and for entertainments. These tall chimneys have been there for well over one hundred years so there could not have been any major earthquakes during that time. The outlook from the house and garden is over the very beautiful Lake Champlain.

Shelburn Farms, Vermont.

While I was in Vermont Christine and Robert took me to visit the Shelburne Farms. This wonderful old farm complex with its majestic buildings and settings is well worth a visit if you are ever anywhere near. To taste the two year old mature cheddar cheese made there was great - I wish I could have brought some home with me. I hope you can read the plaque as the information is very informative.

The Covered Bridges of Vermont

I had seen pictures of these bridges before and always thought that the cover was to keep snow off the deck but Robert tells me that it was to protect the wooden deck from rain and to stop the deck rotting. They are most attractive whatever the reason for the covers. Robert is in the photo to give a scale to the bridge.

Old Building, Vermont

Maybe a potter lived nearby but he was not at home - only the chooks to greet us. The old building was large but was on a great lean and, I doubt that it was being used although an aluminium ladder was placed by a small entry door. Can't say I would want to work inside such a building.

Potter at Lincoln, Vermont

Christine and Robert took me to visit Judith Bryant at Lincoln, Vermont. Judith is the one with the apron on with her friend, whose name I cannot remember, together with Robert and myself. Judith makes lovely porcelain wares with very delicate colours, like this plate, and decorations in blue and also black. They were very well fired and quite shiny which made them rather hard to photograph.

My Very Good Friends

My good friends Christine and Robert and some of the colour around their lovely property. I still have more to show of the Bristol, Lincoln and Burlington area of Vermont which I hope you will enjoy. I have had computer problems but I hope all is well again now.

Some of Robert's Pottery

These pictures show only a small part of Robert's work and none of Christine's lovely weaving. There were some wonderful hanging fish tanks made from clay with glass windows as well as very large vase shapes. All were well fired with lovely shapes and glazes. A wonderful place to visit.