Pond Chalet
The Pond Chalet is one of several buildings that is part of a special site known as the landmarked Hiram Halle estate, built in the 1920's.
This small cottage sits downslope from the main house amidst old growth trees and dramatic ledge outcroppings. The spring fed pond with its stone and concrete dam are one of many created by Hiram Halle in the area as part of his extensive influence on the town.
All the original details to the cottage were preserved including hand painted tiles, a ceiling mural, and the collection of artifacts that were integrated into the building by Halle. The new interior finishes were intended as a calming backdrop to these elements. The resultant space is one that is bespoke to the owner yet retains the mark of Hiram Halle.
This unique stone and timber structure with its undulating shingled roof and mix of exterior finish materials has evolved and adapted over the years as it served multiple uses.
The adjacency to the pond and the natural site features that adorn, the area brought new activities to the structure from kayaking to ice skating, relaxation, and family gatherings.
An expansive new deck was thoughtfully integrated around the rock formations and terraces downward to a new redwood hot tub adjacent to the pond. This new emergent program sprang from a sense of wellness and recuperation integrated with the building and the landscape it shares.
"A place to relax is a place to rejuvenate, a sanctuary where the mind can unwind and the spirit can find peace."
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