You will first notice the waterfall, which used to flow under the house. Then the pond and meadow, where a blue heron might be the first aware of your arrival. You will find your entrance hidden by a garden sculpture, and enter into the lounge with 14 foot ceilings. If you venture past the laundry room you'll find the stone grotto, cold to the touch even in August. Waterfall, pond, art, trails, trees and turtles invite you! The industrial revolution meets scenic rural New England and mid-century fine arts: the home marks the site of the first silk mill in the USA. The mill-home and gardens embed the passion of sculptor Raymond Hitchcock. You can cold water plunge in a pool downstream of the waterfall, swim, canoe, have a BBQ, camp in the meadow, or hike the trails. Access to shared laundry facility in basement. Looking forward to hosting you! Warmly, Jess Interaction with guests: We anticipate that interaction would mostly be minimal. We are happy of course to communicate to answer any questions. Neighborhood Overview: Rural town and neighborhood, many local Joshua's trust hiking trails within walking distance. We generally walk the trails and around the property, bike to the grocery store, but drive elsewhere. 1.5 miles to walk to UConn, full grocery store, and CVS. Please note: 19 step internal spiral staircase is used to access en-suite studio.