Welcome to Hampshiire

Welcome back to another edition of Hampshiire! This week, we spent an afternoon with local artist Julian Vance to tour his restored 18th-century barn house nestled in the foothills of Mount Washington. Grab a cup of cider and enjoy the read.

Midweek Update

When Julian first walked onto the property four years ago, half the structural beams were sagging, and rain leaked through the cedar shingles. Rather than clearing the land for modern construction, he saw an opportunity to honor local architectural heritage.

Working exclusively with traditional woodworking tools, the renovation took thirty months of painstaking effort. "Every timber tells a story of the person who shaped it two hundred years ago," Julian says.

Restored barn interior
The main studio area captures eastern sunlight through original multi-pane windows.

The interior balances raw timber warmth with minimalist modern finishes. Natural wool textiles, soapstone counters, and hand-forged iron hardware anchor the space to its New England roots.

From The Vault: 1912

Historic photo from 1912

The Original Farmstead: Taken during the autumn harvest of 1912, this photo shows the property when it operated as a working dairy farm under the Miller family.

Upcoming Events

18 OCT

Concord Harvest Crafts Fair

Main St Plaza • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

24 OCT

White Mountains Folk Festival

Jackson Village Green • All Day