The Beginning
Little is known of the original house to sit on this property, but we can begin to make out the dim outlines of the story from a few bits of evidence that have been left to us. The house was first owned (and presumably built) by a colorful, itinerant preacher and anti-Moose crusader named Oramel B. Flint, who constructed the one-floor, log-cabin out of widely-available local timber which, in an ironic twist, would ultimately turn out to be the source of a vast family fortune.

The exigencies of his expanding Northeast Kingdom ministry necessitated Flint's sale of the house in 1897, and by 1927 (see photo at right) the new owners had added a front porch and a second story. It was improved, incrementally, over the years until purchased by the present owners in 1977 and used by them as a second home for occasional family gatherings and seasonal recreational outings.

The Little Yellow House
A significant upgrade was completed in the 1980s to accommodate the family's growth and desire for a relaxing place to 'get away from it all'. The upgraded property (see photo at right) included two stories (common areas downstairs, sleeping areas upstairs) and was sided in yellow, from which was derived it's first pet name, "Yellow House." The house was allowed to retain its rustic character, which is to say that it didn't even have central heating and so, was not used in the wintertime, even by the heartier members of the family.

During the late 90s and early 00s, a structural problem developed, that eventually necessitated the re-pouring of the foundation. In 2004, the house had to be lifted by crane so that the foundation could be accessed to perform the needed repairs. As sometimes happens, the elevated house slipped from the crane, fell to the ground and, of course, was destroyed - a tragedy, to be sure, but also an opportunity. This time, the decision was made to rebuild a year-round, all-weather home capable of accommodating the whole family, which by this time had expanded, substantially, with branches on both coasts.

The New House
Re-construction was completed in mid-2005 (see photo at right). This time, the house was given central heating, modern appliances and bathroom facilities, warm-toned, wood-planked walls, sleeping for 18, a gigantic, but very cozy, fireplace, enclosed porch, expanded side-deck and a third-story. Still intended only for family use, once the finished product was seen, it was decided that a facility this good needed to be made available for weekly rentals to folks looking for a unique Vermont get-away.