INN + RESTAURANT + PUB

The Mad River Barn in Waitsfield, Vermont (or "the Barn", as people call it) is an Inn, Restaurant, and Pub located at the base of the Appalachian Gap, serving skiers, cyclists, and craft beer enthusiasts. It is a historic 18 room inn that Joanne helped bring back to life with a rustic industrial design to connect the past while delivering a more unique and modern experience for the guests, including recycled, vintage and salvaged materials.

After the renovations it was named one of the top new ski places to stay by Outside Magazine. All rooms were totally renovated, including the lobby, restaurant, pub and game room.

Joanne's expertise in salvage design was also important, as the owners wanted to ensure the Barn retained its connection to the past, while at the same time, delivering a more modern experience for guests.

Guest and visitors alike still like to tour it just to marvel at the design, commenting on all of the creative design elements located throughout. One of the elements most frequently commented on is the restaurant welcome sign, where "The Barn" is spelled out using old plumbing handles and bits of copper pipe. Another favorite is light fixture Joanne made out of bed springs from the 1950's, which believe it or not, were still in use when the new owners acquired the property.

AWARDS and FEATURES:7 Best New Hotels in Ski Country, Outside Magazine

New York Times, Ski Magazine, Seven Days, Vermont, Vermont Ski and Ride

Mad River Barn: Inn + Restaurant + Pub

Photos by Susan Teare