Shelburne Farms: A 19th-Century Gem on Lake Champlain
Jenn Thornton
June 28, 2017
Shelburne Farms, nestled on the serene shores of Lake Champlain in Vermont, stands as a testament to the juxtaposition of pastoral beauty and American progress. This grand 19th-century estate, envisioned by Eliza “Lila” Osgood Vanderbilt and Dr. William Seward Webb, defied the ostentation of its era, embracing a vision of a consummate agricultural farm.