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info@barnonthepond.com

(845) 247 3892

www.barnonthepond.com

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TheAbout...Perfectly located in the heart of the picturesque Hudson Valley sits Barn on the Pond, a rustic yet uniquely elegant barn-style retreat surrounded by lush, ver-dant grounds and magnificent mountain views. Perched on approximately four acres of private property in the Upstate New York Catskill region, this hidden oasis of peace and tranquility marries the charm of the turn-of-the-century barn and pastoral landscape with modern luxuries and amenities. This one-of-a-kind residence and event space nestled between popular destinations, Saugerties and Wood-stock, provides the discerning visitor with unparalleled de-lights and surprises. Whether staying for a meditative yoga retreat or a quaint country wedding, Barn on the Pond offers guests endless possibilities in rural entertainment and lei-sure.

The surrounding terrain bewitchingly transforms from season to sea-son while Barn on the Pond overlooks a swimming pond, wildflow-er meadow, and fire pit – representing the four essential elements on which any solid and balanced foundation is based (water, earth, fire and of course, air). The transition from outdoors to indoors is nearly seamless with the floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the home, creating an infinite view and feel of the terrain from most vantage points. The entire property is a treat for the five senses: the plush velvety texture of the chairs in the main room; the scent of fresh thyme planted between the rocks of the fire pit; the sound of the birds chirping and the rhythmic croaking of neighborhood frogs; the awe-inspiring vision of the glowing sun descending behind the mountains; and the tart burst of flavor of a chokeberry from the meadow. And in the midst of this symphony of the senses lies Barn on the Pond.

Behind its striking cherry red facade, lies a jewel of an interior, exuding personality and charm and meticulously designed for comfort, convenience, recreation and pleasure. Soaring wood beamed ceilings and cozy fireplaces instantly dazzle guests as they step into what feels like their very own home. They are greeted with a symphony of wood textures and inviting decorative touches as their eyes dance across the spacious living area, perfect for a gathering with friends. They can revel in the beauty of nature in the lovely solar ium with an out door room above, out side on the spacious deck or from the abun dant patio space. With 2 bed rooms, a loft and 2 baths, Barn on the Pond comfortably accommodates up to 11 guests as a vacation rental. The historic character of the barn is balanced by a state-of-the-art kitchen and other contempo-rary touches that provide the best in modern-day living.

When guests decide to venture outside Barn on the Pond, an abundance of local attractions and entertain-ment in Saugerties and Woodstock awaits them. With so many art, dining, recreation, sport and shopping options at their fingertips, there is something enjoyable and exciting for every taste and every interest, including antiquing, golfing, horseback riding, skiing, fly fishing, and inner tubing.

Barn on the Pond is the ultimate year-round country dest inat ion, providing l imit less options al l on one beauti-ful property. From the f ire pit to the f ireplaces, the solarium to the outdoor floating bed, the wildflower meadow to the swim-ming pond, everything a guest could desire is offered at the incomparable Barn on the Pond.

More than 200 years ago, the original barn overlooked a 4,200 square foot pond. Livestock grazed, farmers harvested the land, and the pond functioned as a water source for the animals. The existing property was part of a large piece of land that was subdivided and sold in different sections over the years, which explains the stone walls and irregular layout of the plot’s 3.8 acreage. Two centuries later the barn was converted to a residence, but tragedy befell it when a gas tank was struck by lightning, causing an explosion that almost destroyed the home. The structural integrity was so seriously compromised that it had to be demolished, but some parts of the home were meticulously salvaged, reconstructed and still live on in sev-eral features throughout the barn.

The history of Barn on the Pond remains a large part of its present-day identity, which was a key objective of the home’s current owner, Tripp Bassett. Recapturing the property’s historical character was the first priority in rebuilding the barn as a home. It was also important to keep as much of its original proportions and personality as possible by incorporating remnants from the old barn into the new one. Recycled wood gets a second life in such features as the home’s staircase and inlaid floor beams, the master bedroom’s wall and trim, and kitchen cabinets. Stone from the original property reappears in the stone wall flanking the wildflower meadow and in the fire pit.

The process of restoration continued beyond the barn’s repaired doors with the addition of strategi-cally placed trees to the existing generations-old shade trees, as well as the expansion of the meadow, forest and surrounding vegetation. To accomplish this objective, Tripp enlisted the expertise of award-winning

landscape architects, Terrain, a firm committed to creating ecologically sustainable landscapes that are just as beautiful to view as they are beneficial to the environment. The pond was reconstituted into a natural habitat and wetland intended as a haven and water source for neighborhood wildlife.

In addition to his strong commitment to environmental aware-ness and preservation, Tripp is passionate about Barn on the Pond’s impact beyond its property borders. As part of a close-knit, local community of artisans, artists, farmers, craftsmen/women, and neighbors, Barn on the Pond does not stand alone and apart. Rather, it seeks to enhance and stimulate the local economy by employing the services of talented area regional entrepreneurs and bringing tourism to the area. From featuring the products of a local cheesemaker at an special event to displaying an artist’s work inside the home, Barn on the Pond will aims to maintain its commitment to being a responsible asset to the community.

The driving force at the heart of the project was Tripp’s late mother, Patricia Lubben Bassett, a pillar in the Roswell, NM community where he was raised. As a board member of the Roswell Museum of Art, and the founder of Roswell’s first Girl’s Club of America chapter, Patricia dedicated her time and resources to promoting art, culture and community – a legacy that lives on in Barn on the Pond. When she passed away an education facility was built in her honor: Patricia Lub-ben Bassett Art Education Center and Patricia Lubben Bas-sett Auditorium.

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The grounds surrounding Barn on the Pond are full of exciting adventures for the senses with the swimming pond, wildflower meadow, meditation trails and fire pit. Meanwhile off in the distance, the Barn offers awe-inspiring views of the majestic Catskill Mountains and crimson sunsets that can be seen from several different vantage points on the property.

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Flanked by a wood-paneled walkway perfect for a Sunday morning stroll, the pond is a main feature of the property. Roll up your pant cuffs and dip your feet in the cool waters or immerse your-self head to toe. Whether it is reflecting the sun, moon or autumn leaves, the pond can set the mood for a cheerful, sunny day of exploration or a quiet, romantic night. It is also from this spot that visitors can see the shimmering barn mirrored in the pond’s reflection, making it literally a “barn on the pond.”

While it is a perfect place to take a dip, it also serves as a water source for the native plants, seeds, fruits, nuts and berries. The walkway was built with eco-friendly, locally harvested and milled Black Locust, known for its superb strength and durability. The pond was extended to 8-feet deep and widened to 2200 square feet to accommodate underwater shelves for aquatic, oxygenating plants. Essentially, the spring-fed pond fuels the basic elements that provide a healthy and sustainable wildlife habitat like the production of mulch, compost and chemical-free fertilizer. It is through the pond, that one can see the chain of life, and how one body of water can affect an entire community and the organisms that rely on it.

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Just beyond the barn is a pillowy field of yellows, reds, purples and greens, signaling the entrance to the forest. The 6,500 square foot septic field/wildflower meadow of indigenous perennials exemplifies the blending of horticulture, design and ecology. The result is a low maintenance, ecologically sound and visually stunning landscape and functioning ecosystem capable of providing food and shelter for animals and insects.

As visitors meander through the meadow which includes Chokeberries, Columbines, Black Eyed Susans and Mint, they are enveloped by a wonderful wilderness bursting with fragrant floral scents and the amazing sounds of nature, like the crow of the neighborhood rooster signaling the start of another glorious day. Many of the native plants are bordering on extinc-tion, so one of the goals is to revive these species as much as possible. A rock wall bordering the meadow was rebuilt with strategically placed openings in the stone where native wildflowers like Mumms are deposited and cascade elegantly.

Designed by one of the foremost, award-winning meadow designers in the nation, the wildflower meadow at Barn on the Pond showcases the creativity and expertise of Larry Weaner Land scape Asso ciates who will be featured in the 2011 Saugerties Secret Garden Tour.

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When the sun sets and outside is cloaked in darkness, the crimson glow from the fire pit is a welcome and inviting sight. Located between the pond and the barn, the fire pit is a wonderful way to end the day or begin an evening with a fun group of friends or alone in a moment of reflection, mesmerized by the flames. During the day, it is nature’s heat-lamp, allowing you to enjoy being outdoors during cooler temperatures. A wonderful synthesis of form and function, the fire pit safely contains the flames, while the rocks maintain the heat without any containment.

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Barn on the Pond is an exquisite choice for a truly special occasion. Covering nearly four acres of majestic landscape, the property is a magical backdrop for clients who desire an event complete with style, elegance and contemporary country charm. People who dream about entertaining their friends and loved ones in an intimate setthing with pa-nache and sophistication will be enchanted by all the possibilities available at the Barn. In a time when commer-cialization often trumps originality and every event blends in with the next, Barn on the Pond offers a truly memora-ble and unique affair.

A seasonal outdoor soiree in the heart of the bucolic Catskill Mountains, overlooking a beautiful pond and wildflower meadow or a celebration in the turn of the century restored barn customized to the client’s vision – with just the right balance of modern touches and rural details, Barn on the Pond will guarantee a unique experi-ence that will be cherished forever.

Barn on the Pond offers a variety of event options, includ-ing:Indoor Barn EventsOutdoor Seasonal EventsIntimate PartiesWedding CeremoniesWedding ReceptionsRehearsal DinnersFarewell Brunches

For more information and rates, please contact info@bar-nonthepond.com.

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Owner, Barn on the PondTripp BassettMotivated by his love of the Catskill region’s natural beauty and his commitment to promoting sustainability as a way of life, Tripp Bassett passionately devoted four years to restoring the historic barn into an idyllic country sanctuary in memory of his late mother, Patricia Lubben Bassett. An avid devotee of architecture and interior design, he used his professional eye for detail and aesthetics as well as the skills and talents of his renowned team of collaborators to bring to life his vision of Barn on the Pond. A native of Roswell, New Mexico, he spent his childhood exploring his mother’s garden, where his appreciation for the wonders of the outdoors was born and nurtured. Over the years, this matured and developed into an environmental awareness that led him to follow the ecological concept of Seven Generation Sustainability, which urges the current generation to live in a way that benefits the seventh generation into the future – something he was conscious of in all aspects of designing the Barn and its property. It is also through this movement and way of living that he developed his strong sense of community and collaboration. Tripp is a highly creative and innovative graphic designer based in New York City whose eponymous firm, Tripp Bassett Design, is known in the industry for excellence in broadcast, print and package design; and strategic campaigns for branding, advertising, logo, and Web interface development. Bank of America, Bantam Books, Breyer’s Ice Cream, Continental Airlines, Pitney Bowes, Scholastic and Showtime have been among his major clients.www.trippbassett.com

ArchitectureLeonard Temes + AssociatesIn 1993, Leonard Temes founded Leonard Temes + Associates as the sole principal, combining his love of furniture-making with his eye for interior design and his wide knowledge of architecture. A native of Toronto, Canada, Temes received his professional bachelor of architecture degree from Cornell University in New York. After joining renowned firms Andrew Black & Associates (New York) and Montgomery & Sisam Architects (Toronto), he began designing custom furniture for prominent furniture showrooms in Los Angeles. He worked with several furniture companies and other small boutique architecture firms, before launching his own studio. His craftsmanship can be seen in some of the trendiest hotels in Los Angeles, including the Mondrian and the Sunset Marquis, a boutique hotel. His work has also been featured in several publications, including the coffee-table book, Designer Hotels. www.leonardtemes.com

Interior DesignGino CastañoInflu enced by fash ion, pop cul ture and art, Gino Cas taño makes bold archi tec tural ges tures using a mix ture of mate ri als and col ors that evoke a sense of refine ment and lux ury. With an exten sive knowl edge of resources and arti sans around the globe, his inspi-ra tion is not lim ited to the San Francisco Bay area where he is based, but found in the ate liers and shops of New York, Lon don, Paris, Shang hai and New Delhi. He is relent less in his pursuit of the most dra matic stone or strik ing chair. His work is featured in a variety of projects including the Mandarin Oriental San Francisco, Hotel Palamar Washington, DC, Sofitel Hotel Los Angles and private residence in Miami during his tenure at CRD. www.ginocastano.com

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Landscape ArchitectureTerrain NYCLed by principal Steven Tupu, Terrain is landscape architecture firm committed to design excel lence and inno v a tive con struc tion tech niques, mak ing sus tain abil ity build-able and cre at ing con structed ecolo gies for the 21st century. Terrain’s process is col lab o-ra tive, both with their clients and their net work of sub-consultants. By draw ing on the exper tise and energy of a diverse group of inter na tional prac ti tion ers, ter rain is able to respond quickly and intel li gently to the chal lenges of any project. Three-time winners of the American Society of Landscape Architects highest award, the firm works closely with their clients to develop smart design solu-tions for unique sites. They work across scales from the roof gar den to regional mas ter plan ning, devel op ing potent ideas that they inte grate into eco log i cally robust designs.www.terrain-nyc.net

Wildflower MeadowLarry Weaner Landscape AssociatesA lead ing prac ti tioner in the design and imple men ta tion of native mead ows as well as wood lands and gar dens, Lar-ry Weaner Land scape Asso ciates cre ates beau ti ful, low main te nance, and eco log i cally ben e fi cial land scapes on prop-er ties of all sizes. When it comes to the design, instal la tion, and man age ment of native mead ows, Larry Wean-er Land scape Asso ciates is one of the most expe ri enced prac ti tion ers in the nation with nearly three decades of success with eco log i cally resilient, expe ri en tially rich landscapes. LWLA has been fea tured in a wide vari ety of pub li ca tions includ ing Gar den Design and Land scape Archi tec ture Mag a zine. In 2008, LWLA received the top three design awards from the Asso ci a tion of Pro fes sional Land-scape Designers.www.lweanerdesign.com/

General ContractorsKonjas & Holmquist ConstructionServ ing the mid-Hudson Val ley and south ern Catskill regions, Kon jas & Holmquist Con struc tion, Inc. car ries out every thing from ground-up home con struc tion of log homes, barns, garages and cabins to ren o va tions, addi tions, and out-buildings. Owned and operated by Jim Konjas and Lance Holmquist, the full-service, custom home building company can assist with the design and layout of a project or work with plans supplied by an architect. Konjas & Holmquist Construction is also Energy Star Certified and EPA Lead-Safe Certified with experience in Green building techniques. www.konjasandholmquist.com/index.html

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Washer

Dryer

Linens Provided

Off Street Parking: Can accommodate tour buses, mobile sound studios, horse trailers, Airstreams

Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Can accommodate tour buses, mobile sound studios, horse trailers, Airstreams

Gas Fireplace (2)

Wood Fireplace: Outdoor fire pit

Beds

King Bed

Queen Bed

Twin/Single Bed

Murphy/Queen Bed

Entertainment

Entertainment

Cable/Satellite TV (2)

TV (No Cable/Satellite) (2)

DVD

CD Player

Stereo System

Kitchen

Full Kitchen: All new GE Monogram appliances. 2 sinks, 2 dishwashers, 2 ovens, Dual-Fuel Professional Range with 6 Burners (Natural Gas), 30” Convection Wall Oven, 1.8 Cu. Ft. Microwave Oven

Cooking Utensils Provided

Refrigerator

Catering Available

Outdoor Features

Charcoal BBQ Grill

Deck/Patio: 800 sq ft

Balcony: 800 sq ft

Lanai: With fireplace.

View/Location

Lake View: 4200 sq ft pond with walkway and bridges.

Water View: 4200 sq ft pond with walkway and bridges.

Mountain View: Overlook Mountain in the Catskill Mountains

Communications

Telephone

Cell Phone

WiFi (Wireless Internet)

Suitability

Pet Friendly: 50 lb. limit + pet deposit

Not Suitable for Children

Minimum Age Limit for Renters

Activities (on site and nearby)

Golf

Tennis

Zoo/Wildlife Park

Shopping

Sightseeing

Restaurants

Kayaking

Sailing

Swimming

Biking

Mountain Biking

Cross Country SkiingDownhill/Alpine Skiing

Snowboarding

Sledding/TubingWildlife Viewing

Hiking

Fishing

Hunting

Rock Climbing

Health/Beauty Spa

Antiquing

Cinemas/Movie Theaters

Museums

Horseshoes

Horseback Riding

Hot Air Ballooning

Other Activities

Helicopter rides to/from NYC

Nearest Airport: Stewart International Airport (SWF) at 30 Miles

Nearest Train : Rhinecliff – Kingston (Amtrak station) at 20 Miles

Nearest Motorway: Exit 19 off I-87 at 11.5 Miles

Nearest Barpub: Ric Orlando’s New World Home Cook-ing at 2.8 Miles

Nearest Ski: Hunter, Windham, Belleayre at 30 Miles

Nearest Golf : Lazy Swan at 10 Miles

Nearest Restaurant: Red Onion at 1.6 Miles

Car: necessary

Barn on the Pond at-a-glance...

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