HGTV Dream Home 2011: Lasting Impressions
Online team, from left: Drew Liff; Eric Perry, still photographer; Jerry Hammarlund, photography assistant (and all-around good guy); Bruce Cole, photographer and digital media producer; Mary Graff, editorial manager; Jeannine Shipp, interactive planning director; Daniel Pratt, senior visual designer.
It’s our last day together: Two photographers headed home to Detroit this morning and the rest of our online team flies out of Vermont on Monday.
I like this town. Residents live, eat and breathe green. If you follow the slow food movement, you will appreciate what Stowe has to offer, both in terms of dining options and access to farm-fresh, organic produce, meats and cheeses. And don’t get me started on the pizza: Piecasso pizzeria became our go-to place for lunch and dinner.
And if you haven’t figured this out by now, I really like HGTV Dream Home 2011. After visiting for a few days and making myself at home, I more clearly understand architect Paul Robert Rousselle’s vision for this modern mountain lodge as a gathering place for generations of family members. I can just imagine kids hanging out in the ski dorm and running around on the ground floor while music blasts from the sound system and parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents chat in the gathering room. On a summer evening, the party would inevitably spill out onto the back terrace, which boasts gorgeous views of Mount Mansfield.
A group of us clicked through photos of the home’s interior yesterday. You are in for such a treat when the virtual tour launches in December. I consider one feature of the kitchen quite a construction feat – you won’t believe your eyes!
I am signing off for now. I leave Stowe knowing that the winner of HGTV Dream Home 2011 will be fortunate indeed.
Did you see that long pole thing on the trailer with wheels? It's to the right of the garage doors. I was wondering if its the Time-Lapse Camera & pole all taken down……… now that its work is donE!
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rfK-OV2dyTo/TNBh4oD480I…
On the HGTV Channel tonight ……. did anyone else see their new commercial with GOLDIELOCKS???
So fun…. they called GOLDIELOCKS…… the first real "House Hunter"! LOL
So fun. Saw it again. She is measuring someones house when they return home. LOL
There is even a Bear!
Where is our own poster….Goldielocksbear…. or something like that? She is famous. LOL
Hi RJMstone,
That is sweet and awesome :O) I love your humor !
I hope I get to take the measure of The Dream Home in Stowe !
GoldieLocksBear
XO
Those of you who remember Jeffrey Saad from last year's Next Food Network Star — he is going to have his own show on the Cooking Channel! It debuts in mid-November — I only caught the briefest glimpse of the TV ad so I didn't get all of the details. Keep an eye out for his show — he loves to cook with interesting spices so it should be good!
I love spices CplusE, thanks for bringing this info to the group.
Sound of Music movie celebrating 45 years. http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE69R5KB20101…
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertain…
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/
Boy, that brings back memories! I was in elementary school when that movie came out, and I had a friend who adored the song "My Favorite Things" — to the point of walking around in snowstorms trying to get snowflakes to "fall on her nose and eyelashes!"
LOL CplusE!! Bet she had fun!
This is good timing for HGTV also!
That song is very easy to love. I don't know about the rest of you, but everytime I hear it…. Within the first few sentences it cheers me up. Then suddenly I fall in love with kitten whiskers and snowflakes, cream colored ponies and crisp apple streudels and wild geese, with the moon on their wings, … etc. etc. Funny… I even love the bee that stings.
Finally an update on the Urban Oasis Blog. Urban Oasis designer, Vern Yip chose a winner from over 15 million entries. http://blog.hgtv.com/urban-oasis/2010/11/10/we-ch…
Do you feel lucky…. Well do ya!!??
How about fortunate??
How about a 1 in 15 million chance.. Could it be you?
Thanks Vern and HGTV giveaway team.. Something else to keep our lil' wishin' hearts beating. Our HGTV cornucopia is so full now, it's spilling out onto the floor and right out the door.
They will tell us the winner's name on November 20th.
November 20, 2010
8:00 PM e/p
November 20, 2010
3:00 AM e/p
Cross your fingers!!
HI Cami OK numbers and I rarely coexist—–so let's see, how many entries total were we allowed? Twice a day for how many days?
So if the entire 15 million placed the same amount of entries each day—–that's really only 7.5 million actual entries, right? nd if
And if each of them placed 2 entries per day, like each of us,—–that narrows it down to 3.75 million entriesright?
So we may have one chance in 3 million—-does this sound correct? LOL
Sure, any idea that makes me feel like I have a better chance sounds fine to me. ; )
Just to confuse you further… If you happen to be the one winner of the Urban Oasis your chance just went back to 1 in 15,500,000+ and what a wonderful chosen, chance it is.
I guess I use a different math algorithm. I entered from September 1st to October 20th. That's a total of 50 days. Since I entered on both sites each day, that would be a total of 100 entries. So my calculations would say one's chances are closer to 1 in 150,000. Lot better odds than the lottery, but still pretty iffy.
Awesome I like those odds.
Thanks Ed. I was hoping you would come by and crunch some numbers. I like those odds better too.
I was looking at the photo of the crew again and couldn't help notice that one fellow (Daniel Pratt) is standing off to the side all by himself.
My sense of humor being as off beat as it is kicked in, and this is my theory: Since Mary mentioned how much pizza they all ate, it looks like Daniel ate the pizza with the extra garlic on it, and no one else did!
I also think that all those hand gestures are attempts to keep the garlic in the corner with Daniel, and probably a good reason for shooting the photo outside!
At least the crew doesn't have to worry about Vampires.
That's my story, and I"m sticking with it!
Checking in from beautiful Abiqui New Mexico. Just wanted to see what was happening on the blog. Have a great day.
Mares, I am soooo happy to see your smiling face. Thank you for sharing you and all of your terrific colleagues. What a beauty, you appear to be quite a pip, and as an editor YOU tower with your educational and researching prowess, delightful poetry, puzzling challenges and ability to morph into any age, style or group personality. I speak for all of us I think when I say we will continue to challenge taunt tease and be totally in love with what you are doing. Love Janzee
The house is really awesome. I love it.
Thank you Mary! It looks like you guys had a great time! I can't wait for the online tour…it will be gorgeous!
Hey, what happened to the "Super Fan Reveals a Secret" thread? It disappeared from the blog this morning, and when I tried entering from the comments in the side bar, I got a message saying the site could not be found. Did Super Fan Gail reveal a secret that she was not supposed to let us know about yet? At this point it is too late, because we already know the info, so the thread might as well be returned to us!
i am glad to know i am not the only one missing Super Fan Reveals a Secret??????????
Gail must have let the cat out of the bag too soon, the secret that was revealed is now unrevealed. Wipe the revealed information from your brain, and stand by for the next revelation.
You know we bloggers can't keep a secret anyway, we share whatever tidbit we get our hands on!
We'll be waiting for the next hot news flash!
I'm laughing—about the secrets—-so true annieEliseSouth, We bloggers usually —reveal–their reveal—before they reveal. ha
Good morning The secret thread has disappeared——–is this a clue of some kind? Maybe we are in for a wonderful surprise later this morning. Guess I'll check back later. LOL
What happen? ! we are missing something here ! Maybe there uploading something new for us ! oh I hope so.
Good morning everybloggie !
Yes, very unusual for a new thread to disappear, I thought I'd just misplaced it, like when I put down my reading glasses, lol. Good to know you good blogging buddies are also " Gail- less " :O)
D'y really think we'll all have to wait until December before " All will be Revealed " ?? I'm very excited to see what Linda has created in the kitchen and the colors she's played with in the whole house.
My favorite present when I was a little girl, was a big paintbox from my Father. The lid opened up to reveal mixing palettes and I remember getting so much joy for years not only from using the paints and blending the colors but from reading the paint names… Burnt Umber, Sienna, Ochre, Celadon, Sage and Celery. What a feast of memories :O)
Have a brilliant weekend creating your own happy memories,
GoldieLocksBear
XO
Well obviously it will be end of the day before we get to see "our wonderful surprise". So hope everyone is having a wonderful day—–including our awesome group standing on that magnificant DH deck. LOL
It looks like this blog has contracted missing blog syndrome, or It was all just a figment of our collective imaginations that Gail revealed all those secrets.
Hi Cami! When did you give up on Hawaii…or have you just posted a more seasonal avatar for our enjoyment. The picture looks like it could be used for a holiday card. Hope all is well. The home is looking gorgeous!
Hi boomer, good to see ya around. I haven't given up on Hawaii, I'm just giving everyone a break from my constant Hawaiian campaign. Even I was growing tired of repeating my Hawaii demands, although I would still be thrilled to hear those words "We are going to build in Hawaii" from Mr. Jack Thomasson.
Now I'm taking up the cause for the birds in the snow at the current Dream Home. It's so sad to watch birds struggle to find their food in the snow. : (
Cami, you're a star. Gail gave you a shout out!
LLColeman, saw your message via email. Yes, it's the same Ghost Ranch where Okeefe lived and painted. Her home is gated but tours drive by it as well as some of the places she painted. Okeefe's history is colorful. It's worth the price of the tour. Ghost Raanch is almost 22,000 acres. You can probably imagine there are lots of interesting stories here.
The night sky is awesomely beautiful. Great place to see the canopy of stars. Better also watch out for the deer. It's so dark that you never see them until they're next to you. No, they aren't afraid of humans. Good thing the hunter's here don't have their guns because the deer are huge. Every one always carry a flashlight because that's the only light available.
Gotta go set-up for the faculty hospitality hour.
PS What a great place to WRITE and paint!
What a gorgeous deck and look at all those beautiful windows. I think this house is going to be breath-taking. After reading this article, I really want to be in Stowe, eating a slice of organic pizza in that house!!!
Oh my gosh! Once again, AMAZING !
Now I can't wait for the virtual walk throughs! I would love to see a panoramic shot from the big window looking out on the slopes. From one end to the other I am anxious to see the views (snow, snow, snow yeah!!!)
Yes, using spuds on the Dream Home Float is a great idea!
http://www.hgtv.com/on-tv/decorating-the-floats/p…
I soooo look forward to the photo and virtual tour coming in December! This will be an amazing treat and I love how the beautiful slow/green life was described….I need some slow/green life in my life……great job everyone! Bravo Bravo Bravo……..
Seeing the ANNEX is like a "Pennisula of Glass"……….
Wondering then, if there will be a GLASS theme at places inside the Dream Home?
I saw a website here that talked about different countertops.
Some were concrete… some were GLASS…. really Cool ones!
Bet a glass countertop could be made to look like a frosted piece of flat ICE ! ! !
Maybe with a slight blueish-green glow like real North pole icicles.
Could be even lighted from underneath?
Could the 2011 Stowe Dream Home have an ICEY countertop somewhere in it?? Please!
7 Countertop videos! http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/pac_ctnt/text/0,,HPRO…
I can't wait for it all to begin….so excited…..so the giveaway starts in January right?^_^
Yep! Usually entries start on New Year's Day.
So entries start on New Year's Day and the giveaway lands on what month?
Ervery day that goes by gets more exiting. I really could see myself living up in the mountains in vermont. Its so verry beuitifull and i look forward to seeing more videos about this home that HGTV is having built. I dont have any biological children , but i do have two god sons. I do have a really big family , and i love them all. This HGTV home is looking more beuitifull ervery day. The wood going through the floor , and then through the ceiling is such a good idea. The young woman who gave the tour of the 2010 dream home would be good to see her give the tour of the 2011 HGTV dream home. I dont remember her name , but she is good at giving the tour.
does anyone know the address or the lot number of the 2011 dream home in stowe
What an incredible view of such a magnificient structure – it is a mixture of both beauty and strength – I can't wait until december to see the pictures and the tour
Daniel Pratt, senior visual designer, that is way over to the right……. is he teasing us with all those snapshots of this DHome in his pants pocket??
They sure stand out, if that's what that square shaped object is in his pants pocket.
Maybe it is a remote control for a secret unknown 2011 Dream Home feature that needs a BIG remote control pad with many functions. They are secrective but friendly peeps!
Wow i cant believe how amzaing this house LOOKS!!!! The Outside of it is beautiful not to mention the views of the sky meeting the moutains. I just cannot wait to see the tours in Dec. Love the people who put this together and i know someone will truly enjoy this House and hopfully it will be me LOL.
What a good place to put a fire pit table!
I am still getting excited about seeing more videos. I guess you could say that i was born excited. But this HGT V dream home sure has helped with my excitement. I am looking foreward to when we will be able to start entering this sweepstakes . Each day that goes by i get more anctious. I do read all the comments on the bloggs. It is interesting to see what ervery one is thinking. I would love love to love to live in vermont in the mountain's This would be the coolest prize ever to be won. I would like to see what is in the town. Like is there a bowling alley? Ervery year the HGTV dream home get's bvigger , and better than the year before. Thank you HGTV dream team.
Every year I wait with baited breath for this event! HGTV Dream home giveaways are the best! Every time I think you can not possibly top the prior year…you completely astonish!
HGTV Lasting Impressions is an absolute tease to the imagination with hopeful desires and dreamful expectations that would last a life-time. A glimpse into a plethora of possibilities is only a back-drop to nature’s seasonal expression and cultivation with endless amenities which makes it truly a wonderful dream for anyone.
I have been to Piecasso many times and my family would agree that it is the best!
Awwww what a wonderful photo of all together there you all make a wonderful team,,Thank you for making someones dream come true for 2011!!
It is amazing to me that such a small team of people could design and build such a masterpiece of architecture and thoughtfl design! As the owner of a ten year remodel (aka the "Money Pit") trying to find honest workers that take pride in their expertise has been daunting to say the very least. Watching HGTV has given me hope that someone will take on my massive project that will lift the curse of disaster after disaster and finish one room? Starting a new year in hopes that I will finally be able to have guests over to enjoy a summer BBQ (wishful thinking) or next Thanksgiving to once again fill this home with the aromas of cooking, a shelter for those who have no place to go (me this year), warmth, kindness and laughter.
This is such an awesome house! EVERYTHING was thought through and done perfectly! I can't pick a favorite part, but love the scenery and how it is set into nature! The views, and I would SO be checking them out from the hot tub!
OMG this home is a dream come true, my husband and I have for years gone through Log Home magazines dreaming of someday living in a log home. He also has given up an opportunity to live in Vermont when his dad got sick. And I from the time I have been a little girl have dreamed of living with mountains of New England in the background of looking out my windows. I love the mountains. Already I have started looking at job opportunities for nurses, and how far the nearest hospitals, and churches. And I can hear the grandchildren running though the rooms on the wooden floors, and the smell of pumpkin and apple pie through the house. I have family that would come and live with me. What a deam come true. I literally have seen something like this in my dreams. What a grand opportunity , thank you!!!!!
I feel that our family has a big connection to Stowe and this Dream Home because we are The Timm Family Singers(like The Trapp Family Singers) and have been called the vonTimms. All six of us have been singing together for more than a decade and the first musical theater production that Mom and Dad and our 4 children were in together was The Sound of Music! I have never been to Vermont, but have always wanted to go to Stowe because of the Trapp Family Lodge. I think that this Dream Home would be a wonderful place for our family to make new music together.
dear sirs, i just wanted , to say ,this is surely a dream home afther going through katrina,in miss. and losing everthing this would certainlly be a miracle from god to my family and myself i pray every day and nite thank you and may god bless all of the people who are a part of it,i could just see myself and my family sitting on the poachenjoying the view,,god bless you all…………..johnny coggins