with Mac Rood

Begun in 1984 in the Yestermorrow Pro course, the Waitsfield 10 "Ark" is the first major residential project of our organization, and now it's the first to qualify for a preservation award! Former board member Mac Rood and his wife Bobbi bought the property in 2020, and were recognized by the Vermont Preservation Trust in 2026 for their restoration. Mac will take listeners through the renovation of the building, and what it means to be a steward of good architecture and design.

Fall 2026 Historic Preservation Speaker Series

This talk is presented as part of our Fall 2026 Speaker Series. All talks are free and open to the public, and take place Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8 pm. No registration required, just drop by. Join us in person or online via livestream on our YouTube channel.

Twice a year, we curate a series of lectures on a design/build theme. This Fall, we will take on a historic preservation theme and look at case studies, state-wide policy and funding, and retrofitting for modern efficiency standards.