Happy Fourth of July! In celebration of our nation’s birthday, we are revisiting one of our all-time favorite summer homes, courtesy of The Maine House II: Inland, Inshore and On Islands, published by Vendome. Located on Little Cranberry Island, Maine, “The Woodlawn House” was brought back to life by John Fondas and John Knott, principals at Quadrille, and it is rich in history and dripping in Americana!
Formerly knowns as The Woodlawn Inn, the home was in poor condition when Fondas and Knott discovered it, but they were captivated by its history and picturesque location. The inn had been a tourist destination during the late 1800s with guests including famous painters such as Mary Cassatt and Frederic Church.
“We meticulously preserved the exterior and took only a few liberties with the interior architecture to make it more relaxed and open,” Fondas said. Hints of the home’s former life still abound, including the linoleum stair runner, the room numbers, and the exit signs.
Fondas loves spending summers on Little Cranberry Island. “I want to smell the soil, listen to the loons, and share the view with our friends,” he says, explaining that the rewards of island living far outweigh the inconveniences. “You actually appreciate your bottle of water, your screwdriver, and your ballpoint pen.”
Let’s take a look inside!
Released last year by Vendome, The Maine House II: Inland, Inshore and On Islands is available for purchase via Amazon.
Published by Vendome The Maine House II: Inland, Inshore and On Islands is a dreamy book recently released in 2024 as a follow up to The Maine House: Summer and After. The Glam Pad recommends adding both to your summer reading list!
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Excerpted from The Maine House II. Photography by Maura McEvoy, styling by Basha Burwell, and text by Kathleen Hackett. Published by Vendome Press.
