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2023 Summer Season Porch Parties
♩VIEW OF NOTE ♩
Saturday, July 8, 2023
5 pm
In keeping with the Alexander family musical tradition, please come enjoy a view of note from the porch of a John Boothman House built in 1933. Originally built and owned by Dr. Emil Jacob and Elizabeth Baumann, the property was inherited by the Baumann’s housekeeper Belle McClintock, who did not wish to own the property. The Alexander family bought the house with its original furnishings in 1962 and have enjoyed views and music from the porch since then. Views include Adams, Madison and the Carter-Moriah Range.
Hosted by Jim Alexander and Joan Ostergren.
MIDLAND WITH A VIEW
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
5 pm
The Kelley home gardens and walls were designed by our neighbor Bob Onaki and are maintained by Daniels Landscaping. The porch looks out at Madison and Adams as well as toward the Mahoosuc Range to the East. Political candidates including Arnie Arneson, Andrew Yang, Anne Kuster, and Maggie Hassan have spoken from our porch. We have enjoyed two weddings from the porch, countless 4th of July celebrations and family gatherings and some Thanksgiving Celebrations from the porch. Hosted by Mark and Kathleen Kelley.
THE RANDOLPH CROQUET CLUB-VIEWS FROM THE HILL Tuesday, July 25, 2023 5-7 pm
From the kitchen of Pat Archambault, savor something tasty as you enjoy the screened porch “PAT’S GARAGE,” or a game of croquet. Pat and Laurie welcome all to High Acres Road - the chauffeur’s cottage of High Acres - with most of the house as it was built in 1917. Hosted by Pat and Laurie Archambault.
SHINGLE HOUSE SET BACK FROM THE ROAD,
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
5 pm
This Boothman era cottage was built by MIT professor Augustus Gill in 1904. It was sold to family friend Miriam Sanders, an RMC treasurer, and inherited by Martha and Howard Wenk. The current owner has been summering in Randolph for his entire life - he first summited Mt. Washington when he was two years old. His parents continued to hike into their nineties! Many a good party has been held in this house and we welcome you to enjoy it with us! Hosted by Franklin Stone and David Wenk.
OBADIAH MANN'S VIEW
Saturday, August 5, 2023
5:30 pm
In “Randolph Old and New”, George N. Cross writes: “On the lands once cultivated by the Revolutionary patriot Obadiah Mann, Miss Mary Ingham, of Malvern, Penn., has a cottage on a site that for years has been a favorite viewpoint—commanding the grand ridges and ravines of Adams and Jefferson.” Elizabeth Hilles acquired the John Boothman-built cottage in the 1930s, naming it Inghamwood in honor of her friend and mentor. Her grandson Keith Dempster, and his husband Red invite you to confirm George’s assessment at our porch party.
Please note this Porch Party starts at 5:30pm to allow guests who wish to also attend the Story Slam at 4pm.
Hosted by Keith and Redza Dempster.
PARTY ON PASTURE PATH Wednesday, August 9, 2023 5 pm
Meet and greet Sip and eat Enjoy the garden Midland views are neat Hosted by the Phinney family.
EUSDEN HOUSE WITH THAT GLORIOUS VALLEY VIEW
Saturday, August 12, 2023
5-6:50 pm
Our parents, John and Josie Eusden, purchased this parcel and built our house in concert with the sale of the Ravine House property to the Randolph Foundation in the early 1960s. Douglas Horton recommended that our father buy the property after they had gotten to know one another through United Church of Christ ties. Our parents added a lower house designed by Tim Sappington and built by Rob Bolash in the 1990s. With plenty of room, the house is a favorite gathering spot for generations of Eusdens. And the Valley View is, of course, fabulous.
Please note this Porch Party ends at 6:50 pm to allow guests to attend the RMC Annual Meeting at 7pm at Town Hall.
Hosted by Sarah Eusden Gallop & Andy Gallop.
THE OTHER RANDOLPH VIEW: CASTLE RAVINE FROM WEST RANDOLPH Monday, August 14, 2023 5-7 pm
Enjoy a view of the Randolph mountains from a different perspective! Madison starts our view on the left; we look up to Adams, Cascade Ravine, the Emerald Tongue, and Castle Ravine. The legendary Castles peek around Mount Bowman, with Jefferson in the background. The Maddock/Hudson/Dillon clan invites you to enjoy our view from the porches of the old Stearns house, built by John Boothman in 1930. Hosted by the Maddock/Hudson/Dillon Clan.
A PEEK OF THE PEAKS FROM THE PEEK PORCH Friday August 25, 2023 5-7 pm
In 1926, my grandmother, Hazel Peek employed John Boothman to build a small summer cottage with a very large porch. Generations have sat on that porch enjoying the spectacular view of Mt. Madison and Mt. Adams. Thankfully the view has not changed, but the cottage has grown a bit. Additions by Bliss Woodruff and Tim Sappington have transformed the house into a very comfortable year round home. Please join us to share some refreshments, conversation and the magnificent view. Hosted by Ginny and Rick Umiker.
EARTH TO TABLE SUSTAINABLE LIVING Friday, September 1, 2023 5 - 7 pm
After forty years of homesteading with a focus on sustainability and outdoor living, our gardens and fruit trees are overflowing with edible delights and we are happy to share the harvest with you. Hosted by Larry & Yvonne Jenkins