Library at the Winthrop Estate

On every weekend the estate is used, whether it’s a destination wedding, a family vacation, a retreat or a concert, people find their way to the Library, which is just off the foyer, to play board games, read by the fire, or enjoy a conversation.  Sometimes they listen to the tube-amplified MacIntosh radio with AudioResearch amps on AudioPhysic speakers, sitting in the soft leather chairs and sometimes they just watch their child enjoy himself.  Photo by Konrad Brattke

It’s funny what goes unnoticed while working on events or hosting guests at the estate. As I entered the library today I saw this marvelous chess set. I just started to think of all the guests that have been here and used it. One family brought a timer and the brothers were up late playing. I’m sure there have been many other late night games…. I think of the guests enjoying ping-pong, foosball, puzzles, and board games, and long conversations with their families and friends. I can imagine it now…a cool summer night in the library, playing chess.
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