Above the Clouds


Stowe, Vermont
Interior Finishes
  • Main foyer floors and walls crafted from polished sandstone.
  • Local artisans contributions include:
    • Custom-designed stained-glass lay light, framed in butternut, designed by the owner in conjunction with Susan Fishman of the Design Center.
    • Hand-crafted suspended curving staircase and railings by Frits Momsen of Sterling Staircases.
    • Matthew Strong woodcarvings grace the library, the lay light, both guest suites, and home theater, depicting the various film genres.
    • Jim Stockman, renowned lighting consultant provided thoughtful and creative lighting solutions; in some cases the room was designed around a spectacular piece, such as the six-foot-wide Phantom chandelier that graces the Dining Hall.
    • Wilton 100% wool carpeting imported from England
  • Starburst inlay located in the West Hall encompasses the series of exotic finish woods used throughout the residence - including Heartwood Red Birch, Black Walnut, Maple, Butternut and Jatoba (Brazilian Mahogany)
  • Bottocino marble from Verona, Italy is found throughout the main and dining halls.
  • Stattuario marble from ancient quarries in Carrara, Italy line the walls and floors of the Master Bath suite. (All interior marbles are installed in a 'bookend' fashion to create a mirrored effect.)
  • Radiantly heated 3-bay garage finished using the Gladiator® wall system.
Exterior Finishes

Exterior walls are finished with a Danby, Vermont marble, the only marble exported from the United States. Marble from Danby, Vermont is world famous for it's tight grain and beautiful White Stone with light veining. It was formed when the calcium created from shells & bones from prehistoric life forms combined with Carbon Dioxide from water. The result is 300 million year old Calcium Carbonate, which is the fundamental mineral composition of marble.

Eighty year old clay roof tiles reclaimed from Staten Island, NY with a 30 year installation guarantee.

Significant Features
  • Radiant heating extends 5 ft from every window to supplement the forced air heating.
  • Passive Solar heating is captured and stored beneath a 14 inch slab that houses the air circulation grid; an energy efficient membrane envelopes the house as a seal to maximize the heat storage systems.
  • Elevator linking the main and entertainment levels.
  • Smart-house capability, wired for sound throughout.
  • Audio Visual surveillance available from every television.
  • 'Phantom' Chandelier lowers electronically for maintenance.