Mather Homestead: Bringing History to Life

House Tour | written by: PAMELA DEY VOSSLER with HEATHER RAKER, Executive Director of The Mather Homestead The Mather Homestead graces the “four corners” of Brookside and Stephen Mather Roads in northeast Darien bordering New Canaan … Read more here…

Darien’s Modern Architectural Milestone

House Tour | written by: MARIAN CASTELL, Darien Town Historian | photos by: BAMBI RIEGEL | riegelpictureworks.com    This dramatic Settlers Trail home appears to be floating above the ground, thanks to its cantilevered, single-storied, white-sided … Read more here…

Stone Symphonies of Frazier Peters

House Tour | written by: MARIAN CASTELL, Darien Town Historian | photos by: BAMBI RIEGEL | riegelpictureworks.com  Brought up in late 19th century New York City, Frazier Peters—the son of a noted Episcopal minister and graduate … Read more here…

Architectural Aristocracy

House Tour | written by: MARIAN CASTELL, Darien Town Historian | photos courtesy Houlihan Lawrence A fine example of Tudor Revival architectural style is at 8 Butlers Island As America moved from the Gilded Age of prosperity of … Read more here…

Talk of Our Town

…and What Prospect Avenue Has to Say House Tour | written by: MARIAN CASTELL, Darien Town Historian, with PAMELA DEY VOSSLER / photos by: BAMBI RIEGEL | riegelpictureworks.com 5 Prospect Ave. Second Empire / Built in 1867 … Read more here…

The Past in Future Tense

House Tour | written by: PAMELA DEY VOSSLER with SHARON RODDA—Houlihan Lawrence and Darien Town Historian MARIAN CASTELL Guild’s “Little Monticello” and the armillary sphere he placed in front of the home to emulate British country … Read more here…