Comments on: The Stone Farmhouse in “Christmas in Connecticut”

By: A Charming “Country Cape” For Sale in Connecticut

A Charming “Country Cape” For Sale in Connecticut — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 12:36:57 +0000

[...] I’ve always fantasized about having a country house like this–possibly because I’ve watched too many old movies that feature them, like Bringing Up Baby and Christmas in Connecticut. [...]

By: hookedonhouses

hookedonhouses — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 23:36:57 +0000

Sorry for the confusion. I don’t think the farmhouse was real. It was just a set built for the movie.

Rumor is that Barbara Stanwyck’s character was based on Gladys Taber and her farm. Others dispute that. But I know for sure that this wasn’t actually filmed at Stillmeadow Farm. I’ve seen photos of it and it looks very different.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 22:23:29 +0000

OMG! So glad there are others who loved this movie and loved this farmhouse! However, I am a little confused. Has it been said exactly where this farmhouse was, who it belonged to, and who designed it (assuming it is real)? I could not be sure from the description of the film whether or not this farmhouse was Stillmeadow Farm (Taber family) or something else. But, oh yes! absolutely a fabulous house! It would do my heart good to learn it was/is the real deal and any facts about the house. Thanks for a great (and super fun) blog!

By: Donna Shuford

Donna Shuford — Sun, 29 May 2011 03:06:20 +0000

Three of my favorite houses are : #l. Lucy & Ricky in Connecticut (Westport) l957. 2. l939 version of "The Women" in Norma Shearer's house on L.I. 3. Dark Victory house in Vermont

By: Jennifer in DC

Jennifer in DC — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 23:48:32 +0000

I still think the house in Holiday Inn is the BEST ever–I watch the movie several times every Christmas and have been thinking of building it since my childhood. It is warm and inviting and so Connecticut. The epitome for me.

I also like cottages and love Joseph Cotton’s english cottage in the Movie Love letters with Jennifer Jones. It is also very very charming-small but charming with all the bells and whistles–in 1947.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:38:37 +0000

Found you when I asked Google “when can I watch Christmas in Connecticut?!” This is my favorite EVER movie. Thank you for the stills of the house! I am SO happy to know the Gladys Tabor connection. I suspected so after reading Still Meadow Seasons (which I found in a 25cent pile at a used book store a few years ago – it was rather weathered) I was an instant fan! I have collected quite a few for my “snow pile”. I recently moved to Vermont after living most of my life in California. I am looking forward to making my way through the collection and the cook book. How exciting to know that Stillmeadow Farm is still owned by the family. I was hoping that it was open for tours by now. It’s on my bucket list! Merry Christmas.

By: Rick Ritchie

Rick Ritchie — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 21:35:08 +0000

Thanks! Love those shots. That fireplace made the house, in my mind. I knew it had made an impression on you, too, as you had mentioned it early on in the original post.

By: hookedonhouses

hookedonhouses — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:52:38 +0000

You’re right! I just added a few, but it was hard to get any really good shots of it. -Julia

By: Vote For Your Favorite Christmas-Movie House!

Vote For Your Favorite Christmas-Movie House! — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:19:16 +0000

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By: Rick Ritchie

Rick Ritchie — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 07:09:55 +0000

Great post. I only wish the photos included one of the fireplace. Though I couldn’t find such a picture through Google images when I looked. I just watched the movie again tonight and found this post while looking for background information about the movie.