Martha's Farm in Winter

Martha's farm in Westchester County, New York, is beautiful in every season. In winter, I think her farm is particularly charming; it looks like a magical place one reads about in fairy tales, a kind of Narnia with acres of fields and woods blanketed in white snow. I wanted to compile some of my favourite photographs of Cantitoe Corners in winter that have been featured on TheMarthaBlog.com over the years. What is remarkable is how the buildings and houses, painted in Bedford Gray, really do recede into the landscape as Martha had planned, resting the eye while creating vague and alluring architectural shapes for the snow to cascade upon. I hope you enjoy these photos of Martha's farm. Who wants to take a sleigh ride?! (See below for captions)

From top to bottom:
1. Martha imported hundreds of old cedar fencing posts from Canada to form her paddocks. They look lovely in the snow. 2. The Winter House (where Martha lives) looks beautiful during its namesake season. 3. The other side of the Winter House, which faces the street. 4. The allée of Pin Oaks looks marvelous in the snow. 5. and 6. A view to the stables, which were designed by architect Allan Greenberg. 7. One of the old apple trees outside the kitchen of the Winter House laden with snow. 8. The entrance to the greenhouse, which must be warm and humid inside to support Martha's vast collection of tropical plants. 9. and 10. Rosy morning light catches the sparkle of ice on trees. 11. The woodland folly, a small structure in the woods of the property, is a mysterious and charming little place. 12. Even the Summer House looks charming in winter! 13. The back of the summer house, which leads to Martha's 'boxwood room.' 14. The tenant house is a fine little retreat on the property. It looks especially cozy in winter. 15. A stand of majestic white pines in the winter landscape at the farm. I've always loved these white pines on Martha's property. 16. The chicken coops. 17. The lane from the chicken coops and the Maple Avenue House to the Winter House, seen in the distance. 18. A view of the Winter House and the Summer House at dusk.