The Hartness House

The Hartness House was built by former Governor of Vermont, engineer, chief executive officer, inventor and wealthy industrialist James Hartness. This country inn is unique in that it features its own museum, astronomy observatory and antique telescope with a unique equatorial drive system.  More unusual is the secret tunnel system built by Hartness to access the observatory, museum and his secret workshop. Guests of the Hartness House Inn have an opportunity to tour the secret tunnel, view the private workshop of Mr. Hartness, and see the observatory and telescope.  Guided tours are given by reservation only to guests of the Inn and by private invitation of the owners and Stellafane club members.