Preservation Trust of Vermont: Continuing Support For Vermont Communities Since 1980

2013 Preservation Retreats

Preservation Retreat at the Grand Isle Lake House
Grand Isle, VT

The Preservation Trust of Vermont announces the 2013 Grand Isle Lake House Retreats. The Retreats are for anyone undertaking or considering a community development or historic preservation project. Even if you don’t have a specific project, you are welcome to join us to share in the discussions.

It works best to have 2-4 people represent a project. Attendees will be asked to present a 10-minute case study about their project that frames a situation or problem that once solved will move that project forward.

All retreats begin at 2:00 and end after lunch the following day. The cost for overnight, dinner and breakfast is $95/person for a shared room or $125 for a single. Space is limited to around 20 participants with a limited number of single rooms, so reservations should be made as early as possible. For more information contact Ann Cousins ann@ptvermont.org or (802) 343-8180.

July 8-9: Libraries, Churches, Public and Nonprofit-owned Buildings

Public and non-profit historic buildings owners can find support from a variety of sources including town budgets, grants, events, and charitable donations. This retreat will focus on the challenges of maintaining and adapting historic buildings for contemporary uses. It will explore fundraising options for historic libraries, town halls, churches, and nonprofit-owned buildings.

Special Guests include Martha Reid, State Librarian; Christine Friese, Assistant State Librarian; Lisa Ryan, Vermont Community Development Program; and Helene Lang as Agatha Christie.

August 12-13: Village Centers, Certified Local Governments and Downtowns

There are particular opportunities for Designated Downtowns, Designated Village Centers, and “Certified Local Government” communities. This retreat is for volunteers and public officials working to bring economic development to their communities using historic preservation tools and funding sources.

September 16-17: Arts, Industrial Heritage & Community Development

From past retreats, we've found that there's a lot of energy and good ideas that flow when you put arts organizations in the same room with industrial heritage buffs. Both bring new life and economic development to historic sites and to communities. Whether the context is churches doubling as performance venues, historic sites hosting arts installations, artistic civic infrastructure, or industrial facilities being repurposed for community use, this retreat promises an interesting mix of creative ideas.

Special Guests include staff from the Vermont Arts Council.

September 18-19: Retreat for Designated Downtown Coordinators

This retreat is by invitation only for Designated Downtown Coordinators. To register, please contact Leanne Tingay Leanne.Tingay@state.vt.us.

October 7-8: Historic Preservation & Community Development

This retreat is for individuals or groups who are considering or involved in a community development or historic preservation initiative. Because of the broad interest in this retreat, it tends to be one of the most interesting in that problems are considered from varying vantage points. This retreat can be a forum for testing an idea as well as an opportunity for long-standing project volunteers to get rejuvenated. Of all of the retreats, this one tends to lead to the most creative thinking.

Special Guest includes a representative from the Vermont Community Development Program.

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