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Built for Generations: Family Compounds Across New England & The Adirondacks05.12.2026

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Some properties are purchased for a moment in time. Others are held for generations.  Across New England and the Adirondacks, family compounds have long represented a distinct kind of ownership — properties designed not simply as homes, but as places to return to year after year. With [...]

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Holiday Gift Guide: Part I

Working on your gift list? This year, give the gift of a spectacular property. In our annual LandVest Holiday Gift Guide series, we share homes thatll be perfect for you, your family, and your friends! Follow along in this 3-part series.

Today, were highlighting properties that fit an active outdoor lifestyle. Whether its on the trails, mountains, or water, these homes each have access to some of the best outdoor amenities.

For the Adventurer

LOON CALL
LOON CALL | Sorrento, ME

Holiday Gift Guide - WESTERN WAY
WESTERN WAY | Southwest Harbor, ME

What better place to have an adventure than a national park? Thats part of the appeal for these first two Maine properties.

Not only is Loon Call not far from Acadia National Park, but it also offers a world to explore right out the door. From the striking oceanfront home, head down to the water to set off and explore Flanders Bay.

The beauty of Western Way (besides its idyllic village setting) is its convenience. Spend more time exploring Acadia and Maines waterways thanks to this low-maintenance lifestyle thats close to everything.

Holiday Gift Guide - ISLE AU HAUT LAND
ISLE AU HAUT LAND | Isle Au Haut, ME

BEAR POND
BEAR POND | Palermo, ME

And is there any greater adventure than building a home? Isle au Haut Land has elevated building sites surrounded by over 110 acres of forests and beaches. Create a home base to go out and explore Acadia from. At Bear Pond in Palermo, in addition to 295 acres of Maine woods, theres also a private 7-acre pond. Just imagine an outdoor adventure camp on this gorgeous property.

Holiday Gift Guide - GREENWOOD FORESTLAND PORTFOLIO
GREENWOOD FORESTLAND PORTFOLIO | Greenwood, ME

Finally, something a little different from these other Maine properties. Not only is Greenwood Forestland Portfolio in a region known for its recreational opportunities, but its also an opportunity to build or expand an ESG portfolio. Its two adventures in one 981-acre property!

For the Skier

NOSEDIVE DRIVE
110/120 NOSEDIVE DRIVE | At Spruce Peak, Stowe, VT

Holiday Gift Guide - HUNTINGTON RD
HUNTINGTON RD | Henniker, NH

Isnt it every skiers dream to spend more time on the slopes and less traveling to get there? The ski in/ski out home on Nosedive Drive in Stowe has some of the best skiing in the east right out the door. Plus, these creatively joined units have plenty of room to host a crowd.

On top of Huntington Roads warm-weather amenities like its tennis court and swimming pool, this country retreat in Henniker, NH is under 10 minutes from Pats Peak Ski Area and 25 minutes from Mount Sunapee Resort.

For the Boater

Holiday Gift Guide - BREMEN LONG ISLAND
BREMEN LONG ISLAND COTTAGE | Bremen Long Island, ME

HEMENWAY ROAD
HEMENWAY ROAD WATERFRONT | Salem, MA

Considering that Bremen Long Island was first settled by boat builders and fishermen in the mid-1800s, it should come as no surprise that boating remains a major aspect of community life here. This shingled Cape-style home includes a deep-water pier offering access during all tides.

Its rare that an opportunity to live on the water in Salem arises. Its one of the many things that makes Hemenway Road Waterfront a special property. Another of the propertys unique traits? Its access to Osgood Parks ramp and dock kayak and sail in the backyard.

MILL POND ROAD
MILL POND HOUSE | Somesville, ME

Holiday Gift Guide - FISH POINT
FISH POINT | Great Cranberry Island, ME

From Mill Pond House, look out across the serene Somesville Mill Pond and the Somes Harbor anchorage, towards the Acadia Mountains and island views.

The ultimate home for a boater? One that includes a boat as part of the travel plan. Fish Point on Great Cranberry Island, ME is accessed via private boat and is a secluded and private seasonal residence.

For the Equestrian

An equestrian property isnt just a gift for an equestrian, its also a gift for their horses.

Holiday Gift Guide - HIDDEN RIDGE FARM
HIDDEN RIDGE FARM | Pomfret, VT

ECHO LEDGE FARM
ECHO LEDGE FARM | Woodstock, VT

What better thing to offer your four-legged friends than room to roam? At Hidden Ridge Farm in Pomfret, there are over 75 private acres to enjoy. This exceptional Vermont recreational retreat includes an indoor arena complex, a 5-stall stable, viewing area with kitchen and office, ample hay storage, 2-bedroom apartment, 80 x 100 outdoor arena, 6-stall field barn and post & rail fenced pastures.

Echo Ledge Farm in Woodstock also includes plenty of equestrian amenities and its in the heart of Vermonts horse country. Take the horses out for a ride through these 91 acres full of trails, meadows, a pond, gardens, and so much more. Then, come home to the 3-stall barn, a swimming pond for horses, and an indoor arena.

Stay tuned as we showcase properties for everyone on your list!

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The Paul & Bunny Mellon Estate11.21.2025

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Cape Cod | Massachusetts | High-End Market Watch, First Half 202509.22.2025

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