The engaging summer havens of Old Inverness were built from local materials in the Arts & Crafts Style at the turn of the last century. 

Renovation and restoration efforts have interpreted time honored traditions, modifying spaces and editing furnishings in such a way that the original architectural vision endures while the requirements of contemporary family life are satisfied. 

Today the homes are distinguished by gracious exterior proportions and interior spaces that flow easily into surrounding gardens.

The timeless interiors have evolved slowly, respecting the fine architectural bones and vernacular style of each structure while reflecting the changing interests of generations of occupants.

Rooms are versatile, practical settings for a variety of family activities from reading in quiet comfort to lively gatherings and rainy day entertainments.

Furnishings are robust enough to stand up to children and pets. Styles range from rustic cottage style to Zen simplicity to gracious understated elegance.

Outdoors at some houses low maintenance gardens and native plants suit owners seeking freedom from day-to-day responsibility; at others dedicated gardeners create complex colorful borders and productive vegetable gardens.

Outbuildings make clear the different outdoor pursuits of residents; decks for dining al fresco, shady patios for reading, cottages for visiting guests, garden sheds filled with well used tools, a potter’s studio, children’s tree house, busy hen house.

The Inverness love of nature and outdoor activities is evident everywhere: an entry hall filled with sports equipment & muddy boots, shelves of shell & sea glass collections, hiking maps, berry buckets, signal flags, binoculars, trugs & nippers.

A return to the simple life means escaping frenzy and fashion…not abandoning comfort. Hammocks under the trees, beds piled high with down pillows for gentle dreams, toasty fires on cool nights, waking to the scent of flowers beneath the window …all are necessary ingredients of Inverness life.

Do come experience the Inverness “sense of place,” come visit a peaceful, timeless place where a jug of wildflowers is preferable to perfect hothouse blooms, where the heart is at ease surrounded by natural beauty.

Inverness Garden Club docents will welcome you and be available at every location to answer questions and discuss the history, architecture, and garden highlights. You will feel right at home.

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To insure a restful and enjoyable experience for our
guests and for our Inverness neighbors, space on the tour is strictly limited.

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